CHINESE INFLUX
CAPTAINS WANTING PROTECTION.
DEFYING THE AUTHORITIES, [per press association. J (Reoelved May 14, 1.45 pm) Sydney, May lir,. The captains ol the steamers Tsinin and Afghan fearing that if they attempt i to take back the Chinese a serious outbreak will occur, have determined not to risk their lives, and claim from Admiral Fairfax the protection of the British flag. They ask for naval guards or an armed convoy. The Admiral will announce his decision on the return of the Nelson. Melbourne, Mty 14. . The captain of the steamer Albany with Chinese passengers aboard defied the Customs authorities, and proceeded to the wharf at Melbourne. The passengers were not, however, allowed to land, and the captain will be pro ceeded against. Brisbane, May 14. The Chinese of Kelvin Grove, have cabled to Pekin, asking the protection of the Imperial Government. (Received May 14, 2 p.m.) Sydney, May 14, The Hauroto took forteen Chinese by the Tsinin and Afghan to New Zealand. ===========
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1840, 14 May 1888, Page 3
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163CHINESE INFLUX CAPTAINS WANTING PROTECTION. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1840, 14 May 1888, Page 3
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