The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-05-11
AN HISTORICAL ENCIDENT
A Murder, Followed by Cannibalism,
on the German Plantation at Val
Iele-The Game of Cricket De-
veIops Into a Perfect Nuisance.
Tragic Result of a Controversy.
Corporal Punishment.
Special Correspondence of THE SUNDAY CALI


ing the necessary arrangements for its transla-
ton into Samoan. This was task OF some diff
Guilty, owing TO SO few foreigners 10 Samoa being
well versed in the Samoan language. However.
the difficulty was met by DIR. Steubel, tho Ger
man Consul General, who allowed his Interpreter
10 translate tie document, which was afterward
gone through by the Rev. Messrs. Clark and
Newell of the London Mission Society. who
certified to the correctness OF the translation.
As the time, ten months, within which the treaty
was 10 be completed expires with the present
month, the Consuls were naturally anxious 10
secure the signature OF King Maletoa. As soon
as the translation was concluded the following
letter was sent by the Consuls to King Malietoa:
APIA, April 10, 1890.
To HIS Rlohness Matietod, King Of Sdmod-YoUR
HOLINESS: We have the honor to lay before you
printed copy, together with a translation in the
Samoan language, OF the general relating to the
organization of an independent and neutral govern
ment OF Samoa, which was signed at Berlin on the
14th day Of June of last year by the Penipotentia-
RES OF the three great powers: This general act
ment under their own native King strong enough
10 prevent further civil and to keep peace and
good order in Samoa, thus Offering every security
for the welfare of its people.
The carrying out OF the provisions Of this general
act will &c is true cause considerable expense but
if is shoulders of the people OF Samoa but
on those OF the foreign residents OF the Islands that
people OF Samoa Will only contribute fair share to
the general cost OF the new Government
1t will therefore be for the best interests OF the
Samoan people thst this general act after you have
thoroughly acquainted yourself aud the principal
chiefs and talking Of Samoa with all its prOYis
Ions, be whole asSented to and accepted by the
Government OF Samoa as provided for in the second
clause OF Article IL We now most respectfully re
quest you to give your early attention this most
important matter, and to inform as II
ment We shall then have further to agree with
you upon the form of the certificate by which, in
conformity with Article VIII Section =. of the gem
eTal act, the of the Samoan Government is
be attested by your signature.
wehaye the honor to be, your Highness. with
faSFr p@HF mn OlAl 1i4nV lnfg
STEUBKL, Imp. German Consul-General.
II. DE CoErLAsoN, H B. NJ. Consul.
W. blackjack, U. S. Yice-ConSul-
APPROVED BY THE sAMoANs.
Immediately on receipt Of the above letter
MahetOa at once took steps to call the Faipule,
or talking men, togetner to consider the treaty.
On Wednesday, April 18th, the chiefs 10 the
number of about 3S5 assembled In Apia whe n
the treaty was read to them by Anu, formerly
Secretary to the Samoan Government. II was re-
ceived by all present with great favor, tile opin-
ion OF the maiorlty being that it had been framed
with every consideration for The Samoans.
Among the chiefs present were some OF the
principal representatives Of Tamasese's party,
and the utmost cordially prevailed throughout,
with the exception Of some slight recriminatory
passages between Pau, principal chief OF Mali
etoa's party, and Semanu, tile leading chief of
the old Tamasese party. The subject of their
discussion was tile late war and the causes which
leo 10 1t. However, their little discussion was
soon over, when the whole OF those present pro-
ceeded TO cal with the clauses of the treaty seri
atm, with the result That they were all unani-
mously agreed to, aud II was resolved that the
COnSuIs be notified that they were satisfied with
II, and that the King would sign it whenever de-
sired.
A good deal of unpeasantness was caused by
Mataaia, who evidently prompted by some per-
sons eudeayored TO induce Malietoa to decline
signing the treaty for another month. Malietoa
refused as 1t would have become void through
not having been completed within the specified
time. Mataafa also used his utmost endeayors
10 prevent Maletoa from appointing any of the
chiefs OF tile Tamasese party. hut without sue
MaiStOa's advisers wisely lelieyo I'm a
cOueiliatoTy policy. AS Mataafa was u1success-
ful In gaining the Kings adherence to his
views, lie abruptly left the meeting. Before the
meeting was over, however, lie had evidently re-
covered from his attack Of temper he re-
turned and was as cordial as ever with Malietoa.
On the following day the Consuls we're notified
by MalietoR that ne was ready aud willing to
sign the treaty whenever taey desired. They
replied by verbal message that they would
the morning to obtain his signature. On the
18th large body-about 5oo-of Tutuila
natives arrived to pay their respects to lie
King aud signify their assent 10 tho treaty. On
the same day there arrived from Savali a num-
Der OF boats containing about 600. who also de-
sired TO give their assent.
