THE LEAGUE'AND SLAVERY.
The fact that the West African Republic of Liberia was originally a foundation of freed American slaves lends irony to to-day's news of the censure of its Government by the League of Nations for permitting what amounts to slavery. Various contingents of freed slaves from America settled in Liberia, but the h©pes of the founders were not realised, for by 1925 the number of Americo-Liberians did not number'more than 20,000, and there are a million and a half of indigenous natives. American influence lias always been strong 'in Liberia. American guidance was provided in the Republic's early days, and in Roosevelt's Presidency a Commission made investigations that resulted in the finances of the country being virtually placed under American control. The President of Liberia, who has resigned owing to the League of-Nations report, has been head of the State since 1920, and he was a signatory of the Treaty of Versailles. The League action is important as showing that slavery in various forms still exists, and that the League is keeping a watchful eye on it.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 3, 5 January 1931, Page 6
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179THE LEAGUE'AND SLAVERY. Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 3, 5 January 1931, Page 6
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