SOUTH AFRICAN QUESTIONS.
Wrongs To Be Righted
Lord Selboupno's Address
Press Association—Copyright. Boceived SeptombDr 22, 1110 p.m. . ''"''.'' Capetown, Yesterday. Lord Selbourne, replying to addresses at tbe farmers' meeting held at Rustenberg Road and petitions arising there-, from, said it was unreasonable for the parents to a*k for the ehtiie control of tbe schools, aa-tho expenses were borno solely by %ha' Government. Tho teaching of the Dutch wns receiving increasing attention ; two-thirds of the teachers were Dutch.
Measures as regards (he Chinese were beinj; strengthened, an"! the country hereufter would settle the question of the repatriation of coolies, but any immediate step in that direction would mean the disoharge of 5000 whites and the stoppage of one-third of the mines, and the reduction of revenue, preventing any measures of assistance in the various directions craved.
The speech created an excellent impression, and hearty cheers were given at the close.
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Manawatu Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 496, 23 September 1905, Page 2
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148SOUTH AFRICAN QUESTIONS. Manawatu Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 496, 23 September 1905, Page 2
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