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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-03
AN HONOR FOR MA7AAFA.
SAMOAN COMMISSIONERS SEND Foh
HIM TO JOIN THEIR CONFERENCE.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuSE.l


Apia May 20. via San Francisco, June =
A singular result has followed the arrival here
OF the Joint High Commissioners. Mataafa. VINO
had been called down very hard by Admiral
Kautz and Captain Stuart and forced to re-
move his warriors beyond the prescribed lne
has received mark Of high honor from the
Commissioners. They have invited him to their
conference and the naval officers who have been
debating to Maaafa will have TO send boats TO-
morrow to receive him and his followers oh
April % Kautz and Stuart addressed a letter 10
Mataafa giving him notice that the Joint High
Commission had been appointed and was on its
way to Apia with power to settle all con'ro-
versies. and suggesting that to avoid further
useless conflict Mataafa and his people keep De-
yond a certain line. The letter was delivered
by two Catholic priests.
AN ULTIMATUM TO THE CHIEF.
Mataafa replied agreeing TO the suggestion
only on condition that he had assurances that
the consuls Of the three Powers concurred. TO
this the naval officers replied sharply. regret
ting that Mataafa had not seen ft to accept
their generous offer and stating that unless he
and all his people were outside the prescribed
line by certain time they would open fire on
him at s o'clock the morning of April 70
To this Mataafa replied, agreeing TO the condi-
tions. but regretting that the consus were not
there has been no fighting. and practically none
since April %.
Following the death OF Lieutenant Lansdale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-03

ereignty over the Carolines was formally ad-
judged by the Pope in 1856 to be in Spain. and
this was admitted by Germany and Great
Britain. This was after rather prolonged dis
pute opened by Germany raising her flag over
the island OF Yap.
Portugal first acquired the Caroline Islands,
and Spain soon wrested the group from her. but
until the eighties had paid little attention to
the islands German interests In the Carolnes
are relatively extensive. and have been fostered
by provision of the Pope's award, he as arbi-
traitor awarding sovereignty to Spain, but re-
serving to the German Government special trade
facilities
The Marianne Islands, which go with the Caro-
lines and Palaos In the cession, of course, DO
not include Guam over which the American
flag now flies. Including Guam, the Mariannes.
the Carolnes and Palaos have a total area Of
almost 1000 English square miles, and a COM
bined population Of about 5000 people. Over
all these. except Guam. the German flag Is to he
hoisted.
State Department officials have been aware
for some time that the German Government was
in treaty negotiation with Spain for the cession
Of the islands referred to in the Queens Speech
to the Cortes The fact that this has been ac-
complished however, has not been communi-
Gated to the authorities and the announcement
from Madrid. therefore. news to them.
Secretary Hay said tonight that the question
of cession was not one concerning which the
United States would be consulted.
THIS GOVERNMENT NOT CONCERNED.
While this Government has not been advised OF
the cession Of these groups. the colonial policy
OF Emperor William has led the Administration
to expect that the German Government would
lose no opportunity TO extend its domain in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-03
SURPRISE IN WASHINGTON
AMERICAN INTERESTS NOT MENACED BY
THE TRANSFER OF THE ISLANDS

AMERICAN INTERESTS NOT MENACED BY
THE TRANSFER OF THE ISLANDS
Washington. June 2.-The announcement at
Madrid in the Speech from the Throne to the
Cortes that Spain had ceded the Caroline Islands
and Palaos and the Mariannes was received with
surprioe here. The cession marks the reln-
qushment OF Spanish possessions In the Far
East, except the island Of Fernando Po and de-
pendencies on the african coast The dispatch
containing the news was shown to the German
Embassy officials tonight, but Ambassador Won
Holleben said that he had no comments to make.
He had received no information he said, as TO
the cesson. and the German Foreign Office had
not communicated the facts to him.
Reports have been current from time to time
that Spain was figuring on transfer Of SOW
ereignty Of the Carolines. and that Germany had
made overtures looking to their acquisition in
the extension Of her colonial possessions. Sow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-03
ROY OF TREASURE MISSING.
CONTAINED SIS 900 IN ENGLISH sovEREIGNs
LOSS ON BOARD AUSTRALIAN STEAMER.


