The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-12-02
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS DO NOT
ANTICIPATE ANY TROUBLE IN
THAT DIRECTION.
HAY|rS FIRM NOTE 10 GERMANY
"dy to Discuss the Question.
nut Objects to Germany PASSING
snap Judgment-Insuits of
herman Official Resented.

phcatlon between Germany and Havt;
growing out of the arrest of Iueders ~
10 indicate what course it will nursuo
IN 'he matter. though it is evident that
they 90 not regard it as likely to have
serious or permanent results. Con6donco
Is expressed in the intention of the Ger.
man government not to act uniustlv 70.
wards the little republic and it is felt that
win the gunboat Marblehcad at Port an
Prince to watch over our interests in tno
event OF trouble all has been done in tho
way OF preparation that can be done
From the German standpoint tho Uo,
tiah case is simple one of collecting
indemnity for an offense against n Ger.
man citizen. 1t is pointed out that Gar.
many has not yet presented an ultima
tum to Hayti; no German fleet has bean
sent to Haytian waters; no official init.
NATION has been made that force would
be exercised against the republic. Tho
only tangible facts thus far, according
TO the German view of the case, are tbsf
an indignlty has been committed against
a German subject, causing him pecuniqry
nGEpl IN
indemnity of 100000 marks. "'
Beyond this it is stated the renorts Of
Germany's ultimate purpose, either in OK
ertlhg force or landing on Haytian soil
are purely eonJectural and not such ms
,ne United States government would be
likely to take cognizance of. Amono
diplomats familiar with the case II is
said the Monroe doctrine can not become
involved except through determination
by Germany to hold part of Haytian
territory. Germany has no such mr.
pose, 1t is said. but is merely DESTROYS of
securing an indemnity. 1t is probable
that Germany would readily give assu-.
ance that no territorial extension was
involved if it were not for the fact tbut
such assurance would concede the right
OF the United States to take a hand in
the matter. IL is not likely that any CON
cession of this character will be made.
as 1t is believed Germany will maintain
her right to settle this indemnity uucs-
ton with Hayti in her own way and will
insist that the United States herself rec
0gnlzed the principle in demanding of
Turkey indemnity for outrages commit
ted on American citizens.
Reports that came to the state depart
ment late in the afternoon from Hayti
were to the effect that considerable OK
citement prevailed there and that the sit
uation was grave. For this reason it
was determined to hasten the departure
of the Marblehead and the naval officers
were communicated with to this end The
impression appeared to prevail in Port
au Prince that German warship was
rapidly approaching the place OF course.
it is stated that the Marblchead goes
solely for the purpose of protecting Amer
lean, interests that might be threatened
by the outbreak of disorders in Hayti.
The latest advices from German
sources, however, indicate that no occa-
sion will be given for friction between
the United States and Germany on ac-
count of the Haytian difficulty and that
the matter will be adjusted. 1t devel-
oped today that Hayti has sent reply
to Germany's demands, which is some
what remarkable for its frmness, in
view of the difference in size between
the two powers. The Haytian note
makes it clear that the republic is ready
TO discuss the merits of the controversy,
but 1t does not desire to have Germany
pass judgment in the first place, demand
IN indemnity and thereafter discuss the
merits. Moreover, Hayti gives notice to
Germany that the German charge daft
nand il persona non grata and that 1t
s impossible for Hayti to conduct further
negotiations with him. 1t is stated that
lie offended against all rules of propriety
md official etiquette by going directly
'efore the president of Hayti and in loud
nd angry tones and insulting manner
dire consequences unless i'm
Mediate reparation was made to Ger
Many. This personal affront to Hayti's
hief executive Is regarded as touching
he honor and self respect of the country
nd is felt to call for an apology. Under
tent has expressed a willingness to ne
otiate Il settlement of the entire case
Berlin. thus removing it from the
ands of the objectionable German off
al now in Hayti.