New-York tribune., 1891-03-01

abbreyated-made of the beautiful red leaves OIL
a certain plant, richly oiled with scented coco"hu.
OIL These grdles are called "Iltis fahcii"i
wrappings of tapa cloth formed heacuressc,
some being built extremely high, whilc arou"u'
the neck and attached 10 the arm mohS WIZ
circets of teeth of wild animals ana the 'uSN'
| of wild boars. Bands of fragrant Dark anu ho"-
ers were fastened above the knees ana "o INC
| ankles, and, to complete the costume, the ell
| tire bronze body was anOinted with odorous CO.
coanut oil, which glistened in the sum- lns
! advancing column proved to be the village oi oa-
| fotulafai, from the FaasaleIeaga District OF 81
vail, and their appearance was very martial ana
imposing. At the head of the procession came
two young girls maids of the village, accom-
panied by several men, who acted as clowns, all
capering and dancing about. One man carried
large tin can, which he beat with q stick in lieu
IF drum, the others throwing up in the
'ir and catching as they came down
the peculiar shaped knives with which they cut
of heads in battles. lhe TWO girls wore head
dresses called "tuigas," made of bleachcd false
hair. strapped on tight 10 their own, and built
up In loose fowlng masses, sumOunted by plumcs
made by covering HIGHT reeds with small, brilliant
red feathers. Numerous bands of beads ami
added producing an effect gratifying in the en-
trcme. The value they attach TO this headgear
is rather startling. 500 being refused in some
instances. Some cannot be purchased at any
price.
The warriors having advanced in front of the
canopy, placed the presents on the grass and
tired TO one side of the square to make room
for the villagers that followed. The next village
to come forward was Sapapalii, the home of the
family of Malietoa. One Of the dancing girls in
this village was Agavalu, the Kings niece, who
led the Siva' which was given at the close of
the "Talolo.' Folau. one of the native magis
trates, acted master of ceremonies, and con-
ducAcd each village TO the square, presenting the
strangers to the Chief Justice and to the Consuls
The "Tulafales' '-orators-knelt 10 the King and
Chief Justice and shook hands with the Consuls.
That the Samoan is not devoid of humor was mani
fest as the village of Ira approached. for ore
crowd by his facial cOntortions and witiclsms
discharged point blank at the guests under the
canopy, tie general opinion being that he would
make good end man. in minstrel show
The Atna district was represented by the villages
of Falealil, Luiluf, Aleipata and Saluafata, only
part of the district coming down. the rest coming
At least 5000 men were in the procession, and
the presents stacked up were enough TO supply.
small army nN Many pSs, fCnsea fC e, ,b ana avr
and the interpreter, the Rev. Mr. Newell, as their
share After all the presents, had been deposited
before the Chief Justice and the men were all
grouped closely under the trees near at hand,
the principal orators from several villages made
speeches of welcome, to which the Chief justice
pa. great orator from Aana, made
a telling speech, in which h. criticised some of
the cons9ls and others who had come ne, to samoa
pay for it, lie was glad now that the Chlet
Justice had arrived hoped all that would be
changed. and thankful that Maietoa was
King, and that there was no more need Of civil
war; or, he figuratively expressed II. the
outrigger Of the canoe in which we have tccn
going about searching for King IS now broken
off, and we have no further use for the canoe.
We have MalietOa as King. The Chief Justice
gave the people some sound advice, and laid
particular stress the fact that they were 10
recognize Malietoa as King and other lie
had been so named by the three Powers, and II
any one told them differently they were no. -
believe it. These words. and the manner in
effect on the minds of many who were inclined
TO continue the struggle for power. Malfaano.
from Atua. and Lauat from Sayaii. expressed
satisfaction at the arrival Of the Chief Justice
and the prospect Of peace and good times for
Samoa. Considerable disappointment was felt at
the manner in which lauati, who is the greatest
orator in Samoa, expressed himself. his speech
being weak, whether by design or not no one
could tell At the conclusion of the speech the
assembled guests and spectators were amused by
n "Siva,' the narional Samoan dance. More
Taolos are in preparation, and the greatest OF
ALL the Tuamasaga will come last on the list
Every one is anXiOusly awaiting the arrival
Of the Land Commissioners, who lave as yet
failed to make their appearance. though rumor
says two of tho three TO he appointed VIII arrive
by the next steamer from Sydney. due here on
February !.
According 10 the latest intelliS6lcc. Mr.. Basset
Iiaggard. appointed by the British Government
in sydney awaiting the arrival Of Mr.. Eggert.
the commissioner appointed by Germany. No
news has been received here yet Of the name
or appointment of the American commissioner, for
the mail on the steamer from San Francisco ha
not yet come down from Tutuila.