Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-22
FOREIGN NEWS.
MALIgT0A TO BE REIEsrATED AZ KING
OF THE SAMOAN ISLANDS.
The Americans Garry Their Point-0er-
many Claims Indemnity-Rsids
Reception in Paris, &c.
10y Anglo-American cable to the Dlspatch.l


n serious hitch has occurred IN the negOtia-
tons between the commissioners TO the con-
ference on Samoan affairs. The United
states Government insists that Malieioa be
restored ~ King. This Is the chief point Al
issue. The Gesman Governments reluctant
10 agree 10 that proposition. Its representa-
iives point ont that Germany has pardoned
Maletoa, and declare that they think that
IL tho best their Government can do as
far AZ he Is concerned.
From certain indications AZ the rooms OF
the American delegates, n well as at the
quarters OF tho English commissioners and
the German Foreign O0ce, IL IL evident that
there is some serious hitch in the negotla-
tons OF the samoan commission. Mr.. PHELPS,
who Il known as "The Peacemakcr" both
in the conference and ia the working con-
nittce. is In evident trouble. First, be Is
Interviewing the English commissioner In
bis own rooms, then he Il hurryng OF TO
the Foreign Office, where he remains closeted
for some time with the German representa-
tives. and then repeating the process. When
asked - 70 the situation, Commissioners
Phelps. kassou, and Bates say there IL no great
change. and that everything is progressing
satisfactorily. Both the German and Eng
lisa commissioners refuse 10 tax on the sud-
icct, but 10 !. learned from other sources
I
strlcted IT, commissioners 70 lnslst upon the
return OF Nahetoa as King. a message IS
said 10 have been received from Secretary
Blaine within the past thirty-six hours di-
rectiug the commissioners 10 insist upon the
restoration Of the status quo, and saying that
Germany dcpOsed MalietOa "a King, and must
return him a. King. They may higgle about
the indemnify or the unit OF dual or trparilte
government II they please, but M'lietoa must
ice King. while the Germans have come TO
agree with all other views OF the American
commissioners they are reluctant TO accept
this condition aud point TO The Tact that
Maietoa was pardoncd by the German En-
peror 81 the beginning OF the conference
This, they claim. should satisfy America IL
is thought that n crisis will he reached 90
meeting Of the conference to-day. The
American commissioners last night were
quiet and conciialOry IN their differences
concerning the situation. but they expressed
determination 90 remain firm.
A special corrcsp Ondrnt Of the Accounted
Press here was Informed tbs evening That
Germany h9s finally consented to restore
King Maiofoa. This action was taken Lnal-
ly after prolonged and persistent efforts on
the part Of The American commissioner.
But now comes another hitch in the ncgotin-
tons. Thi, fresh difficulty grows ont q
claim for indemnity made by Germany. The
American section OF the conference holds
that If any indemnify is paid 10 must be
merely nominal sum. Germany, on
the contrary, mainiains that IN the
conflicts between the German forces ana
~4uoaus the latter were invariably aEGrco-
sore. Besides. tie naiive psrfisaus % HUG
Malictoa were guilty of the harbarous pra'-
ices Of boheadlng German sailors rs well rs
ID %
elites. These scls. Germany insists, should
entaii upon samoa the payment OF special
indemnity. Earnest efforts sire being made
hy tie committee 10 settle the disputes, bnt
the matter Is very likely TO require reference
10 a plenarY conference.
ROYALTY GREETED is BERLIN.
RrrLIN. Mly 2l.-King Humberi, Crown
Prince Of Italy, and Si.uor Cnspi. The
Italian Ptime Minister, arrived 10 Berlin
this morning. They were met a. the raH-
vqy station bg Emperor William, the R0yl
Princes. Prince Bismarck. aud "a number OF
generals. Alter embraces the party drove
10 the ROYAL Castle. King Humbert oc'u-
pied o seat beside the Emperor iu TIE impe'
rial carriage. The route - the castle was
lined with troops. Iriumph3l arches
spsuned The streets, and houses were de-
corated with flags and bunting. large
crowds OF people gathered along The route
from the TqilWay station % the castle, and en-
tbusia,ticaiIy cheefed the Emperor sad King.
