AGITATION IN SAMOA
POLITICAL MEETING AT APIA WARNED AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH NATIVES (By Xlnotrio Telegraph —Copyright.) (Australian £ N.Z Cable Association.) SUVA," 16th Nov. A political meeting held at Apia on Friday, a't which 200 natives and Europeans were present, elected members and endeavoured to induce the natives to combine with the Europeans in a petition. to the Minister. , A letter was read from the Administrator warning the promoters against interference with the natives; The Planters’ Association did not support the meeting. Many Europeans left the meeting, which decided to send delegates to New Zealand if support was forthcoming. The meeting subscribed £3.
No recognised leader of the Samoan race was present. Piapules did not attend. TTie agitation is alleged to be traceable to six disgruntled individuals.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 17 November 1926, Page 5
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