THE NEW HEBRIDES QUESTION.
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Sydney. January 21. A deputation of the New Hebrides Mission Synod waited on Mr Barton as Minister of External Affairs, when a statement of their case was read. They accused the French of maladministration in reference to land dealings with the natives. Eev. Mr Paton declared that if the French claims were admitted a large part of the New Hebrides already belong to them. Rev. Mr Small declared that Captain Rich, of the Ringarooma, as chairman of the mixed Commission, had done all in his power to retard British interests in the islands. The deputation wished the appointment of some authority to investigate the land claims, as a joint commission could not govern the islands. What was wanted was annexation to Britain. Hon. Mr Barton, in reply, promised to give very serious consideration to the statements made. He considered it his duty to make representations to the Sjcretary of State for the Colonies.
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 22 January 1901, Page 4
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160THE NEW HEBRIDES QUESTION. Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 22 January 1901, Page 4
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