ASIATIC INFLUX.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 293, 8 December 1920, Page 8

ASIATIC INFLUX.

SOME INTERESTING FIGWRES.

"PECULIAR POSITION IN AUCKLAND

"I am told that it is very much easier for Hindus and Chinese to enter Auckland than any other port in New Zealand," remarked Mr. VV. Stuart Wilson at a meeting of the Central Progress Leaguo in Wellington on Monday evening. He added that he was informed that both Chinese and Hindus destined for Wellington were wont to pass this port and go up to Auckland in order to enter the Dominion.

Mr. Wilson was speaking to a return tabled by the secretary, Mr. G. Mitchell, M.P., showing the number of Chinese and Hindus who had arrived in the country durng the last two years, together with those already here. "This," commented the secretary, "may be interesting to you nnd lo the country." The return, which covered Arrivals in the Dominion from .January 1. 11)18, io September 31, IIV2O. ,-cad as follows: —

CHINESE. Maleci. Females. Total. Arrivals 1774 Hfl 1*70 Departures 0/..0 M ■•>'- Net increase 107."i ."2 1127 Estimated pop., Sept. 31, 1020.. 32311 213 3440 IIINDPS. Malm. Females. Total. Arrivals Mfl 13 M3 I>eparturcs «'- 1 "•' Net increase.... 44S 12 4<;o Estimated pop., .,, Sept. 31, l'.r-'u.. 082 20 ill The return was not discussed.