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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30
ADMINISTRATOR
AND COUNCIL OF
DELEGATE S.

terested power. He will be assisted bv a
council of delegates from the three gov
ernments, who might exercise such con-
sular functions as are necessary in Sa-
moa. We propose to give this Admins
traitor a large measure Of authority
which. if exercised by a just and capable
man. should enable him to put an end to
many disputes.
the three delegates should form a legis-
Iative council and we have introduced into
the act several clauses giving them power
to modify existing ordinances.
We are of opinion that the original act
Of Berlin was drafted and has been con-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30
TO ENFORCE
CUSTOMS
REGULATIONS


become dead letter; the management of
the customs has been exceedingly lax,
having beeen largely in the hands of mer-
chants who naturally found ii convenient
to have easy regulations.
Private commercial houses have been
allowed to discharge goods direct into
examination. and though we make no
specific accusations it is clear that there
can have been no difficulty In introducing
large quantities of arms, and that arms
were so introduced.
We therefore feel it essential that the
" enforced under the supervision of the
Administrator and that adequate customs
accommodation, with an adequate staff.
shall be provided with as little delay as
possible. BARTLETT TRIP.
High Commissioner of the United States.
c. n. +. ELIOT,
Her Britannia Majesty's High Commits
sioner.
H. STERNBERG,
High Commissioner of Germany
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30

INSTITUTIONS permitted chlefs % CoHInil
crimes with impunity. Murder. THEFT and
other offenses were left unpublished, and
trade suffered owing to the difficulty of
affording planters adequate legal protec-
ton in their dealings with the aborigines
we hope to improve this state of Things
by giving the Chief Justice an enlarged
Jurisdiction over all the islands, so rs to
Include all cases between natives and
foreigners as we'll as the higher grades
of crimes committed by natives against
each other.
To tighten the work of the Supreme
Court we have made the municipal mag
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30

strued in too rigid a manner. and that
greater elasticity in its provisions would
have a beneficial effect.
We have therefore empowered the coun-
ell to make such alterations as it may
think fit in the boundaries of districts,
the details of native government and
other matters enumerated in the pro-
posed amended act.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30
NEW OUTBREAK FEARED
IN UNHAPPY SAMOA
Uprising to Follow Departure Of Commissioners
to Take Mahetoa Tanu's Life.
-Mataafans Swear
Special Correspondence of The Call.

Juv4 The omm
poetic eeao e IA
nro he
nrbak eearone ty b
eprm srau W nc
fully decided
%
his ynavb
When Badger
nous fac h h
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n
high chiefs p
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30

it's own law and the Consul who admins
tered that law was popularity regarded
not as an impartial judge but as the pro-
tector of his own nationality.
We believe that by abolishing this out
ward sign of separate national institu-
lions and by submitting all nationalties
to one court and one law great advance
Will be made in the direction OF removing
petty rivalries and jealousies and restor
ing good relations between the various
white colonies.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30

The third class
of evils arises
from the lawless-
ness now pre-
vailing in Samoa
outside the mu-
nicipality. For
m a n Y Y e a + 8
there has been no
law in these dis
tricts. and native
chiefs to commit
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30
Here Is the Very important
Report They Have Sub
mitted to Their Respec-
tive Governments.
It Won't Reach Them for Some
Time Yet, but The Call Here
with Furnishes the Text.
Copyrighted. 1893. by the San Francisco Call.
THE CALL IS FIRST
With the News of the Recon-
mendatiOns
OF THE SAMOAN COMMISSIONERS.

