Native Administrators in Gilbert

and Ellice Is.

ffTHE appointment of two Native Admin- X Lstrative Officers in the Gilbert and Ellice Islands marks a milestone in the history of British native administra tion in the Pacific. The two new officers are Bauro Ratieta, a Gilbert Islander, and Penitala Teo. an Ellice Islander, and both have already taken up their neu duties.

The High Commissioner for the Western Pacific says that he has been impressed by the manner in which the new officers have entered upon their duties and responsibilities, and the favourable reception which the appoint ments have had.