The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-12-26
SUNDAY NEWS.
THE TRIPLE POWERS HAVE RECOG
NIzED MALIEToA AS KING
OF SAMOA.
Grave Disquietude Over Brazilian Affairs
Other News Items Of
Interest.
SAMOA AT PEACE.

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king Malietoa has at last been for
mally recognized as ruler of Samoa by
the consuls of the United States, Great
Britain and Germany. About amonth
ago the consuls issued a proclamation
declaring that the Berlin conference
had agreed to recognize Malietoa as
king, and advising the natives to ac-
knowledge him as such. Tamassee re-
piled to this proclamation by saying
hat his followers were willing that
such course should be taken. Ma
lietoa and Mataafa agreed to the sug-
gestions of the consuls and the native
chiefs of the island also signed docu-
ment acknowledging Malietoa as king.
As soon as the Samoans had come
to this agreement preparations were
made for an official announcement of
Malietoa's authority. Accordingly on
December Malietoa's flag was hoisted
on the site OF the old government
house and the United States man-of-
war Adams fired salute of twenty-one
guns in its honor. The German man
of-war Sophie, which was also in the
harbor, did not fire salute. The
consuls held conference on the same
evening and issued a proclamation
declaring that the governments Of
the United States, Great Britain and
Germany from this time will recog-
nize Ma.ietoa as king Of Samoa. The
proclamation also advised that the
two native parties which have been
hitherto opposed to each other to eff
feet an ultimate reconciliation as soon
as possible and contribute to the
eaceable management of the new
amoan government. This proclama-
ion was printed in the English and
Samoan languages and posted in va
rious parts of the island.
The opinion is generally expressed
that this action on the part of the
three consuls is the ultimate settle
ment of the Samoan difficulty.
BRAZILIAN AFFAIRS.
LONDON, December 22.-Serious
news may be looked for at any mo-
nent from Brazil. Late advices from
Rio state that Deodora Da Fonseca,
who made the revolution possible, is
ying. The absence of further news
is ominous. The cables, which are in
active working order, are silent. Have
they been silenced by fear? What
work has been going on in BrazilEsince
he military revolt which broke out
Thursday and was suppressed yester-
day? There are reasons to fear the
worst. All kinds of rumors are afoat.
Among others the most naturally con-
ceived one is that Gen. Da Fonseca
was shot while trying to put down a
meeting of his troops. An army is a
dangerous maker of republics. 1t
often breaks those whom it makes. 1t
n atural to suppose that Fonseca has
all en- victim, and that there is much
70 uble in store for the peace loving
razilians. However, there isno hope
nywhere expressed for the restora-
ion of the monarchy.
The republic must and will endure.
America takes no step backward. Last
advices tonight from the Brazilians
say that the city is quiet. But can
this news be believed? 1t is known,
however, that code messages are re-
fused by the telegraph authorities at
Rio de Janeiro. 1t is regarded here
as more than probable that the revolt
of yesterday is the key to President
Da Fonseca's sudden illness. 1t is
thought probable that the insurrec-
ton was much more formidable |
Itfair than the cablegram announces.
1t was probably toned down by the
press censor, who has stopped all code
messages. If seriuos rebellion
occurred, it is more than likely The
president, Da Fonseca, an army officer |
himself, rushed into the turbulent
mob and perhaps received a mortal
wound. 1t is practically impossible |
to give any reliable information as to |
the true state of affairs in Brazil since
the government. has set such a vigi- |
liant watch upon the wires.
THE STATUS IN BRAZIL.
New YORK, December 21.-Speaking |
of the disquiet in Brazil, a merchant
who is in direct cable communication |
with Rio Janeiro said this evening
"Our cablegrams today have been very |
brief. They gave no particulars and |
bore evident marks of the new govern.
ments censorship over the news sent
out. There was no report of actual
riot or bloodshed, but the cables indi-
Gated that riots and bloodshed were
1t was plainly indicated
that there was thought to be political
troubles ahead which would interfere
considerably with commercial affairs
and with shipments. 1t was init
mated that dissatisfaction with the
new government was growing and
was likely to break out soon." An
other merchant said: Exchange
was quoted to me this morning from
y do To-,