The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-09-04
THE ExlLED KINGS RETURN.
Warmly Greeted by His Friends Upon His
Arrival In Samoa.

SAN Francisco, Sept. 2.---The correspond
ent of the Associated Press at Apia, Samoa,
gives the following account of the return of
King Malietoa:
Malietoa, king of Samoa, who was deported
by the German naval forces nearly two years
ago, returned from his exile at Jaluit, Marshal
Islands, Sunday, Aug. IL. The German gun
boat Wulf arrived in the harbor at o'clock in
the afternoon. When the vessel came to
anchor Malietoa was seen standing on the deck.
The flag of the returning monarch
was Immediately hoisted on shore
and hearty cheers were given by
the American and English residents. Besides
Malietoa, the three chiefs who were deported
with him-Manga, Aisle and the kings brother,
Molii-were also aboard the Wulf. No canoes
were allowed to approach the vessel, and it
seemed hardly probable that the party would
be landed that day. A little before dark, how
ever, q number OF the natives were seen hurry
ing in the direction Of Mataut, where the Ger
man consulate was situated, and it was ascer-
tanned that Malietoa and the chiefs were COM
ing ashore on one OF the Wulf's boats with DR..
Stuebel, German consul-general. and Folau,
chief magistrate of Samoa, who had gone
aboard the Wulf an hour before.
Quite q crowd of natives and few white
residents had assembled at the spot where the
landing was made When the boat touched
the beach Dr. Stuebel sprang out and assisted
Malietoa to land once more upon his native
shore. The latter was taken at once to Folau's
house, where he was followed by a number OF
people. The meeting between Malietos and
his relatives was most affecting. The women
fell on their knees and kissed his hands, and
the whole party, including the king, were
weeping all the time. The greatest expressions
of JOY were heard and all present ex-
tended sympathy TO the monarch who had been
carried off by the Germans and landed FIRST at
the Cameroons one of the most unhealthy
shores in the world, and taken from there TO
Hamburg as a steerage passenger and then
exiled on an island in the Marshall group in
company with three of the highest chiefs of
Samoa. All of the returned party gave the
highest praise to DIR. C.. Morgan, the L. :.
consul at Marshall islands, and declare that
had it not been for his assistance they would
have suffered severely.
About half an hour after MalietOa arrived OF
the house Matafaa who had been reigning dur
ing his absence, arrived and greeted his rela-
tive most cordially. Malietoa seemed to be q
careworn man and broken down in health.
The white residents present drank the health
of the two monarchs, and an invitation was
then given to attend an impromptu banquet.
The greatest good will existed between the two
kings. Among those who called during the
evening was U. s. Vice-Consul Blackjack, who
was warmly received by both.
On the following day Malietoa went to Ma
taafa's house, where he received n royal salute.
The two kings will remain in the same house
for the present Perfect feeling of amity exists
-bstz0eeR-them. Matafaa will retain-control of
affairs until a satisfactory settlement is made.
The American schooner, Lena Swasey, lying
in the harbor, hoisted Malietoas flag on the
day of his return. No formal acknowledgement
of this kind by the Sophie or Wulf. There was
no American or British man-of-war in the har-
Dor.