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o. Date. Prom To Subjeet. 1 2 Jan. 22, 1872 Jan. 27, 1872 Minister for Public Works Superintendent of Auckland Superintendents of Provinces Minister for Public Worts Inviting opinion as to the expediency of allowing railway contractors to use Chinese labour. Sees no good reason why railway contractors should be precluded from employing Chinese labour if they think fit. General feeling is against the introduction of any large number of the Mongolian race; thero is, however, no objection to a limited number, say 100 to 150. Railway contractors should be allowed to employ Chinese labour to a limited extent. Chinese labour is not desirable where other can be obtained, either European or Maori. His personal opinion is adverse to the proposal, but will consult Provincial Council if desired. As works undertaken by General Government are nearly all finished, does not consider it necessary to introduce Chinese labour. Feb. 13, 1872 Superintendent of Taranaki Minister for Public Works Peb. 3, 1872 Superintendent of Wellington Deputy Superintendentof Hawke's Bay Superintendent of Canterbury Chairman of Westland County Council Minister for Public Works Minister for Public Works Minister for Public Works Minister for Public Works 4 5 Peb. 7, 1872 6 Mar. 25, 1872 7 Mar. 6, 1872