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THE LABOUR QUESTION. ASIATICS RESTRICTION BILL. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright. PRETORIA, March 23. In the , !fra,jnsyaal Assembly Mr. Smuts (Colonial Secretary) said he considered the proposed commission of inquiry into the labour question would likelj r lead to procrastination, which he believe! was the object of the Opposition. . . , Tho statement was received m with angry } protests. Mr. Smuts added that the Government would afford the mines the promptest and most effective help. They intended to tackle the question, and hoped to have a definite policy ready for June. The. Legislative Council passed the Asiatic Registration Bill. Lord Selborne (High Commissioner) reserved the Act for the King's approval. The Legislature adjourned till June.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13432, 25 March 1907, Page 5
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116TRANSVAAL. Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13432, 25 March 1907, Page 5
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