WORLD'S LABOUR PROBLEMS.
Chinese for Transvaal.
Reference in the House of Commons.
Referendum Declined
(Received To-day, at 5.56 a.m.)
London, February 5
In the House of Commons, the Hon. A. Lyttelton, Secretary for the Colonies, stated that, owing to its urgency, the Government were unable to postpone the decision with regard to Chinese in Transvaal beyond the termination of the debate. The addresses and evidence showed that the introduction of Asiatics was in accordance with the wishes of the people. The Government would not agree to a referendum.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 7684, 6 February 1904, Page 5
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88WORLD'S LABOUR PROBLEMS. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 7684, 6 February 1904, Page 5
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