Mr Sanft's application to be relieved from the duties of trustee of the estate of G. Wolfgramm, deceased. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

File — Reel: AU Microfilm 680

Identifier: MSS Archives.2003/1.WPHC 4/IV.1914. File 1056/1914

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Files 1/1914 to 3126/1914

Dates

1914

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From the Collection: Great Britain. Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Organization)
From the Collection: Great Britain. High Commission for Western Pacific Islands (Organization)

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From the Collection: 7.37 metres (34 boxes and 19 reels of microfilm.)

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Western Pacific High Commission inwards correspondence files, MP series, 1914

Gives dates of sailing of steamers from Australia to Ocean Island. From: Pacific Phosphate Co. Ltd., at Melbourne, VIC.

Encloses extract from telegram received from Secretary of State on the 31st December, enquiring what vacancies in Fiji exist for Dr Hoare, District & Medical Officer, Union Islands. From: High Commissioner, at Suva, Fiji.

Reports appointment of Mr Watteeuw as Consul of Belgium in Sydney. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Calls attention to an omission to supply vouchers for expenditure on the journey of M. Borgesius from Holland to the New Hebrides. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards paper showing estimated cost of the Audit of the accounts of the Gilbert & Ellice, & British Solomon Islands Protectorates. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Calls attention to an unanswered despatch on the subject of assistance to British settlers in the New Hebrides. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forfeiture of certain lands at Mundi, Vella Lavella, by the Reverend J. F. Goldie. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards papers relative to the treatment of yaws with Salvarsan. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of correspondence with the Foreign Office regarding the appointment of Senor Moisi as Public Prosecutor, New Hebrides. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of Regulations of 9/10/1913 made under the Naturalization Acts, 1870, as to the administration of oaths of allegiance. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copies of Colonial Office vouchers passing sundry expenditure. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Allows expenditure as a charge against the High Commission Vote for the printing of certain King's Regulations. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Approves the Resident Commissioner's proposal to grant no more land in the British Solomon Islands to the Malayta Company Ltd. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Requests that information may be furnished of all Laws & Regulations which require duties to be performed by officers of the Board of Customs & Excise in the United Kingdom. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of revised chapters of the General Consular Instructions. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of revised form of application for Colonial appointments. From: Private Secretary to the Secretary of State, at London, England.

