SOLDIERS FOR SAMOA.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16608, 4 December 1919, Page 2

SOLDIERS FOR SAMOA.

QUESTION AT POLITICAL MEETING. Vt TEDEGBAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT. AVELLINGTON, Deo. 4. Those present at the meeting at Kciburno of Mr. Oakley Browne (Liberal candidate for Wellington North) last night pricked up their ears when a certain question was put by a member of the audience. The candidate was asked if he was aware that an expeditionary force of 80 soldiers was leaving New Zealand on Thursday week for Samoa, their pay being 16s per day and their wives and family being taken. "What is this force going for, and is Sir James Allen responsible?’’ asked the questioner.

“I have heard something to-day of this expeditionary force” replied Mr. Browne, "but cannot vouch for the full details. There have been rumours that on Thursday week an expeditionary force is to leave these shores, and the only reason I can see is the possibility of trouble over the enforcement of prohibition. No doubt they are getting worked up about it.”

A voice: “Quito right too.” Mr. Browne: “I should not be surprised if there was something m it.”