The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-12-03

s nd M arshDp to Enforce Demands
Our Government Fears no Complication
With Germany
Washington, November 3o.-The state
department officials refuse to discuss the
complication etwee Germany and
Hayti, growing out of the arrest of
Lueders, Or to indicate what course it
will pursue in the matter, though it is
evident that they do not regard it as
likely to have serious Or permanent re-
suits. Confidence IS expressed in the in
tentions of the German government not
to act unjustly toward the little republic,
and it is felt that with the g%unboat
Marblehead at Port au Prince to watch
over our interests in the event of trouble,
all has been done in the way Of para
ton that can be done.
Reports hat came to the state depart
ment late in the afternoon from Hayti
were to the effect that considerable ex-
element prevailed there, and that the
situation was grave. For this reason, 1t
was determined to hasten the departure
Of the Marblehead and the naval officials
were communicated with to this end.
The impression appeared to prevail in
Port au Prince that a German war ship
was rapidly approaching Tie place. VI
course, 1t IL stated that the Marblehead
goes solely for the purpose OF protecting
American interests that might be threat
ened by the outbreak of disorders in
IIayti.
The latest advices from German
sources, however, indicate that no occa-
sion will be given for friction between
the United States n Germany on ac-
count of the Haytian difficulty, and that
the matter will be adjusted.
1t developed today that Hayti had sent
a reply to Germany's demands, which is
somewhat remarkable for its tlrmness,
In view Of the difference III size between
the two powers. The Haytian note
makes 1t clear that the republic is
ready to discuss the merits of the con-
troversy, but does not desire to nave
Germany pass judgment in the first
place. demand an indemnity, and there
after discuss the merits. Moreover, Hayti
gives notice to Germany that the Ger
man charge d'affaireS to Hayti, who
made the recent demands, is persona non
grata, and that it is impossible for Hayti
to conduct further negotiations with him.
1t ia stated that he offended against all
rules of propriety and official etiquette.
by going directly before the president Of
Hayti, and in loud and angry tones, and
insulting manner threatened dire conse-
quencCs unless immediate reparation was
made to Germany. This personal affront
to Hayti's chief executive is regarded as
touching the honor and self respect of
the country, and is felt TO call for an
apology. Under such circumstances the
Haytian government has expressed a
willingness to negotiate a settlement of
the entire case at Berlin, thus removing
it from the hands of the Objectionable
German official now in Hayti.
Berlin, November 30.-The German gov
has abandoned it's intention of
sending the warship Gefion to Port au
Prince, Hayti, to enforce the demands for
the payment of an indemnity to Herr
Emil Lueders, for alleged false imprison-
tmpnt Thn fNat;Gn ~ will hn cant
to reinforce the German fleet in the Chi
neSe waters.
Baron Won Bulow, the German minister
for foreign affairs today gave the United
States ambassador, Mr.. Andrew D.
White, a wholly satisfactory explanation
Of Germany'S intentions towards Hayti.