INDIAN EMIGRATION

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3094, 26 May 1917, Page 7

INDIAN EMIGRATION

AN IMPERIAL CONFERENCE MEMORANDUM (Rec. May 25, 10.30 p.m.) . ' London,' May. 24. A Blue Book of 163 pages has been published, covering the proceedings at the Imperial War Conference. The book contains the resolutions already cabled, extracts 'from the minutes, and a number of papers that were laid before the conference, notably a memorandum on emigration " from India to tho Dominions, presented by the Indian representatives, which the Conference recommended for the favourable consideration of the Governments concerned. The memorandum' suggests that Indians already permanently settled in tho Dominions should be allowed to bring their wives, subject to the Tuleof monogamy, and minor children, and in other respects to be not less privileged than Japanese immigrants. Future admissions of Indians for labour or settlement on regulated lines should be not less favourable than the conditions governing other Asiatics. If this be impossible there might be reciprocal treatment with India and each Dominion. If a particular Dominion is determined to exclude these two classes,- India should bo free to do the same. It is clearly recognised that exclusion in either case would not bo from motives of race prejudice, but as the outcome of, different economic conditions. In the event of such exclusion, reciprocal arrangements would-be made granting facilities of admission for tourists, students, and business visits entailing temporary residence. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. A RAID ON THE ROYAL CORRESPONDENCE ECHO OF THE RUSSIAN REVOLT. Copenhagen, Mav 21. "Advices from Petrograd state that men of the Black .Sea Fleet examined the premises occupied by members of the Royal family living in the Crimea, and the whole of the correspondence of tho Dowager Empress was seized.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. AUSTRALIAN NAVAL BASE TO COST A MILLION. Melbourne, May 25. Mr. TV. A. Watt (Minister for Works), after visiting a naval base, stated that tne estimated cost of the works, Including accommodation for 2500 men, (wireless, gunnery, and torpedo schools,'. hospital, and a pit to hold 1000 (?) tons of oil fuel, from which warships will be supplied by gravitation, is ,£l,ooo,ooo—Press assn. "STANDARD" SHIPS • AUSTRALIA'S PROBLEM. Sydney, May 25. Mr. W. M. Hughes states that the chief problem in connection with the proposal to build standardised ships in Australia is that of labour. Everything requisite can bo constructed here if the necessary labour is available. A 1 conference of ujiions interested in shipbuilding will bo called at the earliest possible moment to discuss the proposal.—Press Assn. DYNAMITE "PLANT" UNEARTHED RESULT OF A MELBOURNE POLICE RAID. Melbourne, May 25. The police raided a house in Fitzroy and unearthed enough plugs of dynamite 'and fuses to blow up a street—Press Assn. SALE OF ENEMY GOOPS AN OFT-DEFERRED AUCTION. . Melbourne, May 25. Mr. W. M. Hughes is constantly extending the filial date for tho sale of enemy goods. Tho date is now fixed for' tho end of June.—Press Assn.

ELECTORAL REFORM BILL IN BRITAIN A NUMBER OF AMENDMENTS. London, May 21. A* number of amendments. havo been taLkd in the House, of Commons to the Electoral Reform Bill. • ' . The Bill as it stands does nothing to enfranchise the men at the front.—Aus..N.Z. Cable Assn.