A special cable to “The Englishman” dated London, May 16, says:—

A message from Capetown states that the Colour Bar Bill, which gives the Government power to prohibit coloured people from participating in certain skilled trades and which was carried by a joint session of both houses, has caused widespread discontent.

The coloured population evinced much excitement. Capetown has been invaded by large crowds who have been praying and singing hymns all night and have sent deputations to the Premier, General Hertzog who however, declared that the Bill is the only means of keeping South Africa safe for white men.

Protests against the Bill have been received from all parts of the country, also, from the Churches. General Hertzog attacks the Church for interfering but the Dean of Johannesburg replies that if the Church remained silent, it would be false to itself and Christ.