New-York tribune., 1891-03-01

KING MALIEToA
the Kings soldiers escorted the Chief Justice to
his apartments, at the house of a countryman
whom he had known in his native land
The following day. about 10 o'clock, an in
tcryicw occurred between the Chief Justice,
King Malictoa and all the C0nsuls The King
came outside of his house and welcomed the party
ana conducted them inside, where hC expressed
his own pleasure and that Of his Government n
the arrival of the Chief Justice. lie also en-
pressed his thankfulncss 10 the German Emperor.
the Queen Of Great Britain and the Presidents
Of the United States for their labor in behalf OF
Samoa, and his appreciation Of the ser
vices Of the King Of Sweden in nam
ing Count Ccdcrcrantz as Chief Justice OF
Samoa The Chief justice replied that the three
Powers had desired him 10 Use his greatest en-
dcayorS 10 promote the reconciliation and harmony
Of Samoa; that the King Of Sweden was kindly
disposed 10 King Malictoa and his own personal
feelings prompted him TO The exercise Of his best
endcayors in the service of Samoa. Pau. one Of
the greatest orators among the people and also
ono Of the principal clicfs, made an eloquent
speech Of greeting. TO which the Chief Justice
replied IN few brief words OF qualification for
the cordial support rendered to him.
Adcr the interview with the King the Chief
Justice was met by the president of the Rcccp-
tion Committee, who rcnd an address previously
prepared congratulating the Count his safe
arrival, assuring him OF y sincere welcome from
the people of all parts of tie island and promising
hearty and loyal support 10 his administration.
TO this address tie Chief Justice made response
in fitting words He said:
There is one condition without which no
great worl, can lc done hy me, without which
there can be 10 success N all. Iou are all in
icrcstcd in this. as well IS The natives in the
islands. That condition is that you viii all
help me in my work 1t il great thing TO ask
for. | ask you To sacrc. private interests il
they stand in the way of Public good. ask YOU
to forget personal feelings if they are opposed
10 the public welfare. ! ask you 10 remember.
white men as well as natives, that wc have com
mon interests: interests that one ought to think
about before everything else II IS great thing
to ask for. but | trust that II will he done
That Count Ccdcrcrntz .ha> made careful
study Of Samoa, lis people. foreign citizens and
various political phases is app1rcnt from time
10 time IN the remarks hc l,rs fall. lie has dis
covered the true inwarncS'i Of the troubles OF
this country and what is necessary to countcract
them and place these clashing interests on a sur
etantial and harmonious basis. When he appeals
to individuals TO foract personal feelings and
private interests hr strikes the keynote of the
whole situation. For years che public good has
been sacrificed 10 minister 10 personal spite and
iealousl. and the furthcrancc of private interests
ard political schemes
The new Chief Justice inspires the feeling that
he j, possessed of immense determination and
energy. That lie has iavoriblr impressed the
people in general is unqucStio rabc. Expressions
of goodwill and hearty sympa thy in his work are
heard on III sides. His Office will he no sine
cure, and it will indeed be di 3cult to hrrmonizc
and cement into one firm Government the elusive
and yacating factions of the samoan people. who
are utterly unreliable that no dependence can
bc placed on them. If successful in his en-
deayOrs TO place Samoa on a sonnd footing with "A
stable Government, and 10 stiiic all fOrci-n ma
tioral prejudice he will achieve u success that
will vouch for the most remarkable qualities and
still further confirm the satisfactory reports con
ccrning his ability and qualifications lie is said
TO have made the remark that there should he
perfect equality in the treatment Of all persons
that the natives shoul, have the same privi-
lcscS as the whites; that n Samoan should have
the same just treatment as II white man. That
is a new doctrine in this conmunity.
None too soon came the Chief Justice to these
Islands For days, weeks and months his ar
rival was eagerly looked for The long continued
suspense and non-appcaranec was steadily having |
its effect on the native population.
There has been an attempt of late on the part |
Of the Germans TO keep up and foster the feel |
ing OF rebellion against the MaletOa Government |
by secretly encouraging 1amasc>c to hold his |
followers together and not TO get discouraged |
1t was rumurcd that the Germans had sent a |
letter 10 him at his Headquarters mp the coast to
the effect that they would nave two mcn-Otwar |
here, urging him to stdy where he was Mataafa !
also has a strong following. and il Is only few !
days since a petition was addressed to the Chief |
Justice. urging that Mataafa he made King in
place of Maletoa. A copy of the petition was
placed in the hands Of the American Consul
General, who very plainly gave Mataafa TO
understand that lie could not he King and the
sooner he got over such ideas the better
Tor all concerned Thc feeling Of di5quict
and insurrcction was marked up to the time Of
the arrival of the Chic. Justice. IT was feared |
on the day of arrival oven that there would he
fighting among the Samoans. Parties of warriors,
armed and with their war-paint Smcarcd over
their faces. were scattered all about the town
and the neighborhood. The war cloud lifted and,
drifting away, left all Lcow peaceful and serene,
greatly to the satisfaction of the white population.
On December 81 FanSa Maid Of the Village "
of Apia daughter of ScLmanu, was married TO one
of the white residents, and the Chief Justice sig
niiied his interest in Samoan social affairs by