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HONGKONG, 11TH Jur, 1881.
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Chinese Emigration to the Aus- tralian Colonics via Hongkong, has for a considerable time past caused our Government a great deal of anx- iety and trouble. The subject is one of such wide spread importance, affecting the vital interests of so many different communities, and which has raised in Australia so many difficulties between opposing classes, that the greatest possible circumspection on the part of our local. government, in carrying out the conditions of the Ordinances regulat- ing Chinese Emigration from Hong- kong, has been necessitated. From the days of the infamous coolie traffic up to the present time, the eyes of the many philanthropic societies established in various parts of the world for the purpose of preventing abuses of a similar character, not only to Chinese but to other native races, have been stedfastly fixed on, Hongkong as one of the great out- lets of China, and it is quite certain that any infringement of, or deviation from the law, either sanctioned or permitted by the Executivo of this colony would have called forth re- monstrances of a character, from these influential bodies, backed up. by public opinion, which no Eng lish Government could have ignored. It is quite a common practice here, as doubtless it is in other parts of the globe, to write and speak of the Exeter Hall philanthropists in terms of the greatest contempt. Whether the gentlemen who interest them selves so much in the welfare of un- civilised nations deserve such op- probrious treatment is altogether a matter of opinion; but that, in their own way they have done a deal of good is beyond question. No right thinking man would defend the now
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH-MONDAY, JULY 11m, 1881.
effect. Ordinance 5 of 1874 provides
for what is termed a double medical
contracts of service, on shore before embarkation by the authorised med- ical officer, and afterwards on board the ship; and the Emigration Officer is forbidden to grant the certificate required by "The Chinese Passengers Act 1855, unless he is satisfied that such examinations have been duly made; or dispensed with by the sanction of the Governor. It is further
happily defunct Macao coolie trade, certain local regulations which apply, although even that abominable traffic but as these hardly go far enough in in human beings existed for a con- many exceptional cases, and are not siderable time, without greatly shock-supplemented, so far as we are aware, ing that portion of the community by legislation in Australia, it is un- who were commercially interested in questionable that they in numerous the speculation. What was called instances fail to have the desired the unjust treatment of Messrs. Olyphant & Co. by the Government in the well-known "Perusia" busi-inspection of all emigrants under ness a few years back, caused a great deal of commotion here, and excited much sympathy for that firm. What real grounds existed for that symp- athy time has clearly shown. There is no doubt whatever that the Ne- mesis, otherwise the Perusia, was merely the forerunner of what was in- tended to be a renewal of the coolic slave trade on a large scale, but under between the South of another
name, China and the South American Re- publics. Recent accounts from Peru of the treatment the Chinese in that country have lately experienced vivid- ly recall to mind the very worst days of negro slavery in the Southern States of the American Republic, and give us reason to be thankful that the action of this Government probably prevented thousands upon thousands of Chinese laborers from suffering similar degradation and cruelties; and in many instances a violent death.
ordained that no contract, emigrant can embark without a permit from the Emigration Officer, who is for bidden to issue the same unless he has proof that the emigrant has un- dergone on shore the medical exami nation prescribed by law. Passenger brokers are bound under heavy penalties to give notice to the Emi- gration Officer, of every contract en- tered into with emigrants furnishing fall particulars as to name, age, soX, and name of ship, and have to at- tend before him for the purpose of delivering the contract tickets to the passengers, the Emigration Officer in cach case explaining to the emigrant the true intent and meaning of such
contract.
