MANDATED TERRITORY OF WESTERN SAMOA (TENTH REPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF NEW ZEALAND ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF) FOR THE YEAR ENDED THE 31st MARCH, 1930. Prepared by Direction of the Minister of External Affairs for the Information of the League of Nations, pursuant to Article 6 of the Mandate and Article 22 of the Covenant.

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MANDATED TERRITORY OF WESTERN SAMOA (TENTH REPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF NEW ZEALAND ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF) FOR THE YEAR ENDED THE 31st MARCH, 1930. Prepared by Direction of the Minister of External Affairs for the Information of the League of Nations, pursuant to Article 6 of the Mandate and Article 22 of the Covenant.

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.

Prime Minister's Office, Wellington, N.Z., 28th July, 1930. Sir, — I have the honour to forward herewith the Tenth Annual Report on the Mandated Territory of Western Samoa, for the year ended 31st March, 1930. This report has been prepared by the Administrator of Western Samoa and adopted by the New Zealand Government as its report for the purposes of Article 6 of the Mandate, and in conformity with Article 22 of the Covenant of the League of Nations. For the present the Supplementary Report by the Department of Health, which has for several years past accompanied the Annual Report, has been discontinued, and most of the information usually contained in the Supplementary Report will be found in the Public Health section of this report. The political situation in the Territory up to the 31st March last is fully dealt with in the report, and the Government has little to add to the Administrator's remarks in that connection. In February last the Hon. J. G. Cobbe, Minister of Defence, visited the Territory in order to confer with the Administrator regarding the policy that was being pursued, and to obtain personal knowledge of the situation for the information of the Government of New Zealand. Mr. Cobbe remained in the Territory for two weeks and attended the meetings which took place between the Administrator and the Mau. These meetings are dealt with in the Administrator's remarks, and reports of the proceedings are included as an Appendix hereto. As a result of the riot in Apia on the 28th December last, and of the necessity of effecting the arrest of certain Natives wanted on criminal charges, the New Zealand Government enlisted a force of Military Police, approximately 250 strong, and placed them in camp in New Zealand in readiness to proceed to the Territory to reinforce the Civil Police and to replace the cruiser " Dunedin " should their services be required, but on the surrender of the wanted men and the dispersal of the Mau the despatch of the Force became unnecessary and it was disbanded. The situation in the Territory is now greatly improved, and no difficulty is being experienced in enforcing law and order. There is, good ground to hope that co-operation with the Samoans of the Mau will be feasible at no distant date, though the possibility of isolated incidents cannot be ignored. It is considered that the present police force will be adequate for the maintenance of order in the Territory, but the Government are, of course, prepared to reinforce it if necessary. As regards staff and finance, the recommendations contained in the report presented to the Government by the Public Service Commissioner, the Assistant Secretary to the Treasury, and the Secretary for External Affairs have been kept steadily in view. As far as the unsettled conditions existing in the Territory would permit, reorganization has been carried out in the various departmental staffs, resulting both in economy and increased efficiency. It is pleasing to note that as a. result of economies effected, and without any material curtailment of the activities of the Administration, the Territory (except for the cost of the police) was for the year under review self-supporting—a subsidy of £20,000 was paid to the Territory by the New Zealand Government, but the year closed with a surplus of £20,136.

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It will be noted that by an amendment to the Samoa Legislative Council (Elective Membership) Order, the number of European representatives has been reduced from three to two, and two representatives of the Samoan race were appointed to the Council under powers already existing. On this occasion no attempt was made to have these representatives elected or chosen by the Samoans, the seats on the Council being allotted to the two Fautuas, Malietoa and Mata'afa. These appointments are regarded, however, as temporary only, and it is the intention of the Government, as soon as conditions in the Territory permit, to arrange for the Samoans themselves to select in some practicable manner their own representatives on the Legislative Council. The Government do not feel that representation on the Legislative Council of the Territory can be regarded as an adequate means of enabling the Samoans to share in their own government, and they have contemplated either the reinstitution of the Fono of Faipules when conditions allow or the substitution of some equally suitable means of associating the Samoans in their government. As the result of a meeting between the Administrator and a generally representative gathering of Natives from all districts which took place after the date covered by this report, it seems clear that the Samoans still desire the Fono of Faipules as their representative body, and the Administrator is now formulating a scheme for the revival of this body on lines that will allow of the representation of all sections of the Native race. It is hoped to have the Scheme in operation by the end of this year. Copies of this report have been forwarded direct to each member of the Permanent Mandates Commission, and 120 additional copies have been despatched to you under separate cover. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, Geo. W. Forbes, Prime Minister. The Secretary-General, League of Nations, Geneva.

CONTEN T S. PAGE Administrator's Report .. .. .. •. ■ • • ■ .. 3 Departmental Reports .. .. .. • ■ . • • • • .. 5 Questionnaire .. .. .. ■ • ■ • ■ • • • .. 32 Appendix A—Answers to Inquiries by the Permanent Mandates Commission .. 35 Appendix B—Legislation, &e. .. .. ■ ■ • • • ■ .. 36 Appendix C —Proseedings of Meetings between Administrator and Mau .. 56 Appendix D—Charts, Illustrations, and Maps .. .. .. .. 69 INDEX. PAGE J'AGE Administration .. .. .. .. 3 Moral, Social, and Material Welfare .. .. 33 Agriculture .. .. .. .. 5 Native Affairs .. .. .. .. 5 Alcoholic Liquor .. .. .. 33 Native Taxation .. .. .. 3, 5 Arms Traffic .. .. .. ■. 32,36 Observatory .. .. .. 24 Bananas .. .. .. .. .. 3, 5, 16 Official Visits .. .. .. .. 3 Cacao .. .. .. .. 16 Police and Prisons .. .. .. 19 Chinese Labour. (See Labour.) Population. (See Statistics.) Copra .. .. .. .. ..5,15,16 Post and Telegraph.. .. .. ..21 Customs .. .. .. .. ..15 Public Trust .. .. .. ..31 Drug Traffic .. .. . . 33 Public Works .. .. .. 23 Education .. .. .. .. .. 13,33 Quarantine.. .. .. 8 Engineering and Transport . . .. .. 24 Radio . . .. . . . . 31 Ex-enemy Property .. .. 36 Rubber . . .. . . . . 15, 16, 17 Finance .. .. . . .. 26 Sanitation .. .. . . . . .. 8 Food and Drugs . . .. . . .. 8 Shipping .. .. . . . . 18 Harbour .. .. .. .. ... 18 Staff .. .. .. .. ..32 Health Department .. . . . . 6 Statistics— , Infections Diseases .. .. . . . . 7 Demographic .. . . .. 34 Justice .. .. . . . . . . 14 General .. . . ■ . ■ ■ 35 Labour .. .. .. . . 18 Vital .. .. . . ■ . ■ ■ 8 Lands and Survey .. .. . . 22 Trade .. .. .. . . 3, 15 Legislation .. .. . . . . 5, 36 Wireless. (See Radio.) Marine .. . . . . . . .. 15 Charts .. .. . . .. 69 Medical. (See Health.) Illustrations .. .. .. .. 71 Military Organizations .. . . 33 Maps (2).

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ANNUAL REPORT BY THE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE YEAR 1929-30. The Annual Report on Western Samoa for the year 1929-30 is submitted in similar form to those of previous years. It comprises (1) the Administrator's covering remarks, (2) departmental reports, (3) answers to the League of Nations Questionnaire, (4) answers to special inquiries by the Permanent Mandates Commission, (5) legislation, (6) proceedings of meetings between the Administrator and the Mau, and (7) charts, photographs, and maps. I. OFFICIAL VISITS. The Hon. J. G. Cobbe, Minister for Defence, visited Samoa in February, and remained for a fortnight. 11. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. A change was made in the constitution of the Council, the number of elective members being reduced to two, and two Samoan members being added. At the elections held in November four candidates for the two elective seats on the Council offered themselves, and Mr. A. W. s Johnston (a former member) and Mr. S. H. Meredith were elected. To these gentlemen, and to Mr. A. Williams, who was a member of the Council until the time of the new election, I desire to express my thanks for the advice they have willingly given and their readiness to assist me at all times. Malietoa and Mata'afa, the two Fautuas, were appointed the first Native members of the Council, as it was considered that their rank and experience made them the best qualified to be the first to receive that honour. 111. FINANCE. The year 1928-29 showed an improvement in the financial position, and this has continued during the current year, which again shows a surplus (the subsidy from the New Zealand Government being treated as revenue) in spite of the reduced volume of trade and the fact that some large non-recurring items of expenditure, such as the purchase and equipment of the new radio-station, and the purchase of Apia Park, are included in the accounts for the year. It is intended in future to include in the estimates the transactions of the Public Trust Office, and of the Engineering and Transport Department, which have hitherto been carried on as separate undertakings, and this will materially increase the estimates in respect of both revenue and expenditure. The inclusion of the full cost of the Police Force will also cause a substantial increase in expenditure. IV. TRADE. A decrease in trade is shown of considerable amount, and in contrast with the unusually large trade of 1928 is particularly striking. When compared with an average year it will be seen that the decrease is more in value than in volume, and is mainly due to the heavy fall in prices of all produce except bananas. The export trade in bananas has been put on a satisfactory basis by the sale of the whole output for 1930, and is proving of great benefit to the growers, of whom the large majority are Natives. The total trade for the year was £582,787 (made up of imports, £288,849, and exports, £293,938), as against a total of £748,728 for 1928 (made up of imports, £326,553, and exports, £422,175). V. NATIVE AFFAIRS. Owing to the difficulty in collecting Native personal tax, it has been abandoned for the present, and to make up in part the resulting deficiency in revenue the export tax on copra has been increased and small charges made for medical services. Small school fees of £1 per annum at Vaipouli and Avele Schools are now charged also, and £1 10s. per annum at Malifa, and have been found advantageous in securing a less spasmodic attendance. Both education and medical treatment have been well maintained. District Officers were appointed at the beginning of the year —four for Upolu and three for Savai'i. Their main duties are to keep in close tonch with the Native officials in their districts and support them in their work, prevent any illegal activity, and especially intimidation of loyal Natives, counter any propaganda and provide a source of information, and generally to maintain the authority of the Administration in their respective districts. Their work has been good and has fully justified their appointment. Among the Native officials, Faipules and Fa'amasinos have been dispensed with for the year, but, though no Fono of Faipules has in consequence been held, the Administrator has taken the opportunity on several occasions to hold fonos of all Native officials on Upolu, and the same has been done on Savai'i by the Resident Commissioner. All chiefs, whether officials or otherwise, have had the opportunity of attending these meetings. Until November, 1929, it seemed as if the Mau were slowly dying out. On the Administrator's malaga round the islands in June and July, good meetings were held in every district, and some were particularly well attended. Several chiefs of some importance left the Mau and announced their support of the Government, while there was no .corresponding loss from the Government side. In August two Mau chiefs—Tuimalealiifano and Faumuina—went to New Zealand for the purpose of giving evidence in an action for libel which Mr. Nelson was bringing against a newspaper there, in which action great interest was being taken in Samoa. The case was adjourned, and finally discontinued. The two chiefs returned in November, and they brought back with them such glowing accounts of the support they had received in New Zealand and of all Mr. Nelson was doing there, and they promised a " victory " to the Mau with so much confidence that the Mau was resuscitated and

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renewed its activities in their worst form. Traffic on the road through Vaimoso and Lepea was impeded, passing cars were stoned, indecent exposures to passers-by were made, loyal Natives were intimidated, fines were inflicted on Natives who supplied copra to stores other than those owned by Messrs. Nelson and Co., Native policemen were assaulted, malicious damage was done to telephonelines and other Government property, fines were imposed on those who took cases before the Land and Titles Commission, and petty tyranny resorted to in every possible way in those villages in which the Ma a predominated. On the 28th December the Mau arranged a welcome for Mr. Smyth, one of the three men deported in 1927, whose period of banishment had expired, and who was paying a visit to Samoa, accompanied by Mr. Skelton, a solicitor employed in New Zealand by Mr. Nelson. This took the form of a procession along the Beach Iload, in which a number of men for whom warrants of arrest had been issued for some time past were prominent. Such open defiance could not be tolerated, and an attempt was made to effect the arrest of one of these criminals. The attempted arrest was violently resisted, police reinforcements were called out, and a riot ensued which resulted in the deaths of one white policeman and of eleven Samoans, including those who died later from wounds.' Among the latter was Tamasese, one of the prominent leaders of the Mau. It was at once clear that firm measures must be taken to suppress disordei, and the Administrator issued three'notices to the Mau —one calling for the surrender of twenty among those who were wanted 011 criminal charges, a second calling on fifty-eight principal chiefs of the Mau to meet the Administrator on a given day, and a third calling on the Mau to disperse and proceed to their own villages within a week's time. The three notices were disregarded, but the Mau left the villages of Vaimoso and Lepea a day or two later and proceeded to other villages farther from Apia. On the 12th January H.MS. " Dunedin " arrived to assist the Administrator to restore order, to effect the arrest of the criminals and disperse the Mau to their villages ; and the Mau abandoned the coast and fled into the bush. Some 150 Royal Marines and seamen from H.M.S. " Dunedin " were landed, and, with the police, spent the next six weeks in searching the bush, securing a number of the Mau, but not being successful in capturing many of the wanted men or important chiefs. It is difficult to estimate the number of the Mau in the bush, but, as there were many from Savai'i among them, they may at times have numbered from 1,200 to 1,500 in all, including both matais and taule'le'a. There were some important defections from them as the operations proceeded. The loyal Natives offered assistance, which was accepted in the middle of February, and it was arranged for some hundreds of them from the central and western districts of Upolu to join with the sailors in a drive which was to clear the western half of that island. The knowledge of this pending move, combined with strenuous efforts on the part of the missionary bodies, and the presence and personal influence of the Hon. Mr. Cobbe, was, however, enough to induce the Mau leaders to offer to come in to a meeting, and for this purpose immunity from arrest was granted to adherents of the Mau while the proceedings continued. The Hon. Mr. Cobbe, Minister of Defence, who had arrived from New Zealand, and was present at the meeting, which was finally held on the 3rd, 4th, sth, and 7th March. At this meeting, in which the Hon. the Minister took part, the Administrator made three demands, placed before the Mau in writing in the following terms : — " (1) The end of the Mau. This will involve the dispersal of the Mau to their own villages and conformity to the laws of the country. " (2) The surrender of persons who have committed offences for trial by the Court in the ordinary way. No organization can pretend to shield people from arrest or trial, and there must be the same law for every one—chiefs or otherwise. " (3) Chiefs to meet the Administrator in fonos whenever required. " Subject to the two requirements above, the Administrator is prepared to discuss any matters affecting the government of the country or any grievances either now or as may be arranged." The answer to the first demand was negative, but it was intimated the Mau would disperse ; to the second, that the wanted men would be given up ; and to the third no answer was received. Records of the proceedings at these meetings provide interesting reading. (See Appendix C.) At the close of the meeting on the 6th March the Administrator notified the Mau that the period of immunity from arrest would expiie on the Bth March. The men required to answer criminal charges were surrendered to the police as agreed, and before the Bth March a large number of the Mau, including almost all from the eastern end of Upolu, dispersed to their homes.. Nearly six hundred still remained at Vaimoso, of whom some were arrested, and finally after a number more had left, the last were removed by boats to their own districts on the 11th March. Since then spasmodic efforts have been made, mainly by people from the Aana district of Upolu and Southern districts of Savai'i, to assemble again, but arrests of chiefs taking part in this movement have been promptly made and have prevented such a gathering so far. The situation still calls for much watchfulness, though the power of the Mau is broken, and it is expected a strong Police Force will be necessary for some time to prevent it from coming to a head again. The Samoa Seditious Organizations Regulations, 1930, brought into force by Order in Council on the 11th January, 1930, have made it much easier to deal with this phase of the situation. The general outlook has greatly improved ; many individual Mau chiefs of importance are in touch with the Administration, and the present indications are that a steady drift away from the Mau has set in. A campaign of false propaganda in New Zealand followed the events of the 28th December. . It was founded on inaccurate statements published in the press by two persons who were not witnesses of the occurrence. The object of this press campaign was apparently twofold—first, to mislead public opinion in New Zealand, and, second, to provide material for subsequent communication to the Mau with a view to their encouragement and support. The propaganda was entirely unsuccessful as regards the first object, but met with more success in the second.

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A peculiar development of the dispersal of tlie Mau has been the commencement of a " Women's Man," which during March has been holding meetings at Vaimoso and has paraded through Apia in imitation of the former action of the men. This movement has been organized by two half-caste women, who are both actively opposed to the Administration. During the last three years the large number of men collected at the Mau centres has caused much loosening of morals, and has attracted to the villages round Apia many dissolute women, whose occupation has gone with the dispersal of the men. Among these women it has been an easy task to spread the principles of lawlessness, and they now accompany their leaders in processions, assemble at Vaimoso, and annoy the passers-by with impertinent,, remarks and loose behaviour. They are, however, bringing the Mau into ridicule and contempt, and so producing a result somewhat different from that expected. VI. CHINESE LABOUR. There were 953 Chinese and 145 Melanesian labourers 011 the 31st March, 1930, compared with 965 and 117 respectively a year previously. VII. ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS. A number of changes among both senior and junior officials took place during the year. The Administrator desires to express his thanks for the great assistance he has received throughout the year from the Secretary to the Administration, the Secretary for Native Affairs, and all the staff of the Administration. VII. LEGISLATION. The following Jaws and legislative measures were brought into force during the year r— In New Zealand— The Samoa Customs Consolidation Amendment Order, 1929. The Samoa Health Amendment Order, 1929. The Samoa Immigration Amendment Order, 1929. The Samoa Legislative Council (Elective Membership) Amendment Order, 1929. The Samoa Maintenance and Affiliation Amendment Order, 1929. The Samoa Prisons and Constabulary Order, 1929. The Samoa Prisons and Constabulary Amendment Order, 1929. The Samoa Public Trust Office Amendment Order, 1929. The New Zealand Reparation Estates Amendment Order, 1929. The Samoa Seditious Organizations Regulations, 1930. The Samoa Administrator's Additional Powers Order, 1930. Regulations re-eonstituting and re-establishing the Samoa Military Police. In Samoa — No. 3/1929. —The Land for Hydro-electric and Water-supply Purposes Ordinance. No. 4/1929. —The Land for Radio-station Purposes Ordinance. No. 5/1929. —The Copra Ordinance. No. 6/1929. —The Revenue Ordinance. No. 7/1929. —The Road Traffic Amendment Ordinance (No. 2). Nor 8/1929. —The Police Offences and Other Ordinances Amendment Ordinance. Proclamation dated the 13th January, 1930, issued under the Samoa Seditious Organizations Regulations, 1930. Proclamations dated the Bth February, 1930, and the 13th March, 1930 (two), issued under the Samoa Administrator's Additional Powers Order, 1930. Copies of all of the above are reprinted as Appendix B to this report. D EPARTMENTAL REPORTS. NATIVE AFFAIRS. The restoration of activities of the High Court (Native Department) has been maintained, and is reflected in the increased number of cases heard and the increase in costs collected in comparison with last year. Collection of arrears of Native personal taxes has progressed steadily, some £1,600 having been received during the year. A session of the Native Land and Titles Commission was held in October and November. Agriculture. The records show that the Natives have become more diligent both in searching for the beetle pest and in forwarding returns of collections for record in the Native Department. Copra and Bananas. These chief products for export by the Natives have continued to receive their attention and a moderate amount of industry. The copra produced by Samoans and exported amounted to 11,513 tons, which, though slightly below last year's production, is higher than in any other year. The Administration's scheme for the making of advances upon consignments of good-quality Native copra has been discontinued ; with the decline of market values for this product the difference between the price paid to Samoans and the price realized overseas has become less pronounced. The bananas offered for shipment by each call of a vessel have always been in excess of the space available.

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Cases dealt with by the High Court (Native Department) from 1st April, 1929, to 31st March, 1930.

Number of Samoan District Officials in the Service on 31st March, 1930 (Native Affairs Department only).

HEALTH DEPARTMENT. Public Health. During the months from May to November pneumonia was prevalent throughout both islands. Bacteriologically, the outbreak was a true tropical pneumonia. There has been a marked increase in registrations of births and deaths for the year under review, the actual figures for which will be discussed under the heading of " Vital Statistics." Owing to shortage of staff, due to furloughs, no malagats have been undertaken from Apia, but the Native medical practitioners in charge of the hospitals at Aleipata and Tuasivi have catered efficiently for their districts. The Administrator, accompanied by the Chief Medical Officer, made his annual malagas round both islands in June and July. That in Upolu commenced in June, lasting fifteen days, whilst twelve days were spent in Savai'i in July ; and a visit was paid to the Island of Manono. Very little sickness was noticed en route.

rp . , Referred AT 0 f Finally to Land . , Nun i ber disposed and Titles . ° of. Commis- ■" Cases " ! sion. . (a) Upolu. Land disputes .. .. .. .. .. •• 6 4 2 Title disputes .. .. .. .. .. .. 5 2 .. 3 Unpaid taxes .. .. .. .. . • •. 205 205 Civil claims .. .. .. ■. • • • ■ 1 1 I Breaches of tlie Samoa Native Titles Protection Order, 1928 .. j 7 7 Breaches of the Samoa Seditious Organizations Regulations, 441 441 1930, and Maintenance of Authority in Native Affairs Ordinance (No. 2), 1928 Totals . . .. .. . . 665 656 4 5 (/>) Savai'i. Land cases .. .. .. .. • ■ • • 19 6 2 11 Title cases .. .. .. .. ■. ■ ■ 13 8 .. 5 Contempt of Court —Section 76, subsection (a), Samoa Act, 1921 19 19 Assault —Section 124, Samoa Act, 1921 .. . . . . 6 6 Theft —Section 155, Samoa Act, 1921 .. .. .. 9 7 .. 2 Cruelty to animals —Section 195, Samoa Act, 1921 . . . . 1 1 Wilful trespass —Section 194, Samoa Act, 1921 .. .. 3 3 Obtaining money by false pretences —Section 159, Samoa Act, ! 1 1 | 1921 Receiving stolen property—Section 161, Samoa Act, 1921 .. I 4 4 Provoking breach of peace —Section 183, Samoa Act, 1921 .. 2 2 Furious riding —Section 3 (c), Road Traffic Ordinance, 1921 .. 3 3 Adultery —Section 128, Samoa Act, 1921 .. .. .. 1 1 Threatening, abusive, or insulting language —Section 154, Samoa 1 .... 1 Act, 1921 Civil claims (miscellaneous) .. .. .. • • 136 136 Totals .. .. .. 218 197 2 19

Rank. TJpolu. Savai'i. Total. j Fautua (Native Advisers) .. .. •. 2 .. 1 2 Faatonu (Advisers to District Officers) ■■ 13 9 22 Pule Fa'ato'aga (Plantation Inspectors) .. 10 5 15 Komisi (Land and Titles Commissioners) .. 6 8 14 Pulenu'u (Village Rulers) .. .. .. 78 38 116 Failautusi (clerks) .. .. .. • • 1 2 . . 2 Teuala (roadmen) . . .. .. .. 3 . . 3 Leoleo (officials'orderlies) .. .. .. 11 11 125 60 185

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Owing to altered conditions produced by the abolition of the medical tax, it was considered advisable to close Lotofaga out-station during the year. This has not in any way brought about any neglect, as it was found that practically all the attendances were for minor ailments, which upon the reintroduction of fees became practically negligible. Also, in consequence of the resignation of two Native medical practitioners, both Safotu and Falelima Hospitals, in Savai'i, are closed temporarily, though a Native nurse is still stationed at Falelima. During this month (April) Safotu Hospital will be reopened, and regular monthly visits will be paid to Falelima by the Native practitioner in charge. In January, 1930, two more graduate Native medical practitioners returned from Suva Medical School in Fiji, their places being filled by one cadet and one Native medical practitioner who it was considered would benefit by a refresher course of one year at the school. This leaves four students— our full quota —at the school. The Chief Medical Officer paid a short visit to Suva and the leper asylum at Makogai Island towards the end of September and was much impressed with the excellent conditions prevailing in both places. The attendance at the Apia Hospital has fallen below half that of 1928, doubtless due to the abolition of the medical tax, but Aleipata and Tuasivi Hospitals show an increase. It must be remembered that under the medical-tax system practically unlimited medicines and dressings were supplied. The number of these naturally diminished on payment being imposed therefor. The map accompanying this report shows the centres at which Natives may obtain medical treatment. It will be seen from the figures below that the population is unevenly distributed between the islands of Upolu and Savai'i, Upolu carrying almost twice the number living in Savai'i, and that the Apia Hospital District area contains nearly two-thirds of the whole population of the Island of Upolu. In the account which follows the numbers refer to districts on the map.

(a) Apia Hospital Area. —This district, which comprises about 65 per cent, of the total population of Upolu, is the easiest district for working in Upolu, as there are quite fair motor-roads (very good in parts), including twenty-two miles westwards to Mulifanua, and a few miles less to Falefa, on the east coast of the island. There is a constant motor-bus service in both directions, making a comparatively easy access to the hospital in Apia. For this reason it is felt that for the time being, at all events, out-stations are not urgently required on these routes, though it was originally a, shortage of Samoan nurses which caused three stations to be closed. At the present juncture there is not sufficient work to warrant reopening them. The main hospital in Apia has four European Medical Officers on the staff, including the Chief Medical Officer, whilst the nursing staff consists of a Matron and eight European nursing sisters, four Native cadets in training for Fiji, and twenty-two Native nurses, of whom six are probationers. As already mentioned, there are also four Native students in Suva. The hospital is well equipped with electric lighting, an X-ray plant, and a very good laboratory. (Ib) Aleipata Hospital Area is still under the charge of a Native medical practitioner certificated from Suva, who has a cadet and two trained Native nurses to assist him. He makes malagas at intervals in his district for yaws and hookworm treatment, and also visits patients as required. (c) Lefaga-Safata Area has now only two dispensaries, in charge of Native nurses—at Sat.alo and Matautu—Lotofaga having been recently closed owing to lack of support. (d) Fagaloa Bay, the most difficult of access, has still a trained Native nurse in charge. (e) Tuasivi Hospital Area has had a Native medical practitioner from Suva in charge for the past year, and with him are a cadet and two trained Native nurses. He also makes malagas in his district for the treatment of yaws and hookworm, and visits when required. (/) Safotu Hospital has been temporarily closed, to be reopened in April, 1930. (g) A hospital was opened in Falelima at the end of 1928. It has been closed owing to the resignation of the Native medical practitioner in charge, though there is still a Native nurse on duty. Sataua, in this district, still has a Native nurse in charge, and there is also one stationed at Fagainalo. It was found necessary to recall the Native nurse at Faia'ai owing to defections from the Apia staff, and Satupaitea Dispensary is still closed. There is no Child Welfare nurse available for duty in either island. Infectious Diseases. These include all cases notified in the Territory: Dysentery (bacillary), 6 ; pneumonia (lobar), 294 ; pneumonia (bronchial), 10 ; enteric-fever group, 51 ; leprosy, 1 ; pulmonary tuberculosis, 21 ; other forms of tuberculosis, 6 ; meningitis, 2 ; gonorrhoea, 7 ; beriberi, 4 ; tetanus 4 ; puerperal

Area. Population. Districts included. Upolu— (a) Apia Hospital area .. .. .. I 17,605 1a, 1b, lc, 2, 3, 4, and western portion of 10. (b) Aleipata Hospital area .. .. j 5,355 6, 7. (c) Lefaga-Safata area .. .. .. j 2,928 8, 9, and eastern portion of 10. (d) Fagaloa Bay area .. . . .. 878 5. Savai'i— (e) Tuasivi Hospital area .. .. j 6,270 1, 2, 7a, 6b. (/) Safotu Hospital area .. .. i 3,843 3a, 3b, 4. (g) Salailua-Asau area .. .. .. | 3,843 5a, 5b, 5c, 6a, 7b.

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septaceemia, 4 ; chicken-pox, 6 ; influenza, 65 (mostly notified from Aleipata. district) ; erysipelas, 3 ; measles, 0 ; cerebro-spinal meningitis, 1. (1) Pneumonia was prevalent from May to November, 149 cases (Samoans) being treated in the Apia Hospital, with eight deaths. (2) Influenza is endemic, and is prevalent in a mild form throughout the year, and, of those shown above, \7 cases are reported from the Aleipata district. (3) Yaws : 8,567 treatments were given throughout the Territory. (4) Hookworm : 572 cases treated ; none serious. (5) Leprosy : One case admitted in 1929 to Apia Hospital died in January, 1930. There are now eighteen cases at Makogai, as follows : four half-castes, one Chinese, eleven Samoans, two Melanesians. One case is at present in hospital awaiting transfer. (6). Enteric-fever group : Fifty-one cases notified in the Territory, being an average year. Quarantine. During the calendar year eighty-three vessels arrived from overseas, and pratique was granted in every case. Quarantine intelligence service : As before, this consists of weekly radios from New Zealand, giving information as to existent epidemic diseases prevalent in that country, and also any valuable information in respect to other parts of the Pacific. In addition, fortnightly messages from London to New Zealand are posted on here, all matters of importance being sent by radio. The Eastern Bureau of the League of Nations Health Organization in Singapore broadcasts returns of epidemic diseases weekly, which are picked up by the Apia Wireless Station, and they also post the weekly fasciculus regularly. In accordance with resolutions passed at the International Health Conference held in Melbourne, 1926, and agreed to by the New Zealand Government, epidemic diseases occurring in this Territory are promptly wirelessed to the Department of External Affairs in Wellington, and from there, through the New Zealand Health Department, to the Director of Public Health in Melbourne, thus keeping up a constant chain of communication. In addition, a wireless message is despatched to Wellington on the Ist of every month, and a quarterly and yearly report of the health of the islands are forwarded and sent on by Wellington to Melbourne. Food and Drugs. The New Zealand Food and Drugs Act, 1908, with its regulations, is in force in Western Samoa. During the year the following foodstuffs were condemned and destroyed under the supervision of the Inspector of Health : Meat in kegs, 280 lb. ; frozen meat, 35 lb. ; canned meat, 190 lb. ; fish, 105 lb. ; fruit, 401b.; fresh meat, 2401b.; butter, 311b.; rice, 56 Ib.; cheese, 601b.; potatoes, 100 lb. ; ham, 31 lb. ; bacon, 74 lb. There are twenty bakers, eight restaurant-keepers, and four butchers holding licenses to trade under the above Act. Sanitation. Eighty-six permits were issued under the Board of Health Regulations ; 14 drainage and plumbing plans were examined, 4 being altered to comply with the above regulations ; septic tanks constructed, 5 ; water-closets installed, 8 ; sinks installed, 31 ; cast-iron baths installed, 3 ; lavatory basins, 3 ; grease-traps installed, 4 ; urinals installed, 1. During the year under review 55 sanitary fittings, and 548 ft. of drainage were completed, as against 81 sanitary fittings and 933 ft. of drainage in 1928. Number of loads of rubbish removed to the dump, 1,245. Motion-picture Outfit. A new portable Douglas 3i h.p. engine and a new Houghton Butcher projector arrived in June, 1929, and have given every satisfaction. The outfit is used for health propaganda and general Administration purposes ; it is particularly useful on malaga. Child Welfare. All Womens' Committees are now disbanded, and it is not practicable at present to endeavour to reorganize them. Vital Statistics (Samoan). These are worked out for the calendar year 1929. The Native population on the Ist January, 1929, was estimated to be 39,878. There is a decided increase in the registered births and deaths for 1929 —a very good omen. Native Population, Western Samoa (estimated). Males. Females. Total. At Ist January, 1929 20,302 19,576 39,878 Live births during 1929 .. .. .. 715 693 1,408 Arrivals from overseas .. .. .. .. 570 470 1,040 Deaths during 1929 .. .. .. .. 316 283 599 Departures for overseas . . . . . . 585 420 1, 005 Population at 31st December, 1929 (estimated) . . 20,686 20,036 40,722 Natural increase .. • • • • • ■ 399 410 809 Excess of departures over arrivals ... . . .15 Excess of arrivals . . .. • • • • • • 50 35 Total increase in population .. .. . . 384 460 844 The percentage increase in population during 1929, according to these figures, is 2-12, as comd with 1-67 in 1928, 3-18 in 1927, and 3-58 in 1926. The arrivals and departures wi'l be found to balance each, other over a period of years.

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Births. The births of 1,408 living children were registered during 1929, giving a birth-rate per 1,000 of mid-year population of 34-94. For 1928, 1927, and 1926 the figures were 863, 1,636, and 1,965, the birth-rates being 21-82, 42-37, and 52-62 respectively. Here there is a very satisfactory increase, and evidently registration is being taken more seriously.

Births by Months, 1929.

STILL-BIRTHS. There were 13 still-births reported, which are not included either as births or deaths in the various figures and rates given in this report. The still-birth rate per 100 live births for the last four years is as follows : 1926, 2-44 ; 1927, 1-53 ; 1928, 1-04 ; 1929, 0-92. Deaths. During the year 599 deaths were registered, giving a death-rate per 1,000 of mid-year population of 14-86, whereas during 1928, 1927, and 1926 the deaths registered numbered 219, 495, and 723, with death-rates of 5-53, 12-82, and 19-36 respectively. An increased desire to register is shown here too and is very satisfactory.

Deaths by Months, 1929.

Ages at Death (Samoans), 1929.

The infant-mortality rate for the year 1929 is 70 per 1,000 registered births, as against 58 for 1928 and 101 for 1927. This figure more closely approaches the normal average for some years past.

Percentages of Deaths at Different Ages to Total Deaths.

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—- Jan. Feb. March. April. May. I June. July. (August. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Total. . ! I Males 72 67 54 66 36 33 98 57 48 86 50 48 715 Females 55 45 70 67 54 44 96 58 54 77 47 26 693 Totals.. 127 112 124 133 90 ; 77 194 115 102 163 97 74 1,408

— Jan. Feb. March. April. May. June. July. August. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Total. Males .. 14 13 11 20 20 22 49 42 28 38 32 27 316 Females 10 13 11 23 16 24 52 42 27 23 27 15 283 Totals.. 24 26 22 43 36 46 101 84 55 61 59 42 599

<3 <& d - <8 c$ ai £ k® ® V ® 33 tS ® « "cG — t» x x x * >& I r 1 « « f >9 ® N f" 1 >H M m •* H ,H £ IN a •* in g ° 0 EH <i i i i 4 i A , : - ; : | j j Males .. .. 2 1 1 4 3 1 1 13 5 .... 18 9 11 12 50 50 151 5 10 23 163 316 Females .. .. 5 3 1 .... 1 ..10 6 3 .. 19 10 8 11 48 46 15 4 3 13! 154 283 Totals .. 7 4 2 4 i 3 2 1 23 11 3 .. 37 19 19 23 98 96 30 9 13 36 317 599

Number of Deaths. Percentage of Total Deaths. 1927. ! 1928. 1929. 1927. , 1928. 1929. v I I ! Under 1 week .. .. .. .. 16 9 23 3-23 4-11 3-84 From 1 week to 1 month .. .. 15 12 14 3-03 5-48 2-34 From 1 month to 3 months .. .. 16 2 19 3-23 0-91 3-17 From 3 months to 6 months .. .. 27 10 19 5-46 4-57 3-17 From 6 months to 12 months .. .. 91 17 23 18-38 7-77 3-84 From 1 year to 2 years .. .. .. 55 10 96 11-11 4-57 16-03 From 2 years to 3 years .. .. .. 10 4 30 2-02 1-82 5-01 From 3 years to 4 years .. .. .. 8 5 9 1-62 2-28 1-5 From 4 years to 5 years .. .. .. 4 4 13 0-81 1-82 2-17 From 5 years to 10" years .. .. 18 10 36 3-63 4-57 6-01 Over 10 years .. " .. .. .. 235 136 317 47-48 62-1 52-92 Totals .. .. .. 495 219 599 100-00 100-00 100-00

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Hospital and Dispensary Statistics for the Year ending 31st December, 1929.