The to-day information importance three
the Tripart Commission Samoa Judge
OF United
Embassy representing Germany and c.
British Embassy Engandmaking
regarding the new form de
r;ded 1Don BY themas suitable for the islanders
These based the best OF the
Of amended and
Commissioners s presented
rt5RF 70 N8Tf0Ns ARE HGHIY iNTERESTED IS now
EIPST MADE PUBLIC THROUGH THE CALL
OF
wiir
ners' Recommendations will be regularly public
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30

Thirdly W e
hope to create a
greater harmony
among the white
residents by abol-
ishing consular
jurisdiction. We
believe that IN
other parts of the
world such juris-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30

In preparing
these modifIca-
tiOns and amend =
ments our meth
Cd has been TO
C ons id e = first
what are the evils
u hiC h n q Y g
caused the recent
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30

Fourthly, W e
have felt it our
duty to deal
somewhat s e -
verely with the
importa ton o f
arms and ammu-
milton into Sa-
moa. The prohi-
bition existing in
49, +-Aa+ hnc
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30

We propose to
introduce an ele-.
ment Of unity
and Capitalization
into the Govern
ment by the ap-
pointment of an
A d m / n | strator
who will doubt
less be chosen
from coma l{SJ,,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30
OFFICE OF
KING
NOT USEFUL

King had no authority or practical power
to even collect taxes beyond the limits Of
the municipality, and within those hT n,ts
his authority was sUperfluous- Inc
iiS part part Of the population was TO all
intents and purposes in permanent t REBEL be
Ia Uere issued through him was liable
t G5q br6voISe dfsobediance IN many districts
Further, it seems Impossible to devise
S,elssceaflii succession can be secured. The
kineship depends on the grant OF certain
titles by certain districts They are IN the
gin not of the whole population but OF
small bodies OF electors who owe their
position to their rank. Even among these
electors the principle that the majority
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30

OF the vote bestows the title is not sc-
copied, and the gistt of all the Laws and
G S OF Samoa" is that there is moth
ING 10 prevent two candidates from being
GUY elected King at the same time
Formeriy the claims Of such rivals were
uecl4ed by force of arms. but the trainers
oughly understood Samoan custom and
practice In this matter laid down that
questions respecting the rfghtfuI ap-
Pointment of King shall not lead to war
55ut shan be presented for decision TO the
Chlef Justice, of Samoa" Recent expert
ence mas unhappily proved that an al
also leads to war, and we are Therefore
strongly OF opinion that the only chance
OF preventing such discussions in the f1-
vokes them. ~
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30
I seems impos-

il seems lfIlpOS-
Sible TO say of
the office any
good whatever. 1t
is comparatively
modern as an in
stitution. 1t serV-
ed no useful pur-
pose.
In recent years,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30
KlNGSHlP
is
ABOLISHED.

appear to have aroused any hostile feel
ing among the natives
No doubt many great chiefs regret that
they will no longer have an opportunity
Of gratifying their ambitions and indulg-
ing that passion for rank and ceremony
Samoan.
But even the chiefs have acquiesced in
the change: some Of the most important
good Of Samoa and we believe that the
population. unless worked upon by extra
neous influences (Which is, unhappily. not
without a murmur and without regret.
Every white man. German, English and
American alike. who has given evidence
before the commission with the exception
Of one or two lawyers, who had private
interests in the case has recommended the
commission TO do away with the kingship:
and we may also refer to the opinion Of
Sir E. Malet recorded in the protocols
Of the conference Of Berlin and of Mr.,
Bates in his report Oh Samoa.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30
REPORT OF THE
COMMISSIONERS

We have the honor 10 submit herewith
10 the consideration Of our three Govern
ments the inclosed draft of modihed
and amended version Of the act Of Berlin
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30

only natural and normal plan Of gov
eminent for these islands and the only
system which can assure permanent pros
perity and tranquility is a government
by one, power We regard it. however. as
beyond our province to make any but
general statement on such a subject, and
we have endeavored to amend existing
arrangements in such a manner that theV
may prove. If not entirely satisfactory, at
least workable
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30

We do not think
ii will ever be
possible to do
away with this
state of things
under a tripar-
tite a d ministra-
tiOn, and We take
this opportunity
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30
SYSTEM OF
NATIVE
GOVERNME NT.

