THE NEW HEBRIDES.
GROWING FRENCH INFLUENCE Sydney, October 26. The officers of H.M.s. Pegasus declare that the prohibition of liquor is esseutial to the pacification of the New Hebrides. The Datives are being demoralised by adulterated gin. Large numbers of British settlers are swearing allegiance to France a,nd hoisting the tricolour ou their schooners. The Pegasus met a French cruiser at Tanna. Steps are being taken to bring about friendly relations between tho different tribes. About 600 armed natives called from different villages were brought before a landing party headed by the captains of the two warships, and informed that they must cease fighting. Failing this, they would be severely punished. This action appeared to have a good effect, and the trouble expected in connection with theflanding of natives deported from Queensland will, it is hoped, be. averted.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 81875, 27 October 1906, Page 3
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138THE NEW HEBRIDES. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 81875, 27 October 1906, Page 3
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