Revenue and Expenditure of the Department of Health for the Five Years ended 31st March, 1930.

Apia Hospital. There has been a drop in the number of admissions in every department of the hospital, which has been accounted for above as regards Samoans. The Samoan maternity fale still keeps up its yearly average, and has accommodated 177 patients to date since its opening in July, 1926. There are no structural alterations to report. Statistics. The admissions to hospital are for the calendar year 1929. Treatment: Medical and Surgical. On the medical side 149 cases of lobar pneumonia (Samoans) were treated, all due to the pneumococcus. The disease was more prevalent among adults (fifteen years and over) than children (under fifteen years), the proportion being 116 of the former to 33 of the latter. A series of cases were typed out, and yielded pneumococci of types 1, 2, and 4, those in the first two types being bile-soluble. The number of major surgical operations has fallen off considerably, doubtless due to the imposition of fees except in cases of emergency. Only three cases of malignant disease were met with during the year. Chinese Coolies and Melanesian Labourers. The admissions of Chinese are less than last year, but there is a decided increase among the Melanesians.

Hospitals. |1| Dispensaries. i 5 i t —i —~T —i I'll 1 M i S 1 • ■ i 3 . g Sf I § , a | m > a a .3 «§.> Out-stations. — p, ! a § M J 3 \ .» o ■§ • •aS'S 3 S 2 a 3 2 •£ « i S --5 +;« h hr a P n es ft 3 j —< e3 OQu i r *~is3^r" H H I «; m Ph H -aj I SI I so n I I (а) In hospital, 1/1/29 .. 59 17 5 6 .. 87 Fagaloa .. 2,364 (a) 15 57 15 .. Fagamalo .. 1,369 (б) Admitted during year 1,291 65 185 36 .. j 1,577 Faia'ai* .. 760 (b) 257 1 931 339 50 Gagaemalae* 228 (c) Discharged during year 1,279 47 160 37 .. 1,523 Lotofaga* .. 175 (c) 255 881 340 47 Manono .. 907 (d) Died during year .. 41 7 7 2 .. 57 Mulifanua* 3,018 (d) 12 38 6 1 Safotuf •. 4 (e) Remaining, 31/12/29 .. 30 28 23 3 .. 84 Sataua .. 654 (e) 6 68 8 2 Satalo .. 2,850 Falelima .. 48 Out-patients attendances, 17,4903,558 4,206 1,598 3,311 42,544 Lefaga \ including dressings Matautu J Treatment for hookworm .. 1 320 147 16 88 572 Treatment for yaws (N.A.B.) 4,9841,285 728 773 797 8,567 Operations— Major .. .. 144 9 25 24 .. 202 Minor .. .. 374 40 241 53 24 732 I * Closed during the year. Gagaemalae was moved to Faia'ai and the latter closed subsequently owing to a shortage of nurses and its proximity to Falelima. t Dispensary conducted at Safotu while hospital temporarily closed.

Gross Revenue (Cost of Collection not deducted). Total Percentage Expendi . Financial Year tZTof Total °sll I 8 Revenue (1st April to 31st March). Depart- Revenue p la . J | g "I of Dement of ot ,. ® d , , tt u.i. * m -a tion. o'm r a, 8 c$ <» partment Health.* Territory. £ .£ S & G f O 3 © O J H -HlHr® OT | Health. £ £ s. d. £ £ £ £ £ 1925-26 .. .. 25,761 17-2 12 11 i 14,000 9,186 1,705 1,603 26,494 1926-27 .. .. 25,912 19-4 12 5 3 14,000 7,292 1,273 2,167 24,732 1927-28 .. .. 25,597 20-3 11 11 3 14,000 962 1,375 2,002 18,339 1928-29 .. .. 24,367 17-2 11 1 6 14,000 2,474 2,568 1,896 20,938 1929-30 .. .. 17,502 10-2 7 10 2 14,000f 878{ 2,547 1,803 19,228 * Expenditure shown does not include interest and sinking fund on capital expenditure, cost of repairs to buildings, and miscellaneous expenditure under head XV of general estimates, such as travelling-expenses of officers on leave, &c. Expenditure under these heads does not come under the control of the Department of Health. f This amount is hypothetical. The subsidy from the New Zealand Government is not specifically allocated to special services but is granted for general purposes. The proportion of the subsidy utilized for medical services was estimated to be £14,000 per annum when the expenditure on the Department was greater than at present. J Fees.

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Admissions to Hospital Admissions to Hospital daring 1929. during 1929. m i j I , S 09 . ® 9 ! to : § g s fl a • ® 5 « * 2 W ©Is-sS &i i § «§ s ga|««g s | 1 ®'» s h M o a n HISOSO II ' ■ i i Alimentary System. \ Respiratory System. Appendicitis .. . . 2 1 Asthma .. . . .. . . 1 Colic .. .. .. 3 6 1 j .. Bronchitis .. .. .. 9 ; 39 20 4 1 Constipation .. . . 1 . .. 1 ! .. .. Catarrh .. .. . . 2 Convulsions .. . . . ' 3 Hemoptysis . . .. .. ! X .. .. j .. Diarrhcea .. .. .. X X 6 | .. Laryngitis .. .. .. X X Dentition, disorders of .. .. 3 Pulmonary tuberculosis .. 2 10 1 .. Dental extractions .. .. 7 X Pleurisy .. .. .. .. | 8 X 2 j .. Duodenal ulcer .. X .. .. Pneumonia bronchial .. .. X0 .. . . 1 Gastritis and indigestion . . 7 4 2 .. .. Pneumonia lobar .. 14 X49 1 6 X2 Gastro-enteritis .. . . 3 10 .. X Tonsils, enucleation .. .. .. 1 1 .. | . Hsematemesis .. .. 1 Tonsilitis .. .. . . 4 j 4 4 .. ! .. Hepatitis .. .. .. .. 2 1 —-— Ischiorectal abscess .. 5 .. .. Totals .. 32 |223 28 12 15 Intestinal obstruction ...... 1 .. 1 1 Jaundice .. .. .. 1 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues. Malnutrition and marasmus . . .. 5 Burns and scalds .. . . 4 3 3 Artificial feeding, for .. .. 1 Carbuncle .. .. .. 2 Mesenteric glands .. .. .. I Cellulitis .. .. .. 3 Peritonitis .. .. .... 6 1 Dermatitis .. .. 5 2 1 .... Eczema .. .. .. 2 Totals .. .. 26 43 17 .. 4 Euranculosis .. .. 4 | .. 6 1 ! Inflammatory swelling .. .. 1 Circulatory System. ! Herpes zoster .. 1 Adenitis .. .. .. 1 | 5 j X | .. X Myositis tropica .. .. .. I 6 1 Angioma .. .. .. .. ; 1 .. j .. .. Ulcer .. .. .. 3 1 64 1 1 Anosmia .. .. .. ..II .. ' .. .. Urticavia .. .. .. 1 Cardiac .. .. .... 1 2 1 Sebaceous cyst .. . . .. 2 Haemorrhage .. .. .. 4 Haemorrhoids .. .. 1 . . 1 .. .. Totals .. 24 10 87 3 1 Hemiplegia . . .. 2 1 : Myeloid leukaemia .. .... 1 Supporting Structures. Splenomegaly .. 1 .. .. Abscess .. . . 13 33 20 8 ; .. Arthritis .. . . .... 1 1 Totals ' .. .. 4 13 5 3 Dislocation.. .. .. 1 2.. 1'.. Fracture .. .. .... 8 4 1 1 Genito-urinary System. Injuries .. .. .. 9 12 4 ] Abortion .. .. .. 3 6 Nail, ingrowing .. .. 3 Albuminuria of pregnancy .. 2 I .. Osteomyelitis .. .. j 1 5 .. ! .. Calculus, renal .. . . .. 1 .. .. j .. Periostitis .. .. .. | 1 .. ....[.. Confinements .. 23 50 .. I 2 Rheumatism .. 1 1 Cystitis .. .. .. 3 J 1 Wounds, cuts, &c. .. . . 3 40 52 2 | 4 Ectopic gestation .. . . .. I .. .. I .. Sores, septic .. .. 9 8 70 1 Elephantiasis scroti .. . . .. 2 .. .. j .. Sprains .. . . .. 2 2 .... Diabetes insipidus .. .. .. 1 .. .. j .. Synovitis .. . . .. 3 2 .. .. j .. Epididymitis .. .. 2 1 Tuberculous joints . . .. .. 1 False labour-pains .. ..31 Euniculitis .. .. .. 1 Totals . . 45 112 153 15 6 Gonorrhoea.. .. .... 4 2 1 Hematuria .. .. 2 Special-sense Organs. Hernia .. . . . . 3 2 Conj unctivitis .. . . 3 8 8 9 Hydrocle .. .. .. 2 fi 1 Corneal ulcer .. 1 Hypernephroma .. .. .. 1 Otitis — Orchitis .. .. 2 (a) Externa .. . . 1 .. .. 1 Phimosis ,. .. .. 1 (b) Media . . .... 1 1 1 Pelvic peritonitis .. .. 1 4 Nasal catarrh . . 1 Puerperal fever . . .. .. 4 .. .. 1 Nasal polypi . . . . I Pyelitis .. .. .. 4 .. Concussion and compression .. .. 5 Renal colic .. .. 1 Parotitis .. .. .. .. 1 Rectocele and cystoeele .. X Pterygium .. .. .... .. X Retained placenta .. .... 1 .... i .. I . Retained testicle .. .. .. 1 .. .... Totals .. 6 15 11 11 Sterility .. .. .. 1 —— Urethritis .. .. .. .. 1 .. .... Infectious Diseases. Uterine disorders .. .. 4 2 .. .... Beriberi .. .. .... .. 4 .... Uterine fibroids .. .. .. 1 Cerebro-spinal meningitis .. j 1 1 Uterine hemorrhage .. 1 2 Chicken-pox .. .. .. 4 Vomiting of pregnancy .. .. 2 Dysentery, bacillary.. .. i 1 4 Ovarian cystoma .. .. .- 2 .. .. .. Enterie-fever group .. .. 1 5 27 3 I X —— ; Erysipelas .. .. .. j X X .. .... Total's .. 57 97 3 3 4 Influenza .. .. .. 7 9 2.. Leprosy .. ■ . . . • • 1 Nervous System. I Pyasmia .. . . 1 1 Anterior poliomyelitis (chronic) .. 1 Septicaemia . . .. I 1 .. .. 2 Debility .. .. .. 2 1 4.. .. Tetanus .. .. .. .. 1 1 .... Headache .. .. .. 1 .. j Yaws .. .. .. .. 4 4 1 j .. Lumbago .. .. .... .. 5 I i .. j Pneumococcal meningitis 1 .. .. 1 Totals .. ..16 52 15 2 5 Neurasthenia .. .. I i * Sciatica .. .. •. .. 2 Parasites. Mania . . .. .. •. 1 • • .: • • Ascaris . . .. .. 1 14 , Totals .. 4 6 9 1 1 j I II

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Major Operations, Apia Hospital, 1929. On skin and cellular tissue— Total. On abdomen— Total. General — Total. Abscess 24 Appendicectomy .. . . 4 Extraction of teeth .. 8 Carbuncle .. . . I Hernia .. .. .. 5 Fistula in ano . . .. 1 Cyst .. .. 2 Laparotomy !! !! 2 Hemorrhoids and prolapsus Glands .. .. 5 Q n male organs— * * • • * * J* Hare-lip .. .. .. 1 Castration .. .. 1 Ischiorectal abscess .. 3 Lipoma .. .. .. 1 Elephantoid scrotum .. 2 Needle in arm and leg .. 3 Naevus 1 Sorota i cyst .. . . i Ingrowing toe-nail .. .. 3 Repair of wounds .. 14 Hydrocle .. .. 8 Bursitis, acute .. . . .1 Repair of tendons . . 1 Retained testicle . . 1 Empyema .. 6 On bones— Skin-grafting .. .. 1 Necrosis .. .. 4 On female organs— Examination under anaesthetic 8 Osteomyelitis .. .. 5 Breast, amputation of 1 Growth, removal of .. 2 Fracture .. .. 2 Breast, growth of .. .. 1 Sinus .. .. 3 On eye— Curettage .. .. 3 Circumcision .. . . 1 Evisceration .. .. 1 Dermoid cyst of ovary .. 1 Pterygium .. .. 1 Perineorrhaphy .... 1 144 On throat — j Pelvic cellulitis .. .. 2 Tonsillectomy .. .. 3 i Retroversion of uterus .. 2 Report of the Laboratory, Government Hospital, Apia, 1929. The total of routine specimens recorded is 952. The specimens comprise the following : —■ Faeces: Total specimens examined, 124. Ova (each specimen examined by direct smear and Willis method) : Hookworm (positive), 11 ; ascaris (positive), 8 ; trichuris (positive), 14. Adult worms : In many cases 3 specimens obtained after treatment were examined. Hookworm (positive), 2 ; ascaris (positive), 1 ; trichuris (positive), 1, Occult blood (positive), 10; macroscopic blood (positive), 4. Bacteriological examinations : Positive T. 8., 1. Total specimens examined, 34. B. dysenterice, " Shiga " (positive), 6 (in all specimens the organism was confirmed by fermentation reactions and agglutination tests) ; E, hystolytica (positive), 0 ; B. typhosus (positive), 4. A total of 18 specimens of fasces were examined-for typhosus, the positives being confirmed by agglutination tests. Chemical examinations, 2. Examinations for fat, tissue, and cells, 1. Urines : Total specimens examined, 402, containing—albumen, 199 ; sugar, 4 ; blood, 46 ; bile, 14 ; acetone, 2. Centrifugal deposits were examined in all but 24 of the specimens. Those containing pus cells, 115 ; casts, 15. Bacteriological reports were made from smears in non catheter specimens, and cultures in the case of catheter specimens : B. coli, 40; streptococci, 14 ; staphylococci, 18 ; gonococci, 4 ; T. 8., 1. Sputa : Number examined, 108. Cram and Ziehl Neelson smears were prepared from each specimen, while cultures were prepared from 14. Number positive for T. 8., 14 ; cultures prepared for pneumococcal typing, 15 ; types one, 3 ; types two, 8 ; types three, 0 ; types four, 4 (all were bile-soluble, with the exception of type four). Blood specimens: Total number of specimens examined, 139. Widals: Number done, 64 positive B. typhosus, 37 ; positive paratyphosus " A," 0; positive paratyphosus " B," 0. Blood cultures ; Staphylococcal, 1 ; streptococcal, 1 ; no growth, 7. Filarial examination : Bloods examined were 47. Positive, 9.

Admissions to Hospital Admissions to Hospital during 1929. during 1929. 05 I , M , S (3 a> - a a= £ o i V (3 g 03 o I | 3 §* 1 1 -1 s S 1 I 8 3 1 3 8 h « g a q h m 6 a q General. Tumours. Filariasis — (a) Benign— (а) Mumu .. . . 4 5 .. 1 Adenoma .. .. .. 1 .. . . (б) Lymphangitis .. G 4 .. .. 1 Lipoma . . . . . . .. 1 Foreign bodies — (a) Coins in stomach .. 1 (b) Malignant— (b) Needle in body . . .. 2 Carcinoma— (c) Needle in eye .. 1 • ■ • • Breast . . .. .. 1 Poisoning— Intestinal tract 3 1 . . .. i (a) Fish, food, and drugs .. 5 Uterus .. .. . . 1 (b) Insect-bites .. 1 . ■ • • P.U.O. .. .. 12 39 8 2 .. Totals .. .. 3 5 .. 1 Rheumatism, muscular .. 1 — Senility .. .. .. 1 Grand totals .. 257 645 339 50 41 Observation, for .. ..72 Alcoholism .. .. 2 1 Malingering .. .. .. 2 1 .. .. Remaining in hospital, 31st December, 1929, 30. Totals .. 39 55 11 3 1

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Total cell-counts : Red and white cells, 11 ; haemoglobin estimations, 11 ; differential counts, 14. Van den Burgh's test for bile pigments, 2 ; iodophilia, 1 ; malaria, 1. Kahn test, 1 : sugar-tolerance test, 5 specimens. Miscellaneous swabs, including specimens of pus : Total examined, 124. Reports issued from smears and cultural findings : Staphylococcal, 22 ; streptococcal, 5 ; B. coli, 1 ; B. welchii, 1; B. pyocyaneus, 6 ; tubercle bacilli, 1. Nasal and throat swabs for K.L.B. carriers, 79 ; positive for K.L.8., 1. Venereal examinations: Total examined, 21. Urethral (positive), 7; vaginal (positive), 4; cervical (positive), 1 ; urines (positive), 1. Cultural examinations were made in 4 examinations, with 1 positive result. Puncture fluids : Total examined, 29. C.S.F., 6 ; pleural fluid, 15 ; fluid from abdomen, 5 ; fluid from knee, 4. Leprosy : Number examined, 5. Nasal smears, 1 ; throat smears, 1 ; blister-fluid, 1 ; sections and nodular scrapings, 2 (both positive). Animal inoculations : Number done, 4. Food poisoning, 1 ; puncture-fluid, 1 ; virulence tests, 2. Vaccines prepared : Auto-genous, 7 ; stock, 3. Tissue for sections : Number forwarded in block, 2 ; number examined, Migrans, 4. Glands from theatre for filarial worms, 2. Ringworm, 4. Stomach contents for examination : Fractional test, 1 ; single test, 1. Number of samples of beer, &c., for estimation of alcohol totalled 20. Number of times summoned to High Court as witness in proceedings, 2. Copra analysis : Total number of tests for oil content, moisture, and free fatty acids were 13. Analysis of milk for fat, solids, ash, and water, 6. Water analysis, 0. Number of simple chemical tests for arsenic, antimony, and such metallic poisons (Marsh tests), 4 ; opium and its compounds, 3 ; general analysis (simple). Experimental research : Value of coconut-milk for power alcohol production ; value of cacaojuice for power alcohol, acetic acid, and table vinegar ; wet spraying of banana crops and mothprevention, cacao fermentation. Report of the X-ray Department, Government Hospital, Apia, 1929. X-ray examinations, 90 ; assorted films taken, 86 ; dental films, 2 : screenings, 51 ; barium-meal examinations, 4. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. The functions of this Department are proceeding satisfactorily. The Grade II schools at the end of the year numbered thirty-one-—twenty-five London Missionary Society, four Methodist Mission, one Seventh Day Adventist Mission, and one Government —with a total attendance of 2,767 pupils. The schools in Upolu have been well attended, but those in Savai'i have been more affected by political activity. Parents of the children have been absent from their island, with the result that the attendance at schools fell considerably in certain districts owing to children being obliged to attend to the home duties and plantations. Towards the close of the year, however, there was evinced a marked interest in all schools in Samoa, and the roll numbers increased to an extent that additional teachers were required. Refresher courses were held at Malifa as usual in the month of January. The successful Native candidates from the New Zealand Proficiency Examination were in attendance, and when the course was completed were appointed as teachers in the village schools. The refresher course outlined a general programme of work for the schools for the year. The course was attended by Native teachers from the Grade II schools and senior Native teachers from the training-schools and district schools. Badges and certificates to all who qualified were presented by the Administrator at the close of the class. Malifa Training-school.—This school is now the largest school operating and is wholly under the control of well-trained Native teachers. The progress of the children has been marked, and the work submitted for the Chief Inspector of New Zealand schools during his annual inspection was highly commended. Malifa School forms the training-ground for the future teachers for the Grade II mission schools. Malifa Senior School. —This school, acting as a college for the whole group, builds on the educational foundation established first in the Grade II schools, and later in the schools of Vaipouli or Avele, through which boys must pass before qualifying for Malifa. It aims specially at the development of efficient workers in primary occupations, and the provision ultimately of competent leaders in the community. In this school the pupils are resident and are obliged to work after school hours on the large plantations of banana, taro, and breadfruit, which have been greatly extended, and have supplied all the necessary food throughout the year. An increased attendance has occurred owing to the admission of the more proficient girls from the Training-school. Thirteen pupils entered for the New Zealand Proficiency Examination ; ten were successful, the remaining three gaining competency certificates. Ifi Ifi School (European).—The attendance at this school shows an increase. The work of the school has been consistently good, as evidenced in results of the annual examination. Twelve candidates were presented for and passed the New Zealand Proficiency Examination, and of this

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number, six had been promoted from Standard V to Standard VI early in the year, their progress being sufficient to warrant their sitting successfully for the final examination at the close of the year. The class in cookery was held regularly by the infant-mistress, and the assistant master conducted woodwork classes for the senior pupils. Keen interest was taken in the school games of tennis, cricket, and basket-ball. Vaipouli School.—The roll number of this school shows a decrease. Unfortunately, in the month of September the school suffered from an outbreak of pneumonia, which caused the death of four boys. Despite the fact that a Native medical practitioner and his wife (a trained nurse) were specially detailed for duty, the parents of some of the boys (as is not unusual in Samoa) insisted upon the removal of their sons to villages near by. It is probable that this removal at a critical period of the illness was a contributory cause of death. All boys who were left to medical attention recovered. Prom this time on, convalescent boys returned to their villages, the attendance at the school being diminished. It is pleasing to note, however, that the pupils are returning again, and it is anticipated that the roll number will reach normal at an early date. Avele School. —This school has been attended regularly throughout the year, and consistently good work has been accomplished. The school has been in no way affected by political feeling. The results of the annual examination were gratifying, all pupils in the senior class qualifying for Malifa. The food plantations have been extended and should now be sufficient for years to come. The charging of fees, at the Government schools at Malifa, Vaipouli, and Avele was instituted during the year, with no adverse effect upon attendances. In general, the change has had a steadying effect upon attendances which will probably be more regular where fees are involved. The schools were visited by Mr. W. W. Bird, Chief Inspector of Primary Schools in New Zealand, during the year. The general remarks covering Mr. Bird's report are quoted:— "The school activities of the Administration begin with what are called Grade II schools. A list dated the 30th June, 1929, gives the number of these as thirty-one ; of these I saw thirteen, with thirty teachers out of a total of fifty-four. I may say at the outset that my visit to these schools satisfied me that a great deal of progress has been made since 1920. Indeed, when I compare the present state of education in Samoa with what I saw during my visit in 1920, I feel that the authorities, the Superintendent of Schools, and the teachers, are to be congratulated on the results achieved in so short a time. In every school seen there is a keen spirit of work, the Native teachers, within their limits, were all doing very well; some of the younger ones are very promising indeed. The order, discipline, and tone are excellent —in fact, the question of discipline does not seem to arise. But, above all, there is evident a desire to learn, and the one subject in which this ' urge ' is most manifest is English. The schools have gone further in most directions than I had anticipated, and have now reached a point where I think that the desire for English should be met more fully than it is at present. This can be attempted by providing a course of conversational English and giving more prominence to the subject, so that, instead of being only a subject, it shall be recognized as of paramount importance. I feel certain that the younger members of the Samoan staff can cope successfully if a definite weekly assignment is made and the best of them can be permitted and encouraged to expand the programme and make any modifications circumstances require. I wish to say that I believe that the schools are exercising considerable influence in Samoa, and there is no Government activity which is so much appreciated by the people. The chiefs of the various villages came to school during my visit, and expressed their gratitude for the benefit their children were receiving."

Average Attendance at Government Schools for the Year ended 31st March, 1930.

JUSTICE DEPARTMENT. The High Court has been busily engaged throughout the year. There has been one case only in which a Samoan deliberately refused to attend the Court in answer to a subpoena duly served on him ; he was arrested promptly and dealt with. The majority of cases which came before the Court affected Samoans : the'respect paid by them to the Court was most marked. There has been a substantial reduction in the number of outstanding criminal cases, and it is confidently expected that all outstanding cases will be disposed of during the early part of the coming year. The High Court sat for two weeks in the exercise of its jurisdiction as the Land and Titles Commission. Every ease set down for hearing was dealt with : fourteen final judgments were delivered, one case was adjourned, and one case deferred, as the parties desired to effect a settlement between themselves.

_ , Tn Tfl Malifa Vaipouli Malifa j Avele , r . ol ■ L)ate ' | ln in ' j (Senior). j (Boys only). Training-school, j (Boys only). 31st March, 1929 .. .. 191 75 75 280 72 693 30th June, 1929 .. .. 175 60 76 301 75 687 30th September, 1929 .. 188 62 31 300 60 641 31st December, 1929 .. 186 74 40 297 65 662 31st March, 1930 .. .. 192 98 48 350 72 760 Grade II Roll Numbers (including Malifa Training-school, which is Grade II (but not a mission) school). —31st March, 1929, 2,561 ; 30th June, 1929, 2,555 ; 30th September, 1929, 2,612 ; 31st December, 1929, 2,464 ; 31st March, 1930, 2,767.

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High Cottbt of Western Samoa, at Apia. Return of Criminal Cases for the Year ended 31st March, 1930 : Sitting-days, 237 ; persons charged, 776 ; convictions recorded, 590; dismissed on merits, 88 ; withdrawn by leave of Court, 106. Return of Civil Cases for the Year ended 31st March, 1930 : Sitting-days, 96 ; actions filed, 444 ; actions heard, 515 ; judgment given, 437 ; withdrawn or struck out by leave of Court, 91. Note.—The greater number of criminal cases withdrawn and dismissed as compared with the Police Department's returns is accounted -for by prosecutions by the Produce Inspector, contempt-of-Court cases, and occasionally private prosecutions, which are not conducted by the police. CUSTOMS AND MARINE DEPARTMENT. The trade statistics for the calendar year 1929 show a considerable decrease in comparison with the year 1928. The total trade is £582,787, as compared with £748,728, for the previous year, a decrease of £165,941. In 1928, however, the total trade was outstandingly high. The average for the five years prior to the calendar year 1928 was £641,065, in comparison with which 1929 shows a decrease of £58,278. The principal factor for the decrease was the fall in price of the primary products of the Territory, and the instructions issued from time to time by the Mau organization for cessation of copra-production have had some, but not a sustained, effect. The total export of copra was 12,941 tons, being 3,048 tons less than in 1928, but only 83 tons less than the average for the preceding five years. The export for the year ended the 31st March, 1930, was 14,071 tons. It is generally believed that the climatic conditions for island produce were not so favourable in 1.929 as in 1928. Revenue. The total amount collected by the Department during the financial year amounted to £88,581, as compared with £88,308 fpr the financial year 1928-29, an increase of £273. From the amount collected in the financial year of 1929-30 the sum of £3,356 3s. was refunded through the Treasury under the following headings : Import duties, £96 ss. 6d. (including duty on goods for Tokelau Islands, credited to Tokelau account £81, and refunds on radio apparatus —now discontinued-—£ls) ; export duty, copra, £2,402 16s. 7d.; export duty, rubber, £836 14s. Id. ; and taxes, £20 6s. lOd. (due to adjustment of values on reassessments). The increased export duty of 10s. per ton on copra, operative from the 6th May, 1929, was refunded on copra produced from European-owned lands. Owing to the low price of rubber in the overseas markets, the duty of Id. per pound was refunded to all producers. The following are the receipts under the principal headings, showing a comparison with year 1928-29

The increase in export duty is accounted for by the additional 10s. per ton levied on copra exported from May, 1929. The increase in miscellaneous receipts is mostly in connection with the sale of medicinal liquor ; this is not because of any material increase in the quantities of liquor sold, but results from slightly higher prices charged and a change in the allocation of the sale priceb fixed under clause 3of the Samoa Sale of Intoxicating Liquor Regulations, 1920. It had been the practice to fix the sale prices of liquor at approximately the current retail rates operative in New Zealand, and

1928-29. 1929-30. Increase. Decrease. £ £ £ £ Import duties .. .. .. .. 55,714 46,165 .. 9,549 Export duties— — Copra .. .. .. .. .. 14,031 20,602 Cocoa .. .. .. .. .. 1,639 1,814 Rubber .. .. .. .. .. 837 Beehe-de-mer .... .. .. 13 15,683 23,253 7,570 Shipping fees .. .. .. .. 2,499 2,468 .. 31 Leases, wharfages, &c. .. .. .. 2,076 1,435 .. 641 Taxes .. .. .. .. .. 9,806 10,402 596 Miscellaneous, including sale of medicinal liquor 2,530 4,858 2,328 Totals .. .. .. 88,308 88,581 10,494 j 10,221 Less .. .. .. .. .. .. 10,221 Net increase .. .. .. .. .. 273

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from this revenue to credit Customs duties with the amounts of duty which such liquor would have paid on entering New Zealand. Inasmuch as liquor imported by the Administration should not be dutiable, the total liquor receipts now appear under miscellaneous revenue. Customs Statistics. Statistics dealing with the trade, commerce and shipping of the port of Apia for the calendar year 1929 have been published. Imports. The total value of imports for the calendar year 1929 was £288,849, as compared with £326,553 for the year 1928, a decrease of £37,704. The decrease is principally due to the fall in price and production of the principal product of the Territory —namely, copra —in consequence of which the spending-power of the Natives was considerably diminished. The following table shows the countries whence imported, together with a comparison for the year 1928 :—

Imports for March quarter, 1930, total £55,763 on an estimated basis, as compared with £87,266 for the same quarter of 1929. The principal items (taken from the Trade Report) which may be commented upon are: —Increases : (1) Marine engines, £I,7s2—United Kingdom, £779 ; United States of America, £713 ; New Zealand, £267. (2) Benzine, &c., £3,334 —New Zealand, £2,050 ; Fiji, £2,252 ; decrease, United States of America, £919. (3) Kerosene, £3,469 —United States of America, £2,381 ; balance, Fiji and Australia. Decreases are shown in : (1) Copra sacks, £2,126 —India, £1,088 ; Australia, £992. (2) Drapery, £8,943 —United Kingdom, £1,170 ; New Zealand, £4,289 ; Australia, £1,951 ; United States of America, £1,241. (3) Drugs, £2,137 —mainly United Kingdom. (4) Fancy goods, £1,730 —-various countries. (5) Biscuits, £1,826 —Fiji and New Zealand. (6) Flour, £2,419 — mainly Australia. (7) Meat in tins, £7,901 —New Zealand, £9,661 ; United Kingdom, £64 ; increase, Australia, £1,550. (8) Rice, unmilled, £1,306 —mainly Australia. (9) Sugar, £1,967 — New Zealand, £1,796; Australia, £171. (10) Soap, £1,140 —mainly Australia. There was a general decrease in all provision goods, but not of a sufficient amount to note specially. Exports. The exports for 1929 amounted to £293,938, as compared with £422,175 for 1928, a decline of £128,237. It was in exports, however, that 1928 was an outstandingly favourable year, and the exports of 1929 show a decline of only £43,330 in comparison with those of the five years 1923-27 inclusive. Decreases as compared with 1928 are shown in copra, £113,929 ; cocoa, £23,221 ; rubber, £7,655 ; and increases in bananas, £13,421 ; and re-exports, £4,635. Copra. —The export of copra for the calendar year was 12,941 tons, valued at £205,330, as compared with 15,989 tons, value £319,259, for 1928. The fall in price is largely accounted for by the decrease in value ; the lower production has been commented on above. Cocoa. —Cocoa exported during 1929 amounted to 677 tons, valued at £46,286, in comparison with 959 tons, valued at £69,507, for 1928. There was a considerable quantity of cocoa on hand at the end of 1929 awaiting shipment, and the figures for March quarter reflect this. Rubber.—This article is still of such low value in the market- that there has not been much inducement to produce in any quantity. The export for 1929 is 110 tons, valued at £9,613, as compared with 167 tons, valued at £17,268, for 1928. There will have to be a considerable increase in the present market price to make this a payable proposition. Bananas. —The export of bananas has increased considerably during the past year, but not to the extent that might have eventuated if sufficient and more reliable means of transport had been available. There is no doubt that this enterprise has been restricted by the lack of a larger and more regular vessel. The quantity of bananas exported for the year 1929 was 53,652 cases, valued at £24,640, in comparison with 22,761 cases and 108 bunches, valued at £11,219, in 1928. Re-exports.—These amount to £7,270 for the calendar year 1929 as compared with £2,635 for the year 1928. The frequent services to the Union Islands, Northern Cook, and Ellice Islands are responsible for the large increase in this item.

