Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-04-03


splendidly together, but there is bit
ter feeling against the Germans. Two
men, British and German subject,
were arrested as spies. The lombard
ment of the jungle for time was very
hot.
The British cruiser Tauranga, Which,
it is understood was intending to an
mex the Tonga islands Ca section of the
Friendly islands in the Pacific was in
tercepteu at Suva, the capital of the
Fiji islands by order of the home gov
eminent.
Washington comment.
Washington, March 3O.-The news
from Samoa displaced for the time be-
ing the attention given to the fighting
around Manila. The Smelling Of
Mataafa is looked upon as of secondary
Importance; but the deepest interest is
attached to the attitude OF the German
government. At first apprehensions
were felt that a grave international
complication might ensue. But those
most intimately familiar with the
latest official exchanges between
Washington, London and Berlin, do
not take such a gloomy view of the
outlook. While recognizing that the
bloodshed at Samoa has created seri-
GUS and delicate situation, yet it is said
to be a situation which had been clear
ly apprehended and discussed in ad-
10 lot ~
the three governments. The real
crisis, from an international stand
point, was reached last week, when the
apprehended outbreak was discussed.
Although the relations were greatly
strained, it was possible to secure anun-
derstanding which it is said will make
sure that the outbreak now reached
will not cause rupture in the rela-
tons between the United States and
Germany, or between Great Britain
Ind Germany. There is nothing Of an
official character, however, either at
the state or navy departments, or at
the British of German embassy, to
augment the press reports. Regarding
the loss of life, this aspect of the case
is regarded here as far more serious
than expected and provided for
by the three diplomatic ex-
changes by the three governments.
Moreover, new elements of inter
national danger have Unexpectedly
arisen. These include the proclama-
ton Of the German consul, Rose,
which it is believed, tender to incite
the Mataafa party to an open revolt;
also the wounding and killing of Brit
ish sailors and marines, the shooting
of an American sentry and the at
lacks on the several consulates. These
all involve unknown possibilities OF
serious complications. While this was
guarded against as far as possible by
the recent anticipatory exchanges,
yet it is felt the German
press and national sentiment might be
wrought to high pitch by the events
which have occurred and that this out
burst of popular feeling might over
come the strong efforts of the officials
to keep tho subject within pacific
bounds. When KautZ went to Samoa
he had as his first duty to protect
life and property and maintain order.
1t was not proposed to give Samoa
over to reign of anarchy simply be-
cause the German consul differed with
the American and English officials. 1t
is evident that bloodshed has arisen
out of the united efforts of the Amer
lean and British commanders to pro-
tect the law-abiding and peaceful ele-
ments against the disorderly and re-
bellious subjects of Mataafa. The
British and American case, it is be-
lieved, rests upon the paramount ne
cessity of preserving peace and order.
The German view, it is said on en-
inent authority, is not likely to
raise direct issue on the position
thus laid down by the British and
American officials. On the contrary
there is said to be growing DISPOSE
ton on the part of Germany to hold
Rose accountable for the difficulties
into which he has directed his govern
ment. For time he was sustained
with a natural desire to protect him in
the proper discharge of his duties, but
the German authorities had not con-
templated that he would carry the
matter to an open rupture that would
result in bloodshed. On that account
there is good reason to believe the
German government will not sustain
Rose and that official information in
that direction has already been con-
veyed. The diplomatic exchanges
leading up to this crisis have been
very sharp within the last few days
Early last week, the~ Berlin govern
ment received direct information from
Somoa that Kautz had arrived there
and summoned a meeting of all of
ficials for March 18th. The German
authorities felt sure this meeting
would result in serious trouble. The
Berlin foreign Office therefore in