The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-21

the steamer lief. her moorings and steamed
out to sea, and for n few minutes loud
cheers were heard in every direction. The
crews OF the men-oi.wur Nipsic and Rapid
and hundreds of people on the beach
chcered the departing steamer and the
Trenton and Nandalia men ON the docks
OF the Rockton returned the cheers with
WILL The scventy-liyo mcn who remain
here are in charge OF Lieulonant-Com
mander Lyon. Ii is supposed they will
be either sent home in the course OF an.
other month, or be transferred TO other
American war ships which may arrive
here. The departure OF the ship.wrcckcd
sailors is greeted with feeling OF relief
~ Apla is not large enough to accommo-
date such q number OF men without great
confusion resulting. and it has been feared
that serious Illness might break out in the
town owing TO the crowded quarters Of
the men.
MArAAFA WANTS rgACE.
Admiral Kimberly received the follow.
ing letter from Mataaia lew days after
he had issued his proclamation advising
the natives TO give up war
MAGlAoL April - 1850.
l. A. Kimberly. Admiml OF the American Fleet
Excellency-l aud the chiefs, and the
councillors OF my Government nt Magiagi,
having consulted together today, the 22d
OF April, 1850, we are highly pleased with
the proclamation. The kindness OF the
Government OF the United States is beyond
comparison, and ! ann now able TO under.
stand IT, Today any desire for war with
our kindred at Luatuanun is finished. |
declare the war which was carried on be.
tween this part OF Samoa aud that part of
Samoa Is ut an end, because ! earnestly de-
sire that Samoa should find state OF
prosperity aud 10 give over 10 you the
Office OF umpire between Us both, and let
us all work 10 the Same purpose.
Besides | declare that Samoa would
escape danger II the United States alone
were TO protect and give their support TO
IL aud be the sole master of all Samoa
without the interference on any other
power, for In years gone 10y We have been
endeayOring tn form strong government
ON the basis OF protection by three powers;
in consequence, Samoa has been constantly
torn To pieces aud many lives have been
lost, and the country has been brought
down To a very low condition. On this nc.
count, we are sure recurrence ol the
triple system would bc useless. II now
ono power takes charge of Samoa and con.
tinued to do so forever. then Samoa would
for the inst time enjoy standing prosperity.
| place every hope in your good wishes
toward Samoa, and hope YOU will not draw
back from them, may you live. Your
brother IN the Lord,
MAiAArA, King OF Samoa
Admiral Kimberly replied TO Mataah's
letter IA follows
Ar, ArrIl p. lisa
To iis Royal liirhncss Mnilctoh Mntaaia
louriioyal llighncss Your lcitordalcd
April %, | received yesterday aud read
with great care aud interest. The previous
day also received one from Tamascsc.
In II he says nothing of peace except on
the conditions Of submission. His heart
las not yet been penetrated by the evils
of war; nor sUltcncd by the suilcrngs OF
the people. Your noble sediments lof
the welfare OF Samoa, ~ shown ia YOUR
expressions Tor peace, aud 10y council ui
your chiefs and rulers prove that yon aud
they have true feelings that isovcrn men
Who love tllcir country huitcr than
thanFaalvua Shch men are those who
bear the burdens and responsibility ui tur.
bulout times, that surge over thu land as
NNNN NNNHiN MNNNH NNNAN NHHfNNNNHA ANlF NAlNI"H
They are strong men against whom the
weak con twiuv as Il vine against tho trct.
May your services and wisdom long
bc spared 10 Samoa. The United
States, now, ns Gar ~ know, are in con-
ycnlion with the other two treaty powers,
aud ! can assure YOU that ~ ilr ~ she ~
able. her ailairs will be directed 10 obtain
thusu points that will advance and pro.
mote the Interests OF nll samoa iu every
inspect nnd tbs evils that have heretofore
affected the country will. IL not cxtin.
guishcd, at least be- diminished. Have,
therefore. good heart. The day OF rest,
peace and prosperity Is not 10 far away,
hut iis coming, like the dawn, can bo seen
before the rising OF the sun. A copy OF
your letter will be forwarded by the inst
mail 10 Washington Tor the Information Of
the Government Trusting that YOU may
have good health aud you long may bo
spared. ! remain, very respectfully. your
obcdiont servant, l.. A. kNurRLY,
Rear Admiral, U. 5. ~, Of the Pacific
station.
Admiral Kimberly declined 10 make the
correspondence between himsclinnd Tuna
scsc pubic. stating they must iirsl go be.
fore the Department NJ Washington. An
effort was made 10 obtain the correspond.
cncc between thc Admiral aud Tamisese
from Dr. knappc, the German Consul, but
the latter declined 10 give II ont Tor publi-
cation. Consul knappu said he ilii not
think that Admiral kmbcrly's prociama.
ton would amount to anything rs the
Snmoans were an indifferent people, aud
would read the proclamation Uncu aud Tor.
get nll about II nitcrwafd
Dr. StCubcl, the new German Consul nj
Apia, arrived here on the steamer Lubcy
from Sydney April ~
The Associated PrcEs correspondent had
a short interview a few DAYS ago with Ma.
taaia. lilo said his people we're greatly
pleased with the advice published IN the
Admlui'a proclamation, and ic,t very
grateful Tor the interest which the Amcn.
cans had taken In their cause. Tho pres
cnt Wns great hardship 20 the county,
aud the people wanted peace. They had
no desire 10 fight 1amaacfe OF The Ger.
mans. lie would like Ia SEQ the Amcn.
can Government declare proioclomle
over the Snmolns. lie thought that the best
way toayoid trouble, ,as the natiycswcrc con.
unually fighting among themselves when
the Consuls oi the United States, Germany
aud England had equal power. Anida.
Wits had been prepared under tho
direction Of Malaaia, which have
boon forwarded 10 tho State De.
parimcnt at Washington In reference 10
the December battle, 10 be presented at
the Berlin conference. Tho andayits are
made by Soumanu Taia. the Chief OF Apia,
aud The Governor Of the Tuamuasaga dis.
tricl, and by y number Of other natives
who were present during the fight. Wit
ncsses declare that Germans commenced
lighting and killed ono native and