West Coast Times. MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1879.

West Coast Times, Issue 3227, 4 August 1879, Page 2

West Coast Times. MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1879.

The Premier has laid on the table of both Houses of the General Assembly a memorandum on the Immigration of Chinese into the Colony. We will content ourselves for the present, with briefly glanciDg at the arguments, which Sir George Grey brings forward against the encouragement, or even the permitting Chinese Immigration to New Zealand. He starts by asserting that so far from being bound of necessity to advance, civilization unless great care is exercised, will find it difficult to hold its own against barbarism. In Australia, he points out, that only a portion can be cultivated by laborers of European race. An inferior people must, therefore, be employed, and these tropical territories must necessarily carry a dense colored population. The danger which he sees is, that the inferior race may become the ruling power, unless a constant stream of immigration from Europe be kept up to the southern portion of Australia. The consequence of the domination of people of an inferior degree of civilization would be disastrous both to the social and political welfare of Australia, and civilization of a high degree could never, under such circumstances prevail in the land. "To preserve therefore," says Sir George Grey, " The Anglo-Saxon race in its full purity in the southern parts of Australia is not a mere selfish instinct. The good of many millions requires that no false step be taken, such as at this e-irly period of their history would mar and render impossible the bright future which lies before these Colonies and this portion of the world." As the welfare of Australia depends upon the civilization, and the ruling power of the inhabitants of the southern portion of the continent over the inferior races peopling the tropical territory, so does the welfare of the Pacific depend upon New Zealand. Every part of it is adapted to be cultivated and peopled by Anglo- Saxons. Sir George Grey goes on to say :—": — " It would, therefore, hardly be an exaggeration to say that the future of the islands of the Pacific Ocean depends upon the inhabitants of New Zealand being true to themselves, and preserving uninjured and unmixed that AngloSaxon population which now inhabits it, and the pure-bred descendants of which ought to inhabit these islands for all time." He proceeds to argue that the presence of Chinese in large uumbers would have a deteriorating effect on the civilization of New Zealand. The wageß of the European laborer or artificer would be lowered by the competition of the Asiatic, and he would consequently have to descend in the scale of civilization to the level which the Chinese occupy with satisfaction. The fact that Chinese women do not immigrate is alluded to, and the presence of that terrible disease leprosy among them is commented on. Wherever the Chinese go in large numbers, they carry that disease with them.* Sir George Grey concludes by advocating that some regulations should be made to restrict Chinese immigration. His memorandum ends thus :: — '• If located in villages in the vicinity of large pro« perties they give a great value to them, because, being 1 strangers in a foreign country, of the language, laws, and customs of which they know but little, they naturally cling together and do not roam in search of employment ; nor do they readily, with the hope of bettering themselves, quit the spot of their first location. Indeed, the very circumstances which render such immigrants of little value for the first few years to the country at large which they have oome into, render them peculiarly acceptable to the holders of large properties. But in New Zealand we want citizens — that is so say, men who can at once add to the wealth of their adopted country, who can take a part in its public affairs, who can intelligently watch the introduction of laws and assist in the administration of them ; who, in fact, are interested in the immediate progress and in the future of the country of their adoption — who feel that they are part of a youthful nation. An unwise cry is often raised regarding the wealth and material prosperity of a country. To secure enormous wealth to a few individuals, and to leave the overwhelming majority of the people sunk in penury, is not the true end which should not be aimed at by those who desire to see their country raised to real prosperity and greatness.

The Hokitika portion of the San Francisco mail arrived in town late on Saturday night, per special coach overland from Greymouth. The Chief-Postmaster with his usual courtesy had it sorted with quick despatch, to the gratification of the general public.

On Saturday, at the District Court, his Honor Judge Weston took occasion to state that in his opinion there was no other course open to the Resident Magistrate, but to commit the lad for trial, who was acquitted on Friday of a charge of indecent assault, without any evidence for the defence being taken. He had not seen Dr Giles, but he made those remarks because he had observed a paragaaph in the West Coast Times which tended to reflect in some measure on the committing Magistrate. So far as this paper

is concerned, we bow to his Honor's opiaion that Dr Giles had no other course open to him. All we can say is, that sorneothcr couise ought to have been at his option, for it was easy to see that no jury could have commited on the evidence adduced.

We notice that elsewhere in New Zealand public meetings are being called to select suitable candidates to return to ParliamentThere is no reason why the various centres of population in Westland should not follow suit. Several names of eligible candidates have been mentioned. Now that the general election is so close upon us, no time ought to

The half-yearly general meeting of subscribers will be held at the Hospital Rooms, at eight o'clock this evening.

We have to acknowledge the receipt from the Government Printer, of a bundle of Parliamentary papers.

Mr M'Ennis, Clerk of Licensing Court, Greenstone, notifies elsewhere that the quarterly meeting of above Court will be held at the R. M. Court, Greenstone, September 2nd proximo. .

An adjouraed sittings of the District Court in bankruptcy will take place at 11 o'clock this morning.

The Grey River Argus informs us that '•MrR. J. Seddon intends to contest Westland, as also does Mr Barff's old opponent Mr R. C. Reid." Our contemporary's sdtirce of information must be liis own inner con-

sciousness.

The most singular correspondent among the many oddities to ba observed among the army of "our owns," is the person who 'does the Wellington news business of the Kuurara Times Whoever he is, his opinions are in wonderful accord with those of a certain member of Parliament who recently ratted.

The following is a paragraph from the New Zealand letter of the Insurance and Banking Record for July:— On the soundest authority, I am id a position to say that very large sums are on the way to the loan com" panics, and are, of course anxiously looked for. One company gets £80,000 by the July mail, and another £70,000. Most of this is engaged ?'to arrive," and all the ingenuity of borrowers is exerted to make sure of money still on the way, and to arrive in August. The truth is that the banks were more liberal in their fashion of leading last year, and are now as eztreme no. their deure to get tlieir money in. It is impossible to conceal that the commercial position is one of peril, and though I think I aui justin id in saying that that things heve already got a little better and are likely still to improve, the next two months will be trying oaes for all. Any courageous individual on your side, who would bring some money for investment with him, might easily get 10 percent on fiast-rate freehold security, for the next seven years

The sceptic often stands in the way of advancement, but he may not always have his own way — the irresistible force of truth overwhelms him, and he often becomes the convert. Let all who are doubting the efficacy of "Ghollah's Great Indian Curbs," but notice the extraordinary effect they have in restoring the sick to health, and they will join the general high opinion formed of their merits. Testimonials received from all parts of the Colony, incontrovertibly prove these Indian Medicines to be the finest in the worldThey are wonderful medicines and are sold by G. Mcc, Revell street. — Advt.