THE FIJIAN QUESTION.
Press Association—By Tdegrapb—Copyright SYDNEY, Feburary 10. (Received February 10, at 10.37 a.m.) The * Sydney Morning Herald,’ commenting on Mr Humphrey Berkley’s statement*, points out that the question of color had not interfered with the political connection of the British in New Guinea nor with the Commonwealth, and it would be sorry to think that any State or colony should go round loudly demanding a large concession in wtura for what she had done for the Empire. The l Fijian question had nothing to d» with the patriotism of New Zealand or Australia, but its annexation or federation is for the calm consideration of the Fsianr themselves. ' AUCKLAND, Februaiy 10. A petition for presentation to King Edward, praying for federation with New Zealand, signed by fifty Fijian chiefs and thousands of Fijians, will be submitted to the Premier by Mr Humphrey Berkley in Wellington before Mr Seddon proceeds to England. The petitioners allege that the officials are unduly oppressive, exact services for which they give no remuneration, make strong objection to the method of collecting taxes, and pray for an inquiry with regard to the desire of the inhabitants for federation with New Zealand independent of the officials.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ESD19020210.2.70
Bibliographic details
Evening Star, Issue 11678, 10 February 1902, Page 6
Word Count
200THE FIJIAN QUESTION. Evening Star, Issue 11678, 10 February 1902, Page 6
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in