FOREIGN IMMIGRANTS.
UNWELCOME OVERSEAS. Geneva, Sept. 19. An attempt to promote extensive emigration of Russian refugees to the Dominions, which Mr. Mark Sheldon defeated unexpectedly, was followed by a similar attempt on behalf of Italians at the finance committee, when a vote aggregating £300,000 annually was under consideration for the international labour bureau. Mr. Thomas, director* disclosed the existence of an emigration section, where- , upon a representative of the Italian Government appealed for co-operation in emigrating and settling Italians overseas. Sir Joseph Cook entered a protest, speaking guardedly and with due respect to Italian susceptibilities. He pointed out that, while Australia had vast areas unsettled, only a small percentage was available for immediate settlement. More British emigrants 1 were available than Australia was able ; to absorb for some years. He coun- • selled non-interference on the part of [ the League. » Mr. Thomas explained that the emi--1 gration section proposed to co-operate ‘ only.—(A. and N.Z.)
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XII, Issue 239, 21 September 1922, Page 3
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