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[By Telegraph,] p Auckland. May 24. _ The Star of the South has arrived from Fiji. Measles has run out in Ovalu for want of subjects, but is stili making trouble in the other islands. It is estimated that one-third of the entire native population have died- Dysentery almost invariably follows the disease. The laborers conveyed back to the New Hebrides group in the Dido have spread the infection thither. The native missionary and teachers appointed to the Barman district, in the centre of Yiti Leva, a short time ago, have received notice to quit, and the people have returned to their former state of heathenism. Relapses of this kind have occurred before. The reason, however, assigned in this instance is an unusual one. The natives have lost by the measles several principal chiefs and a great number of people, and they say that the introduction of the epidemic was intentional, and hence their determination to again seclude themselves in their mountain homes. Lieut. Dawson, with a steam launch to make a marine survey of the Fiji Group, has arrived, and commenced operations at Suva, which is spoken of as the possible capital of the new kingdom. The growth of sugar is extending. Mr March, late consul at Fiji, has been appointed to the charge of affairs at Levia, at a large salary. Maize is coming in freely Political matters are quiet, pending the arrival of the new Governor.
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Evening Star, Issue 3822, 25 May 1875, Page 3
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241LATEST FROM FIJI. Evening Star, Issue 3822, 25 May 1875, Page 3
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