The age-herald., 1898-01-16

ists had levied a fine of 5000 on the Amer ican consul. They were given four hours to return the money and salute the flag. The demand was refused Capt. Bailey hauled his vessel into position, and in formed them that unless the money was re- turned and the flag saluted he would open fire on the second at which the four hours was up. The money was paid and the flag saluted ftFt
 On another occasion, in 1855 at the Chin cha Islands, the St. Marys, on her arrival found large number of American vessels at anchor, many of them having been a year awaiting a cargo of guano. A dep utation from the captains of these vessels came on board and informed him that all the French and English vessels were loaded and dispatched immediately on their arri- val, while the Americans had to wait the pleasure of the governor Capt Bailey sent on shore and informed the governor that he wished to see him on board ship. The governor replied that he was in his palace and would be glad to see the captain on shore. Capt. Bailey directed his officer to say to the governor that unless he came on board within two hours a file of marines would bring him to the St. Marys.. The governor came. On his arrival he was shown the list of English and French yes sels that had been loaded at the port with in the past year, and the number of Amer ican vessels and the length of their deten- tion and was told that the St. Marys would leave next day on a cruise of thirty days, when she would return to the islands, and if on her return any American vessels were still unloaded he would seize the islands and load them himself. The gov ernor was then sent on shore. The St. Marys went to sea the following day, and returned at the end of thirty days to find all the American vessels gone, laden with guano. These occurrences took place in the days when American men-of-war, al- though few in number, were justly con sidered second to none afioat, and the flag was respected accordingly wherever it was exhibited
 During the administration of President Pierce, Martin Koszta, a Hungarian pa triot, who had renounced allegiance to the Austrian government and declared his in- tention of becoming an American citizen, took passage from New York to Smyrna. While there he was treacherously thrown into the water, boat from the Austrian brig-of-war Hussar being conveniently near to pick him up. He was conveyed on board, heavily ironed and told he would be conveyed to Austria and tried for treason. The United States consul at Smyrna promptly made an effort to effect his re- lease, communicating the facts to the American legation at Constantinople. While the correspondence was in progress, on the 23d of June. 1Ss3, the United States sloop-ofwar St. Louis Commander D. N. Ingraham, arrived and anchored in the harbor. He was at once put in possession of the facts, and his southern blood rose over the indignitys that had been offered. In the meanwhile the Austrian consul had concluded to send Koszta by mail steamer to Trieste, and to prevent such action h. graham anchored the St. Louis within cables length of the Hussar, and between her and the mail boat with springs on his cable. Having received directions from the legation to demand the surrender of the