On the following day-Saturday, the l9ih-the
date fixed for the concluding act in connection
with the treaty, there were assembled in Seu-
manatapa's housc-a house historical for its
connection with Samoan political matters-King
Malieroa and about 800 chiefs, among whom
were included the principal supporters Of the
Tamasese Government during the late war
considerable number of the foreign residents
had also gathered around, some OF course I'M
PEELED by curiosity, but the majority by the
more laudable desire Of Witnessing the act
which they consider will put an end 70 The dis
sensions which have 30 long been scourge 10
Samoa.
Al the appointed hour the King and his sup
pOriers were III attendance, but tue Consuls did
not put In an appearance until nearly an hour
alter the appointed time. They finally appeared,
and after the attesting clause had been read The
seal OF the Samoan Government was affixed, the
King attached his signature, and the long
dah hat nd trad han
fact among tie plaudlts OF The natives and foreign
residents present.
The Chilean dollar is becoming thing OF the
past In Samoa. During the four years that
Donald & Peterborough OF New York have been
trading here they have taken away S250,00O
worth OF that money. As all taxes. etc, imposed
by the new Government have TO be paid iE
United States gold coin its equivalent, we
shall soon see an end OF the Chilean money and
all business Will be transacted on surer foot.
Ing.
ttyes are beginning TO cut copra and moro money
ID In circulation.
The people on the Adams are anxiousy await.
Ing The arrival OF some information as TO the
whereabouts of the Iroqois, which vessel left
Honolulu on the 22d OF November last.
The German warship Alexandria Is due here
from Auckland on or about the 9th inst.
UNDERTAKEN M'CARTHY's CHARGES.
Intense indignation has been aroused by the
statements, as dastardly as they are false, which
have been made by Mccarthy, the Syracuse un-
deriaher, IN regard TO the manner In which he
was treated by The officers of the warship Adams
when he came down on the Zealandla, for the pur-
pose OF removing the BODY OF Chief Engineer
Hall OF The Nipsic. who died al Tutulla. Think
ing That your readers might like to know the
truth In reference TO these charges paid visit
10 Tutuia for the purpose of making full ill.,
QuIry into them. With regard to McCarthy's
have nothing TO do but il Mccarthy T Behaved
himself while on board that vessel In the same
blaekguardly manner as he did while on board
the Adams, and while on shore at Tutuila he de-
served all and more than lie got. BtIt bppin
the story from his arrival at Tutuia, when Inc
ZealaDdla came In sight. Lieutenant Hunker Of
tain WoOdward's Illness, sent a small ships
boat, In charge Of Cadet Wiley, TO receive the
mail and bring of Surgeon Marstellar. When
Wiley. got on board he was met by Mccarthy,
who, In a clustering manner, demanded to be
taken off the mail steamer. He stated his errand
70 Wiley twho. by the way. Is most civil young
fellow, aud produced his letter from the Navy
DepaItment addressed 10 the service OFF,
ny nnInr that ;ho his Instructions were 10 only
anxious 10 land lie would take him to the Adams.
mccarthy then asked him to take the casket
Wiley replied that hi. boat was too small, as in
deed II was. but that he would take Mccarthy TO
the man of-war, and lower a boat large enough
70 brlng the casket. The captain OF the Zea-
lanola, however, refused to wait for the arrival
OF another boat, SO Wiley told them TO lower the
easket Into his boat, which was accordingly
e e ~, On account Of the boat being SO small
Mccarthy and some others had TO sit on the
casket, while ihere was room only for two men
70 pull. On arriving at the Adams the under :
taker and bis traps were hoisted on board, when
he demanded 70 sec the officer In charge. Lieu
tenant bunker, who was on deck, came forward
and asked what Mccarthy wanted. Mccarthy
replied, thrusting his letter from the Navy De-
partment into Hunker's hands, "This will ex-
plain" bunker then said. Kindly tell me
what you want, as have not time to read CORE
spondence now; we are In dangerous place."
Mccarthy again said: " This will explain"
Hunkeri again said, "All right; VIII look Into
II directly as soon as we are safe" Where the
ship then was Is a most dangerous part of the
Tutuia coast on account Of the strong currents.
After a short time Hunker came down from
the bridge and asked Mccarthy 10 give him
the letter. which was done. Alter reading it,
bunker asked Mccarthy what 1t was be required
him 10 do. Mccarthy said, why, to do as that
letter orders." bunker then told Mccarthy
what the contents Of the letter we're and asked
what he could do for him. Mccarthy said, The
first thing l want is to get ashore" Hunker
said, "Ail right; II Is rather inconvenent TO
lower ships boat but there are several native
boats alongside. Shall get you one OF ihem?"
Mccarthy signifed his assent, and Lieutenant
bunker then arranged with the owner OF a large
NAIVE boat TO take Mccarthy and his belongings
sshore far the sum Of 81, q perfectly reasonable