Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-15
kilograms to The Star.
THE SAMOAN TREATY
EngGshmen Think it a Triumph for
America.
COLORED OFFICIALS KILLED.
Habeas Corpus Proceedings in
New York To-day.
THE CRONN SUSPECTS NOT FREE.
THE CRONN SUSPECTS NOT FREE
Fixing Responsibility for the Ar
magh Disaster.
How the Samoan Settlement Is Re-
garded I'm Great Britain.

Special Cable Dispatch 10 The EVENING STAR.
LONDON, June 15.-The Samoan settlement is
favorably received in England, though the
English are somewhat chagrined at playing
second fiddle in the affair. The Times says:
''The American policy natural and neces-
sary, and American influence was moderately
but effectually exerted."
The Pail Nal Gazette says: 1--WE congratulate
America very heartily upon the signal success
that has attended her on the first occasion she
has squared up at a first-class power and let it
be distinctly understood that she meant to
have her way or she would know the
reason why. This constitutes the su-
preme significance Of the Samoan con-
ference. Hitherto America has been
treated as q,ld,ltite regligidble; henceforth it
Will be understood that she is perfectly pre-
pared to spend any number of millions in or
der to make good her word when she considers
1t pledged to vindicate her honor when she
thinks il is involved, or to defend her interests
wherever they may be attacked. The terms Of
settlement re-establish the status quo 80 far as
the Samoans are concerned, but practically
shut out England's position. Our interests ap-
pear to have been treated secondary and
subordinate throughout"
The DAILY Netcs says: ''Mr. Phelps leaves
tonight for New York, and although he denies
it, 1t Is believed that he will be appointed
American ambassador at Berlin. The first
point decided on is the maintenance of the abso-
lutte autonomy of the native population to which
is secured the right of choosing its king and
vlceroy. As it is almost certain that Malietoa
will be reelected American and German repre-
sentatives will be attached to the king as
advisers, while an English representative will
act as arbitrator in case Of disagreements The
native government is to have sole control of
the administration, and is to be free to intro
duce protective duties. Each of three powers
is to have coaling stations allotted to it and
anchoring places"
The Standard says: 'The United States gov
ernment made its adhesion to the Samoan treaty
conditional upon its ratification by the Senate.
and, as this cannot take place until December
next, the status quo will be maintained in the
islands until that time. The treaty guarantees
an autonomous administration Of the Samoan
islands under the joint control of Germany and
the United States, Great Britain acting
as arbitrator in the event of any difference
arising. The Samoans will, under the new
treaty, elect their own king and viceroy, and
will be represented by a senate composed of
the principal chiefs and a chamber elected by
the people. Samoa will have the right of levy
ing duties of every description, and the treaty
also stipulates that the Germans shall receive a
money indemnity for their losses. For the set
tlement Of the land question a special court
will be appointed"