ANOTHER ANNEXATION.
Notwithstanding assertions to the contrary, there seems to be no doulit that the island of Socotra Ims been added to British territory. The chiefs of this island were taken under British protection nearly two years ago, and the British flag has now been hoisted there, so that in the event of a war a small force may bethrown, upon the island to prevent the enemy from seizing a position of such advantage for attacking our communications with India. A glance attllio map will show the importance of the island to us. In the hands of an enemy with a strong navy it might bo made the basis of operations in the Hod Spa and the Indian Ocean. Consequently if Socotra was likely to pass to some other European nation, tin; position of the island iu the track of our Indian commerce would certainly suggest its annexation by us. The produce of Socotra is not Of much value, but the island is regarded as fitted for tho growth of coffee. According to the Bombay Gazette the chief or sultan of Socotra bears the imposing designation of Allah bin Abdallali, bin Saad bin Salini bin Towari Liu Afrour.—Pall Mall Gazette.
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Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Volume 2, Issue 62, 7 December 1878, Page 3
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200ANOTHER ANNEXATION. Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Volume 2, Issue 62, 7 December 1878, Page 3
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