Reports that in future the French Commandant of Constabulary in the New Hebrides will be selected by commissioned officers of the Gendarmerie. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Reports the grant to Mr F. E. Johnson, Inspector of Native Labourers, New Hebrides, of four and a half months' vacation leave. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Forwards copy of a letter form the French Resident Commissioner regarding the refund of half the cost of the fares of Mm. Borge & Roy. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Asks that Captain Harrowell be appointed a Deputy Commissioner, for the purpose of administering oaths. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Asks for copies of Ordinances or Regulations in force in Fiji dealing with leprosy. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Forwards draft estimates of British Revenue and Expenditure in the New Hebrides for the financial year 1914 to 1915. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Reports that a French Medical Officer will be appointed at the Canal du Segond, & also perhaps on Epi during 1914. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Reports that Mr Nicol, Chief Engineer, S.S. "Euphrosyne", wished to discontinue his family remittances. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Forwards copy of correspondence with the French Resident Commissioner & others regarding the proposal to establish a Department of Agriculture & Entomology. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Requisitions for certain articles for the S.S. "Euphrosyne". From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Reports further as to the murder of M. Hoarau on the schooner "Voltaire". From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Forwards account current for November, 1913. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Reports the trial & sentence of the murderer of M. Hoarau, & asks whether certain steps may be taken regarding the method of the execution. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Reports as to the accommodation for long sentence prisoners in the British gaol at Vila. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Admission of Mr Wallace to practice before the High Commissioner's Court. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Disposal of unclaimed estates. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Vacation leave of Mr Justice Roseby. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Reports the recovery of a copy of the International Sanitary Convention which has been mislaid. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Registration of Mr Waters as a Minister for the celebration of marriages. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Adjustment of entries accounting for the cost of furniture for the Residency at Vila. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Recommends that the penalty recoverable from Mr Nicol on his resignation form the post of Chief Engineer, S.S. "Euphrosyne", be reduced. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Forwards copy of a telegram to the Secretary of State asking the date of Senor Moisi's departure for the New Hebrides. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Value of fees earned by M. Devamby as Bailiff of the Joint Court. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Joint Regulation No.1 of 1911 "supplying liquor to natives" - reports that the views of H.M. Government have been communicated to the French Resident Commissioner. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Reports on the working of Queen's Regulation No.4 of 1893. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Reports as to the complaints brought by Mr J. C. Simonsen. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Refers to correspondence concerning the amount of allowances paid to the Commandants of Police. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Reports that the French Resident Commissioner has been asked to refund a moiety of an amount expended in connection with the supply of Condominium postage stamps. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Reports the appointment of M. Miramende as French Resident Commissioner. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Replies to queries on the High Commissioner's account for February, 1913. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Forwards copy of a telegram to the Secretary of State regarding the date of despatch of the draft Estimates for the year, 1914/15. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Recommends that the New Hebrides adhere to the Convention regarding International Exhibition. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Forwards copy of correspondence regarding affairs on Tanna between Mr Wilkes, Government Agent, and Dr Nicholson. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Asks that copies of forms for reporting arrival and departure of foreign ships of war may be supplied. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Asks that cases brought under Joint Regulation No.1 of 1911, (the Liquor regulation) may continue to be heard by the Resident Commissioner. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Code of native laws for the New Hebrides. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Reports on the work done by the H.M.S. "Pyramus" in the Joint Naval Commission during October. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Reports that he has not been able to visit Dr Nicholson regarding the apology which it is desired to obtain from him. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Forwards a letter from Mr Jacomb on the subject of the Joint Naval Commission. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Asks that the salary of the Resident Commissioner may be increased. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Forwards copy of a letter to the Secretary of State regarding the Joint Naval Commission. From: Jacomb, E.

Gives particulars of the sums due from Dr Boag in respect of passage, tuition fees and allowances. From: Crown Agents.

Reports the payment to Mr Methven of £20. From: Burns Philp & Co.

Forwards invoices, etc., for shipment of a water tank and bath to the District Officer, Union Islands. From: Burns Philp & Co.

Again asks His Excellency to approve the creation of a Municipality in South and East Santo. From: French High Commissioner.

Reports the appointment of M. Miramende as French Resident Commissioner for the New Hebrides. From: French High Commissioner.

Enquires what action has been taken to adjust the High Commission account with the Solomon Islands. From: Acting Auditor.

Forwards report of the Proceedings of the Joint Naval Commission, December, 1913. From: Commander, H.M.S. "Pyramus".

Forwards Hydrographic Note relative to the volcanic eruption in Ambrym, New Hebrides. From: Senior Naval Officer, New Zealand Division.

Reports arrival at Sydney of the Judicial Commissioner for the British Solomon Islands. From: Lucas, W. H. (Burns Philp & Co.), at Sydney, NSW.

Reports the sentences of imprisonment imposed by the Governor of Fiji on certain prisoners from the New Hebrides & British Solomon Islands. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.

Reports that Bolutele, Premier of Tonga, is in Auckland. From: Roberts, T. V.

Assumption by W. A. L. Ayton of duty as clerk in charge of W.P.H.C. Accounts, and consequent rearrangement in the office as to distribution of work. From: High Commissioner.

Approves proposals for apportioning cost of printing and profits of sale of King's Regulations. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Asks that a grant in aid of the rebuilding of Ambrym Hospital may be sanctioned. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Asks for a remittance of specie to Vila, and that money may be placed to his credit at the Bank. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Reports that new volcanic craters have opened on Ambrym, & that the island is deserted. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

Refers to previous correspondence on the case of Gauthier, a French subject, charged with kidnapping. From: Resident Commissioner, New Hebrides.

