CHINESE INFLUX

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1856, 13 June 1888, Page 2

CHINESE INFLUX

[per press assooiationJ. London, Jane 12. The '♦ Times " this morning, m an article on the Chinese question says :— " The recent enactment of the Legislature of New South Wales is absolutely incompatible with the treaties of Nankin and Pekin, but whilst this is so, England is prepared to indulge the Colonists to the last point consistent with national honor and equity. Sydney, June 12. The Chinese passengers detained on board the Changsha made a desperate attempt to obtain a landing this afternoon. After a short struggle, however, the police succeeded m quelling the disturbance. The Chinese Conference opened to-day. The Press were not admitted. Sir Henry Parkes was chosen President. Mr Playford, Premier of South Australia, gave notice of a series of resolutions which, he thought, would comprehend all the business. It is expected that the Conference will conclude its sittings on Thursday, The suggestions cabled some days since by Lord JCnutsford to the Premier of South Australia were read at the Chinese Conference to-day. They are generally disapproved a$ not being worthy of consideration. The most material point is that the colonies should make their legislation against the Chinese of a similar character to that which might be made to appl/ to subjects of Germany, France, or any other foreign nation visiting the colonies. Mr Playford's resolutions, of which notice was given to-day, indicate the necessity of stringent bu£ moderate measures to restrict the immigration of Chinese. It has been suggested by the South Australian delegates as the basis of future discussion, that a poll tax of £$o should be imposed, and that the tonnage allowance should be increased to one Chinaman for every two hundred tons. (Received Jane 13, 1.20 p.m.) „ . Sydney, June' 13. Sailed—The Waihora, for Wellington, with twelve Chinese. The Guthrin has sailed with 85 returned Chinese, The reasons given for not admitting the Press to t,he Chinese Conference were that the Victorian delegates were anxious to quickly return, but if the Press were admitted set speeches would be delivered arid the Conference ? unduly protracted. Both the " Herald" and ** Telegraph V condemn the course adopted as wilfully destroying tlig influence and power of the Conference. Dr Fysh, the Tasmanian delegate, said he was willing to co-operate with the other delegates, but so far as Tasmania was concerned, the Government there thought further restrictive legislation unnecessary. If the Conference decided on the point of legislation then the Tasmanian Parliament may agree to more restrictive measures. He considers the action of the Home Government penCC'!? correct, and he saw no. reason for the complaint of Mr Gillies, premier of Victoria, He is m favor of limiting the influx, but thpiks the diplomatic influence of England would effect more, than any drastic measures proposed, by the Conference,