SAMOAN AFFAIRS,
(To the Editor.)
Sir, —It Is with great pleasure one reads “Gleaner's” straight-out condemnation of affairs In Samoa, in the Times of Saturday last. All those Interested will fully endorse his remarks re the appointment of Mr Hart, solicitor, of the Wairarapa. Why should another lawyer and late military autocrat (the third to hold the position) be appointed? Are not men in other walks of life, to be found, just as, or more suitable? To my mind it would be Just as well if the military title were dropped altogether. Never mind the pomp and glory, gold lace and salutes. The Samoans have had more than enough of all that; it is too suggestive of battle, murder, and sudden death. Again I would ask why dor the Government select such important positions from small towns and hamlets? Are city men dull and too narrow? Or why not try a Samoan next. There are men there highly educated and cultured who would be most suited for administrative positions, and in anv case New Zealand only holds a Mandate, not ownership. One sincerely hopes that the mismanagement and muddle by New Zealand in Samoa is drawinc to an end. —1 am, elc., WAIIINE. Hamilton, March 24, 1931.
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Waikato Times, Volume 109, Issue 18286, 25 March 1931, Page 9
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