EN ROUTE TO SAMOA
NEWS OF PARLIAMENTARY PARTY A wireless; message from the steamer Mokoia received by the Press Association states: A heavy swell on Saturday mado travel uncomfortable. Sunday broke clear, with a following wind. On Friday Commissioner Platls gavo an interesting lecture on the Cook Islands. Wireless messages tell of extensive preparations for the welcome of the Parliamentarians ot Rarotonga, where deputations from tho Island Council, settlers, natives, fruitgrowers,, and European traders will await the visitors. It is reported that a conflict has arisen between the latter and the Commissioner over the policy regarding the fruit trade. Mr. Massey's radio message announcing the coal set:tlement was applauded, on its receipt, and members heartily endorsed Sir James Allen's congratulatory reply. Although there is no padro aboard, impressive Sunday service was conducted, Sir James Allen reading tho lessons and Mir. Isitt delivering a, sermon, Tho Mokoia will probably arrive at Rarotonga on Tuesday evening. Tho delay in arrival is duo ito poor coal. The party is realising tho d'stance separating .New Zealand aud it* dependencies.
ARRIVAL AT RAROTONGA GREAT WELCOME FEAST. (Rec. February 25, 10.10 p.m.) Rarotonga, February 23. The Parliamentary party arrived at Rarotonga at 2.30 p.m., passing the Talune, Iwund for Auckland, at noon. Tho Mokoia will proceed to-night to Mangain, where to-morrow will bo spent in inquiring into trade requirements. The itinerary has been slightly changed, the parlv arriving back in Auckland on March 21.
The Hon. G. M. Thomson, in a lecture on "Life in the Sea," said the solution ' of the fish supply in New Zealand consisted in better distribution rather than in the. provision of trawlers. Ample fish was caught by private enterprise if a larger market were reached by improved transport. He condemned the railway , depot and urged facilities and the utilising of by-products. He suggested that a meal .should he manufactured from coarse flsli suitable for calf-raising. Dr. Che'son litis morning dealt with insect pests and the necessity of drainage and other schemes to combat tho danger. The weather is sultry to-day. Tho first impression of Rarotonga is delightful— high rugged hills, with coconut plants tions covering the foreground. The town of Ahaura is hidden hv trees. The remains of the Maitni can be s;en on tho reef. On arrival the' party were lightered ashore, late in the afternoon, a band playing "See the Conquering Hero Comes." They were welcomed by King Makoa and other arikis. Sir James Allen responded, and announced that tho party would return on Thursday and 1 stay two days.. There was a great display of native dancing, and the school children sang. Sir James Allen promised that special consideration would bo given to education. A sumptuous feast had been prepared. Practically tho , whole European > and native population was present and combined in the welcome. The visitors were gTeatly impressed with the precision of the native daiices, the striking costumes of the different tribes and tho generally festive appearance of the settlement. Tho party will, return on Thursday and receive European hospitality and inquire into general requirements.—Press Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 130, 26 February 1920, Page 4
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510EN ROUTE TO SAMOA Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 130, 26 February 1920, Page 4
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