THE CHINESE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2474, 19 May 1888, Page 2

THE CHINESE.

(By Electric Telegraph.— Copright.)

Sydney, May 17. On the motion for the committal of the Chinese Bill, Sir H. Parkes said the Bill adopted the principal' of the treaties between England and China, and did not violate any treaty. His only ground of opposition to their introduction, was because ho believed it to be the duty of New South Wales to preserve the type of the British nation. The Imperial Government received ample notice. Neither for Her Majesty's ships of war, nor for her representatives on the spot, nor for any Secretary of State, did the Government intend to turn aside from their purpose, which was to terminate the landing of Chinese in the colony for ever, except under restrictions, and they will not bo allowed to engage in mining or other pursuits free. The second reading was carried on the voices. The Supremo Court held that the Government had no power to detain the men by the Afghan and Tainan, and that they were illegally kept in custody, and an order was made by the Court for their release. Mkluourne, May 17. The Argus criticises unfavourably Sir H. Parkes' isolated action on the Chinese question. Anur.AiDE, May 17. The Government have suggested a conference on the subject of the Chinese immigration. They were iuclined to resent the isolated action of New South Wales. Lo.vooy, May 16. The St James's Gazette says that Mnglaud must accept Sir Henry Parkes' ultimatum, and the colouies deserve the sympathy and support of England. Lord Salisbury has received a cable message from the Chinese Government protesting against the action of the Australian colonies. The Echo says the colonies must firmly resist any display of shiftiness on the part of the Imperial Government. The Standard says the colouies are old enough, and should be strong enough, to settle the difficulty to their own satisfaction. Sydxky, May IS. The Legislative Assembly sat all night and into the early hours of this morning discussing tlio Restriction Bill dealing with the Chinese question, and it passed through all its stages. Iγ, is not known what action the Government will take with reference to the Supreme Court having granted habeas corpus to the Chinese. By a 1 irge majority, the Legislative Council refused to suspend the Standing Orders so that the. Bill could come uuder immediate consideration, and a good deal of opposition to the measure is shown. Mr W. McMillan, the membur

for Kast Sydney, has given notice that the language used by the Government in the cable message ou the loth May to tho 'Secretary of State for tho Colonies dealing with the Chinese difficulty, aft well as being illegal, its procceduro was uncalled for and liable to disturb tho friendly feelings existing bsfcween the colonies and Mother Country and render it more difficult to ultimately settle the Chinese question. Tho motion will be discussed on Tuesday. During the last few clays several Chinamen have been subject to severe handling by larrikins, and the Government are offering rewards for the conviction, of any persoa or persons guilty of offering violence to Mongolians. The Chinese question occupies thechief deliberations of the Cabinet. Mr Gillies considers the legislation sufficiently broad to block any rush of Chinese emigration, and before taking further steps, he prefers to await receipt of Lord Kuutsford's reply to despatches forwarded by the Governments of this colony and South Australia. HouAitT, May 18. Tasmania declines to take part in the Conference on the Chinese question, in consequence of the isolated action of New South Wales.