IMMIGRATION ASPECT.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 174, 25 July 1928, Page 5

IMMIGRATION ASPECT.

WILL NEW ZEALAND MAKE RESERVATIONS ? CONSUL-GENERAL'S VIEW. (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) WELLINGTON, this day. The Japanese Consul-General for New Zealand and Australia, Mr. I. M. Tokugawa, in expressing pleasure at the conclusion of the treaty, said Canada had accepted an agreement between Great Britain and Japan some years ago, with certain reservations, and it was probable the New Zealand Government might desire to make certain reservations as Canada had done in the matter of immigration. He was pleased at what had been done, as it would bring the two countries into closer trade relationship. "Although New Zealand will, as I hope adhere to that treaty and convention, it is perfectly understood that some reservations might be made," added Mr. Tokugawa. For instance, there was the question of the entry into New Zealand and the residence in New Zealand o' Japanese subjects. Japanese subjects were allowed freely to enter and live in Great Britain without restriction. Of cours, in the case of New Zealand, Japan had no intention of insisting on that. If New Zealand adhered to the treaty without reservation, then Japanese subjects would be able to enter freely. PERMIT SYSTEM OPERATES. No poll tax is imposed on Japanese subjects entering New Zealand. Before they can legally enter, however, they must be granted a permit by the Government. Two forms of permit are granted, the first allowing the visitor to stay for six months on business or pleasure, and the second allowing him to stay indefinitely.