1928. 1929. Countries. —■ Value. Percentage. Value. Percentage. • I I £ £ United Kingdom .. .. .. 71,253 21-8 57,650 20-0 New Zealand .. .. .. .. 96,412 29-5 78,794 27-2 Australia .. .. .. .. 68,426 21-0 62,186 21-6 United States of America .. .. .. 49,606 15-2 51,285 17-8 Other countries .. .. .. .. 40,856 12-5 38,934 13-4 Total .. .. .. 326,553 100-0 288,849 100-0

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The trade statistics are usually prepared and given for the calendar years, but in order to bring the position up to date the following is furnished : The quantities and value of copra, cocoa, rubber, and bananas exported during the financial year 1929-30 were —

The totals for the financial year 1928-29 were —Copra, 14,031 tons ; value, £274,209. Cocoa, 819£ tons; value, £60,724. Rubber, 164£ tons; value, £14,820. Bananas, 35,204 cases; value, £16,890. Shipping. The number of vessels arriving from overseas at the Port of Apia for the financial year ending the 31st March, 1930, was 84 vessels, with a registered tonnage of 102,147, as compared with 79 vessels, registered tonnage 110,086, for the same period of 1928-29. Outward vessels were 86, with a tonnage of 105,923, in comparison with 78 vessels of a registered tonnage of 106,362 for the previous year. Inward cargo shows a decrease of 1,217 tons and outward cargo an increase of 2,789 tons over the same period of the previous year. The figures are : For year 1929-30 —Inwards, 13,824 ; outwards, 21,608 : total, 35,432. For year 1928-29—Inwards, 15,041 ; outwards, 18,819 : total, 33,860. Wharfages. The total amount collected on account of wharfages for the financial year 1929-30 was £1,217 14s. 6d., as compared with £1,224 2s. 6d. for the previous year. This figure is well up to the estimated revenue from this source. Port and Service Tar. This item, which is included under the heading of " Import duties," amounted to £6,292 16s. fid., in comparison with £6,024 7s. Id. for the year 1928-29. The latter figures cover a period of nine months, as this tax. did not come into force until June, 1929. Shipping Agencies. The agencies of the " Maui Pomare " and " Lady Roberts " have been maintained during the year without extra expenditure on account of this Department. It is to be regretted that the " Maui Pomare " was unable to maintain a more regular and frequent time-table. The uncertainty of the running of the vessel greatly retarded any attempts to push this trade to any extent, and also the banana export suffered considerably on this account. The " Lady Roberts " has been unfortunate in having to contend with quarantine restrictions in Pago Pago owing to epidemics, consequently the passage service, which is a considerable item in this vessel's earnings, suffered to a great extent. In addition, the direct services between San Francisco and Apia by the " Carrisso " and " Beulah " have diminished the cargo freights which formerly came through Pago Pa-go. Taxes. The following amounts under the different headings were collected during the financial year 1929-30, including also payments made to Resident Commissioner, Savai'i, and District Officers in police posts : —

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Copra. Cocoa. Rubber. Bananas. Tons. Value. Tons. Value. Tons. Value. Cases. Value. £ £ £ £ June quarter, 1929 .. 4,292 69,696 121 8,409 27J 2,220 5,892 2,725 September quarter, 1929 .. 3,350 47,326 181 12,499 36J 3,449 12,030 5,490 December quarter, 1929 .. 3,750 60,515 277 17,960 9 670 23,287 10,754 March quarter, 1930 .. 2,679 40,286 358f 19,707 44J 3,316 12,662 5,856 14,071 217,823 937f 58,575 116f 9,655 53,871 24,825

1928-29. 1929-30. Increase. ; Decrease. I I £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. (a) Personal tax .. .. .. 836 18 3 949 5 9 112 7 6 (b) Lighter-tax .. .. .. 60 00 59 00 .. 100 (c) Boat and launch licenses .. 60 17 0 56 14 0 .. 4 3 0 (d) Building-tax 2,400 17 6 2,518 15 5 117 17 11 (e) Store-tax 3,355 5 6 3,531 19 2 176 13 8 (f) Copra-house tax .. .. 365 12 6 384 7 6 18 15 0 (g) Salary-tax 605 13 9 606 14 0 1 0 3 (h) Other licenses .. .. .. 1,043 1 5 1,219 8 11 176 7 6 Water rates .. .. .. 1,189 15 7 1,266 9 7 76 14 0 Totals .. .. 9,918 1 6 10,592 14 4 679 15 10 5 3 0 Less .. .. .. .. 530 Net increase .. .. .. 674 12 10

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Harbour Section. Lights, Buoys, and Beacons. —Replacement of the moorings securing No. 1 buoy in Apia Harbour is being undertaken. The old moorings have carried away, and new cable and anchors are on order. Floating Plant.—Launches and coal and water lighters have been overhauled as required. The s.s. " Lady Roberts," employed mostly in maintaining communication with Matson Line vessels passing through Pago Pago and Suva, was despatched to Fiji for overhaul, and at the end of the year under review was running satisfactorily. The vessel is old, however, and there are indications that extensive repairs or replacement may be required within a comparatively short time. Casualties. —During the year one locally-owned trading-launch was lost, fortunately without loss of life. On the 29th November the scientific investigatory brigantine " Carnegie," at anchor in Apia Harbour, was totally destroyed by fire, resulting from an explosion which occurred during the loading of benzine fuel by the vessel's crew. It is regretted that the disaster involved the deaths of the master of the vessel and one member of the crew. On the following day the s.s. " Trongate " which was in Apia Harbour, proceeded to Gardner Island, in the Phoenix Group, in response to SOS signals, and effected the rescue of the twenty-four survivors of the crew of thirty-five of the s.s. " Norwich City," which had been wrecked on the island on the evening of the 29th. A surf-boat and crew of Ellice, Niue, and Tokelau islanders were placed on board the " Trongate " by the Administration, and the bravery of these Natives in effecting communication with the survivors on shore in spite of heavy and shark-infested seas has been recognized by the award of medals by the Royal Humane Society.

Overseas Merchant Shipping, Post of Apia, Western Samoa, for the Year ending 31st March, 1929.

Also, in addition to the above : Inwards —3 British warships, 1 British Navy oil-tanker, 1 French warship, 4 American warships, 2 American yachts. Outwards —3 British warships, 1 British Navy oil-tanker, 1 French warship, 5 American warships, 2 American yachts. LABOUR DEPARTMENT. The labour situation was marked during the year by a strike of Chinese, which occurred in August. Approximately 350 men were involved. The strike was not connected with actual conditions of employment, but commenced through labourers of one clan or tong (locally known as the " Hoi Yin " men) objecting to the retention as foreman on one of the New Zealand Reparation Estates plantations of a " Taumun " man—a member of the other principal clan represented in Samoa. The Estates management had no justifiable reason for the removal of the foreman, and the strike continued for nearly three weeks. The situation culminated in a riot, which occurred at the

Inwards (all Steam). Outwards (all Steam). Number Number of Tons. Cargo. of Tons. | Cargo. Vessels. Vessels. June quarter, 1929 .. .. British 17 23,082 3,528 18 26,806 4,165 Foreign 1 3,759 60 1 3,759 1,034 18 26,841 3,588 19 30,565 5,199 September quarter, 1929 .. British 16 17,903 2,306 18 18,046 4,603 Foreign 2 6,118 610 2 6,118 436 18 24,021 2,916 20 24,164 5,039 December quarter, 1929 .. .. British 26 24,438 2,549 24 24,295 1 6,519 Foreign 2 3,471 1,170 2 3,471 28 27,909 3,719 26 27,766 6,519 March quarter, 1930 .. .. British 19 19,971 3,559 20 20,023 j 3,742 Foreign 1 3,405 42 1 3,405 1 1,109 20 23,376 3,601 21 23,428 4,851 I Year ending 31st March, 1930 .. British 78 85,394 11,942 80 89,170 19,029 Foreign 6 16,753 1,882 6 16,753 ! 2,579 84 102,147 13,824 86 105,923 i 21,608

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office of the Labour Department. Apparently not being satisfied with the lack of success of their demands, a large body of the strikers attempted to storm the office with heavy stones and other missiles. A number of European police on duty at the building were forced to fire on the mob for the protection of their own lives, and fourteen labourers were wounded, four by revolver-shots and ten by batons, but none severely. The seriousness of this incident no doubt prompted a reconciliation of the opposing tongs, which occurred almost immediately. Four of the labourers believed by the Administration to have been leaders in the matter were repatriated to China, the labourers returned to work unconditionally and conditions have returned to normal. There was no general repatriation or arrival of labourers during the year. There were eight deaths among Chinese labourers, and the number in the Territory on the 31st March, 1930, was 953. There were 145 Melanesian labourers in Samoa at the 31st March, two labourers having died during the year. These people, who were recruited by the German authorities, are free to be returned to their homes whenever they may desire repatriation, but generally they are content to remain in Samoa. The reference to this Department at the Sixteenth Session of the Permanent Mandates Commission has been noted. The number of visits made by labourers to the Commissioner's office on various matters amounted to 4,557 during 1929-30. POLICE AND PRISONS DEPARTMENT. Establishment. In April, 1929, the Samoa Military Police ceased to function as a separate force. The majority of the force were returned to New Zealand for discharge, but twenty-seven men were discharged in Samoa for enlistment with the newly-constituted Samoan Constabulary. Coincident with the departure of the Military Police an additional eighteen members of the Constabulary arrived from New Zealand, so that the latter force, which also absorbed the permanent Police establishment of five Europeans, comprised fifty Europeans of all ranks during the greater part of the year: Six constables from the New Zealand Police Force were added to the Constabulary in February, 1930, and, after taking into account discharges, resignations, and one death (on duty), the force numbered fifty-two Europeans on 31st March, 1930. Police posts have been maintained in the following places : Upolu —Leulumoega, Aleipata (Lalomanu), and Poutasi; Savai'i —Fagamalo, Tuasivi, and Falelima. The officer in charge at each post is a corporal or lance-corporal of Constabulary, who is also a District Officer. The strength of the Native Police Force has been maintained at its establishment as follows : — District. Police. Warders. Total. Upolu .. .. .. • 26 7 33 Savai'i .. .. .. .. 7 .. 7 33 7 40 This force is not a separate unit, but operates in conjunction with the European Constabulary. Prisons. The staff on the 31st March, 1930, consisted of ten Europeans and eleven Samoan warders, the former being members of the European Constabulary. The total number of prisoners received during the year was 694, and the number discharged 451, a total of 309 being in prison on the 31st March. Towards the end of the year under review a suitable area of some 90 acres at Tafaigata, made available by the closing-down of the old radio-station there, was taken over as a prison. The work of converting the land and buildings for prisons purposes is being done almost entirely by prison labour. Prisoners are also engaged in securing large quantities of coral for road work. The increase in the number of prisoners afforded by the Mau has made good progress possible in both these matters. It is intended to close Tuvao Prison, which is at a greater distance from Apia, as soon as the number of prisoners requiring accommodation returns to normal. Mental Patients. The number of mental patients remained at two on the 31st March. General. Apart from political disorders, there was a marked increase in serious criminal offences towards the latter part of 1929. There was also for a short period a certain amount of feeling between different sections of Chinese labourers, which led to the events mentioned in the report on the Labour Department. By the end of March, 1930, the Territory was quiet, and the position from a police point of view was satisfactory. The Police Force throughout the year has been adequate for all ordinary calls made upon it; but for the operations in the early part of 1930, which were of an unforeseen and exceptional nature, a strong naval force was required in addition.

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Return showing the Number of Offences reported, etc., during the Year 1929 —continued.

POST AND TELEGRAPH DEPARTMENT. Savings-bank. There has been a decline in savings-bank business, and a small reduction in number of accounts. Withdrawals have again exceeded deposits, this year by some £4,600. The total amount of deposits for the year was £29,134 3s. 10d., while the withdrawals amounted to £33,776 19s. The amount of interest credited to depositors was £1,666 9s. 4d., making the total amount at credit of depositors at the end of March £45,851 10s. lOd. Money-orders. The amount remitted from Samoa by money-order shows a small increase over last year's figure, as also does the amount remitted by postal notes and British postal orders. Stamps. The amount received from the sale of postage and revenue stamps at the post-office was £1,491 35., a reduction of £300 compared with last year. This reduction is mainly due, however, to an alteration in the method of accounting for stamps affixed to Court documents.

1928. 1929. offences dismissed or Offences. Wnmlwr Number convicted. withdrawn. | Offences Offences J L U — i reported, reported. o„mmntied iresummoned. Malea Females. Males. m *, e eB By-law breaches— Driving without license .. .. .. 56 54 54 47 .. 7 Driving without lights .. .. .. .. 25 30 30 28 .. 2 Furious driving .. .. .. .. 2 .. .. .. .. .... Driving unlicensed vehicle .. .. .. 40 11 11 7 .. 4 Negligent driving .. .. .. .. 10 8 8 7 .. 1 Dangerous driving .. .. .. .. .. 14 14 12 .. 2 Driving on footpath .. .. .. .. .. 14 14 12 .. 11 Obstructing traffic .. .. .. .. .. 16 16 4 .. 12 Riding without reins .. .. .. .. .. 1 1 1 .. .... Refusing to carry passengers .. .. .. 1 • • ■ • • • • • .... Tethering horses on road .. .. .. .. 3 3 1 2 .... No number-plates . . . . . . .. 16 2 2 2 .. .... Failing to stop after collision .. .. .. .. 1 1 1 . ■ .... (Speeding .. .. .. .. .. 10 2 2 1 .. 1 Drunk in charge of car .. .. .. .. 4 4 3 .. 1 Intoxicated passengers .. .. .. I .. •. •. • • .... Failure to carry out hire .. .. .. 2 2 2 2 .. .... Blowing horn unnecessarily .. .. .. 1 1 I 1 .. .... Parking on wrong side .. .. .. .. .. 23 23 22 .. 1 Failing to sound horn .. .. .. .. .. 2 2 2 .. .... Furious riding .. .. .. .. .. 2 2 1 .. 1.. Failure to notify transfer .. .. .. .. 2 2 2 .. .... Permitting unlicensed vehicles to be driven .. .. 3 3 3 .. .... Overloading motor-vehicle .. .. .. .. 1 1 1 •• .... Driving on wrong side of road .. .. .. .. 3 3 3 .. .... Miscellaneous (breaches of Ordinances) — Dog Registration Ordinance .. .. •• 1 1 1 1 •• .... Immigration Ordinance .. .. .. 3 5 5 5 .. .... Harbour Regulations .. .. .. .. 1 1 1 1 •• .... Hours for Shops Ordinance .. .. .. 4 1 1 I .. .... Surveyors Ordinance .. .. .. .. .. 2 2 2 .. .... Maintenance of Authority in Native Affairs Ordinance 400 101 101 100 .. 1 Intimidation Ordinance .. .. .. 402 .. .. .. .. .... Horse-racing Ordinance .. .. .. 9 5 5 5 .. .... Native Market Ordinance .. .. .. 16 22 22 13 5 .. 4 Overseas Permits Ordinance .. .. .. .. 13 13 11 .. 1 1 Customs Act .. .. .. .. .. .. 4 4 3 .. 1 Travelling Permits Ordinance .. .. .. .. 6 6 6 .. .... Bulls and Stallions Ordinance .. .. .. .. 1 1 1 .... Police Offences Ordinance .. .. .. .. 4 4 4 .. .... Native Titles Order .. .. .. .. .. 2 2 2 .. .... Quarantine Regulations .. .. .. .. 2 2 2 .. .... Samoa Seditious Organizations Regulations, 1930 — Being members of a seditious organization .. .. 319 319 301 .. 18 Aiding and abetting .. .. .. .. .. 18 18 18 .. .... Travelling without permits .. .. .. .. 3 3 3 .. .... Totals .. .. 1,325 1,304 1,280 1,128 22 124 6 Total fines in criminal cases inflicted during the year ended 31st March, 1930, were £726 Is., in addition to costs, £72 16s., a total of £798 17s.

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Telephones. The revenue received from this item was £1,121 12s. Bd. Difficulty has continued to be experienced from time to time in maintaining communication with certain outlying districts, but it is considered that, as loyalty returns, there will be 110 need to anticipate further trouble in this direction. Post Office. Mail-matter delivered in Samoa during the year, estimated from a general average, was as follows: Letters and letter-cards delivered, 139,860; other articles, 81,326 ; registered articles, 2,423 : total, 223,609. Mail-matter posted was as follows: Letters and letter-cards, 98,084; other articles, 27,155; registered articles, 3,500 : total, 128,739. The number of parcels posted was 1,053, and the number received was 4,139, which returned £1,250 4s. 4d. in Customs duty. Work -performed for other Departments.—The total amount collected for other Departments of the Administration was £2,829 12s. 2d. For New Zealand the following amounts were collected: Receipts —Superannuation, £1,887 15s. lid. ; Government Insurance, £309 Bs. Id. ; National Provident, £28 13s. 2d. ; miscellaneous, £1,634 10s. 4d. Payments —Superannuation, £343 4s. 7d. ; pensions, £197 Bs. Bd. ; miscellaneous, £90. During the year the staff handled over £97,000.

Money-orders.

Savings-bank.

Other Receipts.

LANDS AND SURVEY DEPARTMENT. For the year under review the activities of the Department have consisted mainly of routine office-work and necessary field-work. The Department is now responsible also for the control and supervision of the Magiagi Cemetery, and good progress has been made with tree-planting and formation of paths. This cemetery provides for the Apia district, both Native and European. Reservations for chapel-sites and shade-trees have been allocated and provision made for extension of scheme. In regard to field-work, some interference with survey marks has occurred, and in one instance it was found necessary to send a party of European police with a survey party in order that a survey for the Native Land and Titles Commission could be completed. This action was necessary owing to a Native surveyor having been molested on a previous occasion by interested parties belonging to the Mau. The second survey was quite successful and was executed without incident. It is not anticipated that interference with marks and surveyors will continue, as numerous land matters have been investigated recently with practically 110 trouble. In addition to the field and office work shown on schedule, solar observations for true meridian have been carried out on various isolated surveys. Engineering surveys for the Public Works Department and Engineering and Transport Department were carried out, in addition to investigations for a proposed hydro-electric scheme for the Catholic Mission. During the last quarter of the year under review considerable portion of the staff's time was devoted to the Police and Naval authorities in supplying data of tracks, villages, &c.

n*■ __ , | nr nT , atT n ,j n „ Postal Notes and British Postal Money-orders issued. 1 Money-orders paid. Orders Year. > . j * Number. Commission. Amount. i Number.) Amount. Issued. Paid. I 1 I | £ s. d. £ s. d. j £ s. d. £ s. d. ! £ s. d. 1929-30 .. .. 2,070 109 19 9 21,670 0 6 236 1,361 9 4 1,167 17 4 149 17 11 1928-29 .. ..i 2,194 109 6 6 21,665 6 6 352 2,721 18 11 1,117 0 6 96 1 11

™ • 3 5 Year. !g o| Deposits. 1 Withdrawals. A S 0 Depositors dlt Invested. In Hand. || oft «l° j <1 £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 1929-30 .. 223 230 29,134 3 10 33,776 19 0 i 45,851 10 10 j 42,812 0 0 j 1,616 13 4 1,454 1928-29 .. 279 256 36,622 1 10 42,042 17 4 ; 48,827 16 8 48,497 0 0 1,264 14 10 1,461

I Sale of MlSCel- Tplpnhnnp Privfttp f!nrip Year. Stamp Sales, j Radio Fees. OuzMes, teneoi* KpZ Box"! Addresses. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. 1929-30 .. ■■ 1,491 3 0 1,554 18 10 1 15 0 10 19 0 1,121 12 8 112 9 6 11 15 0 1928-29 .. .. 1,702 5 5 1,622 17 2 J 17 6 0 9 0 1,240 10 9 j 126 15 0 14 10 0 I | [_ i

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The staff was further reduced by the retrenchment of one staff surveyor. The Chief Surveyor was appointed Resident Commissioner of Savai'i, but still retains control of the Lands and Survey Department.

Schedule of Field and Office Work.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Details of the Department's activities during the year are as follows:— Roads. The roadwork done during the past year has not been extensive, owing to the smaller amount of money available for this purpose. Apia-Mulifanua Road. —This road has been repaired as required, and, in addition, the road from Leulumoega to Magia, a distance of 160 chains, was re-formed, surfaced, and rolled ; from Leulumoega eastward to Vaialua, a distance of 80 chains, was formed. Apia-Falefa Road.—This was maintained as far as Lufilufi during the whole year. The road from Lufilufi to Falefa was maintained during the dry season only, due to the fact that this portion of the road has never been properly formed. The motor-buses using it cut the road up in several places during the wet weather, making it almost impassable, and it was deemed inadvisable to attempt any formation until the next dry season, when the road can be properly formed and surfaced and culverts provided where necessary. The work of widening the road near the Letogo Village is in progress and is being done with prison labour. Other principal roads have been maintained, and have been re-formed, surfaced, and rolled where necessary. New Road. —As for some years past the sea has been encroaching upon the road, through the Village of Lauli'i, a deviation through the rear of the village was put in hand and completed. A contract was let to the Natives of Lauli'i, who carried out the work in a very satisfactory manner. The length of the new piece of road is 26| chains. In reference to comments relating to roads at the sixteenth session of the Permanent Mandates Commission, the following shows the present mileage of vehicular roads in the Territory Tar-sealed. Other. Apia and environs .. .. .. .. 5-7 13-25 Elsewhere in Upolu .. . . . . .. 8-13 73-0 Savai'i .. .. .. .. .. .. 50-0 13-83 136-25 No new roads of importance have been made within the last five years. It is considered that the present extent of roads will meet the needs of the Territory for some time to come. Except in the vicinity of Apia, practically all settlement and all Native villages are on the coast-line, the interior of both principal islands being very hilly and largely uncultivated. In addition to the roads, Native foot traffic is well served by numerous tracks, but, except on the north-west coast of Upolu, goods and produce will probably continue for many years to be water-borne by small motor-cutters. Bridges. Repair work to the various bridges has "been carried out as required. During the latter part of the wet season flood-water undermined the eastern abutment of the Vaisigano River Bridge, washing out about 100 yards of the approach filling. Repairs were completed promptly.

Field-work. Office-work. Plans on Instru- "§ '2 g i ments of Title. * g hs Class of Work. « o *S <§ (SUrVey3 -> I / 1 M . 4 I g| 1 Acres. Miles. Total Cost.! g S-d -§ •§ §9®^°° a . I s § I 1 I s I | | •§ a| s| si i s || j 8- s £ 8 a -3 Hea S PQ I I i i Standard coastal traverse .. .. .. .. .. 1 .. .. 1 Administration lands .. .. .. .. .. 1 . . 1 7 10 New Zealand Reparation Estates .. 6-00 ■ .. 9-00 4 7 3 3 4 41 ; 60 ... • European surveys, Apia district .. 15-25 j 0-44 34-10 15 7 6 3 .. 3 16 I 33 .. | .. European rural surveys .. .. 28-50 0-90 44-77 .. .. 4 3 1 5 27 60 Native surveys, Apia district .. .. .. .. .. 1 J 8 Native rural surveys .. .. .. 21-35 0-20 59-45 7 1 7 8 43 Road surveys .. .. .. .. 8-25 77-85 1 2 4 13 2 Native-village surveys .. .. .. 0-75 3-75 12 .. .. 34 Engineering surveys .. .. .. . . 0-87 6-80 2 .. 5 5 .. 23 Miscellaneous surveys .. .. 40-50 1-50 49-30 8 2 .. 48 51 20 89 Totals .. .. .. 111-60 12-91 285-02 19 14 10 25 11 22 169 284 20 148 Note. —Fractions of the acre, mile, and pound sterling are given in decimals in every case.

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A small bridge at Sigamoga was destroyed by Man Natives immediately following the riot on the 28th December. As there was not a great deal of traffic across this bridge, it is not proposed to replace it. New Bridges. —A bridge was erected at Lauli'i to replace the old oregon-pine structure known as " Lauli'i No. 1," and a new bridge was built across the stream crossing the Lauli'i Deviation Road. Buildings. New works have been the new Radio-station buildings, and the installation of a new soak-pit drainage system at Apia Hospital. The usual repairs and maintenance have been effected. Water-supplies. Apia Water-supply. —During a flood in February the main crossing the Vaisigano River was carried away in two places. Two 60 ft. lengths of pipe were required to repair the damage. Repairs have been effected to the Afega and Fagamalo supplies. ENGINEERING AND TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT. This Department, which had been instituted to provide engineering and transport services for both the Administration and the New Zealand Reparation Estates, but as a branch and at the cost of the latter, was taken over by the Administration as from the Ist August, 1929. One of the principal reasons necessitating the change was that approximately 80 per cent, of the capital expenditure invested in the Department was incurred in installing hydro-electric power for Apia in 1928, and it was considered that this and other public services were more the responsibility of the Administration than of the Estates. The amount to be paid to the Estates on account of the transfer has not been finally assessed yet, but it will be in the neighbourhood of £24,000. There will be no recourse to loan funds in meeting this expenditure. In addition to the hydro-electric installation, which has made available throughout the Township of Apia the benefits of electric light and power, the Department provides transport and engineering services for the Administration and the Reparation Estates, and also undertakes the management of an ice-works and cool store which became the property of the Estates under the Treaty of Versailles. APIA OBSERVATORY. (Note. —The Observatory is not owned or maintained by the Samoan Administration, but is a branch in Samoa of the New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, the institution having become the property of the New Zealand Government under the New Zealand Reparation Estates Order, 1920. In view of the wide interest in the activities of the Observatory, however, and the peculiar value of its observations as coming from an area from which there is little other geophysical data, a report by the Director is included in the annual reports of the Administration for general information.) The Apia Observatory has continued during 1929 its programme of observation in terrestrial magnetism, seismology, and meteorology. In July, 1928, the control of the Observatory was transferred from the New Zealand Department of External Affairs to the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. The fundamental purpose for which the Observatory was established was to observe, measure, and record with the highest attainable accuracy the various physical elements affecting the earth and atmosphere at an isolated station in the South Pacific Ocean. During the year, although the staff was depleted, most of the essential records were secured, and the founders' high purpose was fully maintained. The visit in April of the non-magnetic research yacht " Carnegie " afforded an opportunity for the intercomparison of instruments and the discussion of observations and technique. During her second visit, in November, the " Carnegie " was totally destroyed by explosion and fire in the Apia Harbour. The death of Captain J. P. Ault and the destruction of the world-famed research vessel was felt by the staff as a great personal loss. Terbestrial Magnetism. Continuous photographic records were obtained throughout the year of the changes in the declination and horizontal force of the earth's magnetic field. Owing to failure of instruments, the values of vertical intensity are obtainable only from July to December. The mean values of the magnetic elements, the so-called " all-days value " for the past three years are given below.

The Observatory's magnetic standards were intercompared with those of the yacht " Carnegie.'" It was satisfactory to find that they had altered only very slightly since last compared in 1921.

1927. 1028. 1929. Declination .. .. .. 10° 29-5' 10° 32-1' 10° 33-5' Horizontal force .. . . 35223 gammas j 35225 gammas 35209 gammas Vertical intensity . . .. .. j 20408 gammas* 20418 gamma ,f * Five months. f Six months.

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Seismology. The Observatory is equipped with a 1,000 kgm. Wiechert seismograph for recording horizontal earth-movements, and a 180 kgm. Wiechert seismograph for recording vertical movements. From the Ist January to the 9th February, and from the 9th to the 24th June, the larger seismograph was out of action through the breakdown of its driving-clock. Except for these periods, a complete record was obtained from both instruments throughout the year. The two seismographs recorded a total of 269 earthquakes during the year, of which twenty-one were reported felt by people living in the vicinity of Apia. More than half (144) of the earth-movements recorded were exceedingly small tremors which originated within seventy-five miles of Apia. The amplitude of the earth-movement during the tremors rarely exceeded - in., and the vibration continued less than five minutes. The most severe earthquake of the year at Apia occurred on the 4th August, which was just violent enough to shake some articles off shelves. (Intensity 4on the Rossi-Forel scale.)

Meteorology. Continuous records were obtained of atmospheric pressure, temperature, wind force and direction, sunshine, humidity, and rainfall.

The mean temperature for every month in the year was above normal, April being 1-93° F. in excess ; June, 1-72° F. ; and November, 1-73° F. It generally occurs in the Southern Pacific that when the temperature continues persistently high the barometric pressure remains lower than normal. The barometric pressure was accordingly below the average throughout the year, with a mean value of 29-822 in., or 0-018 in. less than normal. The yearly rainfall slightly exceeded the normal, amounting at Apia to 110-01 in. From February to September the rainfall continued less than normal but heavy falls in January, October, and December produced an excess for the year. Although six cyclones were reported during the rainy season in the south-western Pacific, only the cyclone on the 17th-18th January caused damage to the plantations in the Territory. The barometer dropped to 29-492 in. on the 18th January, while the wind-velocity in gusts reached a velocity of forty-eight miles per hour. The violent winds blew for only brief periods, and the resulting financial loss, which arose largely from bananas being blown down, was small. South Pacific Weathek System. The Observatory prepares a report of weather conditions prevailing at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., which is sent to the radio-station for broadcasting and to the Harbourmaster's office. Owing to the settled weather conditions occurring in the South Seas from May to October, the morning report is not sent out by wireless during these months. The following stations now issue daily reports in co-operation with the Apia Observatory : Papeete, Tahiti; Norfolk Island ; Vila, New Hebrides; and Ocean Island. These reports, which during the year number about 2,900, render useful service to shipping in those waters by giving timely warning of the development and progress of cyclones. Upper-air Work. The observation of winds at high altitudes has been carried on. Sixty pilot balloons were released, of which thirteen were followed to heights of 10 km. or more. These long flights invariably disclosed the presence of strong westerly winds at great heights moving contrary to the south-east trades blowing at levels below 10,000 ft. The advent of aerial travel makes it most desirable to secure further data of upper winds, not limited, as hitherto, to days with unclouded skies.

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I Month. Pressure. Temperature. Rainfall. Humidity. Sunshine. | Wind. | | I In. ° F. | In. | Per Cent. Hours. Miles per Hour January .. .. 29-705 80-04 24-22 96 111-3 4-65 February .. .. 29-789 79-48 14-97 . 82 88-8 2-60 March ' .. .. 29-808 79-58 11-85 82 181-1 3-15 April .. .. 29-820 80-82 2-03 76 274-2 1-78 May.. .. .. 29-840 79-72 4-51 73 224-8 - 2-41 June .. .. 29-877 79-52 3-77 75 175-3 4-34 July .. .. 29-871 78-42 2-95 74 213-2 2-28 August .. .. 29-882 75-58 2-89 74 244-8 4-31 September .. .. 29-869 78-68 2-29 74 221-3 2-29 October .. 29-848 79-81 12-58 80 205-3 3-73 November .. .. 29-750 80-42 9-43 78 205-3 3-03 December .. .. 29-727 80-61 18-52 82 133-5 3-30 Mean or total .. 29-822 79-64 110-01 78 189-9 3-17

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Solar Radiation. Unfortunately, owing to depleted staff, little time could be spared for this important line of investigation by means of which a direct measure is obtained of the amount of the sun's heat transmitted through the humid atmosphere of a tropical island. Time Service. A service accurate to about three-tenths of a second has been maintained throughout the year. Atmospheric Electricity. The atmospheric electric potential was measured, as heretofore, both in the Observatory grounds and at a house erected on piles in shallow water about one-third of a mile oft' shore. Although the results from the two stations closely resemble each other, the daily maxima and minima are more pronounced in the records at the lagoon station than at the station in the Observatory grounds. The Department of Terrestrial Magnetism of the Carnegie Institution of Washington have again given generous assistance for carrying on the atmospheric electrical programme. Publications and Personnel. During the year the annual report for 1926 was published, giving the complete observational data obtained during that year. Also a monograph of seventy-nine pages was issued on the upperair data, based on 239 pilot-balloon flights made from February, 1925, to December, 1928. The resident staff of the Observatory consisted of the Acting-Director, scientific assistant, and three Samoan clerks. FINANCE. In order to show more clearly the financial position of the Territory, it has been decided to separate from the revenue the amount of assistance given by the New Zealand Government and to add to the expenditure all payments made by the New Zealand Government in respect of the Administration. The policy for the future will be to cause all payments on account of the Territory to be made through the Samoan Treasury direct, and the amount of any anticipated deficit will decide the extent of subsidy to be granted. It is also considered that the information supplied by the balance-sheet in the past has been very meagre, and, to remedy this, a more detailed statement is given this year. Revenue. The statement hereunder shows the amount of revenue received during the financial year ended 31st March, 1930. For purposes of comparison the revenue for the previous year, 1928-29, is also shown.

Head of Revenue. 1928-29. ! 1929-30. I £ £ 1. Native taxes .. .. .. .. .. 6,343 2,238 2. Customs and Marine — (a) Customs, taxes, and Harbour .. .. .. .. 85,969 81,300 (b) S.s. " Lady Roberts" .. .. .. .. 4,276 3,376 3. Fees and charges (Court, hospital, &oJ) .. .. .. 8,831 11,699 4. Post Office and Savings-bank .. .. .. .. 6,168 6,548 5. Radio-station .. .. .. .. .. .. 3,513 3,570 6. Miscellaneous (rents, interest, &c.) .. .. .. .. 6,804 11,839 7. Engineering and Transport Department .. .. .. .. 10,846 121,904 131,416 New Zealand Government Subsidies. General .. .. . . . . . . .. .. 20,000 20,000 Constabulary .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 14,850 Military Police .. .. .. .. .. .. 27,374 4,598* 47,374 39,448 Totals .. .. .. .. .. .. £169,278 i £170,864 * This item does not include any expenditure on account of the force of Military Police recently prepared (but not dispatched). The cost of this force will be met by New Zealand, and will not be debited to Samoa.

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It will be noted that two alterations have been made in this table as compared with the table published in last year's report: (1) The New Zealand subsidy has been deleted as an item of revenue, and (2) a new item appears, under the heading of " Engineering and Transport Department," representing the revenue receipts for eight months only. This establishment has up to the present been financed by the New Zealand Reparation Estates, but is regarded as more appropriately a function of the Administration, which has accordingly taken it over. For purposes of comparison with last year's revenue, the total amount received this year, omitting these two adjustments (i.e., omitting the Engineering and Transport Department's receipts, and adding the subsidy), amounts to £140,570, as compared with a total of £141,904 for last year, showing a small decrease in revenue. ft will be noted that there is a further fall in Native taxes, due to the fact that Native personal tax was not levied for the year 1929-30. The decrease in Customs and Harbour revenue is due to some extent to refunds made in respect of rubber and copra export duty, and also to the fact that 1928-29 was an exceptional year in respect of Customs revenue. The increase shown under " Miscellaneous receipts " is due not to any special or large increases in any one Department, but chiefly to the fact that the revenue under this heading for the year 1928-29 was somewhat low and to several Departments showing normal increases. Expenditure. The ordinary expenditure for the year ended 31st March, 1930, is shown hereunder, and also, for comparative purposes, the expenditure for the previous year : —

Direct Native Revenue and Expenditure. A statement, as in past years, of the amount of revenue derived directly from the Native population would this year be to a considerable degree misleading, in view of the fact that the direct Native personal tax has been suspended and to some extent replaced by an increase in the export duty on Native copra. The actual revenue derived directly from the Natives is shown in the following table, but this year the Natives have, of course, contributed by way of indirect taxation a larger sum than previously, the direct increase in Native indirect taxation on this account being approximately £4,165.

Head of Expenditure. j 1928-29. 1929-30. £ £ 1. Permanent charges .. .. .. .. .. 13,013 11,071 2. Administrator, Government House, and Legislature .. .. 5,134 4,742 3. Secretariat .. .. .. .. .. .. 2,279 3,521 4. Native AfEairs Department — (a) Upolu and general .. .. .. .. .. 7,191 6,200 (b) Savai'i section .. .. .. .. .. 5,087 3,392 5. Treasury .. .. .. .. .. .. 2,047 2,436 6. Customs and Marine— (a) Customs, taxes, Marine, and Harbour.. .. .. 5,516 8,135 (b) S.s. " Lady Roberts " .. .. .. .. 4,017 3,351 7. Justice Department .. .. .. .. .. 2,731 2,709 8. Police and Prisons Department .. .. .. .. 7,275 7,705 9. Health Department .. .. .. .. .. 24,367 18,016 10. Lands and Survey Department .. .. .. .. 2,255 1,647 11. Chinese Department .. .. .. .. .. 1,637 1,387 12. Post Office and Savings-bank .. .. .. .. 5,166 4,902 13. Radio-station .. .. .. .. .. .. 4,921 4,134 14. Education Department .. .. .. .. .. 7,738 6,955 15. Miscellaneous .. .. .. .. .. .. 12,190 13,907 16. Public Works Department (general and maintenance) .. .. 11,536 10,551 17. Public Works Department (new works) .. .. .. 2,070 6,454 18. Engineering and Transport Department .. .. . . .. 10,065* Department of Agriculture .. .. .. .. 4,285f Military Police .. .. .. .. .. .. 27,374J 4,598§ Constabulary . . .. . . . . . . • • ■ . 14,850 157,829 150,728 * The expenditure covers a period of eight months only. See note under " Revenue " explaining the inclusion of this item. | The work of this Department is now incorporated with that of the Native and Customs Departments. X This item was not included in this table of last year's report. For purposes of comparison with expenditure last year, omitting in each case expenditure on the Samoa Military Police or the Samoa Constabulary, and omitting also Engineering and Transport Department, the totals are respectively £121,215 for this year and £130,455 for last year, showing a considerable decrease in expenditure. § This item does not include any expenditure on account of the force of Military Police recently prepared (but not dispatched). The cost of this force will be met by New Zealand, and will not be debited to Samoa.

