THE NEW SOUTH WALES BILL. STRONG LANGUAGE.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1843, 17 May 1888, Page 3

THE NEW SOUTH WALES BILL. STRONG LANGUAGE.

(Received May 17, 12.50 p m ) Sydney, M'sy 17 On the motion for the second reading of the Chinese Restriction Bill, Sir H. Parkes said the measure would adopt the principle of the treaties bewteen England and China, if it extended to Chinese subjecis the same rights as were extended to British subjects m China, and no treaty was violated by its provisions. In a strong speech- the Premier proceeded to disclaim any hostility to the Chinese. The only ground of opposition to their introduction was the belief that it was the duty of New South Wales to preserve the type of the British nation pure, and not on any consideration to admii theentrance of anelementofan tn» ferior character to detract from their nationality. He denied that Government had acted harshly. The Imperial Government had received ample notice. Neither for her Majesty's representative on the spot, nor for the Secretary of State did Government intend to turn aside from their purpose, which was to terminate the landing of Chinese for ever, except under the provisions of the Bill which practically amounted to prohibition. The Chinese will have to reside m the place prescribed by Government and will require passports when travelling. They will not be allowed to engage m mining, but other pursuits will be free. The Bill was read a second time on the voices.