THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1919
FUTURE CONTROL OF S. PACIFIC.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Coberency, as the Inter State Camake of the future trade and Pro- missioners point out in their report; | ductiveness of the islands, and (for, is not at present the forte of the the economical exertion of the British administration of the Pacific; strength of the Empire. The pre- coherency, that is. as regards the sent Considerable feeling exists in Aus-treatment of the Pacific as a whole; tralia concerning the future control the individus administration is well of the Southern Pacific. A report enough within the limits of the com- has just been issued by a Commis ponent parts.
The complex methods of admini sion appointed by the Federal Gov. ernment to investigate the Pacificstration now obtaining are due his
torically to the förtuitous origia of Laland trade.
tapgents of effort defeat. cohereacy of government. The Commissioners lay great stress upon the pressing necessity for concentra- tion of the authority of the Crown, now cattered among so many diverse administrations.
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Some federative control they think Bhe best of the Commission was British influences in the different might be devised at an early date. threefold, via an inquiry into the parts of the Pacific Island. Those To begin with, such an authority existing trade between Australia and territories which were formerly might be established with vers the Pacific Islands; the furnishing of German passesalons are now con- slight, if any, changes in the respec
repact to decide as to the increise trolled by the military occuation tive governments of the several of British and or Australian control New Zealand and the military tracts of the Pacific: but having administration of the Compowers of supervision and co-ordina- of that trade; and the suggestion of
wealth of Australia.. Others are measures to that end..
As to the natural products and under the jurisdiction of the Highton not possessed at present by any of those governments. A High exports of the islands at present, Commissioner of the Western Fach- Commissionership of the Pacific. the main interest lies in the copra ac at Suva, the civil administration held, or not, in conjunction with the trade. The Commission's inquiry, of New Zealand, the Anglo-French office of Governor-General of Austra however, covers the potential trade Condominium, and the military or lia, would be a suitable kernel from
7.50- representative form of in other products which may rean naval forces of our Japanese Allies which ..from the future development of the The Colony of Fiji is under an Im-Pacific federation might naturally 10.30 to 11.00 am...Every 10 sinabon islands. The trade question alone perial Governor, with whose office grow. The Commission has suggest-11.30 am to 15 noon.Every 15 minut
combined that, of High Commised that, in order to ensure timely 11.00 boon to 18.30 pmvery 10 mi the Commission. Any
sianer
for the Imperial Facific settlement of this paramount ques 130p.m. to 1.30p.m. Every 18 esinubes. readjustment of administration in these islands under British control is Possessions. The moment, however, tion a conjoint inquiry by representa 1.00 pm to 5.80 pamilyay 10 minutis, 3.50 p.m. in.00 p.mislivery 10 minutes. subject for the Imperial Government is ripe when the Empire should attives of the United Kingdom,
5,00 m, des 7.00 fm., Every 15 minute, in the discussion of peace terms, in tempt the unification of its adminis Australia, and New Zealand should
1.00 juin, to 8.00 jum...kvery 10 minutes. regard to which it is known that thetrative purpose. The modern tend; be undertaken as soon as it is possible Commonwealth Government will be ency towards the organization of to proceed from the engrossing pre NIGHT CARS on Wook Days.
national influence would suggest this sent to the future.
SATURDAYS SIXTRA CARS. course. Co-ordination is essential, urge the Commissioners, for the
concerns
consulted
It may be remembered that, al though it is an incontrovertible fact that to the Spaniards and the Dutch belongs the honour of the discovery of the Pacific Islands, the British are the pioneers in the" matter of their trade and civilization. To the activi ties, too, of our missionaries and Governmental services may be as cribed the partial redemption of the island from barbarism.
GOOD DIGESTION A JOY. Sean Elats for Dyspoptics.
Good, digestion is not appreciated until you lose it. Then you cannot afford to risk mating experiments by trying uncertain remedies. Sercag medicines are hard on weak stomachs.
To ho nhle to eat what you want and to digest it is a priceless blossing. If you. But are lost it do not ha deceived by the claims of pradigmated food, purgatives, and stitch tonics called.
The administration of to-day. however, is a vast improvement upon that conducted in the pist. everything emphasizes the necessity for Great Britain, making good, throughout this wide sphere of influence, her world right as conserving influence ove countries she has acquired in every instamo vi by peaceful mens,
the
There is no tonic for the stomach that is gostonia for every other part of the byly. As the blood circulatas through all the body, an improvemaat in senilition quietly runs in stength- ingany waskozim. Rich, refblant is aboplutely nezwa key to propar dizarbio 1. The comercial value o
If your stomach is weak, and you are Pacific is important; far more role with () stulence, "save_ritings in portant in some ways than moth theist, a fooling of presturs about shahar, un paloitation, try the true people imaging, although the island:
tanic treatmnt of Dr. William' plok are not as fabulously rich, in
pills datural resources as the romance encircling them would lead one to suppose. New Caledonia, how ever, passe3983 valuable minerals, while the phosphate deposits of Nayru and Ocean island are worth many goldfield, The commercial, and doubtless the strategic, impart ance of the islands as ports of call is obvious, lying, as they do, on the trade routes between the East and Australasia, and between Australasia and the two Americas.
Apart from the island, the strategic importance of the Pacific Ocean is very apparent Recent war events have demonstrate that its importance is even greater than was supposed.
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This first anticeable offect of these world-fam Pille is an improvement in the sppɔtite. The the sleep becomes Round and untroubled, and is followed morning. The nerves grow calm and by 6 sense of restel well-being in the staviy, the digestion regains normal healthy activity, fooling of general battarmant rapidly enques
Sa many despanties hava bana
mined treatment that every sufferer helped by this simple and readily ab. from indigestion should promptly try Dr. Williamy pink pills. Start to day by obtaining apply from your chemist. Or send $1.60 for one battle, or 83;-for Co, 03 Szechufen Raad. Shanghai. The 6 bottles to the De. William Medicine little book Whit To Eat & How To EP, which contain much useful infor aation on the diet, will be sent to you free in response to a postcard request.
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2. Des Your Road., 5.
Hongkong, May 1, 1818,
Bongbonga Uck, 23, 1815”
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