The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-25
TOO SMALL TO FIGHT ABOUT.

slight importance could not reasonably be
expected to bring about war between the
United States and nation which has for
us the kindest and warmest feeling. Even
Prince Bismarck would not be likely to
push the matter too far, lest he should lose
the moral support of the German peo-
pie, who remember with gratitude the
kindly and effectuai aid extended to
them in time Of trouble by the United
States, which had resulted in saving the
lives and property Of thousands OF German
citizens in foreign country. But 1t was
possible, said Mr.. Hit, in conclusion, that
if Prince Bismarck had an idea that be was
dealing with a weak administration he
might readily fall back upon his old and
wel-known polty, in order to crafty the
passion of the German people for colonial
possessions.
SENATOR BROWN SILENT.
Senator Brown of Georgia, said that in
view Of his position as a mem ber Of the for
eign relations committee, he preferred not to
say anything in regard to the question at
it's present stage. When tho matter ma
tured, he said he would be perfectly will
ing to talk about it.
Senator Morgan talked quite freely on
the subject: The
details of the troubles in Samoa" he said,
''are matters Of dispute at present, and it
! would, therefore, be premature to discuss
are in full possession of all the facts. The
| administration has been active in asserting
| our rights in Samoa, and congress has
shown a strong determination to support
| the administration in any action looking to
| the preservati of the independence Of the
island and the protection of American in
| terests there.
OUR RIGHTS WILL BE PROTECTED.
81 think the steps already taken will
IL 20 AINa nV,A
| perfectly satisfied that whatever rights we
have will be faithfully protected. We haye
always pursued a conservative course
| in respect to these islands, and
| have always endeavored to main
tain their neutrality. | am confident
that we shall maintain whatever rights
we may have in that quarter. The United
| States has no colonial policy, and, while we
arr, of course, desirous of keeping our COM
merce open with all the world, we do not,
! like Germany, desire to extend our national
| jurisdiction. While there may some ques
tion as to the capacity Of the natives of
Samoa to maintain good government, it is
certain that none of the great maritime
! powers of the world has any right
| to usurp that power to itself. We
| have material interests in these islands, and
shall tolera no act on the part Of another
| power which will interfere with our COM
merce with themn Mr.. Morgan said that
| Secretary Bayard had been very unjustly
| criticised for his course in this matter As
a matter of fact, said Mr.. Morgan, he has
| done all that could be done, and when all
the facts are disclosed, it will be found that
| his policy all through has been dignified,
| positive, and truly American in every re-
spect.
| FRYE FEARS NO WAR;
| Senator Frye at first was reluctant to be
| interviewed further in regard to Samoan
| affairs, but finally consented. 81 think, "
| said he, "our tr eaty rights are such in Sa-
| m0a that We cannot permit the indepen-
| dence of Samoa to be taken away from her.
| If Germany can put a governor who is
| nothing but her tool into power in Samoa
| they can comrel them at once to give
notice to the United States to terminate all
| our treaties, and after notice they would
| be terminated in year. / think that the
treaties as a whole taken together do guar
antee the independence of Samoa. | think
| Prince BiSmark in all of his dispatches has
| indicated that is is his idea of it,"
"Do you regard the situation as very
| threatening"
81 think that the idea of a war is as alb
surd as it possibly can be-"
| DOLPHs INTERPRETATION.
Senator DolDh was likewise at first re-
luctaut to be quoted. He said 81 think
the treaty between the United States aud
| the samoan government, which was ratltled
before the treaties between that govern
ment and Great Britain or Germany, or any
civilized governments were negotiated,
confers upon us rights and creates as
to tho United States obligations which
are inconsistent with the destruction
of the independence and autonomy Of the
| Samoan government. | do not believe the
United States should or would quietly per
nit that to be done. In the Interests of
present and great prospective commerce in
| the Pacific, the indepe ldence of the Sand
wich and Samoan islands, should be pre-
served. | do not think there is any cause
or probability of war"
PLAIN SAILING FOR HARRISON.
The recommendation of the Senate com
mittee on foreign relations respecting
committee on appropriations, will also be
adopted by the House committee on foreign
affairs and probably by the House, 80 that
the next administration will find it.elf all
equipped for an aggressive policy in Samoa.
A CIRCULAR FROM THE GERMAN FLEET.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Jan. 24-The
| Honolulu Bulletin, Of Jan. ;, reaching here
yesterday, by steamer, prints what pur-
ports TO be a circular just sent out by the
German officers at Samoa, regarding the
late disturbances there. In general the
| circular denies that the Germans on the
island have oppressed IT mistreated the ma
| tives, and reatiirms the statement that the
late battle in which twenty-two Germans
were killed, was led by American newspa-
per correspondents.