Samoa For The Samoans!
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Letter to the Editor THE decision of the New Zealand authority to appoint Mr. Charles Rivers, a Samoan of the Apia dis trict, to the position of Postmaster at Apia—succeeding Mr. Taylor, who has returned to New Zealand—has given great pleasure to all those who believe that most of the principal administrative posi tions in Western Samoa can be filled by native-born.
It is only a matter of (1) Deciding upon this course as a matter of policy; (2) Pro viding the young Samoans with all reasonable education facilities and en couragement; (3) Insisting on vacancies being filled by Samoans, instead of young men and women from New Zealand, if there are suitable Samoans available.
This is the wish of our two influential Fautua, Hon. Tamasese and Hon. Malie toa; and it is the wish of the people here that in this they be supported both by their own people, and by the New Zealand Government.
I am, et.,
Leaga Tonu Samoa.
Apia, 30/10/50.