Libel Action Settled

THE action taken by Mr. O. P. Nelson, of* Apia, * Samoa, against Mr. A. M.

Gurau, also of Apia, alleging defama tory libel in respect of articles which ap peared in the Honolulu “Star Bulletin” and in the “Pacific Islands Monthly” was settled in the High Court of Samoa on March 21.

Mr. Gurau withdrew the statements which appeared in the Honolulu “Star Bulletin” as “untrue and without any justification”, and tendered to Mr. Nel son his apologies for same.

With reference to the words published in the “Pacific Islands Monthly”, Mr.

Gurau denied responsibility; but, insofar as they might be attributed to him, he apologised for their use.