THE CHINESE QUESTION.
[press association.]
Sydney, May 23, The no-confidence debate, arising out of Mr. Dibbs' motion of censure on the Government, is proceeding. Mr. Dibbs, in his speech, stated that, even if China did not claim compensation, the action of the Government in preventing the Chinese passengers from landing would cost the colony £50,000. i In the Supreme Court, writs of habeas corpus have been granted in the case of the Chinamen who are willing to pay the poll-tax. London, May 23. Numerous letters are appearing m the daily Press on the Chinese difficulty in Australia. Melbourne, May 23. The Chinese have paid the poll-tax, and have been landed.
Adelaide, May 23. Lord Knutsford has cabled to the Governor that there can be no doubt the Imperial Government will be assisted by Australia in making a joint representation in dealing with the Chinese Question, should the Conference meet. He states that the English Government will telegraph out certain points for consideration and discussion.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9062, 24 May 1888, Page 5
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