Secret Citizens Committee Still Spreading Disaffection Geneva, Oct. 29.
The Murdates Commission of the La cue of Nations to-day began its amination of the New Zealand vernment's report on the administration of Western Samoa for the year ended March 30, Sir James Parr, New Zealand Nigh Commissioner in London, was present and was assisted by Gen-Richardson, adminis-"trator of Samos who, in reply to questions, explained that the so-"Committee sti existed secretly. He stated that was in touch with the agitator Nelwho was recently banished from Samoa, ard that it still contributed to create disaffection among the natives by spreading false news.
Sir James Parr stated that the situation had improved during the past six months, order was being: maintained ant the courts were to deal with a kind resistance in the form of a taxes. He added Mandatory Power was koing to the limits of its patience before resorting to stronger measures.—Reuter.
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