Racial Purity and China in a New International Ethic
An essay argues for global racial equality and mutual respect while urging New Zealand to ease Chinese immigration barriers. It highlights China’s rapid modernization including compulsory schooling, female education, railway expansion, and rising industrial capital, and predicts China becoming a major manufacturing power. The piece calls for a universal standard guiding inter racial relations and colonial policies.
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China
New Zealand
Chang-sha
Japan
Raihway
Ashburton Weather Reports Rain and Lamb Losses
Five points of rain were recorded by the Domain rain gauge in Ashburton last night. Mild weather has helped cereal crops to advance. Weasels attack young lambs in Ellesmere with several losses reported.
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Domain Rain Gauge
Ashburton
Ellesmere
Lauriston school closes as attendance drops due to colds
A Wellington era column notes Lauriston School in oblivion after a week’s closure from widespread colds among pupils. The report also covers Canterbury resources ads, ship Melville Island fire coincidences, vessel owners, local court actions, and community meetings.
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Canterbury
Wellington
Post
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Stuart Bros
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Pitcairn Island
Dunedin
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Herts
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Thomas Freemantle
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Alexander Simpson
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T. Reid
Theo
Reid
J. Moore
A. BR. Hislop
Institute of Marine Engineers
Lnst
Imperial Navigation Conference
Hislop
England
The Marquis of Bristol Dies in London Obituary
London reports the death of the Marquis of Bristol. The obituary notes Mrs Ann Small of Wheatstone died last night aged 68, after arriving on the British Spire and settling at Doyleston then Wheatstone. She leaves grown children, many daughters married, and her husband Mr Small away on a visit to Australia.
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Wheetstone
Ann
Jon Small
Ann Small
John Small
Wheatstone
Mr Small
Doyleston
My Small
Ausralia
Carnegie Gift to London Hospital Prompts Reform
The London report states Andrew Carnegie donated £100,000 to the King Edward Hospital Fund for London. The grant, though unconditional, is hoped to advance strenuous reforms. Other items note the Kaiser's yacht Meteor winning King Edward's Cup and government orders for 13.5 inch guns for the new Dreadnought. A writ pauses the sale of the Makan Estate in New Zealand.
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Hospital Fund
London
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Gernegie
Kaiser
Meteor
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Buckley
Jellicoe
Fashion Jones
Wickham Flowers
New Zealand
Hague Conference Eyes Permanent International Court
The Ilagul reports that if The Hague Conference backs the First Commission vote for a Permanent International Court of Arbitration aligned with U S lines, it could be seen as a High Court or appeal from diplomacy to ease fears of smaller powers. Sir Edward Fry urged retaining the 1899 Permanent Court alongside new tribunals for opposing powers.
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United States
Edward Fry
Britain’s Arms Limitation Resolution Framed as Desirable
Reuter’s Hague correspondent reports that Britain's Conference resolution on the Limitation of Armaments now states that examining the issue is highly desirable, dropping urgent language. The shift lowers immediacy while signaling ongoing interest in restraint talks.
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London
Reuter
Hague
Britain
Irish Affairs Military Occupation Enters Belfast Squares
Reports from London dated August 7 state military forces occupy Belfast chief squares and thoroughfares. Employers refuse to negotiate with trade unions, arguing they are political and religious bodies in disguise and will resist any employment tests tied to belief.
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Per Press Association
London
Belfast
Moorish Treachery Attack and Repulse at Casablanca
The French landed 75 at the Casablancan sea-gate after Bashaw permission. Moroccan regulars fired wounding seven. French charged and occupied parts of the city. Shelling of the environs followed with 2,500 shells fired and many killed. Duchayla forces to land. Spanish cruiser 30 marines landed. Numancia left Algeciras for Morocco.
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Per
Press Association
Elgrocco
Augusta
Casablanca
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Gonstsel
Galilee
Pretoria reports upheaval amid Chinese mine unrest
Four hundred discontented Chinese workers at the Hannesburg mine dispute. Police wounded and four killed as authorities consider reestablishing the field corner system and altering rural administration policy with far reaching native policy changes.
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Gagon
Hannes
Burg
Botha
Evicted Tenants Bill Debated in Lords
The Evicted Tenants Bill was read a second time in the House of Lords on August 7. Lord Crewe spoke on its special features and denied it would set a precedent for Irish land reforms. Lord Lansdowne urged expediency to avoid rejection and modify injustices, while Lord Ripon urged outright rejection as more honorable.
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London
House of “Lords
Lord Crewe
Outrages Against Women Reported in New York
The Press Association notes seven new assaults on young girls and women in New York with several arrests, mainly of Italians. One victim defended herself with a hat pin and the assailant was arrested. The Federated Labour Union urges the Mayor to act with stringent measures or seek ten thousand state detectives.
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Por Press Association
New York
Federated Labour Union
Cure for rheumatism marketed as RHWUMO for quick relief
An advertisement promises quick relief from rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago with RHWUMO sold in shops and chemists at 2s 6d and 4s 6d claiming a positive lasting cure.
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