Anglo-American Control Of Pacific Islands
‘Received 12-30) LONDON, June 10. The Australian Associated press learns that the exchange of despatches between London and Washington continues in an endeavour to complete negotiations for the British and American joint jurisdiction over Enderbury and Canton Islands under a share control system. It is also hoped to reach a settlement regarding other Pacific Islands to enable the commencement for preparations for separate trans-Paciftc air services. Meanwhile Britain will shortly commence colonising the Phoenix Islands Group including Canton and Enderbury, by transfer of natives from the Gilbert and Ellice Islands. It is disclosed in a memorandum to be submitted to Parliament accompanying the Colonial Office estimates in which the High Commissioner for Western Pacific. Sir A. F. Richards; outlines the results of his examination for relieving the over-population of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, He declares that Phoenix group which is one of the main groups concerned in the air services, offers good prospects for colonisation, and an early commencement of the transfer of natives is intended.
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Northern Advocate, 13 June 1938, Page 6
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