certain admins
trattve districts corresponding as nearly
moan usage) for each of which a chief
VIII be responsible, and these chiefs will
meet annually at Apia in a Native Coln-
clI 10 discuss such matters as interest
them, and make recommendation to the
Administrator and Council. Native courts
according to native law and customs and
every provision has been made to secure
10 the samoan population complete indie
pendence and government. We fear
however, that the same causes which pro-
duced rival Kings will long continue to
produce rival chiefs who will claim the
post of provincial Governor and create
continual dissenSion
Perhaps the evils which it is least easy
to cure are the second class those which
arise from the rivalry and mutual hos
ulity of the different nationalities This
hostility permeates all departments of
life The traders on one side combine
against those on the other. The Munich
pal Council is divided into two parties
each determined TO support it's own pro
gramme and defeat that of the other.
Proposed reforms and measures are
judged not on their merits, but by party
considerations, and officials however i'm
partial they may wish to be- are consid-
cred to belong to one side or the other
according to their nationality. and fnevi-
tabiy end by becoming more or less par
tiSans.
From the very commencement of the
late contest for the kingship 1t was no
mere native quarrel between Mataafa and
Ianu. On the one side were ranged one
foreign nationality and its officials. and
on the other side two other nafionaIities
with their officials, and the contest was
prolonged and not allowed to reach ifs
natural termination.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30
TREATY
OF BERLIN
MODIFIED.

troubles in Samoa and the gen
orally unsatisfactory condition Of the ISL
ands, and, secondly. what are the meas
rres most likely TO remove or minimize
those evils.
The chief evils may he, in our opinion,
grouped under four heads:
Those which appear to inevitably at
tend the election Of a King In Samoa ana
his subsequent efforts to exert his author
fty.
2-Those which are due to the rivalry OF
the foreign natonalities between them
selves and to their disposition to take
sides in the native politics, and thus In
crease the importance and bitterness of
the disputes which arise.
"a third class of evils have their orr
gin in the fact that for many years there
has been no law or government in Samoa
other than native custom outside the lin
its Of the municipality. Murder and 9TH
er serious crimes have remained unpun-
fshed when committed by persons OF rank,
and the Supreme Court and the nominal
Government at Mulinuu have been equally
r7oUerIess to exert any controlling force.
LTbe insufficient enforcement Of the
customs regulations has allowed unscrup-
,lIous traders to distribute large numbers
of arms among q native population rent
~, noIIticaI factions and ready to hght
both one another and Europeans.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30

In the place of
the kingship we
propose to create
a system Of ma
tive government
analogous to that
which works sue
cessfully in Fiji.
The islands will
be divided into
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30

of these evils we
have temporarily
abolished I b q
kingship, and rec
Ommend that It
b 2 permanently
abolished. The ac-
ton which We
have taken in the
matter does not
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-07-30

istrate a court of first instance within the
Il he r,nI1nicina litN
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-05-05
SHIPMENT OF BODIES.
State BOARD of Health Issues Direc-
@2ola tI0ns to Baggage Agents. q

state HOARD OF Health Issues Direc-
lions to Baggage Agents.
"A circular has. been directed by the state
board of health to all the baggage agents
on railroads in the state giving instruc-
tons regarding the shipment of dead
bodies Mfnensota Is not satisfied with
the new rules adopted by the conference
cfs state and provincial boards 7of health,
the National Baggage Agents associa-
tfon and the National Funeral Directors
association, and claim they work q hard
ship upon this state. The rule requires
corpses destined for shipment to reach
their destination within thirty hours
after death, otherwise requiring a spe-
cial preparation Of the remains. The
state board, therefore, will not conform
strictly to the rules and in it's circular
directs that remains handled from point
to point within the state shall be handled
as follows:
If the body has been prepared accord
Ing to certain prescribed methods, then
ferty-eight hours for April to September.
inclusive, and seventy-two hours for
October to March, inclusive, may be al
lowed from time of death, within which
nation, without requiring the cotton COW
ering or the air-tight coffin or casket."
However, remains shipped from the
state must conform to the national rules.
AS the Wisconsin legislature failed to
adopt the national rules for the trans
portation of the dead bodies shipped
Trim Minnesota to Wisconsin must con-
form to the Wisconsin laws.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-05-05
ON A RAILROAD LEASE.
Arguments In a Case of the BurIinE-
ton Against the Union Pacific

