A truce was declared on 12 March 1930, after another child was killed by New Zealand marines who were now suffering heat exhaustion and tropical infections. The male Mau members returned to their homes, on the condition that they retain their right to engage in non-cooperation. Meanwhile, Nelson and other exiled leaders continued to lobby the New Zealand Government and communicate their progress to the Mau. In 1931, news of the growing resistance to the British rule of India reached many Samoan villages. 414x414px|Independence Day, 1962. Their Highnesses Tupua Tamasese Meaole & Malietoa Tanumafili II, the joint-Heads of the newly-Independent State of Samoa.
A truce was declared on 12 March 1930, after another child was killed by New Zealand marines who were now suffering heat exhaustion and tropical infections. The male Mau members returned to their homes, on the condition that they retain their right to engage in non-cooperation. Meanwhile, Nelson and other exiled leaders continued to lobby the New Zealand Government and communicate their progress to the Mau. In 1931, news of the growing Indian independence movement reached Samoa, partially inspiring the Mau movement. 414x414px|Independence Day, 1962. Their Highnesses Tupua Tamasese Meaole & Malietoa Tanumafili II, the joint-Heads of the newly-Independent State of Samoa.
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resistance to the British rule of India reached many Samoan villages.
Indian independence movement reached Samoa, partially inspiring the Mau movement.