Racial Discrimination.
A small French-Italian coasting steamer was proceeding on its way. The passengers were of various nationalities —English,. American, French, Italians, and one large German. Most of the male passengers were gathered in the smoking room, when the steward appeared at the door, and with a bow announced: “Dinner, it is serve!” The English and American contingent arose and started toward the dining saloon. The steward seeing that his announcement had not been understood by all, continued: “ Messieurs, c’est servi!” and as a portion of the passengers still remained seated: “XI pranzo e servito!” Tlie French and Italians followed the English and Americans, leaving the large German in solitary state. “Gott in Ilimmell” he muttered, hungrily, “Is it dot no German mans gets something to eat on dis boat, hein 1”
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVI, Issue 17, 28 April 1906, Page 45
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132Racial Discrimination. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVI, Issue 17, 28 April 1906, Page 45
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