Omaha daily bee., 1897-12-01
APPEALS TO UNITED STATES
Hayti Prefers Formal Request for Aid in
Its Troubles.
ASKS UNCLE SAM TO MAKE lNTERCESSloN
state Department omcinls DO Not An
ticipntc serious Complications
with Germany over
the AFFAIR.

NEW YORK Nov. 30.--A special to the
Herald from Washington says: The Hay
tan government has asked the United States
to use It's good offices for the settlement Of
its controversy with Germany. Ambassador
White is feeling the pulse of the German
authorities on this phase Of the subject, and
If 1t can be ascertalned beforehand that Ger
macy will not reject the good offices of the
United States, they will be rendered.
The administration is reluctant to believe
that it will be called upon to make any asser-
tion about the application OF the so-called
Monroe doctrine to the present controversy,
but State department officials do not deny
that this government will take a very firm
stand should Germany make any movement
in the direction of permanent occupancy Of
Haytian territory
For the purpose of giving adequate pro-
lection to American interests, and TO show
Germany that this government is alert, Sec
rotary Long, after consultation with the
president, has directed the cruiser Marble
head to make a cruise in the West Indies,
stopqing at Hayti. The instructions have
not yet been sent to the commander of the
cruiser. but there is reason to believe they
will direct him to anchor in the harbor of
Port au Prince and see that Germany takes
no action in contravention Of the principles
Of International law.
Ambassador Whites dispatches to the
State department do not indicate that the
Berlin authorities have any further purpose
than to secure full reparation of the reported
outrage on Lueders, the primary object being
to give Hayti wholesome object lesson.
Germany has demanded the immediate pay
ment of On indemnity and an apology.
SITUATION is GRAVE.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3O.-Reports that
came to the State department late In the
afternoon from Hayti were to the effect that
considerable excitement prevailed there and
that the situation was grave. For this reason
II was determined to hasten the departure of
the Marblehead, and the naval officials were
communicated with to this end. The impress
sion appeared to prevail in Port Au Prince
that a German war ship was rapidly ap-
preaching the place. OF course it is stated
that the Marblehead goes solely to protect
American interests that might be threatened
by the outbreak of disorders in Hayti.
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 Haytian diff
Guilty, and that the matter will be adjusted
1t developed today that Hayti had sent a
reply to Germany's demands which is some
what remarkable for its frmness in view of
the difference in size of the powers. The
Haytien note makes 1t clear that the republic
is ready to discuss the merits OF the COntrS-
versy, but does not desire to have Germany
pass judgment in the first place, demanding
an indemnity, and thereafter discuss the
merits.
Moreover, Hayti gives notice to Germany
that the German charge d'affairs to Hayti
who made the recent demands, IS persona
non grata," and that it is impossible for
Haytian note makes 1t clear that the republic
him. 1t Is stated that he 'offended against all
rules of propriety and official etiquette by
going directly before the president of Hayti
Al q
manner Threatened dire consequences unless
Immediate reparaton was made 10 Germany.
This personal affropt to Haytis chief
executive is regarded as touching the honor
and self-respect OF the country, and Is felt
to call for an apology. Under such circum-
stances the T1aytian government has el-
pressed a willingness to negotiate a settle
mert of the entire case at Berlin. thus re-
moving it frCm the hands of the Objectionable
official now in Hayti.
OFFICIALS ARE SILENT.
State department officials refuse to discuss
the complication between Germany and
/ Hayti, growing out Of the arrest of Lueders
CT to indicate what course it will pursue in
the matter, though it is evident that they Il
not regard ii as likely to have serious or
permanent results. Confidence is expressed
In the attentions of the German government
not to act injustly toward the little republic,
and 1t is felt that with the gunbcat Marble
head at Port au Prince to watch over oar
interests in the event of trouble all hes
been done in the way of preparation that can
be done.
From the German standpoint the Haytian
o}so is simple cne of collecting indemnity
for an offense against German citizen. II
Is pointed out that Germany has not yet pre-
Sonted an ultimatum to Hayti, no German
fleet has been sent to Haytian waters no Of
clal lntimation has been made that force
| would be used against the republic. The culy
tangible facts thus far, according to the Ger
man view, are that an indignity has been
committed against German subject causing
MN pecaniary loss and that Germany has
asked an indemnity of 800, 900 marks Be
yond this 1t is said the reports CT Germany S
ultimate purpose to use force either Gu LAND
or sea are purely conjectural and not such
as the United States government will be
| likely to take cognizance of.
Among leading diplomats 1t is said that
! the Monroe doctrine cannot be involved ex-
cept through a determination by Germany to
mold part of the Haytan territory. Ger
many has no such purpose, it Is said but is
merely desirous Of securing an indemnity. 1t
Is prohlble that Germany would readily give
assurances that no territoriaI extension was
involved, if it were not for the fact that
ouch assurance would cCncede the right Of
the United states to take 4 hand in the mat
tei. II is not likely that any concession of
tfls character Will be made, as it is be.
llsved Germany will maintain it's rights tn
settle this indemnity question with Hayti in
It's own way and will insist that the United
Statea recognize the principle in the case of
: Turkeys indemnity for outrages committed
, Cn American citizens.
BERLIN, Nov. 9O-The German govern
ment has abandoned it's intention of sending
the war ship Gelfon to Port au Prince, Hayti
to enforce the demands for the payment of
| indemnity to Herr Emil Lueders for alleged
ia'se Imprisonment. The Geffon instead will
ne ne sent to reinforce the German fleet in the
Chinese waters.
Baron yon Bulow, tho German minister for
foreign affairs, today gave the United States
amhassador, A. ID. White, wholly satlsfac-
tory explanation of Germany's intention to-
ward Hayti
News for the Army.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30.-(Soecial Tele-
gram) following transfers are made in