SAMOAN MANDATE
REPORT ACCEPTED. t f
(United Press Asfeo^ation —By Electric r„ ‘ £ (Received this day at 12.25. p.m.) GENEVA, Oct. 30. The Mandates Commission concluded the examination of the New Zealand Government’s report on Western Samoa dealing with the administration of justice and police force, and said there was no differentiation between whites and natives. Regarding repression of crime, the police force wa s composed of ? natives and 70 Europeans, sufficient to maintain order. Certain schools closed, owing to the agitation, had been re-opened. Instruction in the work and aims of the League was being given. New Zealand was persevering with educational and health measures. Though the position regarding agitators was not yet satisfactory disaffection was decreasing and the position was improving. The police were working excellently. Confidence must be shown in the present administration of the mandatory power. Other measures Would be adopted regarding agitators if tolerant treatment failed.
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Hokitika Guardian, 31 October 1928, Page 5
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150SAMOAN MANDATE Hokitika Guardian, 31 October 1928, Page 5
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