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(a) Direct Revenue from Natives, 1929-30. Native taxes (personal tax and medical levy, fines, gun and dog taxes, water £ rates, travel passes, marriage fees, &c.) .. . . . . .. 2,238 Court fees and fines (say) .. .. .. .. . . 9 .. 300 Licenses and fees (motor-boat, &c.), (say) .. .. .. .. 702 Postal revenue (say).. .. .. .. .. . • .. 800 £4,040 In addition to the above, the Natives, along with other sections of the community, contribute indirectly to the revenue through the purchase of goods on which import duty is charged. (b) Direct Expenditure on Natives, 1929-30. (1) Payments directly to Natives:— Salaries and wages — Native Affairs Department: Samoan staff and officials— £ £ Upolu .. .. .. .. .. .. 2,759 Savai'i .. .. .. .. . . 1.480 4,239 Other Departments: Samoan staff (Police, Education, Harbour, Medical, &c.j .. .. .. .. .. .. 12,026 Casual labour employed by— Public Works Department (say) .. .. .. .. 4,500 Other Departments (say) .. .. .. .. • • 300 21,065 (2) Payments directly on behalf of Natives : — Native Affairs Department— Salaries, European staff, Upolu and Savai'i.. .. .. .. 3,938 Cost printing Native Gazette .. .. .. .. .. 11l Fono expenses (Native Parliament) .. . . .. .. 10 Land and Titles (Commission expenses) .. .. .. .. 146 Travelling-expenses .. .. .. .. .. . • 227 Entertainment of Samoans .. .. .. .. • ■ 140 Uniforms, flags, badges, &c. Printing, stationery, &c. .. . . . . .. . . .. 206 Police and prisoners' rations and clothing .. . . .. . . 173 Police and Prisons Department — Salaries, European staff (part) .. .. .. •• •• 2,412 Rations, clothing, and utensils . . .. . . . • • • 631 Travelling-expenses (part) .. .. . . ■ • • • 100 Medical Department — Salaries, European staff (part) .. .. •• •• •• 7,000 Salaries, Chinese staff (part) .. .. . • • • • • 468 Fire and lighting expenses .. .. . . ■ • • • 495 Instruments, drugs, &c. . . .. . . ■ • ■ ■ • • 1,187 Maintenance, Samoan lepers in Fiji Hospital . . .. . . 1,046 Transport and travelling expenses. . .. . . • • • • 240 Rations for Samoan patients and staff . . . . . . • • 669 Dental subsidy . . .. . . .. .. • • • • 48 Upkeep, trainees at Fiji Medical School . . . • • • ■ ■ 320 Proportion cost of building Medical School Education Department— Salaries, European staff (part) .. .. .. • ■ • • 2,000 Food-supplies, &c. .. .. . . . . • • ■ ■ 10 Transport and travelling expenses.. .. . . ■ ■ ■ ■ 248 Expenses, Grade II schools .. . . . . ■ • • • 20 Development, Government Native schools Expenses, Native teachers to New Zealand Samoa School Journal Vaipouli Native School .. .. .. .. ■ • ■ • 237 Public Works Department— New fale at Malifa School New fale for Mataafa (High Chief) Expenses, Aleipata Hospital .. .. . . • • • • 60 Native water-supplies .. .. •• •• 156 Total £43,563 In addition, the maintenance of roads, bridges, &c., is greatly for the benefit of Natives, and part salaries and charges of other Departments not mentioned above may be considered as applicable to the Natives.

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Loan Account. The position of the Loan Account (borrowed from the New Zealand Government) is unchanged, no loan expenditure having been incurred during the year, and the amount remaining outstanding being £165,200, full particulars of which were furnished in 1928-29 report. Redemption Fund. Under section 33 of the Samoa Act, 1921, the loans are repayable in thirty years from the date on which raised. This is arranged by means of annual instalments of approximately 1-6 per cent., which are assessed and invested by the New Zealand Treasury. Up to the 31st March, 1930, the amount so set aside in New Zealand Government securities is £15,494 os. lOd. Revenue and Expenditure. The following table gives a comparison between the revenue and the expenditure of the Territory over a period of six years :—

It is perhaps necessary to point out that of the revenue (£151,416) received for 1929-30 the sum of £10,846 represents revenue receipts of the Engineering and Transport Department, which was taken over by the Administration as from, the Ist August, 1929, and of the expenditure (£131,280) the sum of £10,065 represents expenditure on the same service. These figures have, of course, little effect on comparison between revenue and expenditure. This table is accurate as a means of comparing the revenue and expenditure last year with those of previous years, and it will be noted that, apart from the extraneous and probably temporary item on account of extra police, which has not previously been taken into the Samoan accounts, the Territory during last year has for the first time paid for itself, the surplus being more than sufficient to offset the subsidy. This has been effected without any real diminution of services. The following table, however, which, on the one hand, takes into account all the expenditure of the Territory (including the police), and, on the other, distinguishes between revenue as such and the subsidy from New Zealand, gives a clearer conspectus of the financial position during the last six years :—

! _ Revenue, including I E dit Ordinary Year " Government " Account). £ £ 1924-25 .. .. .. .. .. 130,914 135,523 1925-26 .. .. .. .. .. 150,038 145,687 1926-27 .. .. .. .. .. 133,812 141,710 1927-28 .. .. .. .. .. 126,038 143,421 1928-29 .. .. .. .. .. 141,904 130,455* 1929-30 .. .. .. .. .. 151,416 131,280* * The cost of the Samoa Military Police and of the Samoan Constabulary has been paid by the New Zealand Government, and is not included in the above.

j Actual [ Subsidy from ; Actual Revenue ' 6 ew Zealand, „■ „i Tv-fini* __ Year. obtained in the includi 4°Polio e Deficit " including Amount g and excluding | Police. Loan Account. £ £ £ 1924-25 .. 111,774 135,523 23,749 19,140 -4,609 1925-26 .. 128,638 145,687 17,049 21,400 +4,351 1926-27 .. 113,812 141,710 27,898 20,000 -7,898 1927-28 .. .. 106,038 143,421 37,383 20,000 -17,383 1928-29 .. 121,904. 157,829* 35,925* 47,374* +11,449* 1929-30 .. 131,416 , 150,728* 19,312* 39,448* +20,136* * Including expenditure on extra police, not incurred in previous years, of £27,374 in 1928-29 and £19,448 in 1929-30.

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Administration of Western Samoa. —Balance-sheet as at 31st March, 1930. Liabilities. £ s. d. Assets. £ s. d. Loan capital .. .. .. .. 165,200 0 0 Land .. .. .. .. .. 22,415 0 0 Public Works Redemption Fund Reserve . . 15,494 010 Buildings .. . . .. . . 95,800 0 0 German Reparation Trust Reserve .. .. 2,090 0 0 Public works —roads, bridges, &c. .. 139,000 0 0 Chinese Transport Reserve .. .. .. 9,553 10 9 Plant and machinery .. .. .. 7,762 0 9 Samoan currency note-issue .. .. .. 30,000 0 0 Furniture and fittings— £ s. d. Suspense Account .. .. .. .. 1,375 15 4 Offices .. .. . . 3,003 10 3 Engineering and Transport Department — Residences . . .. . . 5,958 7 0 Purchase of Assets Suspense £ s. d. Hospital .. .. . . 778 17 3 Account .. .. .. 29,213 6 11 " Vailima " .. .. .. 708 6 3 Sundry creditors .. .. 264 5 11 Casino .. .. .. 800 3 6 Depreciation Reserve .. 1,302 17 6 Stored .. .. .. 402 11 0 General Reserve .. .. 193 19 10 — 11,651 15 3 30,974 10 2 Harbour plant— Interest Suspense Account .. .. 2,866 9 4 S.s. " Lady Roberts " .. 3,350 0 0 Reserves— Water-barges .. .. 781 0 0 Post Office Savings-bank General Launches and boats .. .. 2,200 0 0 Reserve .. .. .. 1,537 15 4 6,331 0 0 Furniture and Fittings Reserve 11,651 15 3 Stocks on hand — Plant Reserve .. .. 7,762 0 9 Public Works Department stores 8,560 0 6 Property Reserve .. .. 118,215 0 0 Medical stores .. .. 4,061 12 3 S.s. " Lady Roberts" Overhaul Harbour stores .. .. 596 0 0 Reserve .. .. .. 13 14 7 Police and Prisons .. . . 51 8 6 Depreciation Reserve .. 1,102 12 4 Post and Telegraph . . . . 250 10 0 Bad and Doubtful Debts Reserve 706 12 0 Unallocated .. .. . . 260 1 9 General Reserve .. .. 44,091 5 9 Nauru phosphates .. .. 299 0 6 185,079 16 0 Cotton stock and plant .. 100 0 0 Medical liquor .. .. 1,135 17 2 Phrase and hand books .. 133 13 2 Printing and stationery .. 807 15 5 — 16,255 19 3 Farm ventures — Tuvao Prison Farm (buildings, plant, and live-stock) .. 1,775 0 0 Vailima Estate (live-stock, &c.).. 209 9 8 Vaipouli Plantation (plant and driers) .. .. .. 584 7 5 2,568 17 1 Hydro, transport, and ice plant, &c. 32,566 3 0 Apia Park improvements .. 3,500 0 0 Departmental sundry debtors .. 9,940 19 8 Miscellaneous debtors .. .. 37 11 9 9,978 .11 5 Advances .. .. .. 30,016 1 8 Investment funds — Public Works loan redemption .. 15,494 010 Chinese transport . . .. 5,000 0 0 Fixed deposit (Bank of New i Zealand) .. .. .. 2,000 0 0 Samoan currency-note security.. 32,000 0 0 — 54,494 0 10 Cash and bank balances — Bank of New Zealand, Apia and Auckland .. .. .. 2,299 11 7 London Bank .. .. 130 12 2 Cash in hand, Resident Commissioner, Savai'i .. .. 203 13 0 Samoan Treasury Deposit Account, Wellington .. .. 7,660 16 5 10,294 13 2 £442,634 2 5 £442,634 2 5

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The sum of £29,213 6s. lid., which is held in a Suspense Account, represents provision against the cost of acquisition of the Engineering and Transport Department, although it is probable that the final sum will be somewhat less than this amount. Land and buildings, furniture and fittings, plant and machinery, stores on hand, and book debts have been included in the assets this year, and these are represented also in the amount shown under the heading " Reserves." Chinese accounts, £9,553 10s. 9d. : This sum mainly represents coolie overhead charges collected for the purpose of importing and repatriating Chinese labourers from and to China. The whole of the credit balance available will be spent within the next few weeks in respect of a Chinese transport due in Apia about the 6th May, 1930. The book debts are, for the major part, outstanding charges due for coolie overhead charges, medical, public - works, and education services rendered by the Administration. Provision to the extent of 10 per cent, has been made to cover those debts considered bad or doubtful. Samoan Note Security Account : The investment fund in connection with this security has been reduced during the year by the sum of £9,790, and this sum now forms part of the advances to the New Zealand Reparation Estates. Interest Suspense Account: This comprises two items, the first being an amount of £1,200 provided for interest accrued in respect of Engineering and Transport assets, and will be finally dealt with in the settlement of the purchase of the assets referred to. The other item represents interest due to Post Office Savings-bank depositors as at the 31st March, 1930. German Reparation Trust Reserve : This represents New Zealand Reparation Estates moneys lent to the Administration some years ago. The bulk has been repaid to the Reparation Estates and the sum appearing in the balance-sheet is held in suspense account pending the early maturing of fixed deposits, when it will be duly repaid to the Reparation Estates. Hydro, transport, and ice plant: This item represents the amount at which the assets of the Engineering and Transport Department stand in the accounts as at 31st March, 1930. Advances, £30,016 Is. Bd.: Of this amount, £26,845 represents advances made in respect of the purchase of the Engineering and Transport Department assets, which subject has been referred to earlier herein. The remaining items in the balance-sheet do not appear to require comment. Referring to the minutes of the sixteenth session of the Permanent Mandates Commission, at page 126, the reference made to the £25,000 gift in the annual report for the year ended 31st March, 1929, was intended to show how the total liability for loan-moneys became reduced to the total sum of £165,200, as set out on page 18 of the same report The circumstances were that the £25,000 was first advanced as a loan and gifted subsequently in reduction of loan indebtedness, so that there is no specific allocation of the amount to any special works or services. The final paragraph on page 18 of the annual report for 1929-30 referred to Public Trust Office funds which were temporarily in use by the Administration for a short period only. They are now entirely separated from Treasury funds. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. During the period the activities of the Office have proceeded satisfactorily and efficiently, and the accounts and routine work have been kept up to date. The finalizing of several estates is still unavoidably delayed owing to the difficulty experienced in disposing of the assets, especially land and buildings, at anything approaching reasonable prices. Some small estates have come into the hands of the Office for administration during the period, and these are receiving prompt and careful attention. All investments of the Common Fund are amply secured, and interest has been paid by mortgagors almost invariably on or about due dates. WIRELESS DEPARTMENT. The erection in Apia Township of a new radio-station on modern lines, of which mention was made in the last annual report, was completed during the year under review, and the new station commenced operations on the Bth October, 1929, replacing the old station from that date. The new station is in close proximity to the town and allows of messages being handed in direct by the public, although for the convenience of business houses messages may also be lodged at the post-office and from there telegraphed to the radio-station. Brief details of the new station are as follows : — Mast: 120 ft. steel tubular Marconi type. Main antennae : Four-wire fan type. Battery-charging set: 32 h.p. motor-generator, the motor being driven by the hydro-electric power. Battery : Tudor J 14 cells, 220 volts, 500 ampere-hours. Short-wave transmitter : 1| kw., manufactured by the Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia), Ltd., Sydney. Transmitters for ship work : 100-watt C.W.-I.C.W. valve set. Emergency set: 5 kw. Telefunken quenched-spark set. Receiving sets : One all-wave " Ultimate 4 " four-valve set, one short-wave two-valve set, one long-wave two-valve set. 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It is not anticipated that any difficulty will be experienced in effecting a saving of at least £1,500 per annum as compared with the cost of maintaining the old station. Out-stations.—'Tuasivi, Fagamalo, and Aleipata Radios continue to maintain communication, and the Native operators, who have now been employed a number of years, have reached a good standard in their work. Fakaofo Radio : Unfortunately, the Tokelau Native who was trained to replace the boy who died has not proved capable of effecting repairs when breakdowns occur, although as an operator he is competent. He has been recalled for further instruction in the maintenance of the set, and it is hoped to reopen the station in about three months' time. Staff. —Local-born boys (of mixed blood) continue to be utilized as operators at the main station, and Native boys at the out-stations. Classes of instruction in wireless operating are also continued, so that partially trained boys are available to fill vacancies as they occur. Amateur Radio Receiving Licenses. —The total number of licenses issued now stands at fourteen. Conditions in the Territory are not favourable to long-distance reception, and the installation of sets for purely entertainment purposes is not recommended. Radio Traffic Returns. —Traffic returns covering the operations for the year show that the total number of messages handled was 13,901, containing 821,525 words, for which the net earning amounted to £3,325 9s. 9|d. The number of press and other low-rate messages handled was greater than in the previous year. STAFF. The following is a return of the European staffs of Departments, including persons of j ait Samoan blood, and members of the Police Department as established prior to 1928, but not including recently appointed members of the Samoan Constabulary.

QUESTIONNAIRE. The information supplied under this heading in previous reports applies in all respects, with the exceptions set out below. ARMS TRAFFIC. The following are the details of importations for the year ended 31st March, 1930, of arms and ammunition of every description : — Arms — Smooth-bore shot-guns: 12-gauge, 16; 16-gauge, 16; 20-gauge, 5: total, 37. Revolvers: -22-calibre, 1 ; -38-calibre, 2 : total, 3. Ammunition— Shot Cartridges—2o-gauge, 24,500; 16-gauge, 39,000; 12-gauge, 48,000: 410-gauge, 5,500; assorted sizes not invoiced separately, ] 7,000 : total, 134,000. Note. —Unusually large stocks of shot cartridges were held by importing firms on 31st March, the total unsold stock on this date being 82,138 rounds. Ball cartridges—44-calibre, 2,000 ; -38-calibre, 500 ; -22-calibre, 5,1C0 : total, 7,600. Sporting gunpowder, 1501b.; bird-shot, 73cwt.; percussion caps, 10,000.

European* Staff as at 31st March, Departments. —; — 1927. i 1928. 1929. 1930. I I I _ • 1 ! Administrator's .. .. .. 1 1 2 2 Secretariat .. .. .. .. 5 5 5. 6 Agriculture .. .. .. .. 6 7 Customs and Harbour .... 9 8 10 10 Education .. .. .. .. 13 11 12 12 Engineering and Transport .. .. .. .. .. 2 J ustice .. .. .. .. 3 i 3 2 3 Labour .. .. .. .. 2 2 2 1 Lands and Survey ...... 6 5 4 3 Medical .. .. .. .. 26 22 20 19 Native Affairs ...... 4 3 5 3 Police and Prisons ...... 6 6 6 5 Postal .. .. .. .. 4 4 5; 5 Public Works .. .. .. 11 8 6 6 Treasury and Public Trust .... 4 4 4 6 Radio-station ...... 7 8 8 9 Resident Commissioner's Office, Savai'i 4 4 3 3 Grand totals for Administration Depart- 111 101 94 95 ments * Includes one part-time and one temporary official on the European staff. Note. —Included in the figures for the year 1930 are the following positions that were not included in the previous year's total: Resident Auditor—appointed from New Zealand in accordance with the recommendation contained in the official report; Chief Judge—position temporarily vacant on 31st March, 1929; Public Trust Office and Engineering and Transport Department—four European officials, now included in Administration staff for the first time. On a comparative basis, therefore, the total for the year 1930 shows a decrease in the European staff of five as compared with the previous year.

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Fireworks, 13 cases. This return does not include arms and ammunition included in police equipment or in police custody. Appendix A contains a list of the privately owned firearms in the Territory. TRADE AND MANUFACTURE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS. The following shows the imports of intoxicating liquor during the year for medicinal purposes, also the quantities issued under medical permits, with a comparison of the quantities issued during the year 1928-29

For sacramental purposes, 270 gallons wine. For industrial purposes, 20 gallons rectified spirits of wine. Convictions for liquor offences during the calendar year totalled forty-five, as against thirty-one for 1923 and twenty-one for 1927. The countries of origin of alcoholic liquor for the past year, other than wine and beer, imported into the Territory were: Whisky, United Kingdom; brandy, France; gin, United Kingdom and Holland. MILITARY CLAUSES. The Samoan Constabulary, referred to in the report on the Police and Prisons Department, was maintained at the expense of the New Zealand Government, the total cost of the Samoa Military Police and of the Constabulary during the financial year being £19,448. The cost to the Samoan Administration of the previously existing Civil Police and Prisons establishment of Europeans and Natives was £7,705 during the year ended 31st March. EDUCATION. Fees are now charged at certain Government schools as indicated in the report on the Education Department. MORAL, SOCIAL, AND MATERIAL WELFARE. The information given in previous reports applies except that the number of Samoans and persons of part Samoan blood participating in the Government Service on the 31st March, 1930, was as shown in the following table : —

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i . . . , Quantity issued. AlcoM Quantity imported, _ _ _ X vlvulltwgv Ul xllvUXlUl 30 by Weight. 1 1928-29. 1929-30. I ! Gallons. Gallons. Gallons. Whisky .. .. 38-5 to 51-0 1 347-J 416| 507J Brandy .. .. 38-5 to 49-3 58§ 119£ 102± Gin .. .. 40-6 176-*- 145J 162J Port .. .. 12-0 to 17-8 175 138| 159£ Claret .. .. 1 5-5 to 10-0 .. 4| 7£ Stout .. .. 5-5 811-1 85 8 2 Y61 i Alo .. .. 3-75 1,1671 1,1981 1,081;', Champagne .. 7-5 to 10-6 If | 1-^

Europeans. Samoan Blood! Native Samoans - 31st March, 31st March, 31st March, J 31st March, 31st March, 31st March, 1929. ; 1930. 1929. j 1930. 1929. 1930. Classified departmental staff .. 71 68 26 25 109 107 Native nurses and teachers (in- .. .. .. .. 103 105 eluded but not shown in above) Temporary departmental officials .. 1 .. 1 Part-time officials .. .. .. 1 .. .. 280 185 New Zealand Reparation Estates 22 23 13 5 1 1 Service Totals .. 93 93 39 31 493 398 Casual employees as at 31st .. 1 .. 17 .. 82 March, 1930

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DEMOGRAPHIC STATISTICS. Return of Births, Deaths, Marriages, Immigration, and Emigration for the Year ended 31st December, 1929, and the Total Populations at the Commencement and End of the Year.

Total 1 Total Estimated Estimated — Population, Births. Deaths. Marriages. Immigration. Emigration. Population, | 1st January, 1 31st December, 1929. , 1929. I . I ■ | I Native Samoans .. | 39,878 j 1,408 599 207 1,040 1,005 40,722 Europeans and half- 2,770 ! 71 23 13 519 588 2,749 castes Chinese labourers .. j 967 J 6 .. .. 6 J 955 Melanesian labourers 147 j • • 2 .. . . .. 145 Totals ... 43,762 1,479 630 ! 220 1,559 1,599 44,571

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APPENDICES.

APPENDIX A.

Detailed Replies to Inquiries made by Members of the Permanent Mandates Commission.

I. Twelfth Session. (Page 198 of Minutes, Document C. 545, M. 194, 1927, VI.) The statistical tables drawn up by the Secretariat of the League are brought up to date, as follows: — TrS'd.G Financial and , Date Census Population. (Calendar Years.) , r Area. taken, or ; —i i Administrative Year. ,. '. A A -r I estimated. Nativei I Total. Imports, j Exports. Total. £ £ £ 1920-21 .. .. 31/12/20 32,479 .. .. 561,153 386,587 947,740 1921-22 .. .. 17/4/21 32,601 3,821 36,422 408,892 241,539 650,431 1922-23 .. .. 31/12/22 33,685 3,717 37,402 282,939 365,610 648,549 1923-24 .. .. 31/12/23 33,800 3,299 37,099 268,881 288,774 557,655 1924-25 .. .. 31/12/24 '34,817 3,048 37,865 274,803 361,418 636,221 1925-26 .. .. 8 « 31/12/25 36,688 3,543 40,231 345,989 379,388 725,377 1926-27 .. .. 31/12/26 38,003 3,657 41,660 324.940 320,783 645,'723 1927-28 .. .. 31/12/27 39.215 3,650 42,865 304,369 335,978 640,347 1928-29 .. .. 31/12/28 39,878 3,884 43,762 326,553 422,175 748,728 1929-30 .. .. 31/12/29 40,722 3,849 44,571 288,849 293,938 582,787 Revenues from Revenue . . , Financial and Public External Sources. other than ml 8 P 11 Administrative Year. Debt. Loanaand Non- t °™ nSkl Native 1 Agri . Pub i io Public Advances. < voc ° 6 Sources. Education' culture. Health. Works. | Grants. ; I £ £ £ £ £ £ £ To 31/3/21 ~ 44,336 .. 149,027 3,176 5,405 15,840 13,796 1921-22 .. .. 8 49,229 16,000 119,569 5,237 4,444 22,690 15,418 1922-23 .. .. ig 20,777 16,000 115,250 6,846 3,787 25,715 12,549 1923-24 .. .. £>, 5,658 24,000 109,917 6,556 5,748 23,995 21,191 1924-25 .. .. .. 19,140 111,774 7,609 3,030 24,425 24,737 1925-26 .. .. "SIS 5,000 21,400 128,638 9,131 3,187 25,761 26,555 1926-27 .. .. 31,000 20,000 113,812 9,688 3,760 25,911 20,016 1927-28 .. .. 16,500 20.000 106,038 10,222 4,990 25,597 16,842 1928-29 .. .. m £ 17.700 20,000 121,904 7,738 4,285 24,367 13,606 1929-30 .. .. .. 39,448 131,416 6,955 * 18,016 17,005 Total .. .. .. 190,200 Less amount gifted by New 25,000 Zealand Government (not in respect of any specific year) £165,200 i * Inspection of Native lands absorbed into Native Aifairs Department and of produce for export into Customs Department. The salaries involved in these services amount to approximately £1,400.

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11. Fourteenth Session. . (Page 52 of Minutes, Document 0. 568, M. 179, 1928, VI.) Arms and Ammunition.—The registered privately-owned firearms in Western Samoa on 31st March, 1930, were as follows :— European-owned: — Number. 12-gauge shot-guns .. .. .. .. 55 16-gauge'shot-guns .. .. .. .. .. 109 20-gauge shot-guns .. .. .. .. .. 108 410-gauge shot-guns .. .. .. .. 21 32-gauge shot-guns .. .. .. .. .. 4 24-gauge shot-guns .. .. .. .. .. 3 300 •44-calibre rifles .. .. .. .. .. .. 4 •405-calibre rifle .. .. .. .. .. .. 1 •38-calibre rifle ... .. .. .. .. .. 1 •303-calibre rifles... .. .. .. .. .. 6 •22-calibre rifles .. .. .. .. ... .. 31 43 •45-calibre revolver .. .. .. .. .. 1 •38-calibre revolvers .. .. .. .. .. 8 •22-calibre revolvers .. .. .. .. .. 2 11 354 Natir.e-owned: — Upolu— Single-barrel muzzle-loading shot-guns .. .. .. 443 Single-barrel breech-loading shot-guns .. .. .. 525 Double-barrel breech-loading shot-guns .. .. .. 22 — 990 Savai'i— Single-barrel muzzle-loading shot-guns .. .. .. 546 Double-barrel breech-loading shot-guns .. .. .. 3 — 549 1,539 111. Sixteenth Session. (Page 125 of Minutes, Document C. 538, M. 192, 1929, VI.) Ex-enemy Property.—By agreement finalized at the Hague on the 17th January, 1930, as part of the general settlement of German reparations, it was agreed between Germany and New Zealand that the New Zealand Reparation Estates in Western Samoa should be regarded as " finally disposed of," and the New Zealand Government is now awaiting the views of the German Government as to the necessity or otherwise of any further valuation of these properties for the purpose of general accounting. APPENDIX B. Legislation, etc., passed during the Year ended 31st March, 1930. [Extract from New Zealand Gazette No. 32, 6tli May, .1929, page 1343.] SAMOA CUSTOMS CONSOLIDATION AMENDMENT ORDER, 1929. Chables Pergusson, Governor-General. Order in Council. At the Government Buildings at Wellington, this 18th day of April, 1929. Present: The Right Honourable Sir J. G. Ward, presiding in Council. His Excellency the Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of that Dominion, and in pursuance of the authority to make regulations for the peace, order, and good government of Samoa conferred upon him by the Samoa Act, 1921, and of all other powers and authorities enabling him in that behalf, doth hereby make the following regulations in amendment of the Samoa Customs Consolidation Order, 1923. Regulations. 1. (a) These regulations may be cited as ''The Samoa Customs Consolidation Amendment Order, 1929." (6) These regulations shall be read together with and deemed to form part of the Samoa Customs Consolidation Order, 1923. (c) These regulations shall come into force on the 6th day of May, 1929. 2. The Second Schedule (Export Duties) to the Samoa Customs Consolidation Order, 1923, is hereby amended by omitting Item 1 thereof and substituting therefor the following item : —

Tariff No. Goods. j Rate of Duty. 1 Copra .. .. .. £1 10s. a ton. F. D. Thomson, Clerk of the Executive Council.

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[Extract from New Zealand Gazette, No. 31, 2nd May, 1929, page 1317.] SAMOA HEALTH AMENDMENT ORDER, 1929. Charles Fergusson, Governor-General. Order in Council. At the Government House at Wellington, this 24th day of April, 1929. Present: His Excellency the Governor-General in Council. His Excellency the Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of that Dominion, and in pursuance of the authority to make regulations for the peace, order, and good government of Samoa conferred on him by the Samoa Act, 1921, and of all other powers and authorities enabling him in that behalf, doth hereby make the following regulations. Regulations. 1. (a) These regulations may be cited as "The Samoa Health Amendment Order, 1929." (b) These regulations shall come into force on the 13th day of May, 1929. (c) These regulations shall be read together with and deemed to form part of the Samoan Health Order made on the 7th day of Eebruary, 1921 (hereinafter called " the principal regulations "). 2. Any regulations made by the Administrator on the advice of the Board of Health pursuant to clause numbered 19 of the principal regulations may provide for the payment of 'fees and charges for all or any of the following matters : — (a) The inspection of any building, place, work, or article, inspecti6n of which is authorized or required by such regulations. (b) The examination of any plan or other document relating to any building, place, work, or article, plans or other documents relating to which are authorized or required to be examined by such regulations. (c) The taking of any step or the doing of any matter authorized or required to be taken or done by such regulations. 3. Any such regulations may provide for the manner in which and the persons by whom such fees and charges shall be payable, and any such fees and charges shall be recoverable as debts due to the Crown by the persons by whom the same are payable. 4. Any such fees or charges may be so fixed as to vary according to the value of the work or matter affected, and for the purposes of assessing any such fees or charges such value may be estimated in the manner provided by any such regulations. F. D. Thomson, Clerk of the Executive Council. [Extract from New Zealand Gazette No. 67, 10th October, 1929, page 2605.] REGULATIONS UNDER THE SAMOA IMMIGRATION CONSOLIDATION ORDER, 1924, AMENDED. Charles Fergusson, Governor-General. Order in Council. At the Government House at Wellington, this 30th day of September, 1929. Present: His Excellency the Governor-General in Council. His Excellency the Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of that Dominion, and in pursuance of the authority to,make regulations for the peace, order, and good government of Samoa conferred on him by the Samoa Act, 1921, and of all other powers and authorities enabling him in that behalf, doth hereby make the following regulations in amendment of the Samoa Immigration Consolidation Order, 1924 (hereinafter referred to as " the principal Order "). Regulations. 1. (a) These regulations may be cited as " The Samoa Immigration Amendment Order, 1929." (b) These regulations shall be read together with and deemed to form part of the principal Order (as amended by Order in Council made on the 20th day of June, 1927, and by Order in Council made on the 17 th day of September, 1928). (c) These regulations shall come into force on the Ist day of November, 1929. 2. (a) Clause 4of the principal Order is hereby revoked. (b) Clause 6of the principal Order is hereby amended by omitting from subclause one paragraph (b) thereof. P. D. Thomson, Clerk of the Executive Council. [Extract from New Zealand Gazette No. 66, 3rd October, 1929, page 2579.] AMENDING THE SAMOA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ELECTIVE MEMBERSHIP) ORDER, 1923. Charles Fergusson, Governor-General. Order in Council. At the Government House at Wellington, this 23rd day of September, 1929. Present: His Excellency the Governor-General in Council. His Excellency the Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of that Dominion, and in pursuance of the authority to make regulations for the peace, order, and good government of Samoa conferred upon him by the Samoa Act, 1921, and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, doth hereby make the following regulations in amendment of the Samoa Legislative Council (Elective Membership) Order, 1923 (hereinafter referred to as " the principal Order "). Regulations. 1. (a) These regulations may be cited as "The Samoa Legislative Council (Elective Membership) Amendment Order, 1929." (■b) These regulations shall be read together with and deemed to form part of the principal Order. (c) These regulations shall come into force on the Ist day of October, 1929, with the intent that they shall apply to the election to bo held in the month of November, 1929, but shall not operate so as to affect the tenure of office or shorten the term of office of any member of the Legislative Council now holding office by election or by appointment in lieu of election pursuant to the provisions of the principal Order. 2. Clause 4 of the principal Order is hereby amended by omitting the word " three " and substituting therefor the word " two." F. D. Thomson, Clerk of the Executive Council.