When ~lCnor Crlspi emerged nom the
train ne was greeted by Prince B.smarck,
who shook him heartily by tae hama de-
lachment OF cUIrsssiers escorted the cor
riaees from the railway station 10 the castle.
The 6rst carriage VA occupied 10y Emperor
William and hing Ilumhert; The second by
the Crown Prince ot Italy, Prince Henry OF
Prussia, and Prince Frederick, second sou
Il the Emperor, and the thlrd by Prince
bismarck and Signor Crlspi. Representa-
tive, OF the Berlin Academy aud other assoc
cations Of artists occupied ihe pavilion
fronting the Opcra-ilOuse. Further ON
were stationed cbOiFs under the direction Oh
/ Herr Jo1chiu, 9h0 Chanjed 80 ode speclsLy
! prepared Tor TIE occasion, commencing with
the words "Niya UmoertO, re a. Italia
Kl>G HrNBERr HoNoEyD.
BERLIN. Nav OLA banquet was given
/ tonight in honor ul King humbcrL The
quests numbered go. and included members
+ of the ROYAL family, Cabinet ministers, mem-
h,rs u both houses OF Parliament, olguor
/ Cfi.ui, and most Of the prominent dlpiO-
mats.
INCREASED WAGES DEMANDED.
Berlin, Mly 2l.-Thrce thousand masons
4 iu thus city have gone 0n strike. IueY de-
/ m.ud tDat their nours % labor Doe nine per
/ dag and that they be- allowed half hour for
breakfast, an hour for dinncr anl au hour
for supper. They also demand thlt WORK be
/ su,peuIed au hour earlier 0u -ituld ~. ana
evenings preceding public HOLIDAYS, aud mat
/ they receive full paw for those day tbe same
rs for other DAYS. They further demand am
Increase II from 81 10 90 Qicnniss yer dIy 10
their wages, and that tncy Doe gwen TWO
weeks notice OF discharge.
1nY GrgV,N NINE srrEcrs.
BERLIN, May 21-Tbe c,sl-uiDcr, who
were on strike in the Dor.ucnd BocIum'
and Essen districts have resumed work.
Berlin. May 2.-The cJa.-miuer, OF thf
I p0rtmuud region bave again entered upon
a general strike. The miners state that TIE
/ managers of The mines Ga roi fullil ihtii
I promises made 10 the men, ana Thar the com
/ uittec Of miners thcrcupun ordered tHt
ttoppage Of WOtk and the men promptly
obeved. Al tue call OF Herr Burio. one OF
the delegates who recently appeared before
/ Fmneror william 10 lay before bis Imperial
Majesty the ease Of the men, an immense
mqss.meeting was hed this evening. All
The Semicken miners. with the exception OF
those employed IN Tie Aruim coilores. have
zone on the strike. The majority OF the
mipers have resumed work at Brtslau auC
AiN-La-Chappel
WELCOMED TO FRANCE.
PARIS, NAV IL President CarnOt to-day
gave audience to Mr.. Whuela1 Reid, the
American Minister, who presented his ere
dcotials. in his remarks Mr.. Rad as
Sured President Carnot that he would eu'
de,yor to MAINTAIN sud stimulate the esteem
winch Pre.ideDt Harrison and the whole
American people held for France.
cit is by good fortune" sad Mr.. Reid
"to represent America here when France
is celebrating ce@enary as imporlan! as
the centenary lately celebrated In America
We do not forget that you helped IN the
success Of our Revolution. THIS Increase
orr interest in the magnificent display 81
the arts Of peace with which you nobly
crown your centenary. sly instructions IN
form me that there does not exist Il shade"
Of difference between France and the United
ststes capable Of observing the century-olc
friendship Of hetwo republics, which hope
! will always endure
President Carnot, in reply TO Mr.. Reid;
remarks. said Tat be received with pleasure