CO129-344 - Public Offices & Foreign Office - 1907 — Page 37

C. O.

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Red 7 MAY 07

Plaint of the Chinese employees under the employ

of the Germans living in Moes Shed, adjoining the Port.

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Petitionere came to Samoa on the understanding

that they would get $15.00 a month, and be back to

China in three years time. On the voyage they were

told that only $7.50 would be given. All the condi-

tions were not observed.

There are 3 meals a day

and half pound of either corned beef or fish is

Occasionally the master is cruel.

given each man.

Those who slightly neglect their duties are beaten

in the Court. Their wages are very little and not

eufficient for them to send home to support their

families. The Government only listen to the words

of the master, and petitioners are not allowed to

say anything. They pray Your Honour to give them

assistance.

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