States that the exequatur of M. Watteeuw as Consul of Belgium at Sydney has been signed. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards report on the treatment of yaws with Salvarsan. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Asks for His Excellency's observations on a French decree reserving to French vessels the coasting trade of New Caledonia. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Requests that Register Books may be supplied to the Chief Magistrate of Pitcairn Island. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Proposed amendment of Solomons Labour Regulation, to exclude the engagement, for short periods, of boys under sixteen. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

States that a King's Regulation to govern travelling allowances is not required, but suggests that the existing rules be amended. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

transmits printed copies of Report on Tonga for the period 1911 to 1913. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Refers to previous correspondence regarding establishment of a wireless telegraphy station at Vila. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards printed copies of Report on the British Solomon Islands to 30 June, 1913. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of a letter to the Foreign Office regarding the power of the Joint Court to make rules as to contempt of court. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

States that Mr Indermaur should not be appointed District Officer in the Gilbert & Ellice Islands. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Approves of the appointments of Mr Burke & Mr Methven as clerks to the Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Proposal for the erection of a wireless telegraphy station in Tonga. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Acknowledges receipt of a despatch reporting commutation of the death sentence passed on Anioti Dionasi. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Approves confirmation of Mr Campbell as Officer in Command of Police, British Solomon Islands. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Reports passage to Tarawa taken for Mrs O'Reilly; and asks that a communication be addressed to her in Sydney. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Appointments of Messrs Davies and Darbishire as District Officer, Gilbert & Ellice Islands. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Approves of Mr Elliot's drawing full salary for the period spent at Suva. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of letter from the General Post Office as to the prepayment of postage on letters to foreign countries. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of a print as to the appointment of Medical Officers in Fiji & the Protectorates, & a copy of Fiji despatch No.406 of 12/12/1913. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Approves expenditure on the publication in the Fiji Gazette of notices of claims to land in the New Hebrides. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of a Reference Sheet regarding the taking on charge of the articles for the S.S. "Euphrosyne". From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Asks for an explanation of the modification of the arrangements for rationing the crew of the S.S. "Euphrosyne". From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards further queries on the High Commissioner's Accounts current for April, 1909, and February, 1911. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

States that the claim for a refund by the French Authorities of charges for the printing of English versions of Joint Regulations will not be further pressed. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards, for transmission to Deputy Commissioner, Bill of Lading for stock of drugs sent to Pitcairn Island. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Reports that an imprest has been given to Mr Ayton, for which he should give account. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Allows expenditure already incurred for allowances paid to officers of the New Hebrides while travelling on the S.S. "Euphrosyne". From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Advises payment of a charge by the War Office for the supply of carbines, etc., supplied for the New Hebrides Constabulary. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of a memorandum by Lord Emmot, on New Hebrides affairs, and asks for a report. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Seizure of the "Adele" for breach of fishing regulations in the British Solomon Islands. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copy of correspondence with the Foreign Office as to the French Governments complaints against Mr Jacomb. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Call attention to a despatch said to be unanswered, on the subject of legislation for the protection of plumage birds. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Gives the addresses of Intelligence Centre at Hong Kong. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Asks for observations as to the advisability of prohibiting natives from diving in diving dresses. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards Crown Agents' statements of balances on the 30th September, 1913. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copies of a pamphlet on the collection of geological specimens for the use of officers interested in geology. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Notifies a change in the list of officers to whom the extradition telegraph code as been issued. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Forwards copies of correspondence with the Pacific Phosphate Co's local director regarding the Ocean Island Land Question. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate, at London, England.

Forwards copy of a letter from the Chief Engineer of the S.S. "Tokelau" regarding certain repairs to the machinery of that vessel. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate, at London, England.