Chinese
Ordinance 5 of 1874 (Part. 1. sec- tions 4 and 5), clearly defines the difference in law which exists be- tween a Chinese passenger ship car- rying free emigrants, and one car- rying emigrants under contract of service. The owners or charterers of every
passenger ship must give notice to the Emigration Officer that such a vessel has been laid on the berth for the conveyance of Chinese emigrants, specifying name of ship, destination and probable time of departure; and in all cases where such intending emigrants are under contracts of service, the depôt where these emigrants are to be
The Chinese emigration from this port to the Australian Colonies re- sembles in many respects the em- igration to San Francisco, and the results to both countries have gener- ally coincided. One great difference, however, must be noted. Emigra- tion to America, according to the laws of that country (vide Sections 2,158 and 2,162 of the Revised Statutes of the United States), is sup- posed be free and voluntary in all respects; that to Australia has been tainted to à considerable extent by what is known as the contract system, which, with us in Hongkong under certain conditions, is perfectly legal. According to Mr. Seward, ex-Min- ister of the United States at Peking, in 1866 a set of regulations regard, ing contract emigration was drawn up by the British and French Min-lodged before embarkation must be isters at the Chinese capital, which received the approval of the Chinese Government. These regulations con- sisted of twenty-two articles, and were meant to insure regularity and fair dealing in the engagement of Chinese under contract in foreign countries, The seventh article which contains the gist of the regulations, reads as follows:---
"The contracts shall specify ;- 1st-The place of destination, and the length of the engagement.
2nd. The right of the emigrant to be conveyed back to his own country, and the sum which shall be paid at the expiration of his contract to cover the expenses of his voyage home, and that of his family, should they accompany him.
3rd.-The number of working days in the year, and the length of each day's work.
stated. No Chinese passenger ship can proceed to sea without a license from the Governor, for which ap- plication has to be made before the vessel is laid on the berth, or before any depôt can be opened for the re- ception of Chinese emigrants, by the owners or charterers, who must fur- nish all particulars that may be re- quired relating to the intended voyage, emigration, &c. It shall be lawful, however, for the Governor in Council to exempt from the above regulation, any mail steamers, or other vessels which are subject to the provisions of "The Chinese Pas- sengers Act, 1355," provided that the Chinese passengers proceeding in such vessels be free emigrants and under no contract of service whatever.”
The troubles which at different times have occurred in Hongkong between the Owners or Charterers of 4th. The wages, rations, clothing,
Chinese passenger ships and the local and other advantages promised to the government, could hardly have been emigrant.
avoided in the existing state of the 5th-Gratuitus medical attend-law, and from the very imperfect
ance.
6th-The sum which the emigrant agrees to set aside out of his monthly wages for the benefit of persons to be named by him, should he desire to appropriate any sum to such a purpose.
minner in which the different sect-
ap-
ions of the Ordinance have been plied. The past and present feeling in Australia against the Chinese is a subject which enters largely into
the
proper discussion, and consider- ation of the attitude which our Gov- Those regulations, based upon a
ernment ought to assume towards the general question of Chinese em- set of rules which had been in force at Canton, under local sanction, for igration to the Colonies. There are years, in the engagement of Coolies
other matters too which require nt- for the British Colonies, although tention, besides the influence which apparently admirably suited to meet
this species of commercial enterprise the requirement of the contract cm-
has on our mercantile relations with igration of the presont day, unforthe Chinese Government, and the the Colonies, such as the views of tunately were not approved of by the English and French Gov-
actual wishes of the omigrants them ernments, and no general law has since been enacted, similar to that of the United States, to provido for the thorough-examination of proposed emigrants, in order to de termino whether they are voluntary emigrants are not. Hongkong has
selves.
(To be continued).
LOCAL AND GENERAL,
The American bark Mabel left the Aberdeen Dock yesterday morning.
We learn that the O. S. N. Com- pany's steamer Laertes, from Liverpool, left Singapore for this port on the morning of the 8th instant.
The Sheldrake, 4, composite gunboat,
Lieutenant and Commander Marcus L.
Bridger, left hero for Hoihow yester-
day.
We would direct the attention of property holders to the notice in the Gazette, signed by the Acting Colonial Treasurer, which intimatos that the Crown Rents for the half year ended 24th June, must be paid into the Trea- aury on or before the 16th instant.
The attention of the Home Govern- ment has for some time past been de- voted to the state of defence of the that Colonel Crossman, C.M.G., Royal Colonial harbours, and we understand Engineers, Inspector of Submarine De- fences, accompanied by Lieutenant Russell, R.E., is now on his way to the East on an inspectional visit, under instructions from the Inspector Goper- al of Fortifications. His tour will embrace Hongkong, Singapore, Pe- nang, Labaun, &c.
