The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-04-06


of Savaii after the retreat of the reb-
els. 1t is asserted that their conduct
IN the way of burning houses and Ill
treating women and children has
been disgraceful.
APIA. SAMOA, March 24.-Last Sat
urday woman came from near Ma
gia, and reported that the Aana party
were entrenched at Satupuala, and
that the government forces were
at Fasitootai, some three miles on
this side of the rebel position. She
also reported that the government
party were somewhat afraid of max
ing an attack, and that it was not at
all likely that they would do so unless
reinforcements arrived. The lack OF
concerted action on the part OF the
kings party has been most deplor-
able. 1t was said that the Faleata
people were the principal aggressors
in burning houses, destroying food
trees, and mal-treating women and
children, but this turns out to be in
correct as the Savaiians are the guilty
parties.
On Sunday a woman came from
Atua, who stated that the people of
Atua had their answer to the consuls
prepared, and that it was to the effect
that they intended to come to Apia,
and If the cOnsuls were DESTROYS that
fighting should not take place within
the municipal boundary they must
exert their influence and cause Malie-
toa and his followers to retire, and
take up position elsewhere. On the
same day the Rev. J. S. Whitmee,
who was at LeulumOega, saw the
chiefs of the rebel party, who in
formed him that they We're perfectly
willing to submit themselves to the
King and Consuls. Mr.. Whitmee
left for Apia at 2 O'Clock on Monday
morning to impart this information TO
the authorities, and prevent, if posi-
BILE any further shedding of blood.
At the time he left the Government
party were moving forward with the
intention of attacking the rebels. He
met several boats, the crews of which
were to attack from seward, whilst
the Tuamasaga were to make the at
tack at the same time from inland, the
balance of the party to attack from
one or both sides. He mentioned to
the chiefs of the attacking party the
object of his visit to Apia, but had
slight hopes of the struggle being
averted. On coming to Apia he in
formed the authorities of what he had
been told, and on the next tide left for
Aana to again communicate with the
rebels. It was resolved that the Con-
suls should hold their interview with
the Atua people, and during the after
noon H. 3. NJ. Consul, Mr.. Cusack-
Smith, went overland to Luhlufi,
whilst the President, German and L.
S. Consuls went by boat on the fol-
lowing morning. From all the re
ports which continued to reach Apia
it appeared that the quarrel as far as
Aana was concerned, was between
that district and Savaii, as several
times when people of the Tuamasaga
and Aana parties met the utmost
friendliness prevailed. AT different
times eight of the Tuamasaga warriors
were taken by the other party, who
contented themselves by taking their
rifles and ammunition and sending
them away, instead OF taking their
heads. On the Atua side 1t appeared
as though the quarrel bore different
aspect, as the Government messenger
who conveyed a letter 10 that place,
had considerable difficulty in effecting
his return to Apia in safety, and had
it not been for the assistance rendered
by some natives of SolosolO would in
all probability have lost his head.
At , O'Clock on Tuesday morning
two wounded men were brought to
Apia, and from them was received the
news of a great fight at Satupuala,
which had taken place on the previous
day. Since the termination of the
fight of last week the Savaii warriors
had spent their time in burning
houses, destroying all the food trees
and grossly insulting the women and
children of Aana. From the most
authentic accounts to hand their con-
duct has been very atrocious, in fact
nothing like it has been witnessed Ill
previous Samoan warfare. Aftel
several days spent in this ingloriou
manner it was determined tina
another attack should be made OIL
the rebel position, and the same
plan of action was resolved upol
as on the previous week, when sec
ton of the Savaiian people were t.
attack from seaward, the balance o
the Savaiian contingent to advanc
from the eastward, and the Tuama
saga were to endeavOr to retriev
their laurels lost at the previous figh
through not arriving in time. Earl.
on Monday morning the advance wa
made, and soon after daylight the at
tack was commenced by those in boat
who managed to effect landing. TIL