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Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 200, 30 November 1871, Page 7

THE CHINESE QUESTION. As there is great agitation at present on the above question, we would offor a suggestion, which, if practicable, would turn the pi'esent evil into a blessing, especially to those who, if the present in- " creased immigration of the "Heathen. Ohinee " is to continue, will be . the greatest sufferers, namely, the miners of. this province. The formation of Mimn? 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 and the country at large. Let them but unite, for unity, they must remember, is strength. They would then be in a position to makecapital out of John's labour. Our suggestion is, the formation of companies in each, and every locality, of say 25 miners, (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 defrayed by the 20, the five to supply labour only. At the completion of same, each to have an equal share ;• then employ Chinese labour, for if thab wer-e 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 thing we know is wanting to make the idea" a snicess, and that i 3 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 Broa., Melbourne House, Waipori, who brought the prices of provisions, &c, down fully 40 per cent. , and intend keeping them ho as long as they get supported. — [Advertisement.]

Strangers paying a visit to Dunedin are often at. a loss to know ivhat it the best establishment to visit for the purchase of drapery and clothing. Herbert, Haynes, aivd Co. offer special advantages to the public that can- be met with novjhere else in the city. They keep at all times ihc largest and best assorted stack />/ every class of goods, imported direct ,/roni the, 'leading manufacturers o/nd.- woLrthouscmen at home, which being bought entirely upon* cas/i terms, they are enabled to offer goods of such sterling value as cannot be equalled by any other house in the trad>\ Evznj article in stock ia marked at a fixed price for ready money, from, which no abatement is ever made, so tfod 4he most inexperienced buy their goods at the same prices as the best judges. The term* art — net cash, without discount or redntciions *" of any kind. A fuller description of their stock will be found in an advert isment on the third page of this paper/ — JAdvt.] -"" -