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THANKSGIVING IN SAMOA.
King Malietoa Commentaries the
Restoration of Peace.

King MalietOa Commentaries the
Restoration of Peace.
APIA, Samoa, May 20.-United States
Consul General Sewall has arrived here
on the U. S. S. steamer Mohican, and
was accorded memorable welcome by
the natives, chiefs and residents OF
the island. Vice Consul Blackjack
was also present. He will remain at
the consulate for the present.
May s was observed by order of King
ices were held by the London, French
and Wesleyan missions, and were large
ly attended. The day was to commem-
crate the peace which has been estab-
liShed through the exertions of the
three great powers. The presentation
to Senmanutafa, chief of Apia, of
whale boat built by order of the United
States government. took place on board
the Mohican, May IA. The presentation
was made by Commander Sheppard, of
the Mohican, who said the boat had
been built at Mare Island navy
yard by order of Amiral Kimberly.
Commander Sheppard read letter
from Admiral Brown, commanding the
Pacific squadron, in which he says the
boat was forwarded by him. at the re-
of the invaluable assistance rendered
by the chief in leading and directing
the SamoanS in their noble efforts to
save the lives of the Shipwrecked Off
GERS and seamen Of the United States
ships on the 14th of March, 1889, and for
his untiring assistance in saving the
property of the United States
government. The chief replied, eX-
pressing his gratitude. He has
since hoisted at the stern of his boat
the Samoan flag, which was hauled
down by the Germans at the time OF the
deportation of Malietoa. The wreck of
the German man-of-war Adler has been
sold for $3.50. The German government
is responsible for removing the wreck,
which at present shuts out the lower.
harbOr light so that no vessel can come
in at night. The first appointment in
the new government has been made.
Thomas B. Maben has been made sur
veyor general. Chief Olo has been.
tried for treason for stating
that Mataafa was the real king;
of Samoa, and that a letter from
the powers in which they had appointed
him had been suppressed. AT the trial
of the accused chief the German consul
addressed those present, stating that
Maiietoa had been declared king, ard
any reasonable talk should not be toll
Grated. When the chief was arrested
for treason Mataafa wrote peremptory
letter to Malietoa, demanding that the
man be released. Malietoa's chief adj
vised the king to resent the:letter. The
American consul was sent for. and
pointed out to Mataafa that he must re-
cognize that he had no right to
address Malietoa in such fashion.
The latter in the meantime replied to
the letter and said that the man would
remain where he was and be tried by
the Faipule. The Monono people are
the ones causing what little trouble ex-
lists in the island. Tamasese's repre-
sentatives are strong supporters of Ma
lietoa and are doing what they can to
assist the government. The German
war ship AleXandrine has gone to
Joluit to inquire into affairs there. The
chief justice of Samoa is anxiously
looked for.