Post by nzbc on Apr 8, 2016 20:24:55 GMT 12
CHINAMAN'S PRIVILEGE.
By Telegraph, (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wellington, Oct. iB. Mr Malcolm (Clutha-) presented a unique petition from Kwok Wah Sui, a shop assistant'at Alexandra South praying for the refund of £IOO poll tax. Sui has-been a resident of Die Dominion for fivo years. Before leaving China he became betrothed to Wong Ah Ye in Canton. Being desirous of marrying his almond-eyed nay love he was informed by the Chinese missionary, Mr Don, that it was tho practice in such c a scs to refund the Poll tax paid on betrothed Chinese ladies on their being married according to the New Zealand laws. Relying on this Kwok Wall Sui sent for Wong Ah Ye.
By Telegraph, (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wellington, Oct. iB. Mr Malcolm (Clutha-) presented a unique petition from Kwok Wah Sui, a shop assistant'at Alexandra South praying for the refund of £IOO poll tax. Sui has-been a resident of Die Dominion for fivo years. Before leaving China he became betrothed to Wong Ah Ye in Canton. Being desirous of marrying his almond-eyed nay love he was informed by the Chinese missionary, Mr Don, that it was tho practice in such c a scs to refund the Poll tax paid on betrothed Chinese ladies on their being married according to the New Zealand laws. Relying on this Kwok Wall Sui sent for Wong Ah Ye.
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