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[Extraot from New Zealand Gazette No. 83, 12th December, 1929, page 3222.J THE SAMOA MAINTENANCE AND AFFILIATION AMENDMENT ORDER, 1929. Charles Eergusson, Governor-General. Order in Council. At the Government House at Wellington, this sth day of December, 1929. Present: His Excellency the Governor-General in Council. His Excellency the Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand, acting by and with tho advico and consent of the Executive Council of that Dominion, and in pursuance of the authority to make regulations for the peaoe, order, and good government of Samoa conferred upon him by the Samoa Act, 1921, and of all other powers and authorities enabling him in that behalf, doth hereby make the following regulation, in amendment of the Samoa Maintenance and Affiliation Order, 1920. Regulations. Part I. —Preliminary. 1. (a) These regulations may be cited as " The Samoa Maintenance and Affiliation Amendment Order, 1929." (6) These regulations shall be read together with and deemed to form part of the Samoa Maintenance and Affiliation Order, 1920 (hereinafter referred to as " the principal Order (c) These regulations shall come into force on the 13th day of December, 1929. Part II. —Miscellaneous Amendments. 2. Clause 3 of the principal Order is hereby amended by revoking the definition of " child" and substituting the following : — " Child" means a child under the age of sixteen years. 3. Subclause (4) of clause 7 of the principal Order is hereby amended by deleting the words " twelve years of age" and substituting the words "sixteen years of age." 4. Clause 26 of the principal Order is hereby amended by revoking subclause (2) and subclause (3) thereof and substituting the following subclauses: — a" (2) Under any maintenance order the intervals between successive payments shall not exceed one month. | (3) No maintenance order made against the father of any child in favour of that child shall be for payments at a rate exceeding the rate of twenty-one shillings a week. " (4) No maintenance order made against the father of any child in favour of that child shall operate to impose any liability for payments first due after that child attains the age of sixteen years, but this provision shall not effect the continuing liability of any person under the order in respect of payments becoming due before that time." Part llL—Reciprocal Enforcement of Orders. GENERAL PROVISIONS. 5. In this Part of this Order, unless inconsistent with tho context, — " Overseas Court" means any Court in His Majesty's Dominions (including New Zealand) or in any British protectorate, mandated territory, or place where His Majesty exercises judicial powers; "Judge" includes every person exercising judicial powers in any overseas Court; " Overseas maintenance order " means an order which is— (a) Made by any overseas Court; and (b) Made for the periodical payment of sums of money towards the maintenance of the wife of the person against whom the order is made or of any dependant of such xjerson whom that person is liable to maintain according to the law in force in the place where the maintenance order is made ; and (c) Made either before or after the coming into force of this Order; and includes an overseas provisional order; " Overseas provisional order " means an overseas maintenance order appearing from the terms thereof to be provisional, and to have no effect, or not to have complete effect, unless and until confirmed by some other Court; " Samoan provisional order " means an order made pursuant to clause 25 hereof. 0. This Part of this Order shall not apply to affiliation orders nor to any order for payment by the person against whom the order is made of sums of money towards the maintenance of a dependant whom that person is liable to maintain only by reason of the existence of any affiliation order or order in the nature of an affiliation order. 7. All the provisions of tho prinoipal Order shall apply to an order mado under this part of this Order as fully as to maintenance orders made under tho principal Order. 8. On the registration of an overseas maintenance order (other than an overseas provisional order) or on tho confirmation of an overseas provisional order the High Court shall, on the registration or confirmation, and unless satisfied that it is undesirable to do so, direct pursuant to clause 23 of the principal Order that all payments due under such Order shall thereafter be made through the Registrar of the High Court or such other parson as the Court may specify for the purpose. 9. It shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, and without the necessity of proving any seal or signature, that the seal of any Court purporting to be affixed to any document is the seal thereof and was lawfully affixed thereto, and that the signature appearing on any document and purporting to be that of a Judge or officer of any Court is the signature of such Judge or officer, and that such Judge or officer had tho judicial or official capacity which he purports to have, and that such document was lawfully and properly signed by tho person purporting to sign it. 10. It shall be presumed, until the contrary is proved, that the Court purporting to make any overseas maintenance order had full power and jurisdiction to make such order in the terms in which it purports to be made, including jurisdiction over any person against whom it is made or whom it purports to bind so far as such jurisdiction appears to be exercised, whether provisionally or otherwise, by the terms of the order. 11. Every deposition verified as prescribed in this Order, and every verifying certificate, shall be received in evidence according to its tenor. ENFORCEMENT OF OVERSEAS MAINTENANCE ORDERS. 12. Any officer of the Government or other person may apply to tho High Court for registration of an overseas maintenance order. 13. The person making such application shall file in the High Court the overseas maintenance order verified under the seal of the overseas Court or under the signature of a Judge, or a copy of such order certified as a true copy under the seal of the overseas Court or under the signature of a Judge or officer of that Court. 14. The High Court may order that such overseas maintenance order be registered accordingly, and shall thereupon endorse such order or certified copy with a statement under the seal of the High Court to the effect that the order, or the order whereof it is a copy, is registered in the High Court pursuant to the Samoa Maintenance and Affiliation Amendment Order, 1929. 15. An overseas maintenance order (other than an overseas provisional order) when registered as aforesaid shall, from the date of registration, be of the same force and effect and all proceedings may be taken thereon,

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including proceedings by reason of any default arising after the date when the order was originally made, but prior to the date of registration, in the same manner as if it had been a maintenance order made by the High Court under the authority of the principal Order and as if the High Court had jurisdiction to make an order in the terms thereof. CONFIRMATION Off OVERSEAS PROVISIONAL ORDERS. 16. Any officer of the Government or other person may apply to the High Court for confirmation of an overseas provisional order registered as aforesaid. 17. The person making such application shall file in the High Court the depositions of witnesses taken by the overseas Court when making the overseas provisional order, a,nd a statement of the grounds on which the overseas provisional order might have been opposed, or a copy of such depositions and statement respectively. 18. The High Court may issue a summons calling upon the person against whom any overseas provisional order is made or whom it purports to bind to appear before the High Court to show cause why such order should not be confirmed. 19. At the hearing such person may raise any defence which he might have raised in the original proceedings in the overseas Court had he been a party thereto but no other defence. 20. The statement referred to in clause 17 hereof shall be conclusive evidence that the grounds therein set out are grounds on which the overseas provisional order might have been opposed or on which a defence might have been raised in the original proceedings in the overseas Court. 21. If at the hearing the person served with the summons does not appear or, on appearing, fails to satisfy the High Court that the overseas provisional order ought not to be confirmed, the Court may confirm the order either without modification or with such modifications as to the Court after hearing the evidence may seem just. 22. If the person against whom the summons was issued appears at the hearing and satisfies the High Court that for the purpose of any defence it is necessary to remit the case to the overseas Court for the taking of any further evidence, the Court may so remit the case and adjourn the proceedings for the purpose. 23. An overseas provisional order confirmed as aforesaid shall, from the date of confirmation, be of the same force and effect, and all proceedings may be taken thereon by an officer of the Government or any other person in the same manner (subject to the next succeeding clause hereof) as if it had been a maintenance order made by the High Court under the authority of the principal Order, and as if the High Court had jurisdiction to make an order in the terms thereof. 24. Where, on an application for rescission or variation of an overseas provisional order confirmed as aforesaid, the High Court is satisfied that it is necessary to remit the case to the overseas Court for the purpose of taking any further evidence, the Court may so remit the case and adjourn the proceedings for that purpose. SAMOAN PROVISIONAL ORDERS. 25. Where any application is made to the High Court for a maintenance order against any person not resident in Samoa, and it appears that an overseas Court may have jurisdiction to confirm such order, the High Court may in the absence of that person if, after hearing the evidence, it is satisfied of the" justice of the application, make any such order as it might have made if a summons had been duly served on that person and he had failed to appear at the hearing. 26. An order made under the last preceding clause hereof shall be termed a Samoan provisional order, and shall be provisional only, and shall have no effect unless and until confirmed by a competent overseas Court. 27. On the hearing of an application under clause 25 hereof the evidence of any witness who is examined shall be put into writing, and such deposition shall be read over to and signed by him. 28. The High Court shall also prepare a statement of the grounds on which the making of the order might have been opposed if the person against whom an order is made had been duly served with a summons and had appeared at the hearing, and also such information as the Court possesses for facilitating the identification of that person and ascertaining his whereabouts. 29. The Registrar shall deliver to the Administrator a certified copy of the order, the original depositions so taken, the statement prepared as aforesaid, and the said information as to identification, including in particular the originals of any certificates of marriage, birth, or baptism, or any other documents that may assist in identification, and the said documents shall be transmitted in the appropriate manner to the Government of the place in which the person affected is believed to be resident for the purpose of confirmation of the order by a competent overseas Court. 30. Where a Samoan provisional order has been remitted by an overseas Court to the High Court for the purpose of taking further evidence the High Court may, upon reasonable notice to the person applying for the Samoan provisional order, proceed to take the evidence in like manner and subject to the like conditions as Hie evidence in support of the original application. 31. Tf upon the hearing of such evidence it appears to the High Court that the Samoan provisional order ought not to be made, the Court may rescind that order, but in any other case the depositions taken on the hearing of such further evidence shall be dealt with in like manner as the original depositions. 32. The powers of the High Court under section 22 of the principal Order to cancel, vary, or suspend any maintenance order or substitute a new maintenance order therefor shall be exercisable in respect of a Samoan provisional order notwithstanding the confirmation thereof by any overseas Court: Provided that a certified copy of any order made under the authority of this clause shall be sent to the Administrator for transmission in the appropriate manner to the Government of the -place in which the original Samoan provisional order was confirmed : Provided also that an order cancelling or suspending any Samoan provisional order shall take immediate effect according to its tenor, but an order varying any Samoan provisional order or substituting a new Samoan provisional order therefor, but not cancelling or suspending a Samoan provisional order, shall not have any effect unless and until confirmed by an overseas Court in like manner as the original order. 33. The applicant shall have the same right of appeal against a refusal to make a Samoan provisional order as he would have had against a refusal to make an order if a summons had been duly served on the person against whom the order is sought to be made. 34. A Samoan provisional order may be made in the like terms and with the like restrictions as a maintenance order under the principal Order. 35. The powers conferred by clause 25 hereof shall not restrict the powers of the High Court to make a maintenance order under the powers conferred by clause 19 of the principal Order. E. D. Thomson, Clerk of the Executive Council. [Extract from New Zealand Gazette No. 25, 11th April, 1929, page 957.] THE SAMOA PRISONS AND CONSTABULARY ORDER, 1929. Charles Fergusson, Governor-General. Order in Council. At the Government House at Wellington, this 3rd day of April, 1929. Present: His Excellency the Governor-General in Council. His Excellency the Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of that Dominion, and in pursuance of the authority to make regulations for the peace, order, and good government of Samoa conferred upon him by the Samoa Act, 1921, and of all other powers and authorities enabling him in that behalf, doth hereby make the following regulations.

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Regulations. 1. These regulations may be cited as " The Samoa Prisons and Constabulary Order, 1929." 2. There shall be in the mandated territory of Western Samoa a force to be called the Samoan Constabulary. 3. The force shall consist of —- (i) An Inspector who, subject to the orders of the Administrator, shall have the command of the Samoan Constabulary : (ii) Such number of Sub-inspectors as the Administrator may from time to time direct: (iii) Such number of European and Samoan sergeants of police, corporals, lance-corporals, constables of different grades, clerks, and messengers as the Administrator may from time to time direct. 4. Every member of the Samoan Constabulary shall be engaged to serve, and his appointment shall be, for a term of not less than one year (subject, however, to the right of the person who for'the time being has the power of making such appointment to terminate such service at any time), and may be re-engaged at or before the termination of the period of enlistment for a further period. 5. (1) Every member of the Samoan Constabulary shall on his appointment take and subscribe before a Judge or Commissioner of the High Court, or any person appointed in writing in that behalf by the Minister of External Alfairs, the following oath : — " I, A. 8., do swear that I will well and truly serve our Sovereign Lord the King in the Samoan Constabulary until I am lawfully dismissed or discharged ; that I will see and cause His Majesty's peace to be kept and preserved ; that I will prevent to the best of my power all offences against the same ; and that I will faithfully discharge all my duties as a member of the Samoan Constabulary and all other duties that may be required of me by law. So help me God." (2) Every person who has taken and subscribed the oath as aforesaid shall be deemed to have from the day on which the same was taken and subscribed thereby entered into a written agreement with, and shall be thereby bound to serve His Majesty as a member of the Samoan Constabulary in whatsoever capacity he may, in accordance with the provisions of these regulations, be required to serve, and at the appropriate rate of pay of any rank to which he may be appointed or reduced until legally discharged, and such agreement shall not be set aside, cancelled, or annulled for want of reciprocity, but every such agreement shall, be determined by the discharge, dismissal, or other removal from office of any such person, or by his resignation under the provisions of clause 9 hereof. 6. If any question arises as to the right of any member of the Samoan Constabulary to hold or execute his office, common reputation shall be deemed evidence of such right, and it shall not be necessary to have or produce any written appointment or other document or matter whatsoever in proof of such right. 7. The person who for the time being has the power of appointing members of the Samoan Constabulary may at any time discharge, dismiss, or reduce in rank, any Inspector, Sub-inspector, or member thereof who, in his opinion, has been guilty of any act of misconduct or insubordination, or who, in his opinion, is remiss or negligent in the execution of his duty, or who, in his opinion, is otherwise unfit to remain a member of the Samoan Constabulary ; and may also, for any period not exceeding twenty-one days pending inquiry into a charge of any act of misconduct or insubordination or remissness or neglect in the execution of duty, suspend any such Inspector, Sub-inspector, or member of the Samoan Constabulary. 8. (1) The Inspector may inquire into and hear any charge against a member of the Samoan Constabulary of any act of misconduct or insubordination or remissness or neglect in the execution of his duty, and for such purpose may take all necessary statements and evidence, and may, if he finds the charge proved, impose a fine not exceeding £5, subject, however, to the offender's right of.appeal to the Administrator. (2) Notwithstanding that under the provisions of this clause the Inspector may have inquired into, heard, and determined a charge against a member of the Samoan Constabulary, and notwithstanding the imposition of a fine on such member, the person who for the time being has the power of appointing members of the Samoan Constabulary may in respect of such charge exercise the powers conferred upon him by clause 7 hereof. 9. No member of the Samoan Constabulary may resign his office unless expressly authorized so to do by the Administrator until the completion of his period of enlistment. 10. The Samoan Constabulary shall be trained, armed, and equipped with such arms and accoutrements and in such manner as the Administrator shall from time to time direct. 11. Members of the Samoan Constabulary (other than the Inspector and Sub-inspectors) shall be paid at the following rates :— Constables .. .. .. .. .. Eight shillings and sixpence per day. Lance-Corporals .. . . .. .. .. Eleven shillings and fourpence per day. Corporals or Lance-Sergeants .. .. .. Twelve shillings and one penny per day. Sergeants .. .. .. .. .. Twelve shillings and tenpence per day. Provided that if the Administrator shall have recommended with respect to any member of the Samoan Constabulary a different rate of pay from that hereinbefore set forth, the member with respect to whom such recommendation has been made shall be paid at the rate so recommended. 12. Members of the Samoan Constabulary shall be supplied free with clothing, board, and lodging : Provided that at the option of the Administrator an allowance of £18 per annunj may be paid to any member in lieu of clothing, and provided also that at the option of the Administrator an allowance of four shillings and sixpence per day may be paid to any member in lieu of board. 13. The Administrator may from time to time make such regulations as ho thinks fit — (1) For the government of the Samoan Constabulary and with respect to all matters which in his opinion are necessary for rendering the members thereof efficient in the discharge of their duties : (2) Prescribing the duties of members of the Samoan Constabulary. Prisons. 14. The Administrator may if he thinks fit, by writiijg under his hand, commit the custody and management of the property of any convicted prisoner who shall be serving a sentence of imprisonment in Samoa or otherwise to the Public Trustee, and such power may be exercised either generally or as to individual convicts. 15. On the appointment of the Public Trustee as aforesaid, all the real and personal property, including choses in action, to which the convict was at the time of his conviction entitled, or afterwards while serving a sentence of imprisonment becomes entitled, shall vest in the Public Trustee for all the estate and interest of such convict therein. 16. The Public Trustee shall receive and retain out of any estate of a convict which he shall administer such remuneration as the instrument appointing him to administer such estate shall prescribe. 17. The Public Trustee shall have all the rights and powers and shall perform all the duties as regards each such estate that he shall administer as are appointed and prescribed in New Zealand under the Prisons Act, 1908, and its amendments, to or for the administrators of the property of a convict. 18. The Administrator shall have power from time to time to make regulations with regard to prisons and in particular as to— *(1) The safe custody and control of prisoners ; f) (2) The management of prisons ; ■ 1 (3) The discipline, conduct, and employment of prisoners ; (4) The duties and discipline of all constables, warders, or other persons engaged or employed in prisons ; (5) Penalties for breaches of such regulations. C. A. Jeffery, Acting Clerk of the Executive Council.

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[Extract from New Zealand Gazette No. 50, 11th July, 1929, page 1825.] THE SAMOA PRISONS AND CONSTABULARY AMENDMENT ORDER, 1929. Charles Fergusson, Governor-General. Order in Council. At the Government House at Wellington, this Ist day of July, 1929. Present: His Excellency the Governor-General in Council. His Excellency the Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of that Dominion, and in pursuance of the authority to make regulations for the peace, order, and good government of Samoa conferred upon him by the Samoa Act, 1921, and of all other powers and authorities enabling him in that behalf, doth hereby make the following regulations in amendment of the Samoa Prisons and Constabulary Order, 1929. Regulations. 1. (a) These regulations may be cited as " The Samoa Prisons and Constabulary Amendment Order, 1929." ( b) These regulations shall be read together with and deemed to form part of the Samoa Prisons and Constabulary Order, 1929 (hereinafter referred to as " the principal Order "). 2. The provisions of clause 12 of the principal Order shall not apply to any present or future member of the Samoan Constabulary with respect to whom the Administrator has recommended that it shall not apply, and in such case such member shall be entitled only to such clothing, board and lodging, or to such allowance in lieu thereof as the Administrator may approve. P. D. Thomson, Clerk of the Executive Council. [Extract from New Zealand Gazette No. 83, 12th December, .1929, page 322«.] AMENDING THE SAMOA PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE ORDER, 1921. Charles Fergusson, Governor-General. Order in Council. At the Government House at Wellington, this sth day of December, 1929. Present: His Excellency the Governor-General in Council. His Excellency the Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of that Dominion, and in pursuance of the authority to make regulations for the peace, order, and good government of Samoa conferred upon him by the Samoa Act, 1921, and of all other powers and authorities enabling him in that behalf, doth hereby make the following regulations in amendment of the Samoa Public Trust Office Order, 1921. Regulations. 1. This Order may be cited as " The Samoa Public Trust Office Amendment Order, 1929." 2. This Order shall come into force on the 13th day of December, 1929. 3. Subclause (2) of clause 14 of the Samoa Public Trust Office Order, 1921, is hereby amended by omitting the words " acting with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council of Western Samoa," and substituting therefor the words " with the consent of the Minister of External Affairs." F. D. Thomson, Clerk of the Executive Council. [Extract from New Zealand Gazette No. 38, 23rd May, 1929, page 1448.] THE NEW ZEALAND REPARATIONS ESTATES AMENDMENT ORDER, 1929. Charles Fergusson, Governor-General. Order in Council. At the Government Buildings at Wellington, this 11th day of May, 1929. Present: The Right Honourable Sir J. G. Ward, presiding in Council. His Excellency the Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of that Dominion, and in pursuance of the authority to make regulations for the peace, order, and good government of Samoa, conferred upon him by the Samoa Act, 1921, and in exercise of the powers and authorities conferred by the Treaties of the Peace Act, 1919, and of all other powers and authorities enabling him in that behalf, doth hereby order as follows. Regulations. 1. These regulations may be cited as the New Zealand Reparation Estates Amendment Order, 1929, and shall be read with and form part of the New Zealand Reparation Estates Order, 1920, and shall come into force on the twentieth day of May, 1929. 2. (1) From time to time, in accordance with the directions of the Minister of External Affairs, there shall be transferred from the New Zealand Reparation Estates Account to the Public Account of New Zealand, to the credit of the Consolidated Fund, such balances as in the opinion of the Minister are not required to meet expenditure in the execution of the New Zealand Reparation Estates Order, 1920, and its amendments, or in the administration of the New Zealand Reparation Estates. (2) Subclause (1) of clause 6 of the New Zealand Reparation Estates Amendment Order, 1924, is hereby revoked. 3. (1) There shall be an officer of the Now Zealand Reparation Estates Service, to be called the " Manager of the New Zealand Reparation Estates," who shall, subject to the general direction of the New Zealand Reparation Estates Board and the Minister of External Affairs, be charged with the execution of the New Zealand Reparation Estates Order, 1920, and its amendments, and with the administration of the New Zealand Reparation Estates. (2) Subclause (1) of clause 3 of the New Zealand Reparation Estates Amendment order, 1924, shall be read subject to the foregoing provisions of this clause. (3) All references in the New Zealand Reparation Estates Service Amendment Order, 1926, to the Accountant shall hereafter be deemed to be references to the Manager of the New Zealand Reparation Estates. 4. Clause 3 of the New Zealand Reparation Estates Amendment Order, 1924, is hereby amended by omitting from subclause (2) the words " two other persons chosen by the Administrator and," and substituting the words " such other persons as may be." 5. Clause 4 of the New Zealand Reparation Estates Amendment Order, 1924, is hereby amended by omitting from subclause (2) the second sentence thereof and substituting the following sentence : " The Chairman shall have a casting-vote as well as a deliberative vote." F. D. Thomson, Clerk of the Executive Council.

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[Extract from New Zealand Gazette No. 2, 16th January, 1930, page 93.] THE SAMOA SEDITIOUS ORGANIZATIONS REGULATIONS, 1930. Charles Fergusson, Governor-General. Order in Council. At the Government Buildings at Wellington, this 11th day of January, 1930. Present: His Excellency the Governor-General in Council. His Excellency the Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of that Dominion, and in pursuance of the authority to make regulations for the peace, order, and good government of Samoa conferred upon him by the Samoa Act, 1921, and of all other powers and authorities enabling him in that behalf, doth hereby make the following regulations. Regulations. 1. Preliminary. (1) These regulations may be cited as the Samoa Seditious Organizations Regulations, 1930. (2) These regulations shall come into force on the day following the date of publication thereof in the Western Samoa Gazette. (3) In these regulations— (fir) " Organization " includes as well as any society or body any two or more persons associated for any purpose who act or intend to act in conjunction with each other, or who associate together with the object of considering or carrying out purposes as an organization, whether such purposes are to be carried out by any number of such persons or any other person or persons acting on their behalf : (b) A " seditious organization " means an organization declared to be seditious by the Administrator of Western Samoa. 2. Seditious Organizations. (1) The Administrator may, by Proclamation published in the Western Samoa Gazette, declare the organization known as the Mau or any other organization which in his opinion has been formed in support of .or in substitution for the Mau to be a seditious organization within the meaning of these regulations, or, with the consent of the GovernorGeneral in Council, any other organization which in his opinion has similar methods, aims, and objects. (2) Any such Proclamation may at any time be revoked. 3. Restrictions on Seditious Organizations. (1) No person shall summon, organize, conduct, or address, or attempt or assist to summon, organize, conduct, or address, any meeting held or proposed to be held by or for the purposes of a seditious organization. (2) No person shall use any premises or grant or offer or agree to grant the use of any premises for a meeting held or proposed to be held by or for the purpose of a seditious organization. (3) No person shall attend or invite any other person to attend any meeting held or proposed to be held by or for the purposes of a seditious organization. (4) No person shall participate in the activities of, or aid, abet, or encourage in any way whatsoever the continuance, activities, or objects of any seditious organization, or by any badge, symbol, uniform, flag, banner, or any other means whatsoever, identify himself with or express his approval of any seditious organization, 4. Penalties. Every person who commits an offence against Regulation 3 hereof shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months, or to a fine not exceeding two hundred pounds (£200). P. D. Thomson, Clerk of the Executive Council. ["Extract from New Zealand Gazette No. 11, 13th February, 1930, page 402.] REGULATIONS FOR THE PEACE, ORDER, AND GOOD GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN SAMOA. Charles Fergusson, Governor-General. Order in Council. At the Government House at Wellington, this 7th day of February, 1930. Present: His Excellency the Governor-General in Council. His Excellency the Governor-General of the Dominion of New Zealand, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of that Dominion, and in pursuance of the authority to make regulations for the peace, order, and good government of Samoa conferred upon him by the Samoa Act, 1921, and of all other powers and authorities enabling him in that behalf, doth hereby make the following regulations. Regulations. 1. This Order may be cited as the Samoa Administrator's Additional Powers Order, 1930. 2. For the purpose of ensuring the peace, order, and good government of Samoa — (a) The Administrator may, by Proclamation published in the Western Samoa Gazette, direct that any person travelling by] land or by sea in such parts of Samoa as he shall define shall follow only such roads, paths, or routes, and travel only during such hours as the Administrator shall define and prescribe by such Proclamation. (b) The Administrator may authorize by writing under his hand any constable or constables of the Police Force of Samoa, or any member or members of the Samoan Constabulary or of the Samoa Military Police or of the Naval or Military Forces of His Majesty to detain and search any person travelling in the parts of Samoa defined as aforesaid, and to seize, open, and examine, and (where any person so authorized deems it necessary) take possession of and retain any goods, packages, messages, letters, pamphlets, or printed matter in the possession of such person or persons. Any person so authorized may employ such force as is necessary to obtain possession of such goods, packages, messages, letters, pamphlets, or printed matter aforesaid. (<■•) The Administrator may, by Proclamation published in the Western Samoa Gazette, limit or prohibit over such routes or areas by land or by sea as he thinks necessary the carrying of goods or supplies of food by any person other than those required by the person carrying the same for his own use and consumption during his journey, except in pursuance of a permit issued by the Administrator or any person authorized by him in that behalf. The goods and supplies of food in the possession of a person in breach of such Proclamation may be seized and detained by any constable of the Police Force of Samoa or any member of the Samoan Constabulary or the Samoa Military Police or of His Majesty's Naval or Military Forces, and detained for a period not exceeding fourteen days pending the decision of the High Court in respect thereof.

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3. Any such Proclamation may at any time be revoked by the Administrator by notice published in the Western Samoa Gazette. 4. Every person who disobeys the directions contained in a Proclamation issued under Regulation 2 (a) hereof shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding fifty pounds. 5. Every person who refuses to deliver up for examination under Regulation 2 (6) hereof any such goods, packages, messages, letters, pamphlets, or printed matter upon being requested to deliver the same by a person duly authorized as aforesaid, or resists such person obtaining possession of the same, shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or a fine not exceeding twenty pounds. 6. Every person who disobeys the directions contained in a Proclamation issued under Regulation 2 (c) hereof shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding fifty pounds, and the goods or supplies of food seized in pursuance of the said Proclamation and regulation may be ordered to be confiscated, and may be disposed of in such manner as tho High Court may direct. P. D. Thomson, Clerk of the Executive Council. [Extract from New Zealand Gazette No. 13, 20th February, 1930, page 450.] Michael Myers, Administrator of the Government. In pursuance and exercise of the powers and authorities conferred on me by the Defence Act, 1909, and its amendments, I, Michael Myers, Administrator of the Government of the Dominion of New Zealand, do hereby make the following regulations under that Act; and Ido hereby declare that such regulations shall come into force as from the eleventh day of February, one thousand nine hundred and thirty. Schedule. 1. The Samoa Military Police, which was disbanded on the 7th September, 1929, is hereby reconstituted and re-established as a unit of the New Zealand Permanent Forces. 2. Enlistment in the Samoa Military Police will be for a period of twelve months, if so long required. 3. Free rations, quarters, and clothing for all members of the unit will be provided, and the rates of pay will be as follows Per Day a. d. Sergeants .. .. .. .. .. .. 12 10 Lance-sergeants and corporals .. .. .. .. 12 1 Lance-corporals .. •• •• •• ..114 Privates .. .. .. .. .. .. 8- 6 As witness the hand of His Excellency the Administrator of the Government, this 14th day of February, 1930. T. K. Stdey, for Minister of Defence. [Supplement to the Western Samoa Gazette No. 82, 9th April, 1929.] THE LAND FOR HYDRO-ELECTRIC AND WATER-SUPPLY PURPOSES ORDINANCE, 1929. Western Samoa.—No. 3, 1929, An Ordinance made by the Administrator of the Territory of Western Samoa, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council of that Territory, and in pursuance of tho Samoa Act, 1921. Title. 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Land for Hydro-electric and Water-supply Purposes Ordinance, 1929. 2. In pursuance and exercise of the powers and authorities conferred by clause 271 of the Samoa Act, 1921, and of all other powers and authorities thereunto enabling, the pieces of land described in the Schedule hereto, are hereby taken for the purposes of the Apia hydro-electric power and water-supply systems and for any other Public purposes ancillary thereto. Schedule. (a) Land taken in connection with the hydro-electric-power system : All those pieces or parcels of land in the District of Tuamasaga described as parcels Nos. 107/28, 111/103, 112/103, 119/104, 124/34, 129/36, 138/37, 149/105, 154/46, and 145 of Flur XII, and parcel 195/15 of Flur VIII, of a total area of 4 acres 1 rood 08-2 perches. (b) Land taken in connection with the water-supply system : All those pieces or parcels of land in the District of Tuamasaga described as parcels 297/120, 300/121, 303/122, 306/126, and 339/134 of Flur I, and parcels 114/103,117/104, 122/34, 126/34, 133/33, 131/36, 136/37, 140/37, 143, 147, 151/105, and 155/46 of Flur XII, of a total area of 4 acres 0 rood 23-6 perches. (c) Severances of land taken in connection with both the above systems : All those pieces or parcels of land in the District of Tuamasaga described as parcel 302/122 of Flur I, and parcels 125/34, 121/34, 132/33, and 141/37 of Flur XII, of a total area of 30 perches. The whole of the foregoing parcels comprising together a total area of 8 acres 2 roods 21-8 perches (more or less) and being the land more particularly delineated on plans deposited in the office of the Chief Surveyor at Apia, and shown as plans No. 19 U/XII L and 20 U/XII L. Assented to this 9th day of April, 1929. [l.s.] J. W. Hutchen, Acting Administrator. • [Supplement to the Western Samoa Gazette No. 83, 9th April, 1929.] THE LAND FOR RADIO-STATION PURPOSES ORDINANCE, 1929. Western Samoa. —No. 4, 1929. An Ordinance made by the Administrator of the Territory of Western Samoa, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council of that Territory, and in pursuance of the Samoa Act, 1921. Title. 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Land for Radio-station Purposes Ordinance, 1929. Land for lladio-station. 2. In pursuance and exercise of the powers and authorities conferred by clause 271 of the Samoa Act, 1921, and of all other powers and authorities thereunto enabling, the pieces of European and Native lauds described in the Schedule hereto are hereby taken for the purpose of a site for a radio-station and for any other public purpose ancillary thereto.

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Schedule. Description of land. («) All that piece or parcel of European land, containing 2 acres 3 roods 11-5 perches (more or less), situated on the Falealili Road, Apia, and described as parcel 331/125 of Elur 11, District of Tuamasaga and delineated on a plan deposited in the office of the Chief Surveyor at Apia as Plan No. 41 U/ll S. (b) All that piece or parcel of Native land, containing 33*4 perches (more or less), situated on the Falealili Road, Apia, and described as parcel 245/126 of Flur 11, District of Tuamasaga, and delineated on a plan deposited in the office of the Chief Surveyor at Apia as plan No. 41 U/ll S. Assented to this 9th day of April, 1929. [l.s.] J. W. Hutcijen, Acting Administrator. [Supplement to the Western Samoa Gazette No. 84, 12th November, 1929.] THE COPRA ORDINANCE, 1929. Western Samoa. —No. 5, 1929. An Ordinance made by the Administrator of the Territory of Western Samoa, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council of that Territory, and in pursuance of the Samoa Act, 1921. Title. 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Copra Ordinance, 1929. Definitions. 2. In this Ordinance— " Apia " means an area within a radius of one mile from the Post Office, Apia. Copra. . " Copra " means the meat of the coconut when it has been extracted from the nut and either before or after being dried. " Dry " copra. Copra shall be deemed to be " dry " if any sample is selected from it by the Inspector and exposed to the sun for such period as the Inspector sees fit and its weight is reduced by (a) less than 8 per cent, of the weight of the sample when taken if the sample is taken (i) outside Apia, or (ii) in Apia of copra not bought outside Apia ; (b) less than 5 per cent, of the weight of the sample when taken if the sample is taken in Apia of copra bought outside Apia. " Good-quality " copra. " Good quality " copra means copra which is (a) of an even colour and clean appearance ; and (6) is dry and in a condition to resist active decomposition; and (c) shows no penetration by rot or insects ; and (d) is free from stones, shells, or other foreign matter ; and (e) is free from pliable and soft pieces ; and (/) if kiln-dried, has not been baked, burnt, or otherwise damaged. Inspector. " Inspector " means the officer or any officer of the Administration authorized to examine and grade copra. Person. " Person " includes a partnership or company. Unlawful to export or buy copra without a license. 3. It shall not be lawful for any person— (1) To export copra from Samoa unless he is the holder of a copra exporter's license ; or (2) To buy copra (whether as principal or as agent for another person) unless he is the holder of a buyer's license, or the husband or wife (as the case may be) of the holder of a buyer's license ; (3) To employ any other person to buy copra unless such other person is the holder of a buyer's license ; (4) To hold a buyer's license (except as hereinafter provided) unless he is also the holder of a store license, or a payer of store-tax, or the holder of a license as a trader in island produce not chargeable with store-tax. Licenses. 4. (I) The Collector of Customs shall, subject to the provisions hereinafter contained, issue a copra-exporter's license to any person applying therefor. (2) The Director of Agriculture may, subject to the provisions hereinafter contained, issue a buyer's license to any person applying therefor who is approved by such Director as a fit and proper person to hold such license ; and any application for such license shall state the locality owner and number of the stores or copra-sheds or copra-driers where it is proposed to exercise such license. Period of license. Fees for licenses. (3) Licenses under this Ordinance shall be issued for a period of twelve months, and shall date from the first day of January and expire with the last day of December ; and a fee of five pounds shall be payable for a copra-exporter's license, and of ten shillings for a buyer's license for dry copra, and of seven pounds ten shillings for a buyer's license for undried copra, as hereinafter provided. Transfer of licenses. 5. Any person holding a buyer's license may, in his absence or during his incapacity or illness, transfer such license to some other person, whether or not he is the holder of a store license or a payer of store-tax, approved of by the Director of Agriculture or other person authorized by him, and such license, at the end of any such period of absence, incapacity, or illness, may be transferred back to its original holder without fee on notice being given to such Director or other person as aforesaid. License cancelled ; no new license without approval. 6. No new license shall be issued to a person whose license has been cancelled under this Ordinance, except with the approval of the Administrator. Penalties for unlawfully exporting or buying copra. 7. Any person unlawfully exporting or attempting to export copra contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance shall be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty pounds. 8. Any person unlawfully buying or attempting to buy copra, or employing any other person to buy copra, contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance shall be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred pounds. Grading. 9. Any person desiring to export copra shall have the same graded, and shall dispose the same conveniently for inspection as and when reasonably required by the Inspector at a shed in Apia, and shall provide such labour as the Inspector may reasonably require to assist him in examining and grading such copra.

