THE WHITE AUSTRALIA POLICY
RESTRICTIONS OPERATED AGAINST
ALL NATIONS. (Rec. April 8, 7.35 p.m.) Melbourne, April 8. In the House of R(jpresentatives Mr. Hughes, elaborating his arguments in connection with the Japanese Treaty, said the Japanese conceived that they had complaints against us because of our White Australia policy. Whatever restrictions were imposed against Japan operated against all nations, including Britain. Because Australia had passed certain laws, it was not done out of disrespect for Japan, but merely because of a difference in ideals. He reminded Japan that she had passed stringent laws in relation to foreigners. We desired to live in peace with Japan, and retain her friendship and trade if possible
Asked if it was ot Australias bounden duty to use every means at her disposal 'to secure a renewal of the Anglo-Japan-ese Treaty, Mr. Hughes replied that, we could not, in attempting to retain the friendship of Japan, make an enemy of America. Somehow, matters would be smoothed out. He advised members to sav nothing in debate that might be misconstrued.—Press Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 166, 9 April 1921, Page 7
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175THE WHITE AUSTRALIA POLICY Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 166, 9 April 1921, Page 7
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