CHINESE.
Melbourne, M»y 3. The Government are not clear as to the legality of their action m refusing to accept the poll tax offered by the Chinese, but at the same time are still determined to prevent them landing. At the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church a motion was tabled expressing sympathy with Chinese possessing naturalisation papers not being allowed to land, also for those from whom Government refuse to accept a tax. The assembly characterised the action of Government as illegal. (Received May 3, 1 45 p.m.) THE MARKETS. London, May 2. New Zealand 4 per cents, 15s. Consols, ioi;?4 The Bank rate of discount is 2 per cent, market rate per cent. Off coast cargoes of wheat has been sold from 33s §d to 345. Leather, io34d to iid. Queensland sugar, 13s 6d.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1831, 3 May 1888, Page 3
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136CHINESE. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1831, 3 May 1888, Page 3
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