Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-01
THE HAITIEN NATTER
OUR STATE DEPARTMENT REFUSES
TO DISCUSS 1T.
EXCITEMENT AT PORT-AU-PRINCE.
Gunbont MarbIehead Ordered There
TO Protect American Interests-No
and Germany.
and Germany.

WASHINGTON, d. c., November 30
The State Department officials refuse TO
discuss the complications between Ger
many and Haiti, growing out Of the ar
rest of Lueders, or to indicate what
course 1t will pursue ri the matter,
though it is evident that they do not
regard It as likely to have serious or
permanent results. Confidence is ex-
pressed in the intentions Of the Ger
man Government not to act unjustly to-
ward the little republic, and 1t is felt that
with the gunboat Marblehead at Port
au-Prince TO watch over our interests
I'm the event Of trouble, all has been done
in the way of preparation that can be
done.
Reports that came to the State Depart
ment late in the afternoon from Haiti
were to the effect that considerable eN-
element prevailed there. and that the
situation was grave. For this reason it
was determined to hasten the departure
Of the Marblehead, and the naval Of
icials were communicated with TO this
end. The impression appeared TO pre-
vail in Port-au-Prnce that a German
warship was rapidly approaching the
place.
OF course, It is stated, the Marblehead
goes solely for the purpose Of protecting
American interests, that might be threat
ened by an outbreak Of disorder in Haiti.
The latest advices from German sources,
however, indicate that no occasion will
be given for friction between the United
States and Germany on account OF the
Haitien difficulty, and that the matter
will be adjusted.
HAITI REMARKABLY FIRM.
1t developed to-day that Haiti had sent
a reply to Germany's demands. which IL
somewhat remarkable for it's firmness, I'm
view of the difference in size between the
two Powers. The Haitien note makes II
clear that the republic is ready TO discuss
the merits Of the controversy. but does
not desire TO have Germany pass tudg-
ment I'm the first place, demand an indem-
nifty. and thereafter discuss the merits
of the case. Moreover, Haiti gives notice
to Germany that the German Charge
d Anaires to Haiti, who made the recent
demands, is persona non grata," and
that 1t is impossible for Haiti to conduct
further negotiations with him
IL is stated that he offended against all
rules of propriety and official etiquette by
going directly before the President or |
Haiti, and i'm loud and angry tones. and |
in n threatening manner. threatening dire |
TO Haiti. This personal ar. |
front to Haitrs Chief Executive is re-
garded as touching the honor and self |
of the republic, and is felt to call |
for an apology.
Under such circumstances, the Haytien |
has expressed n willingness |
TO negotiate a settlement Of the entire |
ease az Berlin thus removing this objec-
tionable German official now in Haiti
INTENTIONS ALL RIGHT |
BERLIN, November 3O.-The German
has abandoned its intention
Of sending the warship Gefon TO POrt-au-
Prince. Haiti, TO enforce the demands OF
he payment Of an indemnity TO Herr Emil
Lueders for alleged false Imprisonment.
The GefOn, instead, will be sent to REIN
force the German fleet In Chinese waters.
Baron Won Bulow, the German Minister
for Foreign Affairs, to-day gave the
United States Ambassador, Mr.. Andrew
D. White. a wholly satisfactory explana-
ion of Germany's intentions towards
Haiti.