The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-17


islands were still under martial law, and
German aggression had become very
marked, and IS claimed TO have been di-
rected against Americans MS well rs natives
Tho Mariposa left the Samoan islands Feb.
J. On that date none of the American men
of-war ordered TO 10 to the islands had ar
rived and the Germans, under the operation
OF martial law, were in complete control Of
the islands, and had commenced a search OF
all vessels in Samoan waters.
OLD ENGLAND NOT TO BE BULLDozED.
After the seizure Of an English tourist
named Gillian, on the steam packet Rich
mond, from Auckland, Capt. Hand, of the
English warship Royalist, ordered the ma N
released aud prepared for action. The
Germans released Gillian on this demand.
Goods which arrived on the Richmond
for American merchants at Apia, tho Ger
mans would not permit to be landed, unless
they were taken to the German storehouse
and passed upon by German official.
THE TIMES SUPPRESSED.
The Samoan Times was suppressed Jan.
10 for stating that but for the German
support all the Samoans would Join Ma
taata, and that unless Prince Bismarck was
deceived he would not attempt to enforo his
unpopular rule in the country. Prior to
tins Elitor Cu5ack was Aned 500 for re
printing certain American newspaper press
comments on the Samoan situation.
A DEMAND FOR ARMS.
Can't. Fritze, the German naval com
mander, Jan. % issued an order instructing
all residents of Apia 10 turn over all guns
or ammunition held by them, and pro
claimed the right Of search. Capt. Mullau
of the American man-of-war NIpsic pro-
tested against this action, stating that the
American government had never recognized
Tamasese, and that no power would allow
them to seize arms unless used against
friendly nation.
DEMANDED KLEIN.
The German troops acting as police in
Apia attempted to arrest Klein, but on the
advice of the United States consul he went
on board the Nipsic. On Jan. % Capt.
Fritze made a demand on Capt. Mullan to
release Klein that he might be tried before
German military tribunal. Capt. Mullan
replied that he proposed to protect all
American citizens in Samoa, and that Klein
would not be surrendered for trial, aud on
Feb. l.be placed him on the Mariposa
Correspondents write that the operations
of the Germans seemed to be directed more
against the American and English residents
than against Mataafa.
THE FIRE AT APIA.
The fire on Jan. at Apa, which de-
strOyed the German consulate and postoifice,
was vigorously fought by American and
English sailors, who brought pumps,
axes and buckets from their vessels,
but strong detachment of Ger
man sailors who arrived much later
brought nothing but their rifles and bayo-
nets. a good deal Of property belonging
to Americans and Englishmen was also de-
stroyed. Details are given Of the arbitrary
and offensive methods Of the Germans IN
enforcing their martial law order. Mer-
chandise consigned to American and
English merchants was ordered taken to
the wharf of the German Trading Com
pany, where the agent Of that company
was to inspect and pass on it.
PROCLAMATION OF THE CONSUL.
Following is a copy OF the consul's proc
lamation of state for war by order Of the
imperial government:
herewith proclaim a staje Of war for the Sa-
moan islands. Any assistance to the rebels
viii be punished by martial law irrespective Of
any nationality. The introduction Of contra
band goods Of war Is prohibited. All vessels
and boats are liable 10 be searched by the au-
thorities The police Of Apia henceforth will
act under instructions from the imperial Cor
man government. Residents OF Apia are re-
quested to assist in Keeping the law.
ACTED on IMMEDIATELY.
This was posted in German and English,
but not in Samoan, and the Germans pro-
Selling the boats Of both American ard
English citizens landing freight from the
steamer Richmond in the Apia hHrbOr. A
proclamation was issued by the British con-
sui on the afternoon Of Jan. 20, in which all
the British subjects in Samoa were notified
that Notwithstanding the proclamation Of
the German consul declaring martial law.
they we're subject solely 10 the jurisd iction
Of her majesty the queen, and the authority
Of himself, and Of the high commission sit
ting at FIJI.
COUNTER PROCLAMATION.
Within two hours after the English CON
suls proclamation had been issued Capt.
Flitzs, Of the German gunboat, had issued
counter proclama ION notifying British
subjects that Notwithstanding the prOclama-
ton Just issued by the British consul, all
En-. .lish subjects in Samoa were under
mar ia law, and that il they should In
any way interfere with the German au-
thority they would be tried by martial law.
KLEIN's WARNING.
On the evening of tue day on which this
proclamation was issued, Klein, the before
mentioned newspaper correspondent re-
celyoi an iutimatlon from a Germa friend
that 10 was tho intention Of the German
consul and the commander Of tho German
guaboat TO arrest him and try him by court
martial on board tue Adler, and
shoot him or transport him 10
the Marshall islands, where King Malea-
toa was taken Gillian, the English tourist
before mentioned, was taken from the
steamer Richmond by ~ armed boats crew
from the Olgi. The English consul and
captain # Eqglish gunboat Royalist asked
for an explanation and were Informed that
Gillian was suspected Of being a spy.
The German ca tain wa, told that unless
he sent the garrison on board u tho Rich
mond at once an armed boat from th o
Royalist would 60 10 the Olga and take him
OFF tho ship. Gillian was returned 10 the
Richmond without delay.
On Jan. Consul Blackjack issued a procla-
nation warning all American citizens that
war had been declared by Germany against
Mataafa, ana enjoining non-interference
upon them, and notifying them that 40
long as they remained non-combatant they
we're entitled to personal immunity and
protection.
GERMAgY's WHITE BOOK.
BERLIN, Feb. l6.-lt Is reported that the
Samoan white book will bO discussed on the