Arguments In Case of the BurIinK-
ton Against the Union Pacific.
One OF the important railroad oe ses
on the United States circuit court OF ap-
peals calendar, that Of the Union Pacific
Railway company against the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy Railroad company.
was argued and submitted yesterday.
The case is an appeal of the Union Pa
cific from a verdict In the lower court
in favor of the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy. directing the former road pur,
suant to contract to allow the latter
the use Of certain tracks entering South
Omaha
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy road
set up that contract was entered into
with the Union Pacific, April N, 1889.
whereby each road entered into a 999-
year lease of certain trackage to the
other. The Union Pacific has tracks en-
tertng South Omaha within four miles
OF the main line of the Chicago Bur-
l1ngtons g Quincy main line, and the lat
ter road built this four miles Of roadway
expecting to be allowed the use of the
Union Pacific line into South Omaha.
This privilege was refused and the Chi
cago' burlington & Quincy sued on the
9s9-year lease agreement
The following cases were also consid-
cred by the court:
The Durant Mining Company VS. The
Percy Consolidated Mining Company;
error to U. 8. circuit court, district Of
Colorado. Mandate ordered to issue
forthwith on motion of counsel for de-
-, Union Pacific Railway Company VS..
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Rail.
road Company; appeal from U 8. cir
cut, cult court, district Of Nebraska. Argu-
George G. Norton ct al VS. Jacob Sands
ct al; appeal from U. s. circuit court.
district of Colorado. Argued and sub
Of proper parties.
Crown Point Mining Company VS.. VIII
liam M; Buck, and William M Buck VS..
Crown Point Mining Company; errors to
.. s. circuit court. district Of Colorado.
Argued and submitted
The Repauno Chemical Company vs.
The Victor Hardware Company; error to
Y. s; circuit court, district Of Colorado.
Continued to next term on motion of
counsel for plaintiff In error.
Court adjourned until Monday, Nav 6.
at 10 o'clock. -
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-05-05

had visited her store on Payne avenue and
stolen $1,000. After police investigation
in which $500 of the alleged stolen money
was recovered Mrs. Bernstein reported
that the robbery was mistake" and
that she bad not been robbed at all
Vixen the robbery was reported Mrs
Bernstein is alleged to have directed
suspicion toward Rosen and to have
caused his arrest. He was taken from his
home in West st. Paul by detectives and
held at the Margaret street station sew
eral hours, but was subsequently re-
leased. RoseE married Mrs. Bernstein's
step-daughter. He claims he was dam
aged and Inundated to such an extent
that nothing short of the amount sued for
will right the wrong he alleges was done
him.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-05-05

When persons under indictment were
arraigned before Judge Lewis yesterday
George Golfer, accused of alleged election
frauds as judge of election in the Sec
ond precinct of the Fourth ward last
fall, requested through his counsel that
he be accorded an immediate trial.
County Attorney Bigelow interposed an
objection. stating that he desired to pre-
sent Golfers case to the present grand
jury inasmuch as there was some ques-
tion concerning the legality Of the acts
OF the April grand jury because of the
service of School Inspector McNair.
somewhat to the surprise of those In the
court room Golfers attorney announced
that his client would waive an Irregular
lty such as suggested by the county at
torney and go to trial upon the indIct-
ment This was satisfactory to all con-
cerred and Colter's trial was set for
Monday. His attorney requested of the
court that the defendant be allowed to
examine certain ballots and tally sheets
in possession OF the city clerk. There
being no objection from the prosecution,
the request was granted.
All of those accused Of offenses pleaded
not guilty. Carl H. Park Jointly Indicted
with the colored woman. Hannah Park.
alias Hannah Tdelett. on the charge of
receiving stolen property. plead to one
indictment, while the women entered
pleas to three charges.
Walter German. accused of burglar
izing the residence Of c. M. Benson. said
German was not his true name and re-
fused to divulge his right cognon2en. He
said he had no friends nor money and
the court appointed Attorney Simons to
defend him.
The other prisoners were Edward
Beaver. receiving stolen property;
Thomas Davis. grand larceny, second de-
gree.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-05-05
KEEPS DOING GOOD.
Progress and Needs of st. Paul HUI
name Society,"

