THE CHINESE QUESTION
IBy Eleotkic Telegraph—Copyright. 1 Sydney, July 3. Owing to the interruption of the cables the captain of the Alameda has been unable to obtain a reply from Messrs Spreckles as to what action he should take with reference to the request of the Maritime Labour Union that all nonUnionists and Chinese on board the steamer should be discharged before the Uniou will agree to work the ship. Under the circumstauces the captain offered if he was allowed to depart he would undertake not to return with the Chinese portion of the crew. The Union, however, will not agree to this, and insist on those to whom they object being discharged how. July 4. The Captain of the Alameda has now taken up an uncompromising attitude, and will endeavour to work his vessel himself, and states that if he is interfered with ho will claim the protection of the American flag. Melbourne, July 4. Mr Gillies has forwarded an unfavourable reply to Lord Knutsford, suggesting that Victoria should totally restrict all foreign labour.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2494, 5 July 1888, Page 2
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175THE CHINESE QUESTION Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2494, 5 July 1888, Page 2
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