Burns, Philp Extend.

New Branch In American Samoa.

AS a result of prolonged negotiations, Messrs. Burns, Philp (S.S.) Co., Ltd., have acquired the interests of the South Sea Pacific Co. at Pago Pago (American Samoa).

This concerix, a Germany company, got into difficulties a few years ago, and was liquidated. Mr. D. C.

McFadyen, formerly accountant at Apia office, has been appointed man ager of the Pago Pago branch.

Messrs. Burns, Philp are at present holders of the Government mail con tract between Apia and American Samoa.