The record-union., 1899-04-02
Believed That an Understanding
Has Been Reached
Which viii Result in an AmicabIe Solution
Of the Whole Difficulty.
Germany Satisfied With the Ex-
plantations of the American
Government-The Proposal to
send a Commission to the ISL
ands Agreeable to all Three OF
the Interested Powers.

the Interested HOWeTSs
BERLIN, April 1.-The correspondent
here of the Associated Press learns au-
thoritatiyely that after the acting Min
lister of Foreign Affairs, Baron Won
Richthoffen, had been closeted with the
Emperor to-day, the United States En-
bassador Andrew D. White, passed an
hour at the Foreign Office. 1t is gen
orally believed that an understanding
has been reached which is likely to
bring about an amicable and satisfac-
tory solution of the whole Samoan diff
Guilty
1t is understood that while the United
States and Great Britain have steadily
declined to accept Germany's two pre-
vious proposals, a new one has been
accepted by all three Powers.
According to a high German official,
''the American explanations have been
satisfactory" and the accepted pro-
posal'' consists of sending commits
sion Of investigation to Samoa
A sen.i-official note published this ev-
ening says: 1.-The German proposal to
dispatch to Samoa a high commission
consisting of a special plenipotentiary
American Government as being suit
able 10 the purpose in view. President
Mckinley, through the ambassador, ex-
pressed surprise and deep regret when
he heard the news of the collision at
Apia, and the American representative
at Samoa was instructed biographical
ly to take every care to preserve the
status quo without further conflict
fO
comment on the Samoan situation, and
scouts the idea that force will be used
against Germany 1t says: 1.-The ques-
ton is too trivial to lead to great con-
f1icts, especially as America, and par
ticularly England, have no reason at
present to irritate Germany, quite apart
from the fact that such irritation would
lead to serious consequences"
AGRARIAN- PRESS ATTACKS THE
GOVERNMENT.
(Copyrighted, 1899 by Associated Press)
BERLIN, April 1.-The latest devel-
opments in the Samoa muddle have
claimed the larger part of public at
tention this week The Government
is most reticent. to the great dissatis-
faction of the press, and in the alb
sence of clear information from head
Government, editorial comment is va
ried and contradictory. The Agrarian
organs attack the Minister of Foreign
Affairs, Baron Won Buelow, and the
Government for yielding overmuch to
United States ambassador Andrew D.
White. and to the authorities at Wash
ington.
The .sKreuz Zeitung'' says there is
it is not SO much the United States as
Great Britain that has placed diff
culties in front of every step Germany
has taken or wished to take in Samoa,
and expresses amazement that while
Great Britain has attempted to make
Germany believe she was friendly, the
British policy of envy continues"
The "Kreuz Zeitung" adds: Eng
lands calculations seem to be that Ger
many will not risk a conflict over such
a trifie as Samoa The error of this
calculation is that our prestige in the
world depends on the maintenance of
our acquired rights. We are ready to
agree to a fair compromise, including
the abolition of the condominium. Be
yond that we cannot CO.
1t is understood that the foregoing
was inspired.
The general tone of the press, in
commenting upon the recent occur
rences. is one of distrust both of Great
Britain and the United States and their
ultimate intentions. In this the Ger
man newspapers have seemingly been
confirmed by specials received from the
Tinted states, all of which assert that
the American press and people desire
q serious encounter with Germany.
The Government semi official press,
however. remains calm and dignlhed'
and insists that all the mooted points
hat tween the two nations will be AMIGA
bly, adjusted.
Mr. White. upon several occasions
this week. has expressed like opinion
IN the correspondent of the Associated
p,.asr He repated that neither the
GERMAN nor the United States Govern
,,,ents attached much importance to the
samoan imbroglio, and added:
.rrhrouehout l have found the Gov
<>v,,,ent very conciliatory, and inclined
+o take a reasonable view OF all ques-
+ions entering into final settlement OF
Samoa"
RRrTIsH ACCEPTANCE ASSURED.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-The pro-
poeal referred to in the Berlin dlspalch
as having been accepted by ali thlee
Governments is that for joint hlgh
commission. that being the only propo-
sition now pending.
Emba assador Whites call ON the Ger
man Foreign Office was doubtless 10
cypress the favorable view which TINS
Government takes of the proposed set
Element. The British Government nao
not signified it's formal acceptance up
to noon to-day, although, in the ap-
sence of Lord Salisbury. the acting OH
eia1s of the Foreign Office take such
favorable view that British acceptance
Is considered assured.
The British characteristic OF mature
deliberation is asserting itself, how
ever and for this reason it is thought
that final acceptance may be deferred
for some days. 1t was remarked to-
dav in a high diplomatic quarter that
tbere was no need of hurry in the mat
fer. that the three Governments had
shown q disposition to get together, as
Il would take almost three months for
fbe high commission to assemble in
samoa and begin work. This time, it
was pointed out, would be required for
the selection Of the men. the issuance