Tax copra of the Protectorates for the year, 1913-1914. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Application of Mr Baverstock for employment. Asks that it may be forwarded to the Secretary of State. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports the proposed formation in the Protectorate of a Unit of the Legion of Frontiersmen. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports on the working of Queen's Regulation No.4 of 1893, (supply of liquor to natives). From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Form of procedure in trails for serious offences held before the Native Courts. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Acknowledges receipt of a letter commuting the sentence of death passed on Taukioi, of Maiakei. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Proposed amendment of the Ocean Island (Labour) Regulation. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Defers offering an opinion as to the proposed transfer of the Protectorate Headquarters from Ocean Island until he has visited the Gilbert Islands. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports the amount which will be paid by officers of the Protectorate. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Acknowledges receipt of Quarterly Return forms, and asks for 50 copies of each. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Asks that a surveyor may be sent to survey the lands of native owners at Ocean Island. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports on the offer of the Samoa Shipping and Trading Co. to lease the island of Nuwark. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Forwards copy of correspondence with the Pacific Phosphate Co. regarding recruiting of labour for Ocean Island in the Ellice & Union Islands. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Encloses copy of correspondence with the Pacific Phosphate Co. concerning recruiting of Japanese labour for Ocean Island. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Forwards copy of correspondence with the Pacific Phosphate Co's local manager regarding the Ocean Island (Labour) Regulation. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports that the Royal Standard purchased by the late Resident Commissioner has been sent to London. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Forwards a certificate of the destruction of mutilated postage stamps by a Board of Survey. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Asks that a cadet may be allowed to fill the vacancy in the office of the Clerk to the Resident Commissioner. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Forwards statement of assets & liabilities of the Protectorate on the 30th November, 1913. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Conveyance of land at Tapontike, Abemama, from Paul I. Simon to the Sacred Heart Mission. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Forwards amended scale of payments to be made to Officers of the Native Governments, and suggests that the Union Islands officials be paid on that scale. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Agrees with Dr Hoare's proposal for the building of prisons by communal labour in the Union Islands. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Acknowledges receipt of Mr Mahaffy's report on his tour in H.M.S. "Torch", and agrees that Mr Smith-Rewse should be appointed a Deputy Commissioner. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Communication between Ocean Island and the Union Islands. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Report as to the alleged appropriation by Captain Dickson of the sum of £12 from a native of Atafu as a station license fee. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Accepts the offer of the use of Osborne Convalescent Home for Protectorate Officers on the payment of daily fees while officers are treated in the Home. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Appointment of a district officer for Beru. Agrees that Mr Smith- Rewse should not be sent there. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports that the position of Warren Hastings Island is wrongly given in the sailing directions. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports the progress in the settlement of the Ocean Island land question. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Forwards a letter from Dr Graham defending his action in the matter of the sorcery & homicide in the Uma Hospital - for transmission to the Secretary of State. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Reports on the proposed Regulation for governing the recruiting of natives of the Protectorate for places outside the Protectorate. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Recommends that the Protectorate should follow the lead of the other Protectorates and of Fiji with regard to the Convention regarding International Exhibitions. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Suggests that Sections 22 & 23 of King's Regulation No.3 of 1908 concerning the alienation of land in the Protectorate should be repealed. From: Resident Commissioner, Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate.

Proposed transfer of Mr Smith- Rewse to the British Solomon Islands. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Refers to the charge to be made annually for the maintenance of prisoners and detainees in Suva gaol. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Proposed legislation to enable the registration in the British Solomon Islands of public companies. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Definition of trees referred to in the Regulation governing the acquisition of rights to cut timber in the Solomon Islands. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Replies to questions concerning the organisation of the Medical Service of the Protectorate. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

States that a report on the Stegomyia and other genera of mosquitos will be forwarded. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Forwards copy of a letter from the Treasurer as to the adjustment of the High Commissioner's account with the Protectorate. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Forwards a remittance to £600 for the credit of the British Solomon Islands account with the High Commission. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Forwards draft regulations for the Constabulary of the British Solomon Islands. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Reports the capture of a native concerned in the murder of Mr Kerr in 1895, & recommends that he should be discharged. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Reports the capture, trial of [sic] sentence of Rifanoa and Vuvuinau, murderers of Mr G. O. Keller. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Forwards for registration certificate of death of Percy Barrett Proctor. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Forwards photograph of the murderers of Mr G. O. Keller, & of another convicted of murder. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

States that the payment of fees incurred by the Tongan cutter "Kolofoou" on her visit to Ono will not be enforced. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.

