SAMOA.
GOVERNMENT ANI>f HE NATIVES j [Press Association— Copyright.] Received April 4, 4.30'p.m, Berlin, April 3. Replying in the Reichstag to critics who complained that the Government refused to issue arms to Gernian settlers in Samoa, Herr Dernberg stated that the natives must be treated with" firmness and mercy ; but with justice. England and America had found na-, tives a tough morsel. The natives now. regarded^ themselves as under German protection, and he was confideht.that the Government would soon, have full control of the situation. , . ■-' "-,
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Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12505, 5 April 1909, Page 3
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85SAMOA. Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12505, 5 April 1909, Page 3
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