The Pacific Island Lavourors' Bill was introduced into the House this week. A time limit for the issue of licenses was regarded as an absolute necessity, and also the gradual deportation of all Island labourers at present in Queensland. The measure has been framed on a graduated principle, in order to allow of sugar planters making arrangements to meet the altered conditions of the industry created by the Act. It is hoped that after the Act has beet in operation for a period of. five years, Kanakas, if not totally banished, wil] at all events be a small and rapidly diminishing factor in the Labour market of the Sugar State.
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