Forwards for registration certificate of birth of John Francis Wickham. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Forwards a copy of the entry of the purchase of land by the Reverend J. F. Goldie at Mundi Mundi, with a survey of the area. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Forwards a remittance of £200 for the credit of the British Solomon Islands account with the High Commissioner. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Trial of Barakava & Kaloguasu for murder at Mallu, Malaita. Reports the prisoners' escape from gaol. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Asks that a Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff may be appointed. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Refers to various matters alluded to in Mr Vernon's report on the Protectorate. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Explains the action taken to punish certain bush natives of Fuanrandi, Malaita, for the murder of a native of Laulana. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Mr Woodford's pension. From: Resident Commissioner, British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Forwards Gilbert & Ellice Islands Investment Account for November, 1913. From: Crown Agents.

Enquires whether a certificate of occupation has been issued to Messrs Lever for their land in the British Solomon Islands. From: Auditor.

Reports the expenditure on letters from the High Commission which have been surcharged for insufficient postage. From: British Consul, Rabaul.

Report arrangements made for the food supply of Malden Island. From: Grice, Sumner & Co.

Reports the remissions of sentences granted by the Governor of Fiji to prisoners Bala & Pendi. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.

Approves the Resident Commissioner's proposal for the establishment of the Staff of the Protectorate. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

States that on December 16th, 1913, Dr Hoare was on board the "Devon", a passenger en route for Sydney. From: Mons. Rougier.

The Registrar General, London, requests to be supplied with information respecting arrangements for registration of Births, Deaths & Marriages in the Western Pacific High Commission. From: Registrar General, at London, England.

Forwards statements of expenses incurred in connection with the repatriation of witnesses in Rex v Esini. From: British Vice Consul, Samoa.

Forwards account current for December, 1913. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Encloses copy of correspondence with Mr A. D. Cameron as to the latter's projected visit to Suva. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Forwards information regarding the production of copra in Tonga. - copy of a letter addressed to the Consul General for the Netherlands. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Forwards copy of a report of the Chief Justice and Auditor General regarding Mr A. D. Cameron's claims for compensation. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Explains a footnote on a birth certificate of David Rounds. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Asks for a ruling on a question connected with jurisdiction in probate. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Proposed appointment of a Deputy Commissioner for Haapai - submits further considerations. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Certificates for registration - forwards. From: Agent & Consul, Tonga.

Asks for a refund of the difference between the deposit paid and the sum actually due for the purchase of the tax copra of the Union Islands. From: Samoa Shipping & Trading Co.

Announces that he is on board "Ventura" returning to Union Islands. From: Dr Hoare.

Asks that Mr Monckton may visit the New Hebrides in April to cooperate with French authorities in choosing site for wireless telegraphy installation at Vila. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Condition of the Island of Nukaaono (Union Islands). From: Mons. Broyer, (Roman Catholic Bishop, Samoa).

High Commissioner's account current with the British Solomon Islands Protectorate for month of November, 1913. From: Secretary, W.P.H.C., at Suva, Fiji.

High Commissioner's account current with the Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate for month of November, 1913. From: Secretary, W.P.H.C., at Suva, Fiji.

Asks High Commissioner to telegraph his views, as soon as Practicable, on the proposed incorporation in H.M.'s dominions on the Gilbert & Ellice Islands. From: Secretary of State, at London, England.

Reports that the Secretary of State has authorised the transfer of Dr Hoare to Fiji & that a cadet be sent to replace him in the Union Islands. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.

Forwards a minute by the Fiji Government Entomologist on a parasite for the coconut leaf miner. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.

Encloses a copy of the Secretary of State's despatch No.298 of 11th December, 1913, approving the appointment of Mr Methven to be a clerk in the office at Ocean Island of the Resident Commissioner of the Gilbert & Ellice Islands. From: High Commissioner, at Suva, Fiji.

Encloses extract from Secretary of State's despatch No.298 of 11th December, 1913, forwarding copies of printed papers of particulars respecting Fiji and Western Pacific Protectorate cadetships. From: High Commissioner, at Suva, Fiji.

Applies for employment in the Protectorates or Fiji. From: Bigar, G.

Reports that arrangements have been made for the transfer to Ocean Island of Government Surveyor. From: Colonial Secretary, Fiji, at Suva, Fiji.