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Anti Chinese Importation Issue Drives Labor Petition
Ralph Smith spoke at the Dominion Trades and Labor Council in Quebec on September 16 urging action on British Columbia's petition. He argued that the goal was to curb importation of low skilled Chinese labor, protect white workers, and push for restrictive or exclusionary measures with strong economic and civic motives. He cited wages, living costs, and comparative behavior of Chinese versus Japanese workers to justify policy action. He urged Ottawa to press Parliament in favor of reforms and noted Liberal promises if in power.
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Ralph Smith
Dominion Trades and Labor Council
Quebec
Juanada
British Columbia
China
Canada
Japan
Congress
Dominion
Pacific
Ottawa
Laurier
House of Commons