Samoan Election
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Several New Nominations
From Our Own Correspondent
Apia, Oct. 20.
NOMINATION of candidates for the election of two unofficial European members to the Samoan Legislative Council closed on October 13. Five men have announced their intention to stand.
Mr. A. G. Smyth, a former member of the Council, has consented to stand as a candidate and, as Mr. Smyth is popular and well-known as a public spirited citi zen, and greatly respected by all classes of the European population, he is ex pected to poll well. The Hon. A. Stowers, MLC, who stands for re-election, is almost certain of a large majority. He has gained a reputation for honest endeavour and fearless championship of the rights of the European residents.
Candidates have not yet announced their platforms, although Mr. A. Stowers considers himself a “Labour Party” can didate, and Mr. P. W. Glover, a business manager and secretary of the Apia Cham ber of Commerce, presumably represents commercial interests. Of the other can didates, Mr. Edward Westbrook is a planter, and Mr. A. G. Smyth a mer chant. Mr. A. McFarland is the local
photographer.
NOV. 4.—As a result of the election on November 1, Mr. A. Stowers (370 votes) and Mr. A. G. Smythe (321 votes) were elected. Mr. A McFarlane polled 160 votes, Mr. P. W. Glover 80, and Mr. E. West brook 42.