THE CHINESE QUESTION.

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 189, 21 September 1871, Page 3

THE CHINESE QUESTION.

As there is groat agitation at present on the above question, we wo\;ld offer a suggestion, which, if practicable, would turn the present evil into a blessing, especialty to those who, if the present increased immigration of the *•' Heathen Chinee" is to continue,- will be the greatest sufferers, namely, the miners of this province. The formation of Mining Associations, if entered into with spirit and energy, may, to a certain extent, allevfrto the evil ; but we think a greater remedy is in their hands, which, if properly applied, .would confer a direct benefit to themselves and the country at large. Let them but unite, for unity, they must remember, is strength. They would then be in a position to make capital out of John's labourr-^Onr suggestion is, the fornruion of companies in each, and eveiy locality, of say 25 millers,' • (more if practicable) ; five of the same to take up and bring to bear all "available water on payable auriferous ground. The:cost of maintenance, tools, &C, to "be de* frayed by the 20, the five to supply «. labour only. At the completion of sama, each to have an equal share ; ihen 'ehi? " ploy Chinede.labour, for if that were generally done, they could be'ftad for from £1 to £1 5s a we.ck — the attraction would then be gone, and we would not nesd any * poll tax to keep thorn from flockiug ip our shores. One thing we know is w.intfn» to make the idea a amcess, and that ig European miners should get "their provisions, tools, and clothes, at -a cheap rate:* We* are prepared to' supply th 6 same cheaper tUau-ever, • Remember Goa&©rci&. r -,, - Melbourne House, Waipori, who .brought the prices of provisions, &c, down fully 40 per cent., and intend keeping them so ; as long as they get supported. — £Ad?ejv tisement.] \- , „ " '". '