THE CHINESE QUESTION.
TO THK EDITOR, Sir,—The perturbations of metaphysical minds in shooting pamphlets broadcast tends to divert attention from this allimportant question, and tempts one to think— . m „ Theology is weak, theology is frail. There is notbine: true but nut-brown ale.
If tho Chinese question is discussed in a statesmanlike manner, it must tighten the bond of Great Britain's scattered colonies towards the parent state. " Cutting the Eainter" is a favorite phrase. Now, the arrier of Protection in this wonderful country, China, is gradually crumbling to pieces, and the Chinese are adopting Western customs. They are getting together a splendid fleet, and in time we shall be saluting their flag, and their consuls will be in parts of Her Majesty's dominions. Let us suppose the painter is out, and us New Zealandershavean elective Governor and paddle our own canoe. Chinese emigrants arrive under convoy of a gunboat or two, how are we to prevent them landing? Perhaps the delegates attending the Conference may think this phase of the question worthy of consideration.—l am, etc., Lirar-ER. Dunedin, May 26.
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Evening Star, Issue 7623, 28 May 1888, Page 3
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