Natives

Murder Of Papuan

From Our Own Correspondent.

Port. Moresby, March 12.

THE murder of some mountain nat ives has been reported. They were of the Kuni tribe, and had travelled down to the coast to trade. They had money and a good deal of New Guinea “riches” with them.

The murderers are thought to be Bailala natives, who had worked for white people in Port Moresby and the motive of the crime was robbery. Ar rests have been made and warrants sent for the arrest of others. The Bai lala and Delena people fear reprisals from the mountain men, and the Gov ernment are sending police at once to the Kuni people to warn them against “pay-back.” Mining parties and car riers will also have to be guarded.

This affair might cause trouble amongst the natives in that district, but they will be assured of justice by the Government.