Explain the terms of the Devonshire white paper of 1923
Answer:
- The white highlands were preserved for white settlers.
- The Indians were to elect five members to legco on a common roll and were to have representation in the municipal council.
- The Europeans settlers demand for self-government was rejected.
- Racial segregation in residential areas was abolished.
- The restriction on Indian immigration as demanded by the colonial government was lifted.
- A missionary was to be nominated to represent Africans interests in the Legco.
- The interests of Africans were to be given priority before those of immigrants races in case of conflicts between the Africans and the immigrants.
- The white settlers were to maintain their high representation in Legco.