The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-03-30

Matasfa was looked upon as Of secondary
Importance. bat The deepest interest IS at
tached 20 the attitude Of the German gov
eminent.
At first apprehensions were felt that
grave international complications might
ensue. but those most intimately familiar
with the latest official exchanges between
Washington. London and Berlin did not
take such a gloomy view OF the outlook.
While recognizing .ha, the 5loodshed az
Samoa created "a very serious and delicate
situation. yet II was said 10 De a situation
which had been clearly apprehended and
discussed in advance between the repre-
sentat!yes Of the three governments. The
real crisis. from an International stand
point occurred last week. when this ap-
pretended outbreak was discussed. Al.
though relations were greatly strained ii
was possible 10 secure an understanding
which ia said 10 make sure that the out
break now reported will not cause "a rap
ture in the relations between the United
States ana Germany or between Great Bri-
tain and Germany.
Serious Complications Involved.
In all quarters there were expressions
% concern and surprise at the seriousness
and extent Of the homhardment. and the
resulting less Of life That some overt act
would take place. has been apprehended
for many days. hat there was little idea
il would take such bread sweep and lead
tn such heavy loss OF life. In this respect
og the case. the actual results were re-
garded far more serious than those
which had bcan expected and provided FOR
during the recent diplomatic exchanges
between the three governments. Nor
over. new elements Of international
danger had arisen. These included the
proclau1a zion OF the German consul. Rose.
which, IL is believed. tended ~ incite the
Mataafa party ~ an open revolt. also
the wounling and killing Of British sail
ors ana marines, tho shooting - an
American sentry and the attacks on the
several consula;es These all involve az
known possibilities Of serious conlplica-
isons. While they had been guarded
against as far as possible by the recent
anticipatory exchanges. yet it was felt
that the German press aud national sen;'-
men, might he wrought TO a hish pitch
by ;he evsnts which bad occurred. and
that this outhurst Of popular feeling might
overcome the strong efforts Of officials 10
keep their subjects Within pacific bounds.
Pledged to Maintain order.
In an authoritative quarter the attitudes
Of ,h., British and American cousuis were
STATED substantially az follows,
Il was actually understood between the
$40 governments shat the frs, essential
In samoa was to maintain peace and or
der For thai reason - was determined
that any LAWYERS ness on the part OF M
saafa ar any other samoan element which
threatened TIE lives or property ~ resi-
dents would be suppressed, even though
force Was required. This was entirely
without reference ~ the RICH = - the three
governments Great britain. ihe United
states and Csermamy~aa3 waS merely =
rule &C preservation ard Qalsre security.
Acting Oh tAss understanding. Cap. S;ar+
dee. e tbs roTpolse. gave notice soma
time aso snaf he wau.a born BART iae Ma
t&a,sx u shere Vas any osstofoak or dis
order This insured q1sse; for "a t-rTse. ha,
Ne was always ready n use -er1c " & MAS
necessary. Z; was nos proposed ~ S}ve
Sasgea ever to = refEn ~ anarchy ss-uGy
because tns German consular ofes.ai A.
samoa differed ~ifa ihe HrtIash ard Amer
roar csar3a}s Outside es taeSe &lTer
e7ccx Il ~as proposed to protect hfe arr
property a. ali hA2arAs- WAea AaTlr8l
KAo,x Men 20 Sxnsoa - also bad "a hts
aYs; ausv e. praseef lsse &-e aropersy aa3
- maintain ORDER 1. - ey83ear fsA, 5He
b3oo&shezs hzs aTa~sn clt - 1hls united
efsFt e she American ara Brtf4S1 cps1
ynaaSefS 30 afoS@ct tae saw-ssssag ard
gss.s .~ef;g essments against tss 3-sas6eriy
srz rea.<.s iaus su&fests ~ AasaAFR THs