Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Monday 2 January 1882, page 5


THE NAVIGATOR ISLANDS.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

SYDNEY, SUNDAY.

Latter news from Samoa via Fiji states that matters generally are very quiet in the Navigator Islands. Malietoa's rule is unopposed by the old Taimoa and Faipule party, the German Government having announced through their consul their intention to lend their assistance to the King in the event of any attempt being made to resume hostilities. In consequence of the great fall in the price of copra, which is the principal staple of the group, business is dull, and money scarce. Everything is in a very depressed state.