Do Franklin’s concerns in this piece synch, in any aspect, with what you know of current-day discussions about immigration?

Do Franklin’s concerns in this piece synch, in any aspect, with what you know of current-day discussions about immigration?
What is interesting or surprising about the group of immigrants Franklin seems most concerned with?
What are Franklin’s overall racial views as expressed here?
Have a friend or family member read this. Was this writing by Franklin in any way surprising to them, and why?