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" Standard Samoan copra." to. The Inspector shall grade all good quality copra as " Standard Samoan copra " and shall cause the bags containing such copra to be marked with an export grade mark accordingly. Copra not good quality not marked. 11. Copra which is not good-quality copra shall not be stored or exported in bags marked with any export grade mark. Inspector's decision final. 12. The decision of the Inspector as to the grading of copra shall be final. Penalty: exporting copra not graded and bearing export grade mark. 13. Any person who exports or attempts to export copra not graded as " Standard Samoan copra " in bags bearing an export grade mark commits an offence, and shall be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred pounds, or, in default, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months. Good-quality copra to be kept separate. 14. (1) Every person who keeps or stores in or ships from Apia in any vessel copra other than good-quality copra shall keep, store, or ship such copra separately from the good-quality copra kept or stored in Apia or shipped in such vessel. Documents to distinguish copras. (2) Every person who makes any delivery-note, shipping document, or receipt for copra shall in such note, document, or receipt, distinguish the good-quality copra from any other copra referred to therein. Mixing good-quality copra and other copra. (3) If any person keeps or stores in or ships from Apia good-quality copra mixed with other copra, the whole shall, for the purpose of this section, be deemed to be other than good-quality copra, and such person shall be liable accordingly : Provided that if good-quality copra is clearly indicated by a distinguishing-mark on the bags in which it is stored or shipped it shall not be deemed to be mixed with other copra. Penalty. (4) Any person who keeps, stores, or ships copra contrary to the provisions of this section, or does any other act in breach of this section, shall be guilty of an offence, and liable to a fine not exceeding fifty pounds. Copra in bulk. 15. If any person shall wish to export copra in bulk or otherwise than in bags, the Inspector shall make such provision for indicating the grade of the copra as the circumstances shall in his opinion require. Offences. 16. Any person who — (1) Makes or begins to make copra from nuts which are immature or which have not fallen naturally from the trees ; (2) Buys or weighs with a view to buying, or sells or offers for sale, or gives or takes delivery of, or keeps in baskets, sacks, or bags, or heaped in bulk, or puts or receives into any place used for the buying or storing of copra, or loads into any vessel or mixes with dried copra any copra not dry or any copra which is sweating or fermenting or rotting ; (3) Offers for sale any copra mixed with sand, stone, shell, or other foreign substance— is guilty of an offence, and liable to a fine not exceeding fifty pounds : Provided that nothing ill this clause shall operate to impose a penalty on any person who receives in Apia copra not dry from any vessel and who deposits or dumps such copra in his shed while awaiting inspection. 17. Any person who — (1) Buys or weighs with a view to buying, or sells, or offers for sale, or gives or takes delivery of copra except at a store or copra-shed or copra-drier in respect of which a buyer's license is held by the person by whom such copra is bought; (2) Buys or sells or gives or takes delivery of copra except on the days and during the hours following — (a) At stores or sheds in Apia, on Saturdays between the hours of 7 a.m. and 12 noon, and on other week-days between the hours of 7 a.m. and 12 noon and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. ; (b) At stores or copra-sheds elsewhere, on week-days between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. ; (c) At any place, on any day or at any time which the Administrator by notice in the Western Samoa Gazette shall prohibit the sale or purchase of copra — is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding £10. Sun driers and artificial driers. 18. The Director of Agriculture may from time to time approve in writing of any sun drier for copra or copradrier operated by artificial heat; and notwithstanding anything in this Ordinance the owner or lessee of such drier may purchase undried copra in order to dry the same in such drier, and any person may Bell undried copra to such owner or lessee. Powers of Inspector. 19. (1) It shall be lawful for the Inspector or any person authorized by him at all reasonable hours — (a) To enter upon any land or into any building for the purpose of inspecting and taking samples of copra or doing such other things as may be necessary for the purposes of this Ordinance : (b) To examine and take extracts from any books or writings evidencing any transactions with copra. Obstructing Inspector. (2) Any person who obstructs the Inspector or such person in the execution of his duty or refuses to produce any such book or writing commits an offence, and is liable to a fine not exceeding ten pounds. Court may suspend or cancel license. 20. On the conviction of any person for any offence under this Ordinance the Court, in addition or as an alternative to any other penalty hereinbefore provided, may order any license held by such person under this Ordinance to be suspended for any period not exceeding twelve months, or to be cancelled. Regulations. 21. The Administrator may, by proclamation to be published in the Western Samoa Gazette, make regulations prescribing rules for the following purposes : — (1) The form, terms, and conditions of licenses, and the transfer thereof : (2) Appointment, powers, and duties of Inspectors : (3) Storage, grading, shipping, and export of copra : (4) Form and substance of export grade marks or other marks or brands : (5) All matters deemed necessary for the due administration of and for giving full effect to the provisions of this Ordinance : (0) Penalties for breaches of such regulations.

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Date of operation. "Repeal. 22. This Ordinance shall come into force on the first day of January, one thousand nine hundred and thirty, and the Copra Ordinance, 1923, shall stand repealed from that date. Assented to this 12th day of November, 1929. [ L .s.] S. S. Allen, Administrator. [Supplement to the Western Samoa Gazette No. 85, 28th November, 1929.] THE REVENUE ORDINANCE, 1929. Western Samoa.—No. 6, 1929. An Ordinance made by the Administrator of the Territory of Western Samoa, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council of that Territory, and in pursuance of the Samoa Act, 1921, for the purpose of amending the. taxation, licensing, and revenue laws of Samoa, and for the peace, order, and good government of Samoa. Title. Operation. 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Revenue Ordinance, 1929, and shall come into operation on the first day of December, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-nine. Definitions. 2. In this Ordinance, except where a contrary intention appears— " Administrator " means the Administrator of Western Samoa : "Gazette" means the Western Samoa Gazette: " Goods " includes chattels of every description : " Notice " means a notice in writing given by causing the same to be delivered to any person, or to be left at his usual or last known place of abode or business in Samoa or elsewhere, or to be sent by post addressed to such usual or last known place of abode or business, or, if there are several such places of business, then to any of them : " Person" includes a company, a corporation sole, and a body of persons whether corporate or unincorporate : " Taxpayer" means a person chargeable with any tax under this Ordinance, whether on his own account or as the agent or trustee of any other person, and includes the executor or administrator of a deceased taxpayer : " Year" means a year commencing on the first day of April and ending on the thirty-first day of March, both these days being included. Collector of Taxes. 3. For the due administration of this Ordinance the Administrator shall from time to time appoint from the Samoan Public Service a fit person to be the Collector of Taxes (hereinafter referred to as " the Collector ") and such other officers as may be required for that purpose. Part I, —Returns and Assessments. Taxpayer to furnish returns. 4. For the purpose of assessment and levy of building-tax, store and copra-house tax, and salary-tax, every person liable to any one or more of such taxes shall in each year, before a date to be notified by the Collector by notification in the Gazette, furnish to the Collector a return in such form as may be prescribed or approved by the Collector setting out— (a) A complete statement of all buildings and premises in respect of which building-tax is payable by him : (b) A statement of the turnover of business, in the preceding year in every store in respect of which store-tax is payable by him, and particulars of every copra-house in respect of which copra-house tax is payable by him : (c) A statement of the taxable salary received by him during the preceding year, or such one or more of such statements as may be applicable, together with such other particulars as may be required by the Collector and necessary for the assessment of taxes. Return as to salary-tax assessment. 5. For the purpose of assessment of salary-tax, every person shall in each tax year, before a date to be notified by the Collector in the Gazette, furnish to the Collector a return in respect of each employee employed by him, other than casual employees, during the preceding year, showing all moneys earned by or payable to each such employee during and for such year, and shall also furnish to the Collector such further information as he may require for the purposes of salary-tax. Collector to make assessments. 0. (1) From returns made under sections four and five hereof, and from other information in his possession, the Collector shall in every year make assessments in respect of every taxpayer, setting forth the amount of the tax or taxes payable by him, and in the case of salary-tax, store-tax, and building-tax, the value upon which the tax is payable. Taxes when payable. (2) All taxes shall become due and payable immediately a notice of the assessment purporting to be signed by the Collector has been given to the taxpayer, or on such later date as may be fixed by the Collector in the said notice. (3) If any taxpayer fails for fourteen days after any tax has become due and payable to pay such tax, the Collector may recover the same as a debt in the High Court. Collector to make assessment if default in making return. 7. If any person makes default in furnishing any return, or if the Collector is not satisfied with the return made bv any person, or if the Collector has reason to suppose that any person, although he has not made a return, is a taxpayer, he shall make an assessment of the amount, if any, on which, in his opinion, tax ought to be levied, and of the amount of that tax, and the provisions of the last preceding section shall apply to any such assessment. Validity of assessment not affected. 8. The validity of an assessment shall not be affected by reason that any of the provisions of this Ordinance have not been complied with. Assessment by Collector deemed correct save in proceedings on objections. 9. Except in proceedings on objection to an assessment in accordance with the provisions of Part II hereof, no assessment made by the Collector shall be disputed in any proceedings either on the ground that the person assessed is not a taxpayer or on any other ground; and, except as aforesaid, every such assessment and all particulars shall be conclusively deemed to be correct, and the liability of the person assessed shall be determined accordingly.

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Executor or administrator to make returns. 10. (1) The executor or any administrator of a deceased taxpayer shall, in respect of all salary, stores, copra-house 3, and buildings in respect of which salary-tax, store or copra-house tax, or building-tax would have been payable by that taxpayer if he had remained alive, make the same returns as the taxpayer -would have been bound to do if he had remained alive; and the Collector may assess the executor or administrator for salary-tax, store or copra-house tax, or building-tax in the same manner as the taxpayer might have been assessed had he remained alive. (2) The tax so assessed shall be deemed to be a liability incurred by the deceased taxpayer in his lifetime, and the executor or administrator of the taxpayer shall be liable accordingly. Papt 11.-—Objections to Valuations and Assessments. Objection to assessment, how made. 11. (1) Any person who has been assessed for salary-tax, store or copra-house tax, building-tax, or personal tax may object to that assessment by delivering or posting to the Collector a written notice, stating shortly the grounds of his objection, within such time as may be specified in that behalf in the notice of assessment, not being less than twenty-one days after the date on which the notice of assessment is given. (2) No notice of objection given after the time so specified shall be of any effect unless the Collector, in his discretion, accepts the same and gives notice to the objector accordingly. (3) The Collector may, if he believes any objection to be frivolous, by notice to the objector require payment of the tax payable in accordance with the assessment objected to before the objection is considered, and in such case, unless such tax be paid within fourteen days of such notice such objection shall be of no effect. (4) In the case of an objection to an assessment of building-tax, the notice of objection shall state whether the valuation upon which the assessment is made is objected to. Collector may alter assessment. Objection may be heard by High Court. 12. The Collector shall consider all such objections, and may alter the assessment pursuant thereto ; but an obj&stion which is not allowed by the Collector shall, if the objector so desires, be heard and determined by the High Court before a Judge thereof by way of motion to alter the assessment. Objections to Building-tax. Assessors. 13. If in case of an objection to an assessment of building-tax the valuation upon which the assessment is made is objected, to, the objector may, in moving to alter the assessment, give notice that he desires the objection, in so far as it is an objection to such valuation, to be heard and determined by the Court with assessors, and the objection shall thereupon be heard and determined, in so far as it is an objection to such valuation, by a Judge of the Court sitting with two assessors. Assessors: Nomination qualification. 14. For the purposes of the preceding section the Administrator shall, as soon as conveniently may be after the beginning of each tax year, nominate six persons, of whom three shall not belong to the Samoan Public Service, as qualified for appointment as assessors for the hearing of objections to valuations, and shall publish the names of such persons in the Gazette. Appointment of assessors. 15. Upon any objector giving notice of his desire to have ail objection to valuation heard by the Court with assessors, the objector shall within fourteen days after giving such notice appoint as one of the assessors one of the persons so nominated by the Administrator ; and in the event of the objector failing to appoint an assessor within the said period of fourteen days the Chief Judge shall appoint one of the persons nominated by the Administrator, and not being a member of the Samoan Public Service, and such person, with another person to be appointed by the Chief Judge, shall be the assessors for the hearing and determination of the objection. Judge and Assessors, powers of. 16. A Judge of the High Court sitting with assessors as aforesaid shall have for the purpose of the hearing and determination of objections to valuation, whatever the sum involved, all the powers vested in the High Court in its ordinary civil jurisdiction as if in an action between the objecting taxpayer and the Collector. Decision of Court final. 17. Any decision of the Court under section twelve, or of the Court with assessors under section thirteen hereof shall be final and conclusive on matters of law and of fact, and on questions of costs. 18. (1) The consent of an assessor shall not be necessary to his appointment hereunder. Remuneration of assessors. (2) Every assessor shall be entitled to receive from the Samoan Treasury such remuneration for his service as the presiding Judge thinks fit and directs, but not exceeding forty-two shillings per day, in addition to reasonable travelling-expenses as certified by the presiding Judge. Objections not to suspend tax. 19. The obligation to pay and the right to receive and recover any tax shall not be suspended by any objection ; but if the objector succeeds, the amount of the tax received by the Collector in excess of the sum which according to the decision on the objection is properly payable shall be repaid to him by the Treasurer. Part 111. —Taxes. Taxes payable. 20. There shall be levied and paid to the Collector for the use of the Administration for the year commencing on the Ist day of April, one thousand nine hundred and thirty, and in and for each year thereafter, the taxes hereinafter set forth. I. Personal Tax. 21. (1) All males of the age of eighteen years and upwards resident in Samoa either temporarily or permanently shall pay a personal tax of twenty-five shillings. (2) Samoans, overseas contract labourers, and bona fide, overseas visitors shall be exempt from the tax payable under the last preceding subsection. 11. Building-tax. Building-tax. 22. 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Building-tax assessment.. 23. Building-tax shall be assessed, levied, and paid at the rate of one pound per centum of the capital value of each building, yard, area, or piece of ground; but in no case shall the tax be less than two pounds in respect of any one building, yard, area, or piece of ground. Exemption. 24. The property of the Crown or the Administration (other than the New Zealand Reparation Estates) shall be exempt from building-tax. Occupier may recover taxes from owner. 25. Building-tax or water rates paid by an occupier may be recovered by him from the owner in the absence of any contract to the contrary. Owner of new building to furnish return forthwith. 26. (1) Upon the completion of any new building during any year the owner shall forthwith furnish the Collector with a return under section three hereof in respect of such building, and the owner or occupier (if any) thereof shall be assessed for building-tax for the then current year. Alterations and additions to buildings. (2) Any alterations or additions to any building completed during a year at a total cost exceeding two hundred pounds shall be deemed to be a new building within the meaning of this section and of section forty hereof. (3) The provisions of section six hereof shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to any assessment hereunder. Occupier after Ist April deemed occupier on that date. 27. For the purpose of building-tax or water rates the person first occupying a building after the first day of April in any year shall be deemed to have been the occupier on that date. Unoccupied building. 28. If any building remains unoccupied during any year for a period or periods exceeding two months the Collector may refund to the taxpayer such part of the building-tax as is proportionate to the unoccupied period or periods. 111. Store-tax. Store tax payable by owner or manager. 29. (1) Store-tax shall be payable by the owner or manager of every store (not being premises liable to copra-house tax) wherein the business of a storekeeper is conducted. Hate of store-tax. (2) Store-tax shall be payable at the rate of one-half per centum on the turnover of business in every store in the preceding year, with a minimum store-tax of fifteen pounds in respect of each store or branch thereof. Turnover. (3) " Turnover" when used in this clause means the selling-price (without deductions) of the goods sold other than the natural produce of Samoa. Return by owner or manager of trade or business not being store. (4) The owner or manager of any trade or business (not being the business of a storekeeper) shall not be liable to furnish returns of turnover of business, or to be assessed with or to pay store-tax, except in pursuance of the provisions of the next succeeding subsection hereof. (5) For the purpose of levying and collecting store-tax from the owner or manager of any trade or business (not being the business of a storekeeper) licensed under Part XV of this Ordinance, and in which goods are sold in the course of or ancillary to the trade or business, the Collector may, by notice, require the owner or manager thereof to furnish a return under section four (b) hereof, and thereafter the provisions of this Ordinance relating to the furnishing of returns of turnover of business and the assessment and payment of store-tax shall apply to such person. IV. Copra-house Tax. 30. (1) Copra-house tax shall be payable on every copra-house, not adjoining or adjacent to or used in connection with a store subject to store-tax, by the proprietor or manager of the business conducted therein during the year or a part thereof preceding that in which tax is payable. (2) Copra-house tax shall be the sum of two pounds ten shillings for each copra-house. V. Salary-tax. 31. (1) Salary-tax shall be payable by every person on the taxable salary earned by him in Samoa during the year or any part thereof preceding that in which the tax is payable at the rates set out in the First Schedule hereto. Salary-tax defined. (2) " Taxable salary" when used in this section means all salary and wages, including every allowance, bonus, or gratuity paid or payable in respect of the employment of the taxpayer in Samoa. (3) The Collector may allow a taxpayer to deduct from the total of his salary, wages, or allowances such sum as, in the opinion of the Collector, fairly represents field-camp transport or travelling-allowance. Redaction re salary-tax. (4) Tf salary is earned during part only of a year, the taxpayer shall be deemed to have earned salary for the whole year at the same rate (except during any period or periods of unemployment in Samoa), but the salary-tax payable shall be reduced to an amount proportionate to the period of earning. Part IV.—Licenses. Business license. 32. (1) No person shall commence or carry on as principal or manager any of the trades or businesses specified in the Second Schedule hereto except in pursuance of a license issued under this Ordinance. Fees. (2) Licenses under this Ordinance shall be issued by the Collector upon the payment of the fees prescribed in the said schedule, and shall be for a period terminating on the next succeeding thirty-first day of March, 33. (1) A license issued in respect of any trade or business included in Part B of the said schedule shall authorize the licensee to commence or carry on the trade or business at the premises described in such license, but not elsewhere.

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(2) Each branch or sub-branch premises of a trade or business included in either Part A or Part B of the said schedule shall be deemed to be a separate trade or business, and shall be licensed in accordance with this part of this Ordinance. Trading without license. 34. Any person who commences or carries on any trade or business in breach of this Part of this Ordinance shall be liable to a fine of fifty pounds over and above the amount of the license fee he should have paid. Administrator may declare additional trade or business to require license. 35. (1) The Administrator may at any time, by notice in the Gazette, declare that after a day specified therein (not being earlier than one month from the date of the publication of the Gazette) any additional trade or business shall not be commenced or carried on except in pursuance of a license issued under this Ordinance. (2) Unless otherwise provided in the said notice, any trade or business affected thereby shall be deemed to be added to Part B of the said schedule, and license fee shall be five pounds. Refund of part of license fee. 36. If any licensed trade or business ceases to be carried on before the first day of October in any year the Collector may on the application of the licensee cancel the license and refund to the licensee one half the fee paid by him. Transfer of license. 37. A licensee may transfer his license with the consent of the Collector and upon paying a transfer fee of ss. Cancellation or variations of licenses. 38. (1) The Administrator, by writing under his hand, may order that no new license be granted to any person or class of persons, or that any existing license granted to any person or class of persons be cancelled or varied, if he is satisfied that such an order is requisite for the peace, order, and good government of Samoa. (2) " License " in this section means a license, pass, or permit under this Ordinance or any other ordinance whereunder licenses, passes, or permits are issued. Part V.—Water Rates. Water rates. 39. (1) The owner or occupier of every building which is subject to building-tax shall pay each year to the Collector water rates as hereinafter provided if such building or any part thereof is situated within one hundred yards of any water-main or sub-main laid down for the supply of water to the Town of Apia or its environs. Amount of water rate. (2) The water rate shall be such rate on the capital value of each building as the Administrator shall fix by Proclamation, to be published in the Gazette before the commencement of each year, but with a minimum of five pounds for each building except a building of a capital value not exceeding three hundred pounds, when the minimum payable shall be the sum of two pounds ten shillings. (3) Capital value in this section means the capital value fixed by the Collector for the purpose of building-tax for the then current year. (4) A notice purporting to be signed by the Collector shall be sent to each person liable to pay water rates, as soon as practicable after the publication of the Proclamation specifying the amount payable in respect of each building. Water rates payable yearly in advance. (5) All water rates shall be paid yearly in advance on the first of April next succeeding the publication of the Proclamation. " Owner " includes executor or administrator. (6) In this part of this Ordinance the expression " owner" includes the executor or administrator of any deceased owner. (7) There shall be no reduction or refund of water rates in respect of unoccupied buildings. New buildings or water-mains within 100 yards of building assessed. 40. TTpon the completion of a new building in any year, or if water-mains or sub-mains art; extended to within one hundred yards of any building or a part thereof in any year, the owner or occupier thereof shall be assessed with and shall upon demand pay the water rate for the then current year. Meter may be required. 41. (1) If water is supplied to any person for other than domestic purposes the Collector may, if he thinks fit, require such water to be supplied through a meter to be installed by the Collector. Water supplied through meter. (2) Water supplied through a meter shall be paid for in such manner, at such rates, and at such times as the Administrator may determine ; but such payments shall be additional to the water rates payable under this Ordinance. Water Rates for Native Areas. 42. The Administrator may from time to time make regulations as to the supply of water to Samoan individuals or villages, the levy and collection of rates therefor, the punishment of offences relating thereto, or any other matter in connection therewith, but no fine for the breach of any regulation shall exceed five pounds. Pakt VI. —Other Revenue. (a) Launch and Watermen's Boat Licenses. Licenses : launches and boats. 43. (1) Every person being the owner of a motor-launch or rowing-boat plying for hire, and every person being the owner of a lighter, shall procure aunually from the Collector a license to ply the launch or rowing-boat for hire or to use the lighter. Survey. (2) No such license shall be granted in respect of any launch or rowing-boat which has not been duly surveyed under Proclamation No. 69. Fees. 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Plying for hire without license. Penalty. (4) Every owner who without a license plies or permits the plying for hire of a motor-launch or rowing-boat, or uses or permits to be used a lighter, shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable to a penalty of twenty pounds for every day on which the motor-launch, rowing-boat, or lighter is so used. (b) Pilotage Fees. 44. The master of every vesel of over fifty tons registered net tonnage, except a ship-of-war, shall on entering the Port of Apia pay to the Collector the fees for pilotage set out in the Fourth Schedule hereto. (c) Fees for Certificates in respect of Coastal Vessels. 45. The fees set out in the Fifth Schedule hereto shall be payable under Proclamation 69 in lieu of the fees prescribed in that Proclamation. (d) Port Charges. Port charges, harbour dues, &c. 40. (1) Port charges, harbour dues, charges for Harbourmasters and other services shall be payable in respect of vessels in the Port of Apia as set out in the Sixth Schedule hereto. How recoverable. (2) Such charges or dues shall be recoverable from the master, owner, charterer, or agent of the vessel in respect of which the same are incurred. Exemptions. (3) Warships, pleasure yachts, missionary vessels, and vessels employed exclusively for scientific purposes shall be exempt from the provisions of subsections one and two hereof, but shall pay such expenses as are actually incurred on their behalf by the Administration. (e) Fees relating to Motor-vehicles. 47. The fees payable for licenses under the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1921, shall be the fees set out in the Eighth Schedule hereto. (f) Amusement-tax. Amusement-tax. 48. (1) Amusement-tax shall be payable by every person who conducts or manages, or is concerned in the conduct or management of, any performance or entertainment to which the public or any section thereof are admitted upon payment. Amusement-tax rate. (2) Amusement-tax shall be paid at the rate of ten pounds per centum of the amount paid for admittance to each performance, and shall become due and payable forthwith unless the Collector shall specify otherwise. Exemption. 49. (1) Amusement-tax shall not be payable in respect of any performance or entertainment if the Collector is satisfied that the whole of the net receipts are to be devoted to philanthropic, patriotic, religious, or charitable purposes, and that the whole of the expenses in connection therewith do not exceed twenty-five per centum of the gross receipts. Remission. (2) If the whole of the expenses in connection with such a performance or entertainment exceed twenty-five per centum of the gross receipts, the Administrator may, in his discretion, remit amusement-tax in whole or in part. (g) Passports, cfee. 50. The fees set out in the Seventh Schedule hereto shall be paid to the Inspector of Police in respect of passports, overseas travelling permits, and matters relating thereto. (h) Fruit Inspection. Fruit to be inspected. 51. (1) No person shall export fruit from Western Samoa unless and until the same has been inspected and passed for export by an officer appointed in that behalf by the Administrator. (2) The inspecting officer may prohibit the export of any case or bunch of fruit which, in his opinion, is unsuitable for export. Fees. (3) A fee of threepence per case and three halfpence per bunch respectively shall be payable in respect of each oase or bunch of fruit inspected. Part Vlll,—Penalties. Penalties and offences. 52. (1) Every person commits an offence who— (а) Refuses or fails to furnish any return or information as and when required by this Ordinance, or by the Collector or any other official under the authority hereof ; or (б) Wilfully or negligently makes any false return or gives any false information, or misleads or attempts to mislead the Collector in respect to any matter or thing affecting his own or any other person's liability to taxation: or (c) Refuses or fails without lawful justification to duly attend and give evidence when required by the Collector, or to truly and fully answer any question put to him, or to produce any book or paper required of him ; or (d) Obstructs any official in the discharge of his duties under this Ordinance ; or (e) Aids, abets, or incites any person to commit any offence mentioned in this clause, and is liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred pounds. (2) Any person who commits any other offence against or is guilty of any breach of this Ordinance for which no other penalty is expressly provided, is liable to a fine not exceeding twenty-five pounds. Burden of proof. 53. Tn any prosecution under this Ordinance the burden of proving that any person holds a license shall be upon the person alleging the fact.

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Samoan failing to comply with regulations or older*. 54. Any Samoan who shall wilfully fail to comply with any of the requirements of any regulation or order heretofore or hereafter published in the Samoan language by or under the authority of the Administrator whereby provision is or shall be made for— (а) The levy, collection, or recovery of any tax, license fee or other fee, due, oharge, or rate payable by a Samoan under this Ordinance, or (б) The duties of any Samoan official in regard to such levy, collection, or recovery, shall be guilty of an offence, and liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty-five pounds. Surtax. 55. (1) If any tax under Part 111 of this Ordinance, or any other tax, license fee, or other fee, charge, rate, or due payable for the benefit of the Administration, whether by virtue of this Ordinance or otherwise, shall remain unpaid after the expiration of one month after the due date thereof, ten per centum of the amount thereof shall be deemed to be'added thereto by way of additional tax, license fee or other fee, charge, rate, or due, as the case may be, and shall be payable accordingly ; and if such tax, license fee or other fee, charge, rate, or due remains unpaid after the expiration of four months after such due date the rate of additional tax, license fee or other fee, charge, rate, or due shall be twenty-five per centum of the amount remaining unpaid. New date for payment may be fixed. (2) The Collector or other person charged with the recovery of any such tax, license fee or other fee, charge, rate, or due as aforesaid may in any case in which the same remains unpaid after the due date, and in which he is satisfied that the taxpayer or person liable has not been guilty of any wilful neglect or default in payment, fix [i new date for payment thereof, and such new date shall be deemed to be the due date for the purpose of the preceding subsection. Penal tax. 56. If any.taxpayer evades or attempts to evade, or does any act with intent to evade, or make default in the performance of any duty imposed upon him by this Ordinance with intent to evade the assessment or payment of any sum which is or may become chargeable against him by way of any tax under Part lIT of this Ordinance (which sum is hereinafter referred to as deficient tax), he shall be chargeable, by way of penalty for that offence, with additional tax (hereinafter referred to as penal tax) equal to four times the amount of the deficient tax. 57. Penal tax shall for all purposes be deemed to be tax of the same nature as the deficient tax, and shall be deemed to be payable in and for the same year in and for which the deficient tax is payable. 58. Penal tax shall be assessed by the Collector in the same manner, as far as may be, as the deficient tax, but separately therefrom. Objections to penal tax. 59. Any such assessment of penal tax shall be subject, in the same manner as any other assessment of tax, to objection on the ground that the person so assessed is not chargeable with penal tax, or on the ground that the amount so assessed is excessive, and the provisions of this Ordinance as to objections (other than the provisions of subsection three of section eleven hereof) shall apply to an objection to an assessment of penal tax, save that the burden of proving the oifence m respect of which penal tax is chargeable shall lie upon the Collector. 60. An assessment of penal tax may be made and the tax so assessed shall be recoverable at any time, whether before or after the deficient tax has been assessed, or become payable or assessable, or has been paid. 61. Penal tax shall be assessable against and recoverable from executors or administrators of a deceased taxpayer, but, if so assessed, the amount thereof shall be recoverable only as a debt incurred by the deceased in his lifetime. 62. An assessment of penal tax may be amended from time to time in the same manner as any other assessment. 63. The assessment or recovery of penal tax in respect of any offence shall not be in any manner barred or affected by the fact that the taxpayer has been convicted under this Ordinance of the same or any other offence ; but no person who has paid the penal tax against him for any offence shall be thereafter convicted of the same offence. Past Vlll.—General. Collector may require taxpayer to attend and give evidence. 64. (1) The Collector may, by notice in writing, require any person, whether a taxpayer or not, to attend and give evidence before him concerning any matter which he deems it necessary to be informed of for the purpose of the assessment or collection of any tax under this Ordinance, and to produce all books and documents in that person's custody or under his control relating thereto. (2) The Collector may require such evidence to be given on oath, and either verbally or in writing, and for that purpose he may administer an oath. Access to land, buildings, books, &c. 65. The Collector or any officer authorized by him in that behalf shall at all times have full and free access to all lands, buildings, places, books, and documents for the purpose of inspecting the same in the execution of his office, and may make extracts from or oopies of any such books or documents. Production of books or documents. 66. Every person shall from time to time, as required by the Collector, furnish in writing any information or produce any books or documents which may be in his knowledge, possession, or control relating to any matter concerning which the Collector deems it necessary to be informed for the purpose of the assessment or collection of any tax under this Ordinanoe. Unpaid tax, debt due to Crown. 67. Any unpaid tax, license fee or other fee, charge, rate, or due payable for the benefit of the Administration, whether by virtue of this Ordinance or otherwise, shall be a debt due to the Crown, and shall be recoverable by the Collector or by any other official who shall be charged with the recovery thereof by the Administrator in the official name of the Collector or of such other official. Statute of Limitations no bar. 68. No Statute of Limitations shall bar or affect any action or remedy for tho recovery of any such tax, fee, charge, rate, or due as mentioned in the preceding clause. Tax due and recoverable upon notice. 69. Except where otherwise specially provided, every tax, license or other fee, charge, rate, due, or any other sum of money payable for the benefit of the Administration, whether by virtue of this Ordinance or any Act, Order in Council, regulation, or Proclamation, shall become due payable and recoverable upon notice to the person liable. Joint and several liability. 70. Where two or more persons alternatively are made liable by this Ordinance to pay any tax, license feo, rate, charge, or other sum of money, their liability shall be joint and several, but only for the purpose of the recovery of the tax, rate, license fee, charge, or other sum of money by the Collector.

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Hardship clause. 71. In any case where it is shown to the satisfaction of the Administrator that the exaction of the full amount of auv tax, license fee, rate, charge, or other sum of money payable under this Ordinance or any other Ordinance will entail serious or undue hardship, the Administrator may release such person wholly or in part, or may allow him an extended time in which to make or to complete payment. Assessment where taxpayer ceases business. 72. (1) If any taxpayer ceases to carry on the business of a storekeeper or is about to leave Samoa the Collector may thereupon make an assessment of the taxes which would become due and payable during the succeeding year, and the amount of tax so assessed shall immediately become due and payable and recoverable. Restriction as to passport permits or travelling passes. (2) In any case where the Administrator believes that any person is about to leave Samoa, and that his departure will hinder the collection of any money due to the Administration under this Ordinance or any Act, Order in Council, regulation, or Proclamation, the Administrator may prohibit the issue of any passport, permit, or travelling pass to any such person, or may recall and cancel any passport, permit, or travelling pass issued to any such person, unless and until payment of the whole of such moneys shall have been made or otherwise secured. Reductions of tax, &c., for part of year. 73. Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained to the contrary, any person who during the course of a year becomes liable under this or any other Ordinance to be assessed for any tax or rate, or to pay any license fee or other charge of an annual naturfe, shall be assessed in respect of or shall pay, as the case may require, one-twelfth of the tax, rate, license fee, or charge for each month or part of a month of the year then unexpired : Provided always (a) This section shall not apply to any tax, rate, license fee, or other charge of an ann ual nature which does not exceed thirty shillings : (b) No tax, rate, license fee, or other charge of an annual nature shall be reduced by virtue of this section below the sum of thirty shillings. Repeals and Savings. Repeals. 7*l. (1) The Ordinances mentioned in the Ninth Schedule hereto are hereby repealed. Saving provision. (2) For all purposes whatsoever in respect of any tax, rate, fee, charge, or other sum of money which at the commencement of this Ordinance has been already assessed, charged, or paid, or is still assessable or payable, in or for the year ending on the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred and thirty, or in or for any previous year in accordance with the provisions of any Ordinance hereby repealed, that Ordinance and all the provisions thereof, including its penal provisions, and all orders, regulations, warrants, and other acts of authority originating thereunder, shall, notwithstanding the repeal thereof, be deemed to remain in full force and effect; and all proceedings for the recovery of any fine or penalty in respect of any offence committed, whether before or after the commencement of this Ordinance, may be taken or continued accordingly as if this Ordinance had not been passed. (3) All proceedings in respect of offences committed against any enactment hereby repealed, or any regulations or orders thereunder, before the commencement of this Ordinance may be instituted or continued as if this Ordinance had not been passed.

First Schedule. —Salary-tax.

Second Schedule. —Business License Fees. Part A.

Amount of Annual Salary. Amount of Tax. £ s. d. Exceeding £200 but not exceeding £300 .. .. .. .. 100 £300 „ £400 .. .. .. .. I 10 0 £400 „ £-500 .. .. . . .. 3 0 0 £500 „ £600 .. .. .. .. 4 10 0 £600 „ £800 .. .. .. .. 6 0 0 £800 „ £1,000 .. .. .. 10 0 0 £1,000 „ £1,500 .. .. .. 20 0 0 £1.500 .. .. .. .. .. .. 30 0 0

Trade or Business. Fee. Trade or Business. I'ee. £ s. d. i £ s. d. Banker .. .. •. 30 0 0 Commercial traveller or non-resident cornBarrister or solicitor .. .. 15 0 0 mission agent or trader (with or witliMedical practitioner .. .. 15 0 0 out samples) and motion-picture proAcoountant .. .. .. ..1500 ducers — Dental surgeon .. . • •. 15 0 0 For a single visit not exceeding 4 days 7 10 0 Surveyor .. .. • • 15 0 0 in any year Chemist .. .. •• ..1500 For a visit or visits exceeding 4 days but 15 0 0 Auctioneer (whether carrying on business 10 0 0 not exceeding 10 weeks in any year as a commission agent or not) For visits exceeding 10 weeks in any year 25 0 0 Shipping company or agent for same . . 10 0 0 Insurance company or agent for the same 5 0 0 Legal agent .. .. .. . . j 15 0 0 Trader in island produce .. .. 10 0 0 Commission agent .. .. .. 5 0 0 License of copra-drier .. .. I 7 10 0 Hairdresser .. .. .. ,.j300 Photographer .. .. ..1500

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Thibd Schedule.—Launch and Rowing-boat and Lighter License Fees. For launches ; A fee equal to ss. per ton of copra-carrying capacity, plus 6rl. per head of passenger-carrying capacity. For rowing-boats and for launches plying between the Customs Wharf and vessels in Apia Harbour for carrying of passengers and their luggage : a fee of 10s. additional to the fees provided for launches. For lighters : 10s. up to 5 tons burden ; £1 over 5 tons but not over 10 tons burden; £2 over 10 tons burden. Fourth Schedule.—Pilotage Fees. For every vessel propelled by sails only—• Inward : A sum equal to 4d. per ton of the registered tonnage of the vessel. Outwards : A sum equal to 3d. per ton of the registered tonnage of the vessel. For every other vesselInwards : A sum equal to Id. per ton of the registered tonnage of the vessel. Outwards : A sum equal to Id. per ton of the registered tonnage of the vessel. Half the above rates shall in each case be payable for all tonnage in excess of 800 tons for a vessel propelled by sails, and 4,000 tons for other vessels. Minimum for any vessel, £3 3s. Fifth Schedule. —Fees fob Certificate in respect of Coastal Vessels. (Under Proclamation 69.) £ s. d. For survey and certificate (clause 8) .. .. .. .. .. .. . • 1 10 0 For certificate of change of ownership (clause 9) .. .. .. .. • • 0 10 0 For endorsement of master's certificate on change to another vessel (clause 24).. .. .. ..0 7 0 For master's certificate for vessel propelled by engines (clause 20) .. .. .. .. ..100 For master's certificate for sailing-vessel (clause 21) .. .. .. .. .. .. 010 0 For engineer's certificate (clauses 22 and 23) .. .. .. .. .. •. ..100 Fee on every coastwise or overseas clearance issued (in lieu of boarding fee under Proclamation 69, clause 13) 0 10 0 Sixth Schedule. —Poet Charges, Habboub Dues, Charges fob Harboubmasteb's Sebvic'es, and other Fees. £ s. d. Port charges for each day or part of a day a vessel from ports beyond Western Samoa remains in the limit of the port, per ton of registered tonnage .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 0 0 0£ After 6d. per ton has accrued, per ton per day .. .. .. .. .. .. 0 0 0| Maximum charge per annum for any one vessel per ton .. .. .. .. .. ..010 Provided that the minimum charge for visits from ports beyond Samoa shall be .. . . ..110 For a vessel not discharging or receiving cargo other than ship's stores, water or coal, one half the above port charges are payable. For every survey of an overseas vessel, for every hour or part thereof.. . . .. .. ..110 For each service performed by the Harbourmaster in changing berth . . .. .. .. 1 10 0 For every launch trip, on entering, clearing, or medical examination, or at request of ship's master or agent, or necessary through fault or negligence of any of them, such charge as may be reasonable, not being less than .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ■. 0 10 0 Provided that every trip will be charged for as a single trip although various services may be performed. Towage, such reasonable charge as may be arranged between the shipmaster and the Harbourmaster, or, in default of such arrangement, as shall be fixed by the Harbourmaster. Entering fee in respect of each vessel entering the port from ports beyond Western Samoa .. .. 010 0 For every manifest supplied by Customs .. .. .. .. .. .. ..020 For every bill of health .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. . • 0 10 0 Overtime at the rate of Is. to ss. per hour per man engaged at request of ship's owner, master, or agent, or through fault or negligence of any of them or for any necessary service. Wharfage charge : For all cargo passing inwards or outwa.rds over any wharf in the port of Apia, per ton, ship's measurement .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..006 Such wharfage charge in the case of inwards cargo shall be payable by and recoverable from the consignee, and in the case of outwards cargo shall be payable by and recoverable from the consignor. Seventh Schedule. —Passport and Travelling-permit Fees. £ s. d. For the issue of a passport .. . . . . .. .. .. .. .. 0 10 -0 For the vise of a foreign passport .. At rates prescribed from time to time by the British Foreign Office. For tho vise of a British passport .. .. .. .. .. ..020 For the issue of an overseas travelling permit to persons other than Samoans .. .. .. ..020 For the issue of an overseas travelling permit to Samoans .. .. .. .. .. .010 For the vise of a travelling permit . . . . .. .. .. .. .. ..020 For the issue of a certificate of identity .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..050 For the renewal of a British passport .. .. .. At the rate of Is. for each year up to 5 years.

