The Helena independent., 1889-01-25

the treaty with Samoa Il is the duty Of the
United States 10 intervene by force, II nee
essary, 30 protect the autonomy OF the
Islands against the aggressions OF any
power.
"Then the amendment to the consular
bill means that the president Is 10 send a
iieet OF war ships or any other force he
may deem necessary 10 protect the Samoan
government, and 10 relieve the people from
the danger Of war; was asked one OF the
members OF the committee.
the answer.
ltis understood that the committee were
unanimous In the report Of the amend
ments.
Secretary Whitney has written letter To
the chairman Of the house naval commit
tes, asking that the department be an-
thorized % purchase the necessary land for
a coaling station In the harbOr OF Pago.
pagO, Samoa, and 10 erect a wharf there,
build lighter, etc. lie suggested an ap-
preparation OF 100000 for the purpose.
Chairman Herbert, Of the house commit
tee ON naval affairs, has acknowledged Sec
retary Whitney's letter suggesting an APP
proprialion fora coaling station at Pag0.
pago, Samoa, saying the proper representa-
tiOns will be made 10 the house when the
matter comes before IT, In accordance
with the suggestions OF individual members
OF the committee, he requests there may
be transmitted 10 II any recent reports
from the officers OF vessels stationed at the
Samoan islands, showing the condition OF
things, and the request OF the department
for the announcement OF definite policy
II part Of the records OF the department
The committee will be glad to know II any
further enlargement OF the appropriations
OF the department should be made In view
OF existing conditions.
a
cable message from Acting Consul Black
lock al Apia, Samoa, by way OF Auckland,
New Zealand, saying large fire recently
occurred on the island and that the German
consulate was among the buildings de-
strOyed. He adds the fire was undoubtedly
accidental. No other details are given.
BERLIN, Jan. 2l-The Cologne Gazette
says Il has reliable authority for the state
ment that Germany and England are nego-
tiating on the Samoan question 10 spirit
OF mutual understanding, and all reports
10 the contrary are Incorrect
The North German Gazette, Bismarck's
organ, denies the existence OF any treaty,
precludlng any European power from ac-
Quiring ascendancy In Samoa, also denies
that England and the United States are
agreed that the proceedings OF the German
agent In Samoa was contrary 10 the stipu
lations OF the treaties or opposed 10 diplo-
thuttt ttlIuttttt uuu titt tutot R'Wtf h1ft
officially notified the German government
accordingly. The treaties, the Gazette
further says, provide that Samoa shall con-
cede 10 every treaty power equal rights
with either OF the others, but no Treaty re-
garding the neutrality or the Independence
OF Samoa exists between Germany and the
United States.
LONDON, Jan. %-A dispatch from sgd
ney, N. :. W., says the German gunboat
Olga has taken Malietoa, ex-king Of Samoa,
10 Marshall Islands
The article In the North German Gazette
relative TO the treaties regarding Samoa,
caused commoti0n In official circles here.
BY some u Is regarded as a deliberate de-
| tiance 10 the Washington government.
Commenting on the Samoa affair the
News says: sit Is extremely important
that England should act cordially with
America. IL Is therefore more 10 be re
gretted that we have no minister at Wash
ingt0n. IL Lord Salisbury would be III.
| lie less humble 10 Germany and a little
more civil 10 America, IL would be better
| for all concerned"
BREMER HAVEN. Jan. s.-Naval rein
f0rcements for the German fleet now In
Samoan waters, left here to-day on the
North German Lloyd steamer Nuremberg.