British Resident at Raratonga.
On enquiry I learn there ia ho intention ', of filling the position vacated by the resig- \i nation of Mr J- Moss before October nexSK''-'" There are three persons,named aa^fit^ofiU • V< the position, viz., Mr Albert, Gov'er.t of f* Anckland, whobas an intimate 7 kribfrledge*l^'' of the Rar'atongan people and 1 language; *-■* Mr C. D. Whitcombe, whose experience',% of the Polynesians has been' gained iri \ . Tonga; and Mr Mabin, who held an "offi- 1-""^ cial position at Samoa. It ia'recognised^ that a man of a strong yet conciliatory " i nature is required for the duties of British} ; Resident, and great deliberation willi be exercised in making the choice., Tiie ap*i ''',<■ pointment rests nominally with tfie Secret~^f tary of State for the Colonies,'bat wHI be- V" made on thereoomnjeridationsof the New- .;J Zealand Government,' whioh pays " tfo **i salary. ' ~_j_<\' '■"' .'"4
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9503, 1 August 1898, Page 2
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144British Resident at Raratonga. Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9503, 1 August 1898, Page 2
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