VICTORIA.
Melbourne, May 1. A compromise has been effected between the Government and captain of the steamer Afghan, by which the latter foregoes his right to land twelve Chinese, which he is entitled to do, on the Government agreeing not to fine him ;£ioo per head for all m excess of the number. Arrangements are being made for transhipment of the Chinese passengers booked for New Zealand. The Government have prohibited the landing of all Chinese passengers for the future. By an order m Council, issued to-day, all Chinese and Eastern ports, including Singapore and Hong Kong, are proclaimed infected- ports, under the Health Act, and the quarantining of every vessel with Chinese passengers fs authorised. j
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1830, 2 May 1888, Page 2
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117VICTORIA. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1830, 2 May 1888, Page 2
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