DRAWING THE COLOR-LINE

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 37, 5 June 1914, Page 5

DRAWING THE COLOR-LINE

CONTROVERSY ON CITIZENSHIP

TBy Elbotbio Telegraph—Copyright] [United Fresh Association.! London, June 4. • The Times says it is difficult to believe that the wisest Indian leaders approve of shipping Hindus to Canada. The controversy based on the assertion of British citizenship involves the right of unrestricted entry -into any part of the British Dominions, but free peoples have the right to say whom they will admit,and any attempt to force the phrase beyond its legitimate meaning will only prejudice the position of the Indians themselves. That the shadow of Asiatic expansion lias already fallen on Australia ana New Zealand is seen in the reluctance of Australia to use Asiatic labor for the development of the Northern Territory, though urgent -need exists for such development. THE HINDUS APPEAL. Vancouver, June 4. The Hindus are appealing to the King and the Duke of Connaught, stating that they were refused food and water by the immigration officials. The Department declares that it would allow the Hindus ashore to fetch food and water, hut they would starve until admitted, or until the charter expired.