New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-17
BRANDElS QUITS SAMOA.
THE GERMAN DISTURBER FOLLOWS HE
EXAMPLE OF KLEIN.
MATAAFA CONFIDENT THAT HE WILL BE VIC
ToRIoUs-THE GERMAN sYMpATH, zER TAM
AsEsE HAS FEW WARRIORS LEFT
NO EFFORT MADE TO ENFORCE
MARTIAL LAW - ARRIVAL OF
THE UNITED STATES SHIP
VANnIIyI
VANDALIA AT APIA.

VANDALIA AT APIA!
Copyright 1889 BY ne Western Assoetatsd P1ess
Apia, Samoa, March 2.-During the last month
the German authorities, both Consular and Naval,
have maintained state of inactivity. This con-
diton Of affairs dates back to the arrival of the
steamer Walnut with dispatches for the German
consul on January 90, and is, no doubt the result
Oh the orders then received. The declaration of
state of war in the Samoan Islands seems to
nave become dead ietter, while the military oc-
cupation of Apia which the declaration Of martial
law would seem to have implied, has no existence
save the maintenance Of a strong guard ut the
oerman Consulate. guard is still kept OF the
American and English ConsuIates
The German Consul hns made repeated over
lures to Mataafa looking to the adjustment Of the
quarrel, and the conclusion OF terms Of peace, but
the terms proposed always embody strong Ger
man interest in the future administration of affairs
70 which M'taafa declares he will under no circum-
stances consent. Negotiations have, therefore,
BEEN Of no value, and German officials occupy the
unenviahle position Of men who have deeply CON-
promised themselves without seeing their way
clear to retreat consistent with dignity
Mataafa, in the midst Of his warriors, rests
secure In his entrenched camp and awaits the
arrival OF Admiral Kimberly, having full faith
In tho support Of the United States His picket
lines extend down the coast for distance Of
i've miles, close espionage being maintained on
the road leading from Apia 70 Lauly and Lutumui
Tamasese, with his forces now reduced by deser-
ton to about 900 warriors still occupies the
large fort at Lutumui. great number Of his
former adherents have Joined the standard Of
Mataafa, or, grown weary Of war, have returned
TO their own districts There has been no col
lision between the opposing forces for long
time. On February q small detached party
Of Malietoa men, reconnoitring near the fort fell
in with foraging party Of the enemy, and sue
ceedcd in killing one Of Tamasese's greatest
leaders and Stanchest supporters, Solo Fud, a
chief from Matauta in Savay.
On February the British war vessel Calliope,
Captain II. II. J. Kane, arrived from New-Zealand
to relieve the Royal, and the latter sailed for
Auckland on February 4. This change has been a
source of untold satisfaction to the English resi-
dents in Samoa, well as TO their consular re pre-
sentative. The censure sbowered upon Captain
Hand, of the Royal by the colonial press simply
voices the indignant feeling OF his countrymen in
Samoa whose interest he looked after in dilatory
and lukewsrm manner and whose property he an
rounced himself WITHOUT authority to protect
There can be no doubt that the cordial feelings
and unity Of purpose which character
ind the relations between his prede-
eessor. Captain Pell. Of tho Wizard. and the
English Consul. hal no existence in the case Of
Captain Hand Early In the month Captain Fritzs
msde known the fact that the consular courts-the
American dnd Engnsh-=were considered by him as
open for the hearing OF causes despite his procla-
nation OF martial law, rcserving TO himself, how
ever, the administration Of the police under the
regulations OF January IS, 1888. Thus by ao-
the ability Of these courts 10 perform
their civil functions undisturbed, he virtually
abroRatcd the necessity for the Establishment OF
martial law, and gave rather fnrcfcal aspect 70
that arbitrary act on the part Of the German COM
mander.
Another fact. proving that Germany recognized
It's original stand 10 be untenabe, is found in the
reissue Of The Samoan Times" the English news
paper, which was suspe nded by the German Con-
sui as q dangerous organ. The editor felt the
pulse Of the press censor on February by the
publication Of a single sheet Extra" and on
February 0 the regular sheet appeared again.
The revival Of the suppressed paper has calkd for
no comment from Dr. Knsppe, the German Consul,
who evinoed far calmer frame Of mind than that
displsyed In his diotatoral actions OF three weeks
ago.
On February the steamer Lebeck |
left this port for Sydney, carrying DR.. BrandeiS,
the ex-German artillery officer, and premier Of !
who has for long time been the bone |
OF contention in Samoa and has done much to |
precipitate the present crisis. II is rumOred that
he has been ordered home TO explain his conduct |
10 the GoVernme mt at Berlin.
On February IL the German man-Of-war Eber, |
which had been sent 10 Auckland, ostensibly TO |
with Berlin, returned 10 this port. |
Her arrival and the dispatches which she undoubt-
,dly brought tthe tenor Of which is unknown have
in no wise changed the condition of affairs. |
Whether tho German Government will endeavor |
TO maintain the position taken by It's officials here,
DR. mas issued instructions 10 concur in such ulti
nate settlement as Admiral Kimberly may propose, |
s a mere matter Of conjecture. 1t is known that |
arly In the present month the United States ships
Trenton and Vand8lia had been ordered TO Samoa
md had sailed in obedience TO their instructions.
he VandAlia arrived on the evening of February |
.3 The arrival OF the flagship Trenton was anX-
ously awaited, as IL was hoped that Admiral Kim
,erly's instructions will empower him speedily 10
ermlnate the uncertainty as TO the outcome of tho
PRESENT struggle Mataafa is firm in his belief of
Ultimately receiving tho support Of the United
states Government, and has reiterated his deter
nination to do nothing until the AdmiraPs ar
ival, fully apprecatng the fact that In treating
With Germany he must be seconded by the patron
yhose power can compel proper recognition Of right
nd j:tstice Tamasese's force, weakened by de
ertlon sinks into a secondary factor, and, indeed,
~, -. a. tiraly bisan rod from the