TRANSVAAL POLITICS.
Press Association—Copyright. Peetoria, June IC. General Botha, speaking at the reassembling of Parliament, announced the repatriation of 16759 coolies in 1907. He remarked that the supply of native labour for some time past had markedly exceeded the demand. It was not intended to legislate this session for temporary renewal of coolie contracts. The presence of Chinese was in the highest degree inimical. Government contemplated a Conciliation Bill to prevent strikes. ‘ Government had given notice of withdrawal from tho Customs Convention. General Botha added that Government was not_opposod to the principle of customs union.
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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8840, 17 June 1907, Page 2
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95TRANSVAAL POLITICS. Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8840, 17 June 1907, Page 2
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