Kanaka Labour.
J?BiSBiNE, October 4, The Premier, in a strong protest which ha had telegraphed to Mr Barton against the Kanaka Labour Bill, says that it wild entirely destroy the sugar industry. At least seven years should be allowed to elapse before there is interference with recruiting. In the Assembly, at Mr O’Connall’s request, the Premier moved as an amendment tn the motion in favour of giving further assistance to the sugar growers, that the Pacific Islan lets Act be continued for 4 further period of teu years. Mr Philp spohe strongly again it .the Bill introduced by Mr Barton, and said that he had not made a sufficient study of the matter. Those who nought to disturb the industry were committing a criminal act. There, never was a majority in Queensland who wished the industry treated as Mr Barton was treat? ing it. The Bill has caused consternation among the sugar growers.
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Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 112, 8 October 1901, Page 4
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153Kanaka Labour. Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 112, 8 October 1901, Page 4
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