name Society.
The officers of the ST. Paul Humane
society Yesterday morning authorized
Mrs. N. 7. Cause organizer of Prevention
of Cruelty societies, to again visit the
citizens in the interest of the local work
Mrs. Cause is a faithful member Of the
society and has since she reorganized 1t
a few years ago, been quite successful
in planning for it's annual advancement
She is much pleased with Officer Moak's
winters work and wishes that there
might be still stronger union against
cruelty.
The horse recently confiscated by Officer
Moak and whose picture has excited so
much comment, doubtless has many
counterparts in Ramsey and adjoining
counties This cruelty might be more
rapidly lessened if the humane society
could place at its officers command a
fleet horse and a light conveyance. A
more generous supply of literature for
distribution from the societies headouar-
ters would acquaint the people with tho
work which already speaks volumes for
the untiring officers, who cordially well
come Mrs. Cause and bespeak for her a
generous response.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-05-05
ASSOCIATED wHEELMEN.
Committees From Local Organixa-
tiOns Talk Over Several Topics.

committees FROM Local OrEanfx3-
tiOns Talk Over Several Topics.
Yesterday noon at the CONNER cial club
there met ten members of the various
wheeling organizations in town, saving
that the Capital City Cycle club repre-.
sentation, failed to appear. Those pres
ent were J. E. Meyers, w. P. Confarr, T.
J.. O'Rourbe, Archie Mathies, James Me-
Illrath, c. B. Gedney, F. M. Wheeler, c.
w. Copley, F. Z. Low, A. +. Reynolds
and Herman Oppenheim, counsel for the
association. Several gentlemen who en-
joy wheeling attended the meeting as Wis
itorS. .,.-
The committee recently appointed to
wait upon the mayor explained that their
request concerning bicycle lamps was i'm
properly reported by certain Of the daily
press. 1t was their desire that lamps
be lighted by dusk instead of IL O. o'clock,
as enormously reported. 1t may be of
service to wheelmen to learn the opinion
offered by Mr.. Oppenheim that dusk"
legally begins on any day at the hour
when household lights are required
Decided objection was raised against
the ordinance recently passed, prohibiting
riding on any sidewalk In the Seventh
ward. The ordinance was passed by, the
toard of aldermen under suspension of
the rules and 1t is evident that Alderman
Sanborn did not get the consensus Of
opinion in his ward, as numberless COM
plants against the ordinance have been
made by residents of that very ward
Questions of Importance to not only
wheeling citizens but the public In general
were freely discussed and will be dispos-
ed of at future meetings of the commit
tee. 1t may be mentioned here that
troubles Of wheelmen where of more than
minor Importance, would well be referred
to Mr.. Oppenheim, the associations coun-
sci.
After luncheon the committee adjourn
ed, subject to call of Chairman Meyers.
The Saint Paul globe., 1899-05-05
A=signee's Sale of Real Estate.

PURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF THE
court, dated April the 25th, 1889, notice
is hereby given, that the undersigned as
signee of Edison r. Smith and Rollin e.
Smith, partners as p. R. Smith & Co.
and individually insolvents, viii sell at
Public Auction, to the highest bidder for
cash, subject to the approval of the Dis
trict Court, in and for LIE Sueur County,
Mimi, the following individual and sepa-
rate property of said insoIvent e. r.
Smith. situate in Ramsey County, State
of Minnesota, to-wit: Lot three. Cottage
Homes Addition. according to the record
ed plat of said Addition, on file and of
record, in the office of the Register of