Request for Modification of Existing Conditions Canberra, Aug. 24.
The Chinese Vice-Consul, Mr. Sung, has announced that the nese Government has asked—the Federal Government of Australia to modify the present restrictions ven Chinese in Australia, pointing out that China is anxious to im: prove her trade relations but at the same time requests better conditions for Chinese nationals, The Federal Minister for Home Affairs, My. Abott, when questioned fon the subject, said that the document had been received but that he was not able to discuss it or to disclose its contents.—Reuter.
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