THE CHINESE QUESTION.

Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2484, 12 June 1888, Page 2

THE CHINESE QUESTION.

[By Elkctuic Tblbgbaph.— Copyright.] : Sydney, Juno 9. 'Sib Hbsry- Pawjcbs. ■and...Mr Jiurns, Premier and Colonial Treasurer, respectively, represent New South Walc3 at the Chinese Conference in this city. June 11. The Chinese residents in the different colonies are uniting'ld memorialise the Conference on tho hardships they are undergoing. ,: • » AiiKLAim:, June D. The Government have received a cablegram from Lord Knutsford, stating the more important points to which the Imperial Government desire to direct tho discussion during the Conference. London, Juno 8. The Earl of Carnayon, in the House of Lords, said the Government of New South Wales had acted in great haste, and the Chinese Government had reason to complain of their countrymen being prevented from landing. Lord Knntsford promised to produce the papers after the Chinese Conference have reported on their deliberations. The Government, he mentioned, were anxious to prevent the colonies being swatnued with Chinese. He had suggested to the Conference measures of effective restriction, ivhich he believed would be beneficial and as honourable a settlement as it was possible to make. '..',. The Earl of Derby considered the question was really one of wages. The Earl of Kiinberly said it was imperative that England should maintain the friendship of. China, in i view of the critical state of Eastern affairs. Iu the House of Lords, Earl Carnarvon condemned the action .of the New Zealand Government in quarantining Chinese ports. He urged that the Conference should remember that China is rapidly advancing towards possessing material force in colonial waters enabling her to make her views respected. The friendship of China was well worthy of purchase at a little sacrifice. He hoped the Conference would discuss the question on its political and commercial bearings. The Earl of Derby said the exclusion of Chinese from Australia, and British subjects from China, was the practical difficulty. 'Tlie'Earl ofßimberley hoped that the Australasian colonies' would , Seriously consider the relations existing between the Imperial Government and China. The Times says urge the Governmentto take decieivbactiorJ; at the present time is of the utmost importance in the interests of India, so that; she may retain her friendly relations with China. ,•■,.-. , • : June 10. Replying to Lord Qarnaron, Lord Knutsford said the Government would not appoinfa delegate to represent Great Britaiu at the Chinese Conference. ; GRKYMOUTir, Sunday. Forty-three Chinam«n lauded from the Koranui this morning 'without molestation or outcry.