The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-04-14
THE LAST WAR IN SAMOA.
TT WAS Tas sRTrLErsST or an OLD
TRIBAL FEUD.

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su,ss, the Asas-The Flsht was Fierce.
APrA Samoa March "a via Ban Francisco.
April 13.-The meaRre news Of the troubles on
the islands sent out By war Of Auckland has
probably given an incorrect idea Of the situs-
tion In Samoa. There has been what IL diRni-
ned as civil war on the islands during the last
three weeks. but those who have the best op-
portunitles to judge OF native sentiment
and action ear that what has been reported as
instruction against the authority OF King
Malistoa was really the settlement OF an old
feud between two native tribes. The Aana peo-
pie recently became very much disseminated
with the Government They sent up to AHA
Oh cir head chief ALPHA and several OF bis fol-
lowers to meet charges which had been made
against the tribe The Aana chiefs when they
came to Apia. were thrown into prison. and.
sster trail were condemned &c work CT the
roads. This wouldn't have been 30 bad. but
the Chief Justice confined them In q cook
house. where pigs were roasted. and when
they came out some Of their enemies among
the savaii called them pigs. the most oppro-
brious epithet in the Samoan language
Owing to reports received from the Island Of
opolu. where the Aana people live. King Mslie-
toa became convinced that this tribe intended
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Government. He heard that they had secured
promises Of help from several powerful neigh
boring tribes and that they had laid in large
stock OF ammunition. As they were well
equipped with repeating rifles they were In .
position 10 make formidable fight
without consulting the Chief Justice or the
Conauls. Malietoa set about plans for crushing
this incipient revolt. Although he knew that
the tribe OF 5svai were hereditary enemies Of
the Aans people. he actually sent large body
Of this tribe as Government police TO put down
the revolt. The result was like striking q
match near powder magazine The moment
that the Savsii forces appeared in the terri
tory OF their ancient enemies fight began.
At FIRST only half dozen men were wounded.
but in engagements which followed the next
day two OF the Asna people were killed and
their heads were taken By the Government
forces.
The leaders OF the Asna people retired to
fort at Tiltin. q strong position on the coast
sesp 90 OF Sy an e R from
sea. on March II the sevait made q combined
sS and land on the sas Ss
seen in samoa since the natives have enjoyed
the use Of European weapons. Fourteen boats
below the fort, drove the rebel outposts in and
then made A. charge for the works: They we're
get practice. Instead Of wild hiring. as was
~ toe Sw sSa ssJ % tSo
Twelve OF the attacking force were killed out
Esns Es E.S and oaV
goundeG The attacking party was gttsIig
Ser ooS WITH tSsm the
heads Of four enemies.
The moment the attacking, force showed
them ssScrsl ' we're Killed ID This rally. and
they showed desperate bravery. They
quickly cut of the, heads Of six men lyipe
was wounded aud leaning against q tree was
seized BY two powerful chiefs, who drew theis
S 10; Ses Ssf
pushed "a IL their boats then The cory head.
foS%ed and marched back into the fort
The day after this attack the Government
wsntoniy destroyed ali the coeoaput and other
food bearing trees belonging to the Aana pee. |
was fiyins over the premises Of frinss 1 Co.
q British concern, hacked the nag TO pieces
the station, and insulted the agent. They then |
hoIsted German flag and departed.
Atua near s the Tort and f psaeS was patched up
The natives who we're In the revolt claimed
asy to @ By sss sy
ter has been referred to the Chief Justice and
feoted. though It Is not likely that the rebels |
will agree to give up their arms.
There have been many rumors OF the part |
Tamasese has taken In this revolt. but there is
nothing to confirm the rumors that he had
anything to do in melting the Aana people. II |
he stimulated the insurrection. he has certain |
ly covered his tracks 50 skilfuly that no charge
accusation against him is that he and party
OF armed men went to Q plantation near the |
scene Of the trouble two days before the hRht
Whether these were delivered to tho rebels or
not 10 not known II this point can be proven.
his In nocence.