San Francisco, June 2 (SpeciaD.-On the
steamer Alameda, which arrived to-day from
sydney. a robbery Of $4,000 in treasure
made. probably by a species OF ingenious finn
a., ubue boxes of English sovereigns were
be,ns taken on board. At any rate. one box OF
. OOO sovereigns was missed when the purser
checked up things in the treasure room OF the
ship.
At Sydney, thirty boxes OF treasure contain
ing 10000 sovereig.s, were shipped for this
ncrt Each box weighed ninety pounds, and
hold 1000 sovereigns or S25Ooo This treasure
was carried on by porters. The gangway that
ia 20 the treasure room Is narrow and at the
entrance stood the purser and the hrst officer
Nn,,bar checked off the boxes paper. but de-
perded on memory. The purser Is positive that
thirty boxes were taken on board. but the hrst
officer isn't certain. 1t was the duty OF the first
ofncer IN see that each porter entered the treas
ure room. where the third officer received them
The weak point OF the system is that this officer
60 rot required to check off the number Of the
boxes. .- ,.o, . -
terinq the treasure room, turned sharply at the
corner and disappeared down the gangway be-
vond and then, by means of confederate.
transferred the box 10 the shore Inc roDDery
was not discovered TIL three DAYS ago, wheh
The nurser went into the treasure room TO check
or ,yina that WAS stored there. The treasure
room is closed by strong hatch Wnlch - GOV
cred nv bar secured by strong YaIe ioch ana
tbis I'm turn is sealed carefully. Wheh lhs
n,,rsar got through with the wine he examined
the treasure and found one box missing Inc
steamship company Is respoHslpie ~ vi. w. ~
signees and the purser is respInsipe pa 80 ,his
cnmnany This is the second robbery OF unls
,1ma mitch has occurred an Australian
steamer line within year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-03
"CARRTE JONES" CAUGHT.

SAID TO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED AND CON-
FEssED AT SUMMIT. N J.
THE New-York World this morning prints
a story OF the arrest OF Belle Anderson, better
known as Carrie Jones'" the nursegirl who aid
ed In the abduction Of Marion Clark. The girl
WAS found by a reporter OF The World at Sum-
nit NJ j. and he had her arrested. The
World" gives an affidavit from the Anderson
girl. In which she says that the motive for the
abduction was the hope Of ransom She says
she was prompted by Mark Beauregard and his
wife Cthe Wilson or Barrow couple now under
arresD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-03
MIR. HOPKINS WT7HDRA WIS.
ILLINOIS CONGRESSMEN DECIDE TO
SUPPORT Mr.. HENDERSON
FOR SPEAKER.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. J

BY TELEBHAfH TO THE TRlBuNEJ
Chicago. June 2.-COngressman A. J. Hopkins
has withdrawn from the Speakership contest in
favor Of D. B. Henderson, Of Iowa. When the
news came that the Ohio delegation had cast its
vote for the Iowa man Mr.. Hopkins decided
that his own contest was futile. and after a
sultation with his friends this afternoon he an
nounced that he would withdraw In favor Of
Henderson.
Nine Of the fourteen members Of the Illinois
delegation were present at the meeting In the
Grand Pacific Hotel After four hours discus
sion behind closed doors 1t was decided to with
draw Mr.. Hopkins's name and support Colonel
Henderson. The conference was perfectly har-
monious. Mr.. Hopkins made the following
statement:
have had a full conference with the Illinois Re-
publican delegation In Congress to-day. and the sit
uaton Of the speakership contest was tuiiy - as
states in declaring for Colonel Henderson, of Iowa
ties devolyns upon the with Congress and the
necessity for perfect harmony in the Republican
ren or so is hOeS might
suit in embarrassment to the successful candidste
In the proper administration Of his great office Be
lieving as do that my retirement from the
Speakership race at this tme VIII T. sps TIP psrty e With
consequent best results to the whole whole country. y
decided TO withdraw from the Speakership contest.
After my withdrawal and further conference ny
the delegation II was decided 10 support olohei
Hendersons candidacy for the Speakership, In
which action | fully concur My withdrawal and
the subsequent action OF the Illinois delegation were
had without any consultation with Colonel Hender-
any of his supporters, and without his or
their knowledge.
After the conference Mr.. Hopkins sent the fol-
lowing telegram to Colonel Henderson at Du-
buque, Iowa:
have decided TO withdraw from the Speakership
contest. and the Illinois delegation has determined
to support your candidacy. / wish you every sue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-03
FULL INQUIRY AT SAMOA.
COMMISSIONERS GATHERING EVIDENCE FRO