The Mattie Taylor Troupe gave their second entertaininent on Saturday evening in the Garrison Theatre, to a well filled house, when a complimentary benefit was given to Miss Mattie on the occasion of her birthday. The on- tortainment commenced with a light amusing sketch entitled the "Kitchen Opera," in which Mr. and Mrs. Taylor introduce a duet on the banjo, and Mrs. Taylor sings the Mocking Bird, which gives an opportunity for a fair representation of that rari avis by Mr. Taylor. Miss Mattie followed in a few lively character changes which gave general satisfaction to the audience. The stage was next occupied by two amateurs of the Inniskilling Fusiliers, Corporal McEvoy and Private Sands,
her moorings, was eventually driven ashore landing on a muddy bank, close to the Docks. Yesterday the Kiukiang andthe tug Fame proceeded to her assistance, and after consider- able exertions succeeded in getting the buoy. Beyond a few superficial the "floating town" safely back to
abrasions, the vessel had sustained no damage whatever, and was prob ably a good deal safer lying com- fortably on the mud, than she would have been at the buoy in such squally weather.
A boat containing six Chinamen was capsised in the harbour during the strong wind blowing on Saturday afternoon. The boat belonged to the
object apparently of making fast to steamer Thales, and put off from that ship with a coil of rope with the one of Messrs. Douglas Lapraik and Company's buoys. They had scarce- ly got more than half way when the strong wind and heavy swell then on proved too much for her and she got upset, but as there was fortunately plenty of assistance at hand the men were soon picked up, and suffered nothing further than an involuntary bath.
In a Cricket Match at Perth last May between Stanley House School and St. Johnstone, Lang, the School professional, accomplished one of the most remarkable bowling feats on record. He took five wickets in an over of six balls.
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Monday, July 11th, 1881. One o'clock P.M.
As usual on Saturday afternoons no business of importance was transacted in shares after we went to pross, and damped the courage of both buyers the rain this morning has apparently
in a character song and dance, the "Irish Carman,” remarkably good, and the Dublin Car- Their got-up was
fulness. The two amateurs in this and man was portrayed with mach truth-
in the "Irish Beper" who had come
aud sellers. Que lot of Hongkong over to "cut the harvest down" took. Fires changed hands on Saturday at the audience "intoirely with them," 990, and that may be considered the provoking an encore which was res- present market value of the stock. ponded to by a lively Irish jig. After a Hotels rose from 97 to par, and we short interval "Our Boarding School"
noted a few sales at the latter quota- wes placed on the stage in which Mat-
tion. These shares have an upward` tie shone in her specialities as a serio tendency, and we shall expect to see comic. The pieco was short but the
them standing still higher before, the principal character, Angelina (a Mis. end of the week, No more Docks could chievous Miss), fally occupied the at-
be secured at 55, sellers holding out tention of the house and several times.firmly for 56, cash, and only a very -secured rounds of applause. The on-
few transfers were affected. There are tertainment throughout gave apparent still buyers of Banks at 10, but as satisfaction to the audience and Mattie
was the case on Saturday there are has had a very successful benefit. none on offer at the price. The China' Colonel and Mrs. Geddes, and a good Sugar Refining Co.'s Stock is ou offer number of the officers of the regiment at $175 per share, but, so far as wo have been able to ascertain, has not been made the medium of any business Other stocks remain unchanged,
were present.
The Fokien came out of the Cos- mopolitan Dock yesterday afternoon, and the M.M. Co.'s s.s. Menzalch took her place in the dock this morning.
We are requested to state that, weather permitting, the band of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers will play in the Botanic Gardens to- morrow evening between nine and half-past ten o'clock,
On Saturday afternoon whilst the s.s. Ping-on was being towed to the Cosmopolitan Dock by the Fame, a sudden squall caught her and drove her right on the bow of the s.5. Brisbane. The Australian steamer suffered no material injury; but the Ping-on had her rail broken, davits bent, several boats stove in, and her house on deck considerably damaged. The Fume afterwards towed her over to the Cosmopolitan Dock, where she is now moored at the buoy, under- going repairs...
What might have been a rather alarming accident occurred at the Kowloon Docks on Saturday night. The SteamboatCompany'ss.s. Powai, which has been undergoing rather extensive repairs to her boilers and engines during the past fortnight, whilst lying at the Dock Company's buoy in Hongkong Bay was struck by a very heavy squall, and, dragging
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