Part B. Trade or Business. I Fee. Trade or Business. Tee. £ £ Printer .. .. .. .. 10 ; Master painter .. .. .. 5 Butcher .. .. .. .. 5 j Engineer .. .. .. .. 5 Baker .. .. .. .. 5 ' Plumber, tinsmith, and steel-metal worker 5 Mineral-water manufacturer .. .. 10 Master builder and contractor .. .. 5 Ice-manufacturer .. .. .. 10 i| Shipwright or boatbuilder .. .. 5 Accommodation-house keeper . . . . 5 j Tailor or dressmaker . . .. .. 5 Restaurant-keeper .. .. .. 5 ! Launderer (other than individual Samoan) 5 Jeweller or watchmaker .. .. o I Saddler or bootmaker .. .. 5 Blacksmith .. .. .. .. 5 j: Storekeeper liable for store - tax under Nil. || clause 29 (1) (2)

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Eighth Schedule.—License Fees in respect of Motor-vehicles and Drivers. Part I.—Motor-vehicles License Fees.

\ Part ll.—Passenger-license Fees. In addition to the foregoiug fees, a passenger-license fee of £1 10s. shall be payable in respect of each passenger a motor-car or motor-omnibus is licensed to carry for hire. Part lll.—Drivers Licenses. A fee of ss. shall be payable for every driver's license or certificate, except by the registered owner of a motorvehicle. Ninth Schedule.—Ordinances repealed. 1. Taxation Licensing and Revenue Ordinance, 1921. 2. Taxation Licensing and Revenue Amendment Ordinance, 1922. 3. Taxation Licensing and Revenue Amendment Ordinance, 1924. 4. Taxation Licensing and Revenue Amendment Ordinance, 1925. 5. Taxation Licensing and Revenue Amendment Ordinance, 1927. 6. Taxation Licensing and Revenue Amendment Ordinance, 1929. Assented to this 28th day of November, 1929. [l.s.] S. S. Allen, Administrator. [Supplement to the Western Samoa Gazette No. 86, 30th November, 1929.] THE ROAD TRAFFIC AMENDMENT ORDINANCE (No. 2), 1929. Western Samoa. —No. 7, 1929. An Ordinance made by the Administrator of the Territory of Western Samoa, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council of that Territory, and in pursuance of the Samoa Act, 1921. Title. Operation. 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Road Traffic Amendment Ordinance (No. 2), 1929, and shall be read together with and be deemed part of the Road Traffic Ordinance, 1921 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Ordinance), and shall come into operation on the first day of December, 1929. Amendment. 2. Section two of the Road Traffic Amendment Ordinance, 1929, is hereby amended — Definitions of "motor-car." (a) By adding thereto the following definitions :— " Motor-car " means a motor-vehicle (other than a motor-cycle) designed solely or principally for the carriage of persons not exceeding seven in number : Definition of "motor-lorry." " Motor-lorry " or " motor-van " means a motor-vehicle used for hire or for commercial, industrial, or agricultural purposes in the carriage of goods, and includes tractors and steam-wagons. (b) By striking out the words " plying for hire for the conveyance of passengers, and " from the definition of " motor-omnibus." Amendment of section 5 of principal Ordinance. 3. Section five of the principal Ordinance is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph immediately after paragraph (c) thereof : — " (d) The fees payable on the issue of a driver's certificate or a driver's license shall be the fees set out in Part 111 of the Eighth Schedule to the Revenue Ordinance, 1929." Repeal. 4. Sections six and seven of the principal Ordinance are hereby repealed, and the following sections substituted therefor :— License. " 6. (1) It shall be the duty of every person being the owner of a motor-vehicle to procure annually from the Inspector of Police a license to use the motor-vehicle. Fees. " (2) The fees payable on the issue of a license under this section shall be the fees prescribed in Part I of the Schedule to the Revenue Ordinance, 1929.

Description of Vehicle. I Fees. £ s. d. Motor-cycle .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 100 Motor-cycle and side chair .. .. .. . . . . . . 1 10 0 Motor-oar (not being a public motor-vehicle) .. .. .. .. 3 0 0 Motor-car (being a public vehiclc but not a motor-omnibus) .. .. 5 0 0 Motor lorry or van with pneumatic tires, licensed to carry a load — (а) Rot exceeding 1 ton . . .. .. .. . . ' .. 6 0 0 (б) Exceeding 1 ton but not exceeding 1J tons .. .. .. 12 0 0 (c) Exceeding 1J tons .. .. .. .. .. .. 20 0 0 Each of the foregoing fees shall be increased by £4 for a motor lorry or van .with solid or partly solid tires. Motor-omnibus with pneumatic tires of a weight excluding passengers — (a) Not exceeding 2£ tons .. .. .. .. .. 600 (b) Exceeding 2-ir tons but not exceeding 3 tons .. .. .. 12 0 0 (c) Exceeding 3J tons .. .. .. .. .. .. 20 0 0 Each of the foregoing fees shall be increased by £4 for a motoromnibus with solid or partly solid tires.

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Period of license. " 7. Save as otherwise provided by this Ordinance or by the Revenue Ordinance, 1929, a license issued under this Ordinance shall remain in force until the thirty-first day of March next after the date on which it is issued, and shall then expire." Repeal. 5. Section eight of the Road Traffic Amendment Ordinance, 1929, is hereby repealed, and the following section substituted therefor :—• Passenger license. "8. (1) No motor-vehicle other than a motor-ear or motor-omnibus shall carry passengers for hire. " (2) it shall be the duty of every person being the owner of a motor-car or motor-omnibus carrying passengers for hire to procure annually from the Inspector of Police a passenger license in addition to the license required under section 0 of the principal Ordinance as amended by section 4 hereof. " (3) A passenger license shall specify the number of passengers (including the driver) the motor-car or motoromnibus may carry, but no motor-ear shall be licensed to carry more than 7 passengers including the driver. " (4) A passenger license shall not be issued in respect of a motor-omnibus unless it complies with the requirements set oat in the Schedule hereto. " (5) The fees payable on the issue of a passenger license shall be the fees set out in Part II of the Eighth Schedule to the Revenue Ordinance, 1929. " (6) The driver and the owner of any motor-car or motor-omnibus carrying passengers in excess of the number specified in its passenger license shall bo liable to a fine of £5 for each passenger carried in excess of the number so specified." Amendment. 6. Section thirteen of the Road Traffic Amendment Ordinance, 1929, is hereby amended by striking out the words " motor-car " in the first line of subsection .(e) thereof, and substituting therefor the word " vehicle." Assented to this 30th day of November, 1929. [L.s.j S. S. Allen, Administrator. [Supplement to the Western Samoa Gazette No. 87, 3rd December, 1929.] THE POLICE OFFENCES AND OTHER ORDINANCES AMENDMENT ORDINANCE, 1929. Western Samoa.—No. 8, 102!). An Ordinance made by the Administrator of the Territory of Western Samoa, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council of that Territory, and in pursuance of the Samoa Act, 1921. Title. 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Police Offences and other Ordinances Amendment Ordinance, 1929. ' Repeal. 2. (1) Clause nineteen of the Police Offences Ordinance, 1922, is hereby repealed, and the following clause is substituted :— " 19. In the succeeding clauses " Censor " means any person appointed by the Administrator to act as censor under this Ordinance." Repeal. (2) Clause twenty-five of the Police Offences Ordinance, 1922, is hereby repealed and the following clause substituted :— " 25. There shall be payable to the Samoan Treasury such fees for the examination of films as the Administrator shall prescribe by notice in the Western Samoa Gazette." Addition to Police Offences Ordinance. 3. The provisions of the two following clauses are to be added to the Police Offences Ordinance, 1922, and shall constitute part thereof. Prohibition re native game : Penalty. 4. The Administrator may from time to time, by notice in the Western Samoa Gazette, prohibit absolutely the taking or killing of any wild bird or animal described in such notice, and any person who shall take or kill any such wild bird or animal shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred pounds. Open season for native game : Penalty. 5. The Administrator may from time to time by notice as aforesaid, permit the taking or killing of such wild birds or animals as are described in such noticc during such period and in such areas or districts and on such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed in such notice, and any person commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding twenty pounds who takes or kills any wild bird or animal except in accordance with the provisions of such notice. Repeal amendment. 6. Clause six of the Dog Registration Ordinance, 1923, is hereby repealed, and the following clause substituted : Dog Registration Ordinance, 1923. " 6. Any Resident Commissioner, District Officer, or member of the Samoan Constabulary may catch and impound any such dog found without a collar having the proper identifying label or mark thereon, or, if such dog cannot be conveniently caught, may destroy the dog forthwith. Such dog if impounded shall be returned to the owner on payment of the cost of keeping such dog while impounded, and if unregistered, the registration fee as provided. If the dog so impounded remains unclaimed, or the owner fails to pay such cost and such registration fee for a period of four days after such seizure, the dog may be destroyed, and the owner may be proceeded against in any case under clause two hereof." Assented to this 3rd day of December, 1929. [l.s.] S. S. Allen, Administrator. [Extract from the Western Samoa Gazette No. 61, 13th Jaquary, 1930.] PROCLAMATION. The Samoa Seditious Organizations Regulations, 1930. I, Stephen Shepherd Allen, Administrator of Western Samoa, under and by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Samoa Seditious Organizations Regulations, 1930, and of all other powers thereunto me enabling, do hereby declare the organization known as the Mau to be a seditious organization within the meaning of the said regulations. 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[Extract from the Western Samoa Gazette No. 63, Bth February, 1930.] PROCLAMATION. The Samoa Administrator's Additional Powers Order, 1930. I, Stephen Shepherd Allen, Administrator of Western Samoa, under and by virtue of the powers vested in me by the above-named Order and of all other powers thereunto me enabling, do hereby give notice— 1. This Proclamation shall apply to the Island of Upolu, in Western Samoa. 2. (a) Any person travelling by land — (i) Shall travel only along the main road following the coast, or along a defined public road,, path, or track : (ii) Shall travel only between the hours of 5.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. (b) The provisions of this clause shall not apply to— (i) The area within one mile of the Central Office at Apia : (ii) To any medical practitioner or European missionary : (iii) To any person to whom an authorized police officer shall grant a permit in writing, but only to the extent specified in such permit. (3) All persons travelling by sea to or from any place in the said island--(а) Shall enter or leave the Harbour of Apia only between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. : (б) When entering or leaving the harbour shall proceed alongside His Majesty's ship " Dunedin" or some other ship lawfully flying the White Ensign or the Samoan Ensign for examination. And no goods or supplies of food shall be carried by any such person travelling as aforesaid, other than those required by the person carrying the same for his own use and consumption during his journey, except in pursuance of a permit issued by the Administrator or any person authorized by him in that behalf. Dated this Bth day of February, 1930. S. S. Allen, Administrator. [Extract from the Western Samoa Gazette No. 64, 15th March, 1930.] PROCLAMATION. The Samoa Administrator's Additional Powers Order, 1930. I, Stephen Shepherd Allen, Administrator of Western Samoa, under and by virtue of the powers vested in me by the above-named Order and of all other powers thereunto me enabling, do hereby revoke the Proclamation under the above-named Order made and notified by me on the Bth day of February, 1930, and published on the same date in the Western Samoa Gazette. Dated this 13th day of March, 1930. S. S. Allen, Administrator. [Extract from the Western Samoa Gazette No. 64, 15th March, 1930.] PROCLAMATION. The Samoa Administrator's Additional Powers Order, 1930. I, Stephen Shepherd Allen, Administrator of Western Samoa, under and by virtue of the powers vested in me by the above-named Order and of all other powers thereunto me enabling, do hereby give notice — 1. This Proclamation shall apply to the islands of Upolu and Savai'i. 2. Any person travelling by sea from Savai'i to Upolu or from Upolu to Savai'i shall proceed from Fagamalo to Apia or from Apia to Fagamalo, as the case may be. 3. The provisions of the last preceding clause shall not apply to — (a) Any medical practitioner or European missionary : (b) To any person to whom an authorized police officer shall grant a permit in writing, but only to the extent specified in such permit. (c) To the crew of any trading-vessel. Dated this 13th day of March, 1930. S. S. Allen, Administrator. APPENDIX C. Notes of Meetings held by the Administrator and the Minister of Defence with the Leaders of the Mau on 3rd, 4th, sth, and 7th March, 1930. Notes of Meetings with Mau Leaders at Vaimoso, 3rd March, 1930. The meeting was held in Tamasese's fale in the village of Vaimoso. It commenced at 10 a.m., and lasted until about 11.30 a.m. Present: His Excellency the Administrator (Col. S. S. Allen) ; The Minister of Defence (Hon. J. G. Cobbe) ; The Commodore Commanding the New Zealand Naval Station (Capt. Blake, R.N.) ; Commander Jeffreys, R.N.; Mr. F. G. Lewis (Secretary for Native Affairs); Faumuina, Tuimalealiifano, and about fifty other Mau chiefs and adherents. The Fautuas Malietoa and Mata'afa were also present as onlookers. The Administrator said he was glad to be able to meet the assembled gathering notwithstanding the difficulties that had been met with in arranging the meeting. In the first place, he desired to extend greetings on behalf of His Majesty the King and to meet them on behalf of His Majesty. He also desired to call attention to the fact that there were two distinguished visitors present —the Hon. the Minister of Defence from New Zealand and the Commodore. He would not say any more at present, as he did not wish to delay the business of the meeting. He also understood the Minister of Defence wished to say a few words. The Hon. J. G. Cobbe (Minister of Defence) expressed his pleasure as a member of the Government of New Zealand at being present and having the opportunity of meeting so many of the chiefs, leaders,

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and representatives of the Samoan people. He had to convey to them the greetings of the Government of New Zealand and their expressions of goodwill towards the people of Samoa. It was the wish of the Government of New Zealand that peace, happiness, and prosperity should prevail throughout the length and breadth of Samoa, and it was their earnest hope that the meeting that day might be the means of bringing about that very happy state of affairs. The Administrator. —After some moments of silence the Administrator again spoke. He said he thought perhaps they had better go straight to business. They all knew the state of affairs in the country, and the object of the meeting was that they might together seek a solution of the troubles that affected Samoa. Owing to the operations of the Man the country had been torn by dissension. No work had been done during that time, and the whole of the Samoan people had been divided. During such a period it would "have been impossible for any country to prosper. The work of education and the continuation of advancement throughout the country had been at a standstill. It was time, therefore, in the interests of the progress and welfare of the country, that the disaffection should come to an end. He would explain to them very briefly the requirements of the Administration in the matter, and would put definitely before them what was considered necessary. The following were the points that he considered essential for the future welfare of Samoa. His Excellency then read the following statement: — Requirements from the Mau : —- 1. The end of the Mau. (This will involve a dispersal of the Mau to their own villages, and conformity to the laws of the country.) 2. The surrender of persons who have committed offences for trial by the Court in the ordinary way. (No organization can pretend to shield people from arrest or trial, and there must be the same law for every one—chiefs or otherwise.) 3. Chiefs to meet the Administrator in fonos whenever required. (Subject to the two requirements above, the Administrator is prepared to discuss any matters affecting the government of the country, or any grievances, either now or as may be arranged.) Referring briefly to each of the points enumerated, he said that with regard to No. 1, " The end of the Mau," it was impossible that the present state of affairs should be allowed to continue in any country. Respecting No. 2, " The surrender of ' wanted persons,' " he did not anticipate much difficulty in this connection. They would realize with him the discredit that must fall upon anyone who had broken the law, and the necessity of having the matter properly inquired into and dealt with by the Court. As for No. 3, " The holding of fonos," this was the only way in which it was possible to have a satisfactory discussion of any trouble. It was impossible to know whether a question was right or wrong without discussion. He had tried hard during the last two years to meet them for the purpose of discussing matters, but unsuccessfully. The points he had noted down appeared to him to be the only possible way out of the difficulties. They had tried through different channels and through different countries to obtain their own way but without result. He suggested that they should try and bring these matters before him in the ordinary way in which they had done with other Administrators. This was the right way. He trusted that, by the united efforts of all now, they would be able once more to bring about peace and harmony. In conclusion, the Administrator handed to the Mau leaders the typed list of the points he had referred to, and asked them to consider them. Faumuina thanked His Excellency the Administrator and the Hon. the Minister of Defence for their greetings and expressions of goodwill towards the welfare of Samoa and its people. The points that had been outlined by His Excellency would be put before the Mau. He could not reply of himself to any one of them. It was impossible for him alone to reply, because they had not known prior to the meeting that morning what His Excellency's intentions were towards the Mau. Therefore, a reply could not be given at present to any of the points. The whole Mau would first require to discuss them carefully and talk them over together. It was true that His Excellency knew they had taken to the bush because they were afraid. But now, to-day, no one would go out to the bush again. They would stay where they were all assembled (at Vaimoso) to await and take whatever His Excellency might desire to do with the Mau. If His Excellency considered or decided that the Mau were wrong or had committed any wrong he could do with them whatever he liked—put them in gaol or send them away from Samoa. They would do or take whatever His Excellency might desire. With regard to the " points " put forward by His Excellency, as he had already stated, the Mau were going to discuss them and talk them over together later. Ho requested that they might be allowed to do this. No one person could claim control of the Mau ; there was no one leader. All were equal. They must therefore have a decision on behalf of the whole of Samoa. They desired time to thoroughly discuss the Administrator's proposals. The Hon. Mr. Cobbe then addressed the gathering. He said he wished to point out the manner in which the Government of New Zealand regarded Samoa and the present condition of things there. The League of Nations had appointed New Zealand to act as Mandatory with respect to Samoa. 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which was behind her in the matter, with all the wealth, influence, and power of that country. The Minister then read two paragraphs from the mandate, stating the obligations of New Zealand with regard to Samoa and the powers conferred upon her in connection therewith. New Zealand understood those conditions to mean that she must carry out that mandate, and must administrate in Samoa. But New Zealand must carry out the laws in a fair and just manner. If the Administrator committed an offence he had to take his punishment just the same as he himself and the same as the people of Samoa. It was the intention of the Government of New Zealand that the law should be administered fairly with equal justice to all throughout the length and breadth of Samoa. Individuals sometimes objected to the course of the law, but it had to be administered fairly. It was fairly administered in New Zealand, and would be administered fairly in Samoa as long as New Zealand held the mandate. The Minister said he had that day received a letter headed " Samoa for the Samoans." He quite agreed with that principle. It should mean the acting-together of the people of Samoa and those representing Great Britain as one body, united for the purpose of promoting the happiness and prosperity of all who live in Samoa. This in his opinion could be done most successfully by blending the best features of British rule with the best features of Samoan customs. By this he meant Great Britain's justice, protection, and wealth used to develop and help Samoa, but used wisely and kindly and without too much interference with old Samoan customs. Faumuina had referred to the fact that some of his party had been away back in the bush for the last few weeks. During that time they and their families had suffered worry, loss, and inconvenience, and they had gained nothing whatever by it all. They had suffered these hardships because they had listened to certain lying and misrepresentations with respect to the Government and the Administration. They had been away from their families and beset by ills of all kinds simply because certain people had told them a ridiculous story, that in doing so they were fighting for the independence of Samoa. The people who had deceived them in this way had much sin in their souls. Neither the Administrator nor the Government of New Zealand wished that the suffering and trouble should continue. It was their wish that the people of Samoa should be peaceful, prosperous, contented, and happy. To-day His Excellency the Administrator, and he himself, as a member of the Government of New Zealand, were there for the purpose of meeting them. "If you have any real grievances," said the Minister, " or are suffering from any real wrongs we are here to listen to what you have to say, I may say we will listen with patience and sympathy. But one thing must be clearly understood : and that is that law and order must prevail. The Government must rule. We cannot have two Governments in Samoa. If any injustice prevails, now is the time to tell us. If anybody feels that the law is harsh or oppressive or unfair, now is the time to tell us. Neither the Administrator nor the Government of New Zealand wishes that any harsh, oppressive, or unjust law shall prevail throughout Samoa. We want you to tell us fully and freely if you consider you are suffering from any injustice. We are here for you to speak out your minds, and for us to listen. No doubt you will not ask for anything unreasonable. If you are asking for anything reasonable we will be prepared to listen." " My last word is that the Mau cannot continue so long as the Administration is in control of Samoa. We want peace and happiness here. You are wanting the same thing, but as long as the Mau continues it cannot bo." Faumuina, in reply to the Hon. Minister, thanked him for his kind expressions which would be borne in mind. But the main thing he said was the list of proposals put forward by His Excellency. Would the Administrator agree to give the Mau time to discuss and consider them carefully ? He could not undertake to reply on their behalf until the proposals had been fully discussed at a full meeting of the Mau. They would then let him know their answer. The Administrator expressed the opinion that the points did not need much discussion. They were not entirely new. The Mau must already have had an opportunity of considering them. He suggested that the meeting should adjourn until 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Faumuina himself considered that the discussion would take time. It would be lengthy. Until the afternoon would not give them sufficient time. Up to the arrival of His Excellency and party that morning they had not discussed the matter as they did not wish to hurry it. As he had already said, they would remain where they were and the Administrator could do what he liked to them. The Administrator said if more time were required let him have a suggestion. Faumuina: "As soon as we come to a decision or agreement we will let you know." The Administrator pointed out that as the Minister desired to leave Samoa by the " Tofua " at the end of the week (Friday) it was important that some progress should be made before his departure. Faumuina said he could not name the time then, because the Mau were not yet fully represented. Some of the members were not in yet and their presence would be required at the meeting. He was sorry, but he would let the Administrator know as soon as they were ready—now, or in the future — at any time or any day. The Administrator said he did not wish to hurry matters, but it was very desirable that they should be settled before the Minister went to New Zealand. He would come back and have another talk the following morning in the hope that they might have been able to deliberate matters in the meantime. He would at all events see how far they had got. Faumuina considered they would require more time than that, but he could not definitely say how long. His Excellency might, however, come to-morrow if he wished. They would meet him at 10 a.m. as desired. The Administrator then inquired whether there was any point they wished him to speak upon or explain. Faumuina : " There is nothing to-day, Sir,"

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Notes of Fono held at Vaimoso, Tuesday, 4th March, 19-30. Present: His Excellency the Administrator, the Minister df Defence, the Commodore, Mr. F. G. Lewis, Faumuina and Tuimalealiifano (representing the Mail), Malietda arid Mat.a'afa (representing loyal Samoans) ; Tamasese also was present.* Faumuina. after greeting His Excellency and party, thanked His Excellency for the time given for deliberation. He stated that the Mau were in the middle df their consideration 5f the points given the previous day. The absence of some members of the Mau not yet returned from the bush was delaying a decision. The Administrator said he was sorry that a decision had not been arrived at, but understood th 6 difficulties. Still, they must realize the necessity for completing deliberations at some defiuite time! He was prepared to allow them further time and would like to discuss with them any difficulties which may have arisen at the fono. Faumuina thanked His Excellency the Administrator for his remarks. He was speaking 011 behalf of the Samoans, and could not give a decision himself. Since the fono had not been concluded, he and Tuimalealiifano had been sent by the rest of the Mau to explain. The Mau understood the position thoroughly, and did not need any assistance in the way of explanations or information this morning. The Administrator understood the position with regard to the delay, but considered it desirable * that a time-limit be fixed. He suggested 10 a.m. to-morrow, and hoped that that time would be suitable. This, however, must be the final time. Faumuina said, " I have 110 objection at all to your intention. You have the right and power to do what you think necessary. I will pass over your decision to the Samoans, and I cannot say now what will happen to-morrow. When Your Excellency arrives to-morrow you will have the right to decide what to do if a decision is not ready. You will find us all in Vaimoso as we do not intend to go to the bush. That is my reply." The Administrator said that he was thankful to know that they will all be in Vaimoso as it would give him an opportunity of introducing the Commodore to as many as possible. He hoped that that fono would meet a successful issue. Report of Meeting held at Vaimoso, sth March, 1930, at 10 a.m. Present: His Excellency the Administrator; The Honourable J. G. Cobbe ; The Commodore Commanding New Zealand Station ; The Secretary for Native Affairs ; Commander Jeffreys, R.N. ; Malietoa Tanu, Fautua; Mata'afa, Fautua ; Faumuina; Tuimalealiifano; Mata'u K.; the brother of the late Tamasese, and a large number of Mau Samoans inside and surrounding the fale. Faumuina : Your Excellency, and the Minister, and the members of the Government, you have now met us again this morning, and we are now assembled again this morning. It is hoped that whatever may be the result of our meeting to-day we may be all satisfied with it. We spoke yesterday of the wishes of the Samoans who are in the Mau regarding the points which you have put before us for discussion. I put before you the wish of the Samoans asking for time in order that we might be able to discuss them, and Your Excellency in reply said that the time for our discussion must be limited. I replied to that, and Your Excellency said that you would be coming to-day. When Your Excellency said that you would be coming to-day I answered that you could do so by your own wish, but I would not say that you are coming for a decision to-day—that we would be able to announce our decision to-day —I did not say that. We have discussed from yesterday to this morning the different points Your Excellency put before us. The first which Your Excellency laid down was "to end the Mau." The Samoans have now come to a decision in regard to the one point, but they have not come to a decision yet in regard to the other two points. They are still discussing. With regard to your point " to end the Mau," the answer of the Samoans for whom I am now speaking is that the Man will not end ; because the Mau is the mouthpiece of the Samoans to meet you, or, I take it, the Mau will be the only channel for the Samoans to speak with you. That is the answer, and that is all that the Samoans can decide in that matter, and they put it to me to place before you. In regard to the other two points—meeting, and the wanted men —we are unable to come to a decision in regard to those two points. We are still discussing them. Soifua. His Excellency the Administrator : I am very glad to meet you again this morning and to hear what you have to say. There are a few things that I should like to take this opportunity of saying in case I do not get a further opportunity of speaking to you, because, although I am pleased to hear that the Mau is the mouthpiece or the way by which you can approach the Administrator, that way has not been utilized during the last two years in spite of the many approaches which I have made to you and the many opportunities I have given you of discussing matters and the ways in which 1 have sought to find out what grievances you have and why we cannot work together. It is right that at this time I should explain to you as carefully as I can what the intentions and wishes of the Government are in regard to the Samoan people. The Samoan people during the last ten years have been subject to the civil administration of New Zealand and prior to that to the military occupation. The constant aim of the New Zealand Government, and of the Samoan Administration working under it, has been to give the Samoan people a larger and larger share in the concerns of the Government, to improve their education, increase their opportunities for advancement, with a view to increasing their fitness to take part in the affairs of the Government, keeping in mind this ultimate object of the Samoan people governing themselves.

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The British Empire is very wide spread, the people under its flag number more than those under any other flag in the world. It comprises peoples of all colours and races, of all nationalities and creeds. In the Empire of India there are many millions of Hindus, in Eastern dependencies there Eire many thousands of Chinese, In Africa there are many millions of black men, in Polynesia —in New Zealand, and Fiji, and in Other islands —there are some thousands of people akin to the Samdan race, and in all those countries and dependencies there is no race, no people, that does not take some part in the government of its country under the British Empire. The Samoan people have taken a certain part in the government of their country, and one considerable section of the people is still Continuing to do so, but there is that large section to which you belong which alone of all the peoples under the British flag refuses to take any share or any part in the government of its own country. In refusing to take any part in the government you have blocked the way of progress, and you have prevented Us from giving that share in the government of the country to the Samoan people that we have wished to do. In addition to that, as an organization you have prevented the working of the laws of the country, you have broken the law in many different ways, and most serious of all you have harassed and interfered with the rank and file of the Samoans —the poorer folk —-in all their ordinary concerns of life by the regulations which you have framed amongst yourselves restricting sales, and restricting the purchase and sale of copra, fining people who have come to the law-courts, fining those who have given evidence before the Land and Titles Commission, and even during the last week when by all our understandings you had agreed that the operations of the Mau should be suspended you have fined persons at Solosolo for selling copra to stores other than Nelson's, and you have fined persons at Falefa (including one old woman with a sick husband who was fined a keg of beef) for breaking your regulations. I need not recount the many breaches of the law which have been committed by the Mau or the way in which the peace of the country has been disturbed. I need only point to the pile of coconut logs which is situated at the entrance of this village, which is a standing memorial to the way in which the traffic past this village has been interrupted during the past twelve months, while cars and their drivers have been pelted with stones. I need not mention more, except perhaps the beating of Native policemen which has occurred while they have been passing this village, or the occasion when the eye of one of them was lost on the day of the return from New Zealand of Tuimalealiifano and Faumuina. Ido not want to dwell longer on these unpleasant features which have characterized the Mau organization. Now, the time has come for you to choose, and I would ask you to weigh very carefully the words which I have spoken. You stand now at the parting of the roads, and it is for you to choose which one you will follow, and I ask you to weigh the matter carefully and consider your decision. No Government can allow such an organization as the Mau to continue on its present basis—an organization which is used not for the advancement of anything that is good or right or proper, but for criminal purposes. I would ask you whether you wish the Samoan j)eople to advance and prosper, whether you wish them to take part in the government of the country, to unite with those who are already assisting in that government, to take a larger and larger share in the government as time goes on and education advances, or whether you prefer to remain in an organization which is used for the purposes of harassing and intimidating the people, of sheltering those who have committed crimes, and of bringing discredit and disgrace upon the Samoan people. I have no wish to hamper your discussions or to limit you in any way, because the matter is too important. If you wish for an hour to two longer to discuss these matters, say so, and I will consider the point. If on the other hand your answer is definite and final in regard to the end of the Mau 1 do not see how we can continue our discussion, though I am quite open to listen if you can suggest any way. Faumuina: Everything is now clear and fully understood by the Samoans who have listened. I put the matter before Your Excellency for consideration. Ido not want to put any matter which the Samoans might consider to be untrue, so I put before you what the Samoans have decided. We have decided that the Mau will not end, because it is by the Mau that we can meet. We have put before Your Excellency our decision so far in regard to these points. We are still discussing the other two, and in accordance with your wish we shall consider further this morning. I think that is all we can do this morning, and we shall think the matter over, and Your Excellency will also consider on your side, and we shall also consider your remarks of this morning. May Your Excellency live, and the Minister and the officials of the Government, and the two Fautuas. May God also bless the majority of the Samoans who are on this side. Hon. Mr. Cobbe : Although lam a member of the Government of New Zealand, I have only been here a few days and Ido not pretend to know everything about Samoa. I should like to ask Faumuina two or three questions which I hope he will answer. I should like to ask him : What arc the objects of the Mau, what does the Mau want ? Faumuina: The Mau did not tell me what their objects are, they only asked me to inform you that the Mau will not end. Hon. Mr. Cobbe: What I want to know is, what does the Mau want ? What are its objects, what is it striving for ? Faumuina: I cannot answer, because the Samoans did not give me the answer. Hon. Mr. Oobbe: I understand Faumuina is one of the leaders of the Mau, that he is spokesman for the Mau. He is supposed to understand everything about the Mau, and lin my ignorance am asking him to tell me what are the objects of the Mau and what the Mau wants. Faumuina: lam the leader of the Mau in accordance with the wish of the Samoans, but lam like a gramophone. When they wind up the gramophone, so it will S2>eak. Hon. Mr. Cobbe : Yes, but we want the gramophone to work. Faumuina: The gramophone says lam to speak that the Mau will not end.

