Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Mr. George Sang,

SEARCHING FOR A POLITICAL  BLUE-BIRD.  Now, it happened the other day that the "Square Deal" Party got to Taumaranui and was met with all sotfts of requests to all of which was given ''that jocular phrase of 'Oom Bill-" A Square Deal." To the many requests "Truth" need, not refer, but there was one, and as it comes from the Auckland "Herald" there should the no need of its veracity. The "Herald" reports as follows:— Mr. Shortland introduced Mr. George Sang, an educated Chinaman and highly-respected citizen of Taumaranui who wished to bring over to New, Zealand his wife and child, and two nephews from China. The Prime Minister said if Mrs. Sang paid the poll-tax and passed the education test she would be admitted. Mr. Shortland thought that m the circumstances the conditions should be dispensed with. Mr. Massey said the matter would bo looked into. Miv Shortland, "Truth" might mention, is a local lawyer, otherwise some people might want to know why Mr. Geo. Sang, an educated Chinkie. etc., didn't ask for a "Square Deal" of his, own accord. In the face of things/ however, Lawyer Shortland has some assurance; m -fact, "Truth" doesn't hesitate to declare that Mr. Shortland, m making such a request of the Price Minister, has a pretty' tough cuticle. Why should Mrs. Geo. Sang and his child and two nephews, be admitted free of the poll-tax, ,and all conditions dispensed with? Why could not Mr. Massey have saild at once that  

THE THING WAS IMPOSSIBLE;
that we have too many Chinamen as it is in the country, and that there would be no general regret expressed if the Chinaman m New Zealand took up his capital and, allowed himself to be driven out. "Truth" doesn't quite follow Mr. Massey. How does he propose to have the matter looked into? Does he propose to ascertain if there is a way of defeating the excellent provisions of our immigration laws? Is the great statesman finding himself up against treaty rights, or is it that' he Is not capable of giving, a straightforward answer? "Truth" wonders! It will be an exceedingly sorry day for Mr Massey Whenever he sets out to set at nought our White Now Zealand policy. This matter, on Mr Massey's promise, wants watching. NZ Truth , Issue 411, 10 May 1913, Page 4

CHINESE PARADISE.FOR HUNGRY HORSE.

CHINESE PARADISE.FOR HUNGRY HORSE. AUCKLAND (NZ.), July 5.
A horsebreaker. Lancelot Goodger, got drunk; and rode his horse into a Chmese greengrocer's shop at Te Aroha.
He tied the horse to the counter, and it ate all the cabbages, lettuce, and radishes within reach.
It was eating bananas when the terrified Chinese dashed into the street, shrieking for the policé.
Goodger was sent to gaol for six weeks.Cairns Post Monday 7 July 1941

CHINESE AND NEW ZEALAND

CHINESE AND NEW ZEALAND. AUCKLAND. April 20,
The Government has decided that no permits be granted this year for the admission of Chinese to New Zealand. for permanent residence. Previously permits were limited to 100 yearly. A temporary residency of six months will be allowed this year.Two thouaand Chinese applied for permaits for permanent residecey but all were refused  The Brisbane Courier Wednesday 21 April 1926

CHINESE IN NEW ZEALAND.

CHINESE IN NEW ZEALAND.
Auckland, June 11.
It has been decided to put a complete check to the arrival of Chinese with letters of naturalisation belonging to Chinamen who have departed from the colony. The Government will uut issue any more letters pending an amendment of the law by which Chinamen who become naturalised are photographed.
Friday 12 June 1896 The Advertiser

Violent Struggle In Auckland House

MURDER OF CHINESE Violent Struggle In Auckland House AUCKLAND, May 23: Lee Hoy Chong (48), a retired Chinese market gardener, was found murdered in the kitchen ette of his home in Saker street, city, this morning. Two Maori girls found the body lying on the floor. There was a large wound in the top of the left temple-which ap peared to have been caused by a blunt instrument. Indications were that Lee was attacked at the foot of a stair way as .a trail of blood led to the kitchenette. In the room there were signs of a violent struggle. Footprints led from the kitchenette to the back fence. No weapon has yet been found.-A.A.P.-Reuters.Wednesday 24 May 1950 The West Australian

COMMITTED SUICIDE.

A Chinese, Young Chung Jack, aged about 50, was found hanging in premises at the corner of Frederick and Tory Streets at about 8.30 p.m. yesterday. It appeared that death had taken place about six hours previously. The body was taken to the morgue. The deceased had been a resident of New Zealand for about 30 years. Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 73, 28 March 1938, Page 11

 A verdict that the deceased took his life by hanging himself at his premises at Wellington, on March 27 was returned by..tha Coroner (Mr. E. Gilbertson) at the inquest today into the death of a Chinese, Young Chung Jack A note left by the deceased, stating his intention of taking his life was produced.Evening Post Volume CXXV Issue 75, 30 March 1938 Page 13
 
COMMITTED SUICIDE.BROKEN HEARTED CHINESE. AUCKLAND. April 3.
  The tragic, letter left behind by a Chinese, Chung Jack, who.was found hagging in his house in Wellington: Last year, one evening in August or September while I was listening to the radio broadcast of the Sino-Japanese war news, some fiendish, heartless thief came and stole my money," he wrote. "I dared not say anything, I could. but grieve in silence. It was like closing things behind locked doors,.for who would have believed the theft. I have no means of replacing the sum now. Before me there is only the road of: death. My shame is so great that I cannot face my friends, so I have decided to commit suicide. In my death. I wish my brothers and sisters continuous. and unlimited success and prosperity, so that even in my grave my heart could yet expand with happiness. My grief cannot be fully conveyed, nor is  my bitterness 
ex- pressible. Alas to think it should end like this. This is my farewell note,'
written in..tears." Cairns Post Monday 4 April 1938