The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-05
PENANG. Straits OF Malacca June 4, 1873.
One OF the Dutch men-ofwar cruising on the
Northern coast OF Sumatra fred into three British
merchant vessels as they were leaving the narbor
OF Atcheen.
The Atcheenese have sent messengers to this
place asking for assistance.
The coolies here are already enlisting in their
Service.
II the Dutch persist In the war they will meet
with stronger resistance than ever.
GENERAL DRAFT FOR THE ATCHEENEsE ARMY
The pepper plantations In the North OF Sumatra
ere going to ruin in consequence Of the drafting o.
the laborers into the ranks OF the Archeenese army

History sf the Exciting Causes or tho
War-England's Territorial Rotations
TO the Bclligerents.
An English report OF the exciting causes and
probable consequences OF the Hollanders' war
against Atcheen says
Much sensation prevails at the Hague as well as
IN lndla since IL has become known that the Dutch
East Indian government has declared war against
Ine sultan OF Atcheen The news has been con-
nrmed 6y MT. Fransen van de Putte, the Minister
OF the Colonial Department think 1t OF interest
70 say something about Hollands relations with
Atcheen, which have resulted in war that may
authority In the East Indian Archipelago.
The Empire OF Atcheen, situated in the most
terminous with the Dutch possessions in
this island. The territory is almost totally
expedition win meet with great difiicuties IL being
almost impossible to land troops with the object OF
mastering the capital. The English, who IN 1895
had taken possession OF Sumatra Din the name or
the Prince OF Orange), concluded in 1919 treaty
with Atcheen, by which all rights they wanted were
given them-vlz., to establish factory in the
Island, and likewise Resident while ali the other
European States were excluded. In consequence
OF treaty concluded in 1924 between England and
Holland It became necessary TO alter the former
contract between Great Britain and Atcheen. It
was then settled that Hollands relations with this
without violating in the least the independency OF
Atcheen, which remained under the protectorate OF
neighboring State, Snghel and this caused much
trouble and uneasiness among the English resi-
OeuJS 81 Pendng ana singapore. This, again, made
II necessary to conclude another treaty with Eng
land, which was ratified last year, placing the re-
lations with Atcheen on new footing. The Atchee.
nese, however, repeatedly violated their engage
mentS, and were guilty not only or rObberies OF
goods but OF men, whom they.sold as slaves. This
seems to be the main cause or the declaration OF
war. The Dutch Minister answering an interpret
lati0n In Parliament, stated that he was not able
TO give complete information, because che had
only received some kilograms; but he stated that
1t was TACT that war was decared.n Thereupon
one Of the members OF the opposition said that this
would be the last blow to the Kings authority in
the East. The Minister protested against this
and said he was or the opinion that "the honor OF
the Dutch nag would be maintained.n
British Anticipation OF q "speck or
War;
The London Telegraph, writing on the situation
Of AFFAIRS in Netherlands, India, and Of the posi-
biIity OF England becoming involved therein,
Says
We who have on our hands frequent slittle
wars" which are the separable incidents OF ex-
tensve empire, may readily sympathize with the
Dutch, now engaged in settling dispute with the
who have provoked this conflict, will in the end
be wOrsted. Their bravery, however, ought to Sc
cure the respect OF the assailant, and prudent
policy will, probably, make the terms easy. SUI
matra Is 80 valuable to the traders that peace at
the earliest moment will be considered desirable
to make complete submission necessity. 1t Will
be Fortunate however, should the contest not
spread beyond Atcheen, for anything like an ex-
tended war on the coast would seriously Obstruct
very valuable trade, by which the Dutch them
selves profit largely.