THE SAMOAN MANDATE.

Observer, Volume XL, Issue 13, 29 November 1919, Page 21

THE SAMOAN MANDATE.

Some Prophecies

THE late Major W. G. Mair, a veteran of the Maori' War, a great Maori - authority, and a judge of the Native Land Court, was a man Avho added to a remarkable habit of observation a profound knoAvlodge of the natives of Ncav Zealand and of the islands of the Pacific. lie was a cultured and talented gentleman, Avho served New Zealand loyally and well, and his observations are likely to be expressed Avitli a sincerity and impartiality carrying fconvictiojn. The Imperial Government, having given NeAV Zealand a mandate over Samoa (which has been held by New Zealand troops since 1914), the recent history of this possession is ot great interest to the people Avho have been entrusted Avith the great duty of governing it. The late Major Mair Avas sent to Samoa , in 1899 to relieve H.M. Consul, who Avas temporarily vacating the position, and his habit of observation induced him to take a large interest in the affairs of that country, and to set down what he had observed for the benefit of the New Zealand Government. As is Avell known, Samoa is stragetically of the utmost importance. It has been the centre of international quarrels, and it is on the aspect of Samoa from the point of ( vieAV of Empire the late Major Mair spoke. The "OBSERVER" has been fortunate enough to obtain writings by the late Major Mail' expressing his ideas as an Imperialist after he had made his visit in 1899, and these expressions are of the greatest possible interest to New Zealanders on account of the grave trust the Imperial authorities have placed in their hands. The beginning of Major Mair's report, and the expression of his ideas on the subject, will be found in the next issue of the "OBSERVER," and as wo anticipate a large demand for, copies containing so important a document it is hoped the public Avill order early.

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