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Hon. Mr. Cobbe: Am Ito understand that the leaders of the Mau do not know what the Mau means, and do not know what the objects of the Mau are ? Have Ito take that message back to New Zealand, that the leaders of the Mau do not know what it is ? Faumuina: If I were allowed by the Mau to speak out I would do so, but lam not allowed yet by the Samoans to speak in that way. Hon. Mr. Cobbe : I take it the Mau is an organization. Is the Mau prepared to obey the law ? Faumuina : His Excellency the Governor did not put that matter before us for discussion, and we have not discussed that matter yet. Hon. Mr. Cobbe : But las a Minister of the Crown and a member of the Government of New Zealand am asking you as the spokesman of the Mau, are you prepared to obey the law or not ? That is a simple question and could be easily answered. Faumuina: Ido not know the opinion of the Mau. They did not tell me, they did not ask me with regard to that matter. They have not discussed that matter yet. Hon. Mr. Cobbe : Surely, if Faumuina is spokesman of the Mau and their representative, he knows whether the Mau will obey the law or not. I should not like to go back to New Zealand and say the Mau is an organization which will not obey the law. The consequences are very, very serious, and I think that I ought to have a straight answer. Faumuina: Will you please let us have a discussion as to what answer we shall give to the question ? Hon. Mr. Cobbe: There is one other matter I should like to discuss also, and that is : Is it the intention of the members of the Mau to return to their villages and cease to molest or interfere with those who do not quite agree with them ? Faumuina: The answer to that question can be only after discussion and a meeting of the Samoans, so that they may decide whether they will disperse or not. His Excellency the Administrator: When speaking to you yesterday I fixed a time-limit for ten this morning for getting an answer to these questions. The time-limit, 1 think, should have been ample, because this meeting was called for Saturday—at your wish it was postponed to Monday and as you were not ready to answer my questions it was postponed again to Tuesday, and again to this morning. We cannot keep on postponing dealing with this important matter from day to day. Now, I have given you certain fresh points for consideration. I have discussed aspects of the question which perhaps you have not thought of before. The Minister also has asked you for an answer to certain questions—questions which, 1 think, perhaps, you might have been ready to answer this morning, because they were matters which were very simple and very clear, and very important. I should have thought that the Mau itself would know what it was working for. However, these new matters have been introduced and I will not finally close this meeting. I am prepared to come back here again this afternoon at half past two, and at that time I must expect an answer, especially to the questions which have been put to you by the Minister. If there are any 'difficulties or any other points that you wish to discuss I am quite ready to remain on now to discuss them. Faumuina: There is no other matter besides those matters you have put before the Samoans. His Excellency the Administrator. —In that case I will detain you no longer now. Good-bye for the present. I shall visit you again this afternoon at 2.30. Meeting resumed at 2.30 p.m., and greetings exchanged. Tuimalealiifano : Thanks to God that we can meet again this afternoon, the time appointed for our business, but before we go on I wish to tell you the sad news that the son of Faumuina passed away at 11 o'clock this morning—the son of Faumuina and Faamu, a boy of twenty years of age. I only mention that because it is very sad to Faumuina ; he has acted as a leader or representative of the Mau, and he is very much affected with that sad happening. We now leave it to you as to what you think of it—if you wish to go on we shall do so. His Excellency the Administrator : lam very deeply grieved, and so I feel sure are all those who accompany me here, to learn of the very sad loss which Faumuina has sustained. On behalf of myself and of all those who are present with me I desire to offer him my very sincere sympathy. I feel for him very deeply ; I know what it is like to lose one of my family, and I have the deepest sympathy with Faumuina in the very sad loss which he has just sustained. I feel sure that all those who are with me in my party to-day join with me in offering to him our sincerest sympathy. Hon. Mr. Cobbe: I also desire to add my sympathy to that expressed by His Excellency. Like him I know what it is to have lost. I have lost two boys —one in infancy, and the other a boy of twenty years who went to the war and was shot there by the Germans —and I sympathize with my friend. But I know that most Samoans profess to be believers in Christianity, and those who believe that know that those we have lost here have simply gone before and that by and by we hope to meet them. Commodore Blake : On behalf of myself and the officers and men of His Majesty's Ship " Dunedin " I should like to join with His Excellency in deeply sympathizing in the great loss which Faumuina has sustained. We all know what it means to have lost, and we feel with him very deeply and give him our greatest sympathy. His Excellency the Administrator: While we sincerely mourn the loss which Faumuina and his wife have sustained, I feel that the matters upon which we are engaged are of too great importance for us to put them aside, even on this occasion, and I feel that we must continue the business of our meeting together. Faumuina: With regard to the points which Your Excellency put before us, we have answered the first point vou put before us : "to end the Mau." We answer it that we shall not end the Mau. The second point was that the wanted men should be given up for trial. AVe have a decision on that

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point. We leave that to you because you have the power to deal with them, but the Mau will not protect them and the Mau will not shelter them any more. If you order them to come, they will come. With regard to the Minister's questions, we have discussed them, and the unanimous statement of the Samoans for whom I speak is that the objects of the Mau are already given in three petitions which have been forwarded. One was sent to the Prime Minister of New Zealand. The second petition is the one which was sent to the League of Nations, and the third one was sent to His Majesty the King; so the contents of those petitions are sufficient for you to learn what the objects of the Mau are and were. Hon. Mr. Cobbe : At the moment I cannot just remember what was contained in those petitions, but I have taken this from the Samoa Guardian of the 26th May, 1927. This was advertised, 1 understand, by the Mau. The stated objects are " the advancement of Samoa, and to present to the Administration and the Government of New Zealand from time to time subjects concerning the government of Western Samoa which may be considered by the members of the League essential for the promotion of peace, order, good government, and the general welfare of the Territory." This appeared in the same paper on the 2nd June, and it says : " The following resolutions were agreed to at a meeting of the Mau on the 31st May, 1927. First, to maintain peace, obey the laws, and respect the Government; second, worship God and trust in His help in all things which the Mau endeavours to do in accordance with the law ; and third, to use the means provided by the law for the fulfilment of our aims." Now, these are stated to be the objects of the Mau. Do you still adhere to them ? Faumuina : Those were the resolutions of the Mau in 1927, and the Mau desire to support them. They might have broken them sometimes, but they have not inquired into any breaches of those resolutions yet. Hon. Mr. Cobbe : Do they still adhere to those ? Faumuina : When the Mau pass resolutions they review them from time to time or reconsider them or see if they were obeyed or not, and those resolutions were made at the time when Tamasese was the captain of the ship of Samoa, but since I was appointed to become leader of the Mau those resolutions have not been reviewed yet. Hon. Mr. Cobbe : Do I understand then that he disagrees with them ? Faumuina : I am not sure whether that is a real resolution of the Mau or not, because when the Mau make their resolutions and they are passed a representative of the Mau signs his name underneath to confirm the resolution, so I am not sure yet whether those resolutions were really resolutions of the Mau or not. Hon. Mr. Cobbe : These were published as resolutions of the Mau, and have never been denied by any member of the Mau so far as I am aware, so they must be taken as resolutions. Faumuina : 1 myself declare that Ido not know anything about those resolutions. You can ask the Samoans if any of them know of them, but I myself know nothing about them. Hon. Mr. Cobbe : To come to the second question which 1 asked, Are the members of the Mau prepared to obey the law ?. Faumuina: We have stated our resolution with regard to the points put forward by His Excellency the Administrator regarding the law-breakers and people who have committed criminal offences. We have decided that we will not protect the people who have committed offences, or prisoners, and we never protected them, as we said the Government could order them to come. If they are required they will come. That means they will obey the law, any who have broken the law, and the Administrator can deal with them according to the law. The Mau will not protect tham. The Mau agree to surrender the wanted men. Hon. Mr. Cobbe : I heard, of course, what he said with respect to those who are wanted, but may I assume that the law generally will be obeyed ? Faumuina: We will not break any law if we are satisfied with it, but we will break laws if we are not satisfied with them. Hon. Mr. Cobbe : There are many laws with which I do not agree, but I have to obey them. People do not always agree with the laws, but they have to obey them nevertheless. Faumuina : You might know very well that we opposed the regulations with regard to taxation, because we were not satisfied. His Excellency knows that. We are very much opposed to the taxation, because we are not satisfied with it. The Samoans will not break any law if they get what they ask for—if they have what they want we will not break any law. Hon. Mr. Cobbe : Are the members of the Mau prepared to go back to their villages, and not interfere with those who are not members of the Mau ? Faumuina : If the Mau will disperse and return to their villages there will be no trouble. At the same time His Excellency the Administrator required the Mau to meet him to discuss matters, and we are also some of us wanted men, and how does he expect a meeting with the Mau if he wanted to arrest the wanted men and disperse the others ? So we ask if Your Excellency will give us more time to discuss the matter carefully and to think the matter over until we come to a decision. His Excellency the Administrator : I notice that in giving me your answers you have not referred at all to the third point that I put before you, except just now. The third point was that the Mau or any ones that I should name —I forget just how I put it, but you have it in writing —should meet me at any time when called on. Did you come to any decision in regard to that point ? Faumuina : L have said that we have come to a decision in regard to the first two points, but the third point (for a meeting) we have almost come to a decision ; but since the Minister ordered us to return to our homes we do not know what to do —how we are going to have a meeting. Now, you require the prisoners, and the Minister wanted lis to return home ; well, how are we going to make that meeting ?

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His Excellency the Administrator: Ido not want you to go away with any confusion in your minds with regard to these points. There are the three points which I have put before you, and I consider the Minister's question does not conflict in any way with mine, because I may call fonos at any time in the future. Then I wanted to know whether the chiefs would be ready to come in and meet me in fonos. That does not conflict at all with the Minister's question. Perhaps, leaving the Minister's question out of consideration at the moment, you may be able to tell me whether you are able to give me an answer to my question or not. Faumuina: We have not come to a decision with regard to that point yet. We are still discussing it. We did not know also when you wanted that meeting, whether at this time or in the future. His Excellency the Administrator : T should just like to say something with regard to that point to make matters a little more clear. lam not looking so much to the present as lam to the future of Samoa, and the future is of the utmost importance to us all. If the affairs of Samoa are to be properly carried on, its government well conducted, and the Samoans themselves to take an interest or share in the government, it seems to me to be essential that the chiefs should meet me when called upon in order to discuss the future government of the country. There is no further meaning to the question except that one, which I consider of importance in the future. It does not necessarily mean that we should meet here ; for instance we might meet in one of the other districts ; but that is the point which I wish to make clear because it is of such great importance for the future of the country that the Samoans should be willing to discuss with me the affairs of the country, and so take a full share in the management of the country. Faumuina: We now understand clearly your point. We did not quite understand it before. So, if you will please let us have time to consider and discuss it again, bccause we thought you meant a meeting to discuss matters at present. We now know you mean a meeting in the future when the country is settled down. His Excellency the Administrator : I should like to give more time for this matter to be discussed, but it really loses its importance on account of the answer which you gave to me to my first question, and lam afraid that the time has come when our fono must end. There are a few words that I should like to say in conclusion. I think that we have made a good deal of progress while we have been here, and that if we could meet more often and discuss our troubles in the friendly spirit which has been shown here during the last two or three days we need not be without hope of finding a solution of all our difficulties. lam very glad to have had the opportunity of meeting so many old friends among you and of making a number of new friends whom I have met at this meeting for the first time. I hope that I shall meet you very often in the future. I should like to just say that my work as Administrator is simply to administer the law, to see that it is duly carried out in all its branches without favour to any person or any different class, and that is a matter which I steadily endeavour to do. If you come to me at any time I shall treat you with the utmost impartiality and justice and help you in every way that I can. lam very pleased to hear of your decision that any of those who have broken the law will be given up, because it removes one of the principal sources of trouble between us. It is not necessary, of course, that they should be arrested to-day ; that is not the intention, and it might perhaps be a good opportunity when our meeting is over to-day if one of you —Faumuina possibly —would meet the Commodore or the Commander and just arrange a time and place when those who are required can be given up. I offer that as a suggestion to you. It is not intended to administer the law in any way harshly or severely. I have no hard feelings against anybody in the country. I wish to consider with the utmost kindness all those who come before me at any time or who are dealt with by the Courts. I wish you well in every respect. I should like to say that in sympathy with Faumuina in his recent bereavement and as a proof of the pledge of that sympathy and of the good feeling amongst us I propose to withdraw the charge which has been preferred against him. There is this one point, however, on which we still continue to differ, and that is the question of the end of the Mau, and as we cannot come to an agreement on that point there is little use in our continuing in any meeting at present. I hope that if we break off this meeting to-day you will be led to other and I hope wiser counsels. This question is really the root of the whole matter, and I am not without hope that after a while you will realize that there is no necessity for the existence of the Mau, that we are really all working for the same objects (though our methods may differ), those objects being the peace, welfare, and prosperity of these islands. Now, it is just possible that you may wish to see me again. If so, you can always communicate with me, either at Mulinu'u or at the Central Office, or at Yailima, but I remind you for the present that the truce we arranged will necessarily come to an end, and I think we had better arrange that it comes to an end to-morrow morning at, say, 8 o'clock, or you may have some other suggestion to make to me in that respect. Eight o'clock may be somewhat early because you will need to disperse to your own districts, and possibly 8 o'clock would be too early. The dispersal could commence then and continue during the day, but as to that I am open to consider any suggestion you may make. I would remind you that the wearing of the Mau uniform is illegal and will have to be given up. Now the time has come for us to part. Before we part the Minister wishes to say a few words and you may also have some points to raise. Faumuina : There is nothing more except in regard to the wanted men. You said to arrange with the Commodore for a place to meet them, but they are here now if you want them. Hon. Mr. Cobbe : Before leaving I should like to say a word or two to the important chiefs and the leaders of the people of Samoa who are present here this afternoon. It has been one of the great pleasures of my life to have come here to Samoa and see this beautiful country, and it has also been a very great pleasure indeed to meet so many of the people of Samoa. I want to assure you on this one

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point, and that is, no matter what you may hear or what people who are interested may tell you, I want to say as a member of the Government of New Zealand that all the members of the Government are your firm friends, and the Government of New Zealand and the Administrator here will always be willing to respond to any reasonable request from the people of Samoa. You have here in Samoa one of the most beautiful countries on the face of the earth ; you have rich soil, a good climate, everything grows here in profusion, you are fine strong healthy people, and I feel sure that if only you will back up the Administrator he will back you up, and there is a wonderful future for this country. I want further to say that when I go back to New Zealand, no matter what I hear against Samoa or the people of Samoa, in me at least you will have a firm friend—one who will always stand up for Samoa and tell the people what wonderful prospects there are for these islands. I have to thank you for listening to me. His Excellency the Administrator : Now the time has come for us to part. I have prolonged this meeting because of the pleasure of seeing your faces here this afternoon, but now we must disperse. My best wishes go with you wherever you go, and I trust you may be led to happy conclusions in any deliberations you make which will lead to the welfare of the country. I will just say that I hope it will not be long before we meet again. Tuimalealiifano : Would you please wait 1 We have a speech to make. Faumuina: With regard to to-morrow we now hear that you are going to commence again to-morrow ; that means you are going to start to chase us away from here. We thought you could let us have time to discuss your points and consider the matters you have put before us. You left it to me to arrange with the Commodore with regard to the wanted men. Ido not know who they are. You may have a list of them and you can call them, or the Commodore himself. Will you please hear us again ? The Minister said that he is going back to New Zealand with great satisfaction, but what about us ? Hon. Mr. Cobbe : I think a brighter and a better day is going to dawn for Samoa. I think the future is going to be very good. lam going back to a colder climate ; I have not got the pleasures you have here. Tuimalealiifano : I am very old—eighty-four years of age. My heart is full of love for my people, as I have experience of what has happened since New Zealand has been working for the Samoans. You said New Zealand is very kind, but I tell you to stand in your position with righteousness. You said that the Government of New Zealand is very kind ; I have seen myself and I have experience of it. It is not. Many Samoans, many thousands of Samoans have been buried in the earth. Therefore, listen to me clearly. You should have righteousness and truthfulness. Act as Christ taught us. Be truthful. Why are you telling lies ? The gospel of truth has been with us for many years —a hundred years —you taught us and we got it from you. What was the cause of this ? Because of you. Every past Administrator has cut of! our heads (metaphorically). Do you understand that ? You mentioned that there are people who committed offences, and how about you ? There are also people who have committed offences amongst you. We now see that you are only trying to get something good for you out of us. What about us ? We were only starving, dispersed in the bush, the sea, the land, everywhere. We have already said that our objects —what the Mau wanted —are in those various petitions, but you say so and so, and so and so, and it is confusing. You said to end the Mau and to abandon the Mau, but how about its cargo ? The Mau is like a ship with the cargo in it. When the ship reaches the land, then the cargo will be discharged. Now, you said to end the Mau, but how about the objects of the Mau ? You have beaten the Mau and disturbed the Mau and treated the Mau improperly, and now you ask to end it. How about the Mau belongings ? I thought you were going to deal with this matter easily and slow, and deal with us carefully, and how about killing the Mau like animals ? That is very bad. We know the custom in enlightened countries —when a man's hands are lifted up there is no firing. You, the Government, why do you publish in the newspapers saying the Mau would not bring the wanted men down ? We came down that day with our procession without knowing that you had made those exceptional arrangements. Why did not you say to Tuimalealiifano or Tamasese or Faumuina, " Bring and give up the wanted men ? " Why did not you demand of us to give up the prisoners ? [Tui interrupted by various comments from adjacent Samoans.] What I want now is let the Mau live until it gets what it wants. When they get that they will drop the Mau away. Give us time to disperse and return home and think over the matters that you have put to us. And with regard to the Mau uniforms —they do not hurt the Government, there are no bullets in them. Let us wear our uniform until we get what we are aiming for. Now, what have you given to the Mau ? You only urged the Mau to give up, and you have nothing to give to satisfy us. The Mau will not say, Yes until you have put a crown on the Mau. His Excellency the Administrator : There is the point as to the time when you are ready to go home. I suggested 8 o'clock to-morrow morning, but you may require some time longer. Tuimalealiifano: Please let us discuss it. His Excellency the Administrator : I shall have to fix a time for you, unless you suggest a time yourselves. If you suggest a time lam quite ready to discuss it. [No response.] His Excellency the Administrator : In order to give you ample time I shall fix the time definitely for twelve noon to-morrow. Tuimalealiifano : We suggest Friday for us to return home, and continuing the Mau we shall stay there and go on with the Mau, and pray for the Government until such time as the Mau gets what it wants. His Excellency the Administrator : I think it is more important to pray for the Mau. I am quite agreeable to Friday. Let us say 8 o'clock on Friday morning, but meanwhile we shall leave it for the Commodore or Commander Jeffreys to arrange with you about the wanted men. Meeting concluded.

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Report of Meeting held at Vaimoso, 7th March, 1930, at 8.30 a.m. Present: His Excellency the Administrator ; Hon. J. G. Cobbe ; The Commodore Commanding New Zealand Station ; The Secretary of Native Affairs; Commander Jeffreys, R.N. ; Malietoa Tanu, Fautua ; Mata'afa, Fautua ; Faumuina; Tuimalealiifano; the brother of the late Tamasese; and a considerable number of other Mau representatives. Faumuina : We thank Your Excellency for granting our request when Tuimalealiifano came as the representative of the Samoans to request if you could come here again this morning to meet us. These are the matters which we wish to put before Your Excellency and the Minister of Defence : [Lengthy letter read by the brother of the late Tamasese, and copies handed to His Excellency and the Hon. Minister with translations in English; copy attached.] His Excellency the Administrator : Well, I have read this letter with considerable interest. There are some of the matters that it refers to that I can answer at once. There are other matters which may require a certain amount of consideration. What I propose to do is to make a few remarks with regard to this letter first, and then if you wish to discuss these matters in detail I will make an arrangement by which it can be done at some later date. Now, in regard to these first matters mentioned in your letter, the question of these petitions and the answers that have been recived to them : as you are well aware, answers have been received to these petitions, and I myself handed one of the answers to the then representatives of the Mau, the answer to the petition to the League of Nations. But in making all these petitions and in expecting any result from these petitions you are making one great mistake, and that is that you do not use the means which are at hand to discuss any matters that you wish for the welfare of the country. The Administrator is the proper person to discuss these matters with. The Administrator is appointed to represent the New Zealand Government in Samoa and govern these islands on behalf of Samoa. The New Zealand Government represents the British Empire, and the British Empire is a member of the League of Nations which exercises the mandate over Samoa. Consequently, the Administrator is the proper person with whom to discuss these matters, and you are making a mistake in all these matters in sending forward these petitions and approaching all sorts of persons who are unable or unwilling to give these matters attention, instead of discussing them with the Administrator, who is willing and able to discuss them on the spot. It is your failure to realize this opportunity, to realize that the Administrator is here not only to help you, to assist you in every way he can, but also to represent the British Empire in your midst, and to represent more particularly His Majesty the King. It is your failure to realize this, to realize that here on the spot is the means by which you can bring all your troubles forward and discuss all your difficulties. It is that failure which has been the cause of a great deal of the trouble in these islands. During the last two years and more you have refrained from bringing any matters before the Administrator and have preferred to go to all sorts of other outside people, and the result has been complete failure, and it will be always complete failure until you realize that here on the spot in Samoa is the proper place to discuss and settle all your troubles. Now, with regard to the question of fonos, which you mention here in the next paragraphs of your letter, I am quite prepared and I have always been prepared to hold fonos to discuss any matters of importance to the country, either those which I might bring before the fonos myself or those which you might put before me. But it is no use discussing general matters unless we have fonos representative of the whole country, and that is the reason why I suspended the sittings of the Fono of Faipules for the time being, because at that time I considered it was useless for us to meet there, because we were not getting really representative opinion from the whole of the country ; but 1 am prepared at any time to hold a fono which is representative of all sections of the community and I will, if you wish, call a general fono with representatives from the whole of Samoa to be held in a few weeks' time at as early a date as we can arrange —a representative to be chosen from each district of all the matais in that district. At such a fono we can discuss any business affecting the country, and it will be representative of all sections and opinions of the community. I will do that if you wish. Such a fono would be attended by representatives from all the districts, and I myself would appoint a few of the more important chiefs who may be regarded as belonging more to the whole of Samoa than to any particular district such, for instance, as the two Fautuas, Tuimalealiifano, Tamasese, Faumuina, and probably one or two others. Now, with regard to further matters in your letter, there are several questions relating to different occurrences in Samoa affecting generally the administration of justice, and I should like to say first what I have said here before, that the administration of justice in Samoa will be carried out with the utmost impartiality irrespective of who may be the offender, whether he be white man or Samoan, or whether he be chief or taulealea. With the administration of justice I will not interfere, nor will any Administrator who is ever appointed to govern these islands. That is a matter for the Chief Judge and the Courts, and I will not interfere either to grant any safe conduct or protection to those who have broken the law or to shield them in any way from punishment, unless the Chief Judge wishes it. That is a matter for the Chief Judge and the Courts entirely. That is the whole principle on which British justice is founded—that it is administered by those who are called on to preside over the Courts, that it is quite independent of those who are appointed to carry on the government of the country. And with regard to the question of the women and children which occurs in paragraph 12 of your letter, did you think of the comfort of your women and children when you abandoned them in the villages, while you wandered through the bush ? Is it your fault or the Government's fault that they were neglected and left to themselves when I issued a Proclamation calling Upon all the Samoans to return to their own villages ?

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With regard to the Savai'i people mentioned in clause 13 of your letter, there are a number of boats which Mr. Lewis has been taking charge of at Mulinu'u, and he will be willing to hand them over to those to whom they belong for the purpose of returning home, and the sooner they meet Mr. Lewis and decide about the details of returning home the sooner Mr. Lewis will get rid of those boats which are a responsibility to him lest the Navy should carry them off, and the better everybody will be pleased. With regard to these questions of treaties which you raise, you refer particularly to a treaty which was made some forty years ago, before most of us here except Tuimalealiifano took great interest in political matters. Many things have happened since that treaty was made. The Government of Samoa has been entirely changed since those days, and great wars have occurred which have affected the whole of the world. The Government of Samoa is now under mandate to New Zealand and has been the successor to the German Government, the German Empire having been defeated in the Great War which occurred sixteen years ago, and you ask what the object of the mandate is, you ask what is the intention of the New Zealand Government, and I can only say what I said to you before, that the object of the New Zealand Government is to administer its mandate faithfully in the interests of the Samoan people. You have only to look at your own islands, to look around you, to see the progress which has been made in these islands during the past years. I remember when I landed in Samoa first thirty-five years ago that the country had a very different aspect from what it presents to-day, that the population was very much smaller, that there were no facilities for education except such as the missions provided, that the health of the people was not cared for except in the immediate neighbourhood of Apia. There have been great changes since those days, and you yourselves will know even better than I do the difference in the position to-day. a difference which has been due to the manner in which the New Zealand Government has carried out the mandate. Now, we wish to continue that process and to give to the Samoan people a larger and larger part in their own government. But I ask you not to deceive yourselves when you consider the progress which has been made into thinking that no further progress is necessary before the time comes when Samoa can govern itself. I would ask you to consider among yourselves how many Samoans are there in these islands who are managing any business ? Do you feel capable even of managing your own missions without some assistance from European missionaries ? Your own church meetings decide from time to time that that assistance is still necessary. And taking business matters, have you any one who is trained in methods of finance, any one who has dealt with banking ? Have you any one who is capable of taking charge of the schools ? There are many very capable Samoan teachers, but is there any one yet who is capable of taking charge of the schools ? If you givo consideration to these questions, and honest answers, I think you will realize with me that the time has not yet come when you can take charge of your own affairs. Take any other branches of the Government —take the hospitals. We have now some Native medical practitioners who are beginning to get the benefit of the training that has been given in that direction, and we have now three or four Native medical practitioners in the country. There will be more from time to time as years go on> but is there one man who is capable of managing the affairs of the hospital ? Is there any trained Samoan lawyer who is capable of presiding at sittings of the Court and administering justice in accordance with the law, a matter that requires years of training and experience ? Is there any one who is capable of handling ships and managing the harbour —any one who can pilot those big ships into their anchorages, see that they are properly secured, and take charge, moreover, of their loading and unloading ? At present there are no Samoans who are managing any business concern of importance, and if up to the present you have not succeeded in managing any such concern can you hope yet to succeed in managing the concerns of thj Government, which, after all, is only a business institution, but one managed on much more wide and extensive lines than any of the branches or departments or businesses which I have mentioned. Education is required for all these things, and it is a matter of time. It is necessary that the rising generation, the young people, should be educated and trained not only to take the places of their fathers, but more than that, to take their place in the government of the country, and ultimately to take charge of the management of its concerns. I have heard you sometimes say that one must go slowly in Samoa, that we go too fast, and you ask for more time for consideration in various matters. At present it is you who are wanting to go too fast, and that is not in accordance with Samoan custom. It is I and the Government who want to go more slowly so that the foundations in this matter can be laid wisely and firmly and strongly , so that the structure when it is finally built may endure, and not be one which will fall through the weakness of its foundations. That is the answer that I have to give to your letter ; and I do not think there is anything more to be said. lam willing to call such a fono as I have mentioned, a fono which would be truly representative of the whole of the people, and at such a fono we could come to decisions which would shape the future course of Samoa. Faumuina: We have listened to your remarks answering those various matters put before you and the Minister. I will also discuss it again and answer the different matters which you have explained. With regard to the fono, and that you are going to call representatives of Samoa as you suggest, Samoa is the Mau. We have also received your instructions that the Mau should not protect the wanted men or people who have committed crimes ; but those people now called wanted men, they are the leaders, the very important chiefs who take the greater part in the discussions of the Mau. The Mau have selected the most important chiefs to deal with matters in the Mau ; they have not selected common men or men who have no standing in the affairs of the country ; they have elected the most important and those of chiefly rank to deal with the matters of the Mau. But now you have called them prisoners, you take them as offenders. We have also received another

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order, that the Mau is to be dispersed. Now, as you state, the discussions of the Mau are slow, because we have discussed things carefully, slowly, and surely. Now you want us to disperse, and how are we to discuss matters you have put before us ; and we have also put our matters before Your Excellency for discussion ; and at the same time you have said we are to disperse, and how are we, the Mau, to discuss and consider your matters ? So put before us plainly and tell us exactly whether you have the full power to settle and redress our grievances and our troubles. We notice in your remarks that you have charged us and blamed us, and how about you ? You have not treated us properly until some of us were killed, and that caused us more dissatisfaction. With regard to that proposed fono which you wish for, our request in that matter is that that fono is to be held between Your Excellency and the Mau alone, a meeting that would be held only between Your Excellency and the Mau. Do not make us join together with those Samoans who have supported you, because we have not got yet what will satisfy us. Those sections of the Samoans who are not with us are quite satisfied with you, but we, the Mau, are not satisfied with you, with anything. That is our reply this morning to your remarks. Soifua. His Excellency the Administrator : I think there is nothing more to be said this morning. We will stand by what we have already arranged —the giving up of the wanted men. lam sorry to know that those who have broken the law. are among your principal leaders. We will stand by that, and no doubt you will arrange for that to be done straight away. You will require a little further time to disperse. We fixed originally for the truce to end at 8 o'clock this morning. We will make it end now at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning in order to give you any additional time that may be needed, and with regard to the proposal which I have made of a meeting you will be able to discuss that in your own villages and districts, and I will keep in touch with such of your leaders as are my neighbours, Tamasese, and Faumuina if he is in Lepea, and I trust that we will be able to have such a meeting as I have suggested. If there are any details that you wish to discuss such as Faumuina has alluded to, we may possibly be able to arrange for separate meetings, but that is a matter which I can consider and think over in due course. Meanwhile this fono must end. 1 remind you of what I have said on previous occasions here. lam glad we have had this meeting because it enables us possibly to understand one another better. There is one matter that I had forgotten for the moment. Faumuina has asked if 1 have the power to settle any points that may arise in the course of our discussions —I have. I have that power vested in me as Administrator on behalf of the New Zealand Government, and as the representative of His Majesty the King. I need not say any more on that question. I am glad to see you here, and I am glad to have had this further opportunity of meeting with you, and once again I offer you my best wishes and I trust that the affairs of Samoa may prosper. Faumuina : The Mau will not disperse. They will discuss matters for the fono, but they will not disperse, and you can do what you wish with the Mau. His Excellency the Administrator: Yes; well, I will rely on Faumuina to do what they have already promised. Meeting concluded. Letter handed to Administrator by Faumuina and other Members oj the Mau. [Translation.] Vaimoso, 7th March, 1930. Sir, — In the name of the Mau of Western Samoa, I wish to reply to your dispatches received from the firmament in the printed leaflets which were scattered among us to say that you wished to meet the leaders of the Mau and that those required by the Government to submit to trial by the Court be handed over, as follows : — 1. All the complaints of the Samoans against the New Zealand Government, and her control of Samoa have been submitted from the beginning of this controversy in petitions and other declarations to the Government in Samoa, the New Zealand Government, the League of Nations, the Prince of Wales, and even to His Majesty the King of Great Britain. The Mau still awaits reply to the matters mentioned in such petitions and other declarations as explained therein. 2. If to not one subject mentioned in such petitions and other declarations has there been no favourable consideration given, then the Mau can see no useful purpose in the meeting or conference with Your Excellency. 3. If one. or more subjects contained in such petitions and other declarations have received favourable consideration by Your Excellency or the New Zealand Government then why have wo not been told of them before or be told of them now ? 4. The meeting or conference required by Your Excellency with the leaders of the Mau, why should we not be told of the matters which may be discussed ? 5. If Your Excellency will tell us of the matters you wish to discuss at such meeting, will Your Excellency permit of subjects which the Mau require to deliberate on at such meeting being submitted to you ? 6. Your Excellency is aware that some of the Mau leaders are included in the list of those required by the Court. Is it possible to erase their "names from that list, except such as may be known to "have committed a serious crime such as murder ? 7. How can such a meeting be held on an equal footing to the two sides unless all punishments imposed by the Government on Samoans and Europeans arising out of this controversy have been wiped out ?

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8. Those who have been called by the Government for trial before the Court for offences for which they are accused against the fundamental laws of the British Government, no resistance will be offered by the Mau in their favour if they are caught by the Government. Will Your Excellency give us your guarantee that if those who are charged with such offences are caught, they will be dealt with by the Court according to the basis of British justice, and not according to the customs adopted in Samoa in respect to members of the Mau ? 9. The tragedy which occurred on the 28th December, 1929, which resulted in the deaths of Tamasese and other chiefs and orators and men of Samoa from revolver, machine-gun, and rifle fire, we are not satisfied with the verdict of the Coroner, because evidence of many who witnessed the tragedy was not taken owing to restrictions against them by the Government and Your Excellency's refusal to grant our counsel's request for safe conduct for them to attend the inquest. 10. One portion of the Coroner's verdict states that the use of rifle fire which caused the deaths of Tamasese, Tuia, and Migao was unnecessary. To these may be added others who have since died of wounds caused by such rifle fire. Has Your Excellency ordered the trial of those responsible for the use of rifle fire on that day ? If such trial will be held, will they be charged with the crime of murder ? 11. The boy Molia who was shot by a white policeman of the Government has died. His depositions to the Chief Judge were to the effect that he was shot while sitting down and his little eyes looking at the policeman. He did not resist the policeman but was shot at close quarters through the stomach which ultimately caused his death. Has an inquest been held on this matter, and what verdict has been given ? 12. While we were in the bush, we received word of ill treatment meted to the tinifu of women and children. The police have looted and destroyed furniture and fixtures in the houses entered by them while the tinifu were asleep, women have been trampled on and children thrown outside. Is it the British custom to impose war measures on the tinifu (women and children) ? If that is not the British custom what orders have Your Excellency given in this matter to ensure that no recurrence of such practice takes place ? 13. Your Proclamation issued orders to the Mau people to return to their homes. How is it possible for the Savai'i people to return when their means of travel (their boats) have been seized by the Government, even if they did decide to return to their homes ? 14. The Government has informed us that the object of the mandate held by New Zealand from the League of Nations is to protect the Samoans until such time as they can govern themselves according to the accepted civilized methods. Is there a clause in the mandate authorizing New Zealand to declare war on Samoa when the Samoans do not wish to fight, but only press for the consideration of their complaints along peaceful lines ? 15. If the real purport of the mandate is to teach us Samoans to conduct our own government what has the New Zealand Government done to bring this about ? Is it possible to consider in the meeting required by Your Excellency the matter of leaving us to run our own government with the right to seek the protection of a Great Power with which we are satisfied ? 16. Is the New Zealand Government cognizant of the Treaty entered into by three Great Powers —Great Britain, America, and Germany —and confirmed by the Samoan Government in 1889 % 17. This Treaty guaranteed the authority of the Samoans to conduct their own Government under the protection of the three Great Powers. When in 1900, Great Britain withdrew, the protectorate over Samoa was divided between Germany and America, Germany conducted the Government of Western Samoa on the terms of the Treaty of 1889. When the protectorate over Western Samoa was taken by New Zealand from Germany why was it not continued under the terms of the Treaty of 1889 ? The above points are now submitted to Your Excellency, and if it pleases Your Excellency, we shall be pleased to have your reply for the consideration of the Mau in the hope that a basis can be found to comply with your wish for a meeting with the Mau. Your Excellency can no longer doubt that the Mau represents the vast majority of the people of Western Samoa. This letter concludes with great respect to Your Excellency. I am, M. F. Faumuina, Chairman. Confirmed by— Tuimalealiifano, Lavea, Laga'aia, P. Tamasese, Asi V., Lelafu, Faipai, luavi, Tuala, T., Alipia, Leleva, Teoui, Autagavaia, Gasu, Tiunu, Maulolo, Namulau'ulu, Lafog.a, Accredited Bepresentatives of the Mau.

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Chart showing Import, Export, and Total Trade of Western Samoa, 1910 to 1929.

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Improvements to the Main Coast Road, Eastward of Apia.

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