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In the Second Annual Report to the League of Nations on the mandated territory of Western Samoa (April 1, 1921, to March 31, 1922) it is stated: "There is little doubt that a fair amount of surreptitious brewing of beer and manufacturing of spirits of a kind, and importing of spirits, is going on; the vigilance of the police keeps these almost inevitable offences fairly well within bounds." And then comes the following remarkable admission: "At no time do the natives appear to have acquired a taste for liquor."

"Prohibition," continues the Report, "being a contentious matter, has caused a good deal of hostile and bitter feeling among the white residents (even moderates) in and about Apia."