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Plaint by 1,300 odd Chinese in the employ of
the Germane in Samoa.
C.O
16278
RECE (Rx' 7 MAY 07
The eleven conditions of inviting labourere
to Samoa posted up in different places were altered
during the voyage and petitionere were told that
they would be given $7.50 a month only. The con-
tract was held by the Master, but they could not
escape though they knew they were in the trap. On
arrival they found their apprehension realised; the
contract was not at all observed and new conditions
were poeted up for them, treating them as Chu Chai.
They have to wear numbers when walking in the streets
to prevent them from appealing to the Court. They are
always beaten with 5 strokes first before they could
have their plaint heard and then they were again
badly treated;
afterwards the master would also give
punishment. So the master can do what he wishes
without fear of opposition.
Recently a man sur-
named Wong, a native of Kwongsi, was beaten to
death for eating fruit when working.
Tens of
men