New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-16
HAyTpS FUSS WITH GERMANY
,,rn,.r1oN OF THE AMERICAN MINIS
TER IN THE DISPUTE.
r or THE CONTROVERSY FROM THE POINT
OF VIEW OF THE LITTLE BhA'A
RrPI'DIIC.

,,,too Nov s-The threatened rupt-
ns.wscn Germany and Hayti has. 30 i@'' oe."
,coblv settled, thanks to the iheu'".'o 4. !,
1-n,,.d states Minister. w F. Po"eii 'hous
Ian understood that Germany ihtehus " 10
al demonstration in Haytian waters Inc ~
N"'"' .~.,o, n, the trouble has already been pun
,,"ns - tho United States. The following 's '"'
Uavtian side OF the dispute; .. -,
rho d,snute arose out Of tho Imprisonment VI
uorr Emile Lueders, the son Oh uol maj w.
married a Haytlan woman. Up 10 a shoi' "'ns
I',ad.rs was a naytiau citizen, but IL IS adoeo'
- 30, concerned In various lite Arrays
ar,orc which are mentioned four dues' nc oeo"'
til doemed Il wise 10 change his nauonahV' a"u
registered his name at the German Cohsui"'''
r. an ossault upon n cab driver. said to nave
been unprovoked. TO which burders' II 10 So
pleaded fuItv he was sentenced to one month :
,,,,iso,ment He appealed from this decision 10
,hn correctional Court, and the sentence was al
tered he being sentenced TO one years seciusio"
and a fine of 200 francs. further appear was
pending when the German Minister lnterfers' Will
out invitation and. It Is said. forced MS way n'o
the prtvate apartment OF Tiresias Simon sam. the
President Of the Haytian Republic. and. in rude
and peremptory manner. demanded the release Of
Iuedcr, with an apology TO the German Govern
ment an indemnify Of $1,000 a day for the time NJ
had been in prison. the immediate trial OF the po-
lice who arrested him, and tho dismissal! or tho
Judges who sentenced him. II the prisoner was
dennity was be $500 a day for every day after
ward
Naturally. the President resented the Insult which
had been offered him and firmly but politely re-
forrcd tho Minister Count Schwerin, who Is Charge
dANaires OF the German Empire at Port All Prince
10 the Minister for Foreign Affairs. whose duty 1t
was TO enter into such matters. The German Min
lister demanded that Simon Sam should comply
with his demands. and, meeting with refusal. cabled
to Berlin for Instructions reply having been re-
ceivcd be hauled down hi. flag and announced that
three German war vessels we're on their way to
Port Prince 10 see that tho most reasonable de-
manGs OF tho Consul were granted
This news becoming public property reused the
Haytlans to a fever heat Of excitement and In
disna;iop. and even the American and British
residents felt that It WAS an attempt 10 milk
COW already dry" and that tho Haytiars. despite
their feebleness wers bound TO rests. e. Many OF
Thorn indeed, offered their services 10 tho Hay
tan Government rs volunteers in tho event OF
any trouble occurring. As m illustration OF the
feeling which prevailed. the following extract
Oranslated) from IL Raement" one OF the
most influential Haytan journals. tells It's own
tale.
We arc sovereign Power; va DO not depend or
faithful TO our nag. our national honor and
our forefaiher- took. on the sealing, Of our
liberty a1d W me coSf., 81 in our
veins; Fhal! not forget that We are their sons
and as such We arc pTepaIsi 70 gre tsvc SS' rrins
sssln,i III" stormy Atlantis are w1 g, again to ,S DC
gnlusty and braay irsattd as IN Sn wheh b bno
initiate US ". shall never bow down a
OUT orr towns viii te reduced 70 ashes and shall
dDappc.r under thelr ruins Al l-a,S We rha -,
defend their country their mothers. their wives and
their children.
BmAn wonder w-s it tina. inhammntory articles
OF this description reused tho populscs. Feeling
,ks INF nj
support in any defensive action which he might
iok.. the President callei In a. many troops as
could be reached at short notice tho barracks, were
nlcd ammunition serv.d out ard every prep
aration made for a fierce struggle
The Secretary state for Hayti. at this juncture.
Addressed "A letter 20 tho Diplomatic Corps incos'
Ing copies OF tho letters which had passed between
Count schwcr,n and himself In which he spoke OF
the action OF the German Minister AZ "A regret
table incident which has made he most deplorsoIe
Impression" Acting entirely upon his own voliton,
Mr.. Powell. the United States Minister. addressed
the following letters TO tho hayuAh "'n'''e' 'o'
Foreign Affairs
Legation Of tho United States, Ut,
Hon Scion Meno. Secretary @, State FOR Foreign
Analr,. Port au Prince HsytL
Mr. f,uUo iueders at nres.nt confined by tho com
rrunal authorities IN taking TINS lhuA'VIy step,
Is with no Hish'iS9 or OF entsf INTO tho grave com
plIcntions that Al present exist between your 10y
upderstood that ! am committing my GovorhmH ,
In any way In the matter l assure you mt. .i III
ister In making this request II Is In view 10 reese
he present tension now existing ard to sNo'd thas
disorder and bloodsh.d that VIII be iats lo tne
i,tersst OF our American citizens resident and 90
, h,si,... upon your island. | trust cir. YOU
viii .. adj. to grant this request, for t n. true
best wishes and assurance AL ". y. POWELL.
Legation OF tho United state,. ,,..,
october Il, 1877.
Hon Scion Menos Secretary OF State Tor f0F'S"
SIR In sccordSnce with letter sen, you this
morning stating that trHs,eh YOU u. ScIu my Gov.
srnment viii consider friendly act In the In
eress OF .mcGee sdgs!msn NJ s vino" ihas
Mr LIcdes win leave II released on the pss pu Mr.
for NsyYOrT SboSf S. speedy
ihoreby relieving the great tension existing Nv. MA
out any hHmla tSn 90 pary Of your Government to
mine WIN my pef'0"'' A' W y POWELL.
,..r. brought forth the following
once OF the Secretary OF state
| for Foreign Relations, ~ "a,
| Port an Prince October r. ~!
| 49,, ,,-,s,er. have the honor to acknowledge
,hs receipt OF your two dispatches dated me ~
and gst inst 81 v On weiSS H%% t and spirit
nmra frIendshp, TO reques. an oIdet OF felfise
fsyor Of ETY.. s eEseesney tho President OF Re
NM and the Council OF the secretary OF State
| PnlIw appreciate the motive which mas proinpte g,
lu,,s y ;,,srvention, md | am asked 10 convey 10
your ,heip sincere thanks for this mark or sym.
p9thy which you have syen h IN ysab
ues. but who Wish 10 remain worthy o. those to
| whoh IT, Accordingly. penetra ed solely with
Ge mutual feeling q Perfect sy and Snf hn
exists p' Grand Federal Republic, my Govern.
haa entertain foyo tSst yHuT ,oyIl
| reques'; w. pcesident will issue to-day an order OF
| IehI oSse in favor OF Emile Luedcrs.
rc II1o.nr while noting the promise OF the I'M
| fE",o d.perture OF this prisoner. must not
,o vou 10 ignore the fact that the Government
rs. The right take In every case an official
se.v,a ~ expulsion. In order to forbid hereafter
to Emile Lueders access to TINS county,, wh.oh ne
| " 'ssiaor,n.d Please receive Mr.. Minister, the
| mas ulsuM"ee. NV hixh conaIdera ton.