Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-04-17


dead or wounded. There were also
pools of blood behind cocoanut trees,
! the bullets from the American and
British rifles going right through the
thick trees and killing men hiding be-
hind them. Some of the rebels fired
from the tops of cocoanut palms. 1t is
now proposed to- summon another
warship, distribute more arms among
the 'friendlies" and import additional
''friendlies' from Tuteleau. It is also
said that troops can be obtained from
New Zealand.
Admiral Kautz, Captain White of
the Philadelphia and the American Of
ficers generally have earned golden
opinions, as have Captains Stuart and
Sturdee of the British navy.
Warships Ordered to Samoa.
Sydney, N. S. W., April 13.-The
British cruiser Wallaroo and gunboat
Goldfnch have been ordered to pro-
coed to Samoa.
German Views on 1t.
Berlin, April 13.-The correspondent
here of the Associated Press has had
an interview with foreign office Of
fetal, who is authorized to speak for
the minister of foreign affairs, Baron
Won Buelow He said: 1--WE have re-
ceived several official dispatches say
ing that the Tanus people, for fort
night past, have been raiding and pill
Laying around Apia, destroying mainly
German property. They are armed
with weapons furnished by the Brit
ish. We also received a dispatch
from the commander Of the Fake,
confirming the ambuscade and loss
of Americans and English, substan-
TALLY tallying with the dispatches Of
the Associated Press. The ambuscade
may possibly have been on a German
plantation, as nearly all property
around Apia is German. The govern
ment regrets extremely the occurrence,
for which, however, it in no way was
to blame. Such hostile encounters
must naturally be expected when the
Anglo-American action in browning
Tanus has made nine-tenths of the
Samoans their enemies. 1t shows
strongly how necessary is the prompt
departure Of the commission with ad
equately full instructions. Although
the German commissioner is not yet
formally appointed, he is ready to start
for Samoa within half an hour of the
three governments clearly defining the
mode of operation and the powers of
the commission. Why does England
needlessly delay agreeing? 1t is the
only way to prevent ceasless blood
shed in Samoa. Unless the commits
sion starts soon such encounters may
re-occur any day. Of course, now that
fresh blood has been spilled, the ex-
citement of the Americans and British
may increase. But Germany is blame
less. The same thing happened to our
men in 1888. The Samoans' also cut
off the heads of the German
victims then. That Is one of
the Samoans' pleasant habits.
Bitter Feeling in England.
London, April 13-The dispatches
to the Associated Press from Apia,
Samoa, via Auckland, N. T., we're the
only news received. here of the treach-
erous attack made by the Mataafans
upon. the American and British naval
forces. They created considerable SEN
sation in official circles and among the
general public. The newspapers sent
out large placards printed with such
startling statements as: British and
American forces routed" German
treachery,' ETC., etc.
The heroic conduct of Ensign Mon
Afghan of the United States cruiser
Philadelphia particularly appeals to
the public. The British admiralty has
received a dispatch from Capt Stuart,
the senior British naval officer in Sa-
moan waters, giving the news OF the
death of Lieut.. Freeman of the British
cruiser Tauranga, in IAN engagement
With the rebels" The British ad-
En1iral at Samoa cahled: "The British
E<and American authorities used their
utmost endeavors previous to the
fighting to reach peaceful settle
ment."
The German ambassador here, Count
Won HatzfelQt-W Williamsburg. said :, 'This
news is indeed grave and it is unfortu-
nate too at this moment that anything
should occur to endanger the negoti-
atoms for the settlement that we were
glad. to feel would soon have arrived.
Of'course I cannot discuss the particu-
lars given in the dispatch. but the oc-
currence is certainly very unfortu-
nate"
Cablegram from Kautz.
Washington, April 13.-The follow
ing dispatch from Admiral Kautz has
been received:
i. Auckland, n. T., April 12.-Secre-
tary of the Navy, Washington:-On