COMMISSIONERS GATH FIRING EVIDENCE FROM
EVERY SOURCE IN APIA
San Francisco June 2-The steamer Alameda
from Australian ports via Apia Samoa and Homo
lulu arrived here to-day and brings the following
from the Associated Press correspondent at Apia
dated May 49,
The United States steamer Badger bearing the
Commissioners OF the United States Great Britain
and Germany. arrived at Apia. May 13. The Com
missloners have elected Mr. Tripp the American
representative, chairman. On their arrival they
received letters OF welcome from King Malietoa
Tanu and from Mataafa. Both letters were ack-
nowledged. The Commissioners reticent to
their proceedings. 1t does not seem TO be their
purpose to hold any public sessions.
Up TO date they have been busy engaged In
preiiminaries and a careful study OF the situation.
They have had interviews with three Consuls. the
Admiral and captains OF the British warshps. the
Chief Of Police and representatives of the London
Missionary Society and the Roman Catholic Mis-
sion Their inquiries seemed directed to a thorough
and exhaustive examination OF all concerned In
connection with the trial and proceedings in the
kingship matter. They are to have interviews with
King Tanu and Mataafa.
Commissioners wrote asking the Chief Justice II
he would forward them a copy Of the docket on
dd AT the same time he, In writing. Informed the
Commlssioners that he did so from desire to
aid them I'm their investigations: that he claimed
Tor himself and his Court notwitbs landing their
nresence In Apia the full power and functions OF
the Court as exercised IN tne pas ana Iaa his
action must in nc way be regarded as a6rogaling
those powers or privileges. Ihe supreme C9nrt gn
Commissioners I'm reply were non.committal, and
simply acknowledged the receipt or the Chief Jus,
~ letter The Chief Justice has been Informed
Nv the chairman Of the Commission that the Com
mIssoners while in Apia, do not intend In any way
to interfere MIN and that the Court will pursue
the even tenor OF It's way
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-03
THE ARREST OF DU PATTY DE CLAM.
PRISONER CHARGED WITH FoRGERY-RE-
PORT THAT HE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

PRISONER CHARGED WITH FORGERY-RE-
PORT THAT HE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Paris. June 2.-The arrest yesterday evening
Of Lieutenant Colonel Du Paty de Clam, who In
1894 charged with the investigation OF the
first charges made against Dreyfus, was ordered
after the Minister OF War, NJ. Krantz. had con-
suited with the Premier NJ. Dupuy The pris-
oner, who is confined in the military prison OF
Cherche Midi. is charged with forgery and ut
terng forgery. II Is not yet known whether he
will be tried before court-martial or a dis
ciplinary court
The Petit Repubique" has report that Du
Patty de Clam attempted to commit suicide in
prison.
Statements that Lieutenant Colonel Picquart
is to be released from prison and that the prose-
cution Of General Mercier. the former Minister
of War; is contemplated. are declared to be un-
true
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-03
MASSACHUSETTS FOR HENDERSON

Boston. June 2 (SpeciaD-It is reported on
good authority tonight that the entire Massa-
chusetts Congress delegation will tomorrow
make declaration in favor Of Colonel David B.
Henderson. This move Of Massachusetts would
be especially important as the State would then
be the first of those in the East to support the
Western candidate for Speaker.
The plan, it is said, is to vote first for Mr..
Moody. of Massachusetts. Mr.. Moody being
duly complimented. will withdraw. and then
there will be q solid vote for Henderson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-03
HOPING FOR ARBITRATION.

Washington, June 2.-The officials here were
aware that Ambassador Choate had a confer
ence to-day in London with Lord Salisbury con-
cerning the Alaskan boundary dispute. but as
to the results they are as yet in ignorance. In
view Of the fact that the conference was held
at the invitation Of the British Premier, some
hone is felt that Canada may modify her atti-
tude so as not to block settlement of the
boundary line by arbitration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-03
NEw-YoRK coNGREssMEN TO MEET

The Republican Representatives in Congress from
New-York State will meet at noon on Tuesday in
the Fifth Avenue Hotel in this city. to talk over
the coming election Of Speaker Of the House OF
Representatives. The meeting will be held In Par
lor DR. of the hotel. The rival claims OF Congress
men Serene f. Payne and James g. Sherman for
the support OF the New-York delegation may be
discussed. but account of the boom for Con-
gressman Henderson. OF Iowa, New-York may not
have a candidate for the Speakership much longer