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The TRUTH about SAMOA

"In an Ugly Mood."

"In an Ugly Mood."

Mr. Slipper: Can you tell us in what frame of mind you believe them to be?—I did not like the looks of the people. I felt that they were excited, and I did the very best I could to remove that excited feeling. Furthermore, I might mention that since I received the letter from His Excellency, and apart from consulting counsel and answering one or two European questions, I have not spoken to a soul. I feel chat the people are in an ugly mood, and I would not tell them anything that would make them more excited.

Was there more than one district represented?—There was more than one. They came in one after another from different districts, and I exhorted them to get away from that excited feeling. They must have noticed that I meant it from my heart. because they promised to do what I begged them.

There were others present at the time?—Yes, Mr. Bruce, Mr. Smyth. Mr. Pleasants. Mr. Bruce came in to see me about a letter he had receive about the Market Hall.

You are interested in both the Market and the Market Hall.—Yes.

Are you prepared to meet His Excellency on that matter?—I asked Mr. Bruce to see Mr. Meredith and tell him, because he is the sub-lessee of the Market Hall Company, that I agree as one of the directors; and furthermore I gave him the letter that was addressed to me and told him to show this to Mr. Meredith, and that I also agreed, as a trustee, to the closing of the market or putting the lights out at six o'clock.

Regarding the question of replacing any member of the Committee who was banished-have you heard of that idea?—I have heard of that, and I asked what that was, and was told that the object was to pacify the people who were being sent away. They would be satisfied if others could take their place.

You realise His Excellency's question-did that idea emanate for you?—No.

Did it emanate from any members of the Committee?—I do not think so.

Was it any concern of yours?—-No.