The Chinese.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 5222, 17 May 1888, Page 3

The Chinese.

THE N.S.W. RESTRICTION BILL READ A SECOND TIME. FORCIBLE SPEECH BY SIR HENRY PARKES. DETERMINED TOSTAND BY THEIR PURPOSE. THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL. THE OTHER COLONIES DISSATISFIED WITH N.S.W. [TEB TRESS ASSOCIATION—COPYBIOIIT.] (Received May 17, 12.50 p.m.) Sydney, This day. On the motion for the second reading of tho Chinese Restriction Bill Sir Henry Parkes said tho measure adopted the principle of tho treaties between England and China. It extended to Chinese subjects the same risrhts as were extended to British subjects "in China, and no treaty was violated by its provisions. In a strong speech the Premier proceeded to disclaim any hostility to tho Chinese. The on!v ground of opposition to their introduction was the belief that it was tho duty of New South Wales to preserve tho type of the British nation, and not on any cotisiderf-tion to admit an element of an inferior character to detract from their j nationality. Ho denied that tho Government had acted hastily. The Imperial Government had received ample notice. Neither for Her Majesty's ships of war, neither for Her Majesty's representative on the spot, nor for tho Secretary of State did the Government intend to turn aside from their purpose, which was to terminate tbelauding of Chincseforever, except under tho provisions of the bill, which practically amounted to prohibition. The Chineso would havo to reside in places prescribal by the Government, and obtain passports when travelling. Thoy will not be allowed to engage in mining, bnt other pursuits will be free. The bill was road a second timo on tho voices. (Received May 17,1.50 p.m.) Tho number of Chinese now under detention here is five hundred and thirty. Tho Victorian and South Australian Governments having suggested that a conference should be held beforo tho colonies initiated legislation, are inclinod to resent tho isolated action of New South Wales on tho Chiuoso question. Melbourne, This day. Tho Argus critioises Sir Henry Parkes isolated aotion against tho Chineso unfavorably. It considers tho hasty step ho has taken may have grave consequences, involving the whole of Australia. As many may follow the example of his precipitate action.