Kong Ah Scandal
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T'HERE have been sensational develop * ments in Tahiti in connection with what is known as the Kong Ah scandal; and it is reported that action of the most serious character has been taken against two or more residents of Papeete.
The subject is such a delicate one and so many people appear to be implicated that it is not considered desirable to make further reference to the matter here at this stage.
The French Administration is making a very thorough investigation of the whole matter.
Mr. W. Wise, an employee of the Vani koro Kauri Timber Co. in the Santa Cruz Group, Solomon Islands, arrived in Mel bourne in February by the steamer Brightvega. Mr. Wise contracted a se vere bout of malaria at Vanikoro and had to leave the island for medical atten tion.
Mr. and Mrs. W, H. Jefferson, of Oga mobu. Papua, left the Territory recently by the Van Rees for Singapore. Mr.
Jefferson has been appointed manager of Sagga Estate at Siliau, Negri Sembilan in the Federated Malay States.