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World Problem In Miniature Too Much Money—Too Little Goods, in Tokelaus

From Our Own Correspondent APIA. July 1.

THE motor vessel “Manua Tele” has just made a trip to the Tokelau group, mainly for the purpose of arranging for the issue of the new Tokelau stamps.

The Tokelau islanders are now paid the very high price of 30/- per 100 lbs. for their copra, but they have no chance of spending any money, as there are no stores there.

They once manufactured very good hats and mats, but have apparently been spoiled by their new prosperity, and do not want to weave hats and mats any longer. The price of hats has gone up from 7/- to 16/-, accordingly.