The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-10
GERMANY IMPERATIVE
IN HER DEMANDS ON THE HAY.
TIAN GOVERNMENT.

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Port au Prince. Hayti. December g.
trouble between Germany and Hayti. as
a result OF the arrest and imprisonment
Of Herr Lueders, an alleged German
subject, reached a crisis today. Two
German cruisers entered this port during
the morning and an ultimatum from the
german government was delivered to the
Haytian government. giving the latter
eight hours In which to grant the de-
mands Of Germany for an indemnity to
Herr Luedsrs. The members OF the
diplomatic corps here believe the gov
ernment of the republic has decided to
accept the conditions of Germany.
In anticipation OF trouble, the citizens
OF German nationality sought refuge yes
terday on board two which
were at this port and the French steam
toned by the French minister. in order
to serve as a place OF refuge for French
citizens. The Vile de Marseilles has ar
rived here direct from Porto Rico.
The ~populace Of this place Is in a state
of great excitement. but the Haytian
government has strong forces of troops
at it's disposal and Is resolved to main
tain order.
Port au Prince. December 6.-s p. NJ
The population OF the city late this after
noon. when this cablegram is sent. ap-
pears calm. and the present indications
seem to confirm the supposition cabled
earlier today, that the government will
accept the conditions imposed by Ger
cerned, and it is also probable that,
yielding to superior force and in order
to avoid international troubles, the gov
m will accept the other conditions.
The exact nature of Germany's de-
hands OF Hayti is as yet somewhat in
doubt. but it is understood hat the Ger
nan government asks: First, an indem-
nifty of $40, 600 (American) for Herr Lue-
ders: second, the promise that Herr
Lueders may return to Hayti and there
sojourn without danger Of any kind:
third, a letter to the German govern
ment in which Hayti will express apol-
ogy for the proceedings toward the Ger
man government in the whole transac-
ton: fourth. that the president of Hayti
shall graciously receive the German
charge d'affaires at Port au Prince.
1t is this fourth demand to which the
most serious exception has been taken by
the Haytian government, as affecting
Hayti's honor and involving g. deep hu-
initiation, for it was Count Schwerin, the
German charge d'affaires at Port AL
Prince who went before President Simon
Sam. and rudely submitted the deman
for indemnity and apology.
Washington, December 6.-Mr. Leger,
the minister Of Hayti to the United
States. when asked today concerning
the Frankfort Zeitung's statement that
Hayti has agreed to pay the indemnity
asked in the case Of Lueders, said that
change in the position taken by his gov
eminent: namely, that 1t stood ready
to pay cheerfully any proper indemnity.
provided 1T had the opportunity to de-
mOnstrate whether this indemnity vas
properly c~ollectable. The minister said
that he had received no advices from
Hayti since last Friday when the re-
ported approach of two German naval
cadet scholarships caused rumors that
they were men-of-war coming to block
d the island. 1t was predicted then by
the minister that great excitement would
follow the approach of the German YES
sells, but he has no reason to fear that
the stability Of the government is en-
dangered.
Advices to the state department indi-
cate that the situation in Port au Prince
and Hayt generally is one of great COM
motion, but 10 reference is made to any
threats against the government
Kingston, ia. December 6.-Advices re-
ceived here today from Port au Prince
show that serious trouble Is imminent in
Hayti. The streets Of the capital are
placarded with Down with the Govern
ment." and the troops have been ordered
into barracks.