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RIOT IN SAMOA.
Chinese Tong Feud.
WELLINGTON (N Z ), Wednesday. -
Referring to the disturbince at Apia on
Sunday, the Prime Minister (Sir Joseph
Ward) said, in the House of Representa
tves, that nearly 300 striking Chinese
coolies interviewed the Chinese Commis
sioner at his office Laler they appeared
to disperse, but suddenly they attacked the
police. Two white, and several Samoan
police were unable to restrain the Chinese
and a serioius riot developed. The police
were in grave danger and were compelled
to fire On the arrival of reinforcements
the rioters dispersed ,
Ml Joseph Ward added that the strike
arose owing to the differences between two rival
Fix this texttongs. The membeis of one tong
were striking to obtain the removal of a
foreman, who was understood to be a leading
member of another tong. Labour conditions
were not involved The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thu 15 Aug 1929
Chinese Tong Feud.
WELLINGTON (N Z ), Wednesday. -
Referring to the disturbince at Apia on
Sunday, the Prime Minister (Sir Joseph
Ward) said, in the House of Representa
tves, that nearly 300 striking Chinese
coolies interviewed the Chinese Commis
sioner at his office Laler they appeared
to disperse, but suddenly they attacked the
police. Two white, and several Samoan
police were unable to restrain the Chinese
and a serioius riot developed. The police
were in grave danger and were compelled
to fire On the arrival of reinforcements
the rioters dispersed ,
Ml Joseph Ward added that the strike
arose owing to the differences between two rival
Fix this texttongs. The membeis of one tong
were striking to obtain the removal of a
foreman, who was understood to be a leading
member of another tong. Labour conditions
were not involved The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thu 15 Aug 1929