THE CHINESE QUESTION.

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 194, 26 October 1871, Page 7

THE CHINESE QUESTION.

As there is great agitation, at present on the above question, we would oiler 3 suggestion, whidi, if practicable, would turn the present evil into a blessing, especi illy to th^se 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, alleviate the evil ; but we think a greater remedy is in their hands,, which, if properly applied, would confer a direct benefit to themselves aud 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 labour. Our suggestion is, the fc urination of companies. iv each, and.every locality, of say 25 miners, (more if practicible) ; five of the. same to take up and bring to baar all available water on payable auriferous ground., Tho cost of maintenance, tools, Ac, to be dty frayed by the 20, the five to supp^ labour only. At the completion of santßi ' each to have an equal siiare ; then employ Chinese labour, for if that were generally done, they could be had for, from £1 to £1 5s a week — the attraction would then be gone, and we would not need any poll tax to keep them from flocking to our shores. One bhiag we know is wanting to make the idea a suicess, and that is European miners should get their provisions, tools, .and clothes, at a cheap rate. We are prepared to supply the same cheaper than ever. Remember Cox Bros., Melbourne House, Wai port, who brought the prices of provisions, &c, down full/ 40 per c nit. , and intend keeping them so as long as they, get supported. — [Adrerj tiaement.] " - ' ' .