The age-herald., 1897-12-01
The Marblehead Mill Protect All Ameri-
 can Interests
IN, THE EVENT OF A FALLING OUT
Which Is Hardly Liable to 0ccur-Hayti Willing to Negotiate the Claim at Berin.> But Not With the ConsuI-Devel-
 ments To Be Awaited.

ment officials refuse to discuss the com plcaitfons between Germany and Hayiti, growing out of the arrest of Lueders, sue tn the matter though 1t is evident that they do not regard 1t as likely to have serious or permanent results. Con- fidence is expressed in the intentions of the German government not to act un- justly towards the little republic, and it Us felt that With the gunboat Marble head at Port-au-Prince to watch over our interests in the event of trouble all has been done in the way of preparation that can be done.
 A Case of Indemnity
 From the German standpoint the Hay tian case is assumed as one of collect- ing indemnity for an offense against a German citizen. It is pointed out that Germany has not yet presented an ulti- matum to Hayitf; no German fleet has been sent ito Haytian walters; no official iritimation has been made that force would be exercised against the repub- llc The only tangible facts thus far, according to thie German view of the case, is that an indignity has been com mttted against a German subject -caus- ing him pecunlary loss. and that Ger many has asked an indemnity of three hundred thousand marks.
 Beyond this it is said the reports of Germany's ultimate purpose elthsr in ex- ercising force or of landing on Haytian soil are purely conjectural and in this case the Unitsd States is not likely to take cognizance. In this case the Mlom- roe doctrfne cannot be exercised except on a determination by Germany to hold a part of Haytfan territory.
 Germany has no such purpose, 1t is said, but is merely desirous of securing an indemnity. It is probable that Ger many would readily give assurances that no terri toCial ann ixatfon was in- volved were 1t not for the fact that such assurances would concsde the right of the United States to take hand in the matter. It is not likely that a concession of this character will be made as it is believed Germany will maintain her right to s.ttle this indemnity question with Haytd tn her own way and will tn- s'st that the United States herself recog- nized the principle in demanding of Tur- key indemnity for outrages committed on American citizens.
 Situation in Haytl
 Reports that came to the s ate depart ment this al teinoon from Haysi were to the effect that considerable excitsment prevaild thre and that fh,s situation was grave. For this reason it was dete mined to hasten the departure of the Marbls- head, and the naval officials were com munical.ed with to this end. The imprss- sion appeared to prevail in Port Au Prince that German weIship was rap idly approaching the place. Of course, 1t is stated that t.bs Marblehead goes solely for the purpose of protecting American interests that might be thrJatened by the outbrs ak of disorders in Haytl.
 The latest advices from German sources. however, indicafe fhst TO oc- casion will be given for friction betws en the United States and Germany on ac- coun. of the Haytian difficulty and that the matter will be adjusted.
 Hayti's Note to Germany
 It developed today that Haysi had sent a reply to Germany's demands which is something remarkable for it's firmness tn view of the difference in both sides. The Haytian n-te makes 1t clear that 1t intends to investigate tie matter but doss not desire Germany to pass judgment in the first place. claim an indemnity and thereafter discuss the merits and demer.ts. The Haytian note gives notice to Germany that the Ger man consul who presented the demands is persona non grata and that st is inn possible to pursue further negotiations with him. It Is stated that he offended against all rules of propIie'.y and official etiquette by going directly before the president Of Hayu and in loud and sn- gry torres and insulting. menacing and threatening dire consequences urdess i'm mediate reparsi.ion was made to GeTIna- ny. This personal affront to Hayti's chEef executive ss regarded as aouch- ing the honor and sslf-respect of the country. and is fejt to call for an apoi- ogy.
 Urder such circCmstances tke Haytian government has expressed a willingness to negolist.e a settlement of the entire case at Berlin. thus removing 1t from the hands of the objectionable German official now in Hayti.