Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-02
( NEARLY DONE.
moan Treaty Awaits the Ac-
,tance of the Governments,
AMERICA COMEDIES NOT A THING,
While Germany Has Granted Every Point
That Was Demanded
ENGLAND TO APPOINTTHE FIRST JUDGE

rooprE1eHr 1Ssa BY NEW YORK ASSOCIATED
PREss.1
BERLIN, June AFTER the seventh
pleparv sitting of the Samoan Conference,
beld on Wednesday last, the American
Commission was in q position to cable to
Secretary Blaine the de6nitive acceptance
nv the German and English Governments
of the Washington proposals, limiting the
German indemnity and Samoan rights to
levy import duties, and some of Mr..
Blaine's amendments to the clauses relating
to the internal Samoan policy.
The Washington Governments aiming at
the utmost possible Independence of the
Samoans has not the sympathy of the Ger
man official mind, which better compre-
hends measures to protect European inter
ests and to extend European influences; but
after a slight hostility the German commits
sioners have invariably yielded whatever
concessions America asked in the direction
OF Samoan autonomy.
A BOLD STAND.
On the other hand, the Americans have
conceded practically nothing, adhering to
their original claims. Some show of con-
ciliation was made toward the close Of the
conference BY the Americans leaving the
appointment of the first resident Judge OF
the European community to England. In
official circles here it is surmised that as
Chief Justice Coleridge will have the power
to appoint the Judge, the known personal
relations of the Chief Justice with America
had something to do with the American
Commissioners concession.
The general results of the conference do
not afford the Foreign Office and the official
press a theme for congratulations On the
contrary, there is a visible irritation over
the delay in conclusion of the treaty nego-
tiations Semi-oficial papers ask why the
references being practically concluded, the
Washington Government postpones the
giving of orders to sign the treaty. The
truth is that no especial honor will accrue
TO the German Government from the result
of the conference, so it does not wish the
matter to be kept before the public.
THE END WANTED.
The feeling in official circles undoubtedly
IS that, Germany having yielded everything
demanded by the Americans, the Govern
ment at Washington ought to assent to
prompt conclusion of the matter. Some
slight suspicion even exists, though entirely
outside of the conference, that the American
delegates have attributed delays to their
Government, which in some instances were
due to themselves.
They are having a good time here, and
have not especially striven to accelerate
the settlement of the questions at issue.
Obviously, a suggestion like this arises
from desire to bury the issues of the con-
ference out of sight of the public as soon as
possible. Secretary Blaine's instructions to
sign the treaty are expected in the course of
next week.
Since completed draft of the treaty has
been cabled to Washington no adviees have
reached the Commissioners indicating the
likelihood of a further reference to the con-
ference.
THE BIG STRIKE.
The Cologne Gazette afirms that recent
Crown councils decided that the severest
measures should be taken in the event OF
the strikers pleading. The temporary re-
81 nption of work by the miners since the
arrest of the workmen's delegates from |
Epchum has been attributed to the Govern /
Nnt's action. The delegates will energeti-
caMy carry on the agitation through every |
district in Germany.
1t is expected that the general elections |
will be held in the autumn.
1t is said that during the recent consistory |
here the Pope tainted, falling back in his |
chair to the CONSERVATION of all present. |
Dr. Ceciarelii, the Pope's chief physician,
is reported as saying he may die at any |
moment
Premier Crispi is credited with design |
to occupy the Vatican in the event Of the |
conclave meeting of Cardinals abroad. The |
Emperor appears to attach small import
ance to the reception of the Shah of Persia,
who is due here on June Q.
Herr Fuselang, editor of the Westphalia |
VolkS ZeituRg, has been arrested. Papers |
found in his house reveal the fact that he |
prompted the proclamations of the Strike
Committee.
Several of Captain Wissmann's officers in /
East Africa are down with smallpox Those
stricken down are without attendance, The |