The New Hebrides.
Sydnisv. January 21
A deputation from tho >Jew Hebrides Mission Synod waited on Mr Barton, as Minister fo:- External Affairs. A of their case was read. They accused the French of maladministration with reference to lead dealings with the natives.
The Rev Dr P.-i.tou declared that if the French claims were admitted a large p.irt of the New Hebrides alrea I.G)u:jged to them. The fc'ev J. Small declared that Capt.vii Rush, of the Riiigarooma, as Gh.'ii'inMi of ihe mixed commiisioa, had done all in his power to dojU'e.SM fad retard British interests in ths isiiinds. The deputation wishnrl the apnoinivnei't of some authority to investigate the iainl claims. Tho joint commission con id not govern the islr.rtds. What, was wanted was annexation by 1 ritam. '•';■ '.rW'ton, in reply, promised to gi.s vory furious consideration to ;hv! sr.ii.! omeuts made. He considered it his duty t.> make representations to ih:. Secretary of State foe the Coi<miis.
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Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 100, 24 January 1901, Page 3
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158The New Hebrides. Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 100, 24 January 1901, Page 3
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