Samoan Intrigue

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THERE was much surprise in Western Samoa when applications were in vited, by advertisement in the Police Gazette of New Zealand, for appointment the position of Officer in Charge of the Police in Western Samoa. And none was more surprised, probably, than Inspector A. M. Braisby himself.

This efficient officer has held his posi tion in Samoa for many years, and has weathered all sorts of political storms and intrigues. He did his duty staunchly and courageously, as he saw it, and naturally he made many enemies. But he and his Mends always had faith in the traditions of British administration, which does not condemn a man unheard, or permit en emies to put a knife into his back.

However, there have been some strange developments between the New Zealand Government and a non-official organi sation in Western Samoa, which appar ently influences the Government in its relations with the Samoan administration.

Apparently, Inspector Braisby’s enemies, working through this channel “got him” in the end.

However, Mr. Braisby can leave Samoa with the assurance that, no matter what noliticians and political hangers-on may do, he holds the respect of all people who reallv matter, and nothing can damage his very fine record of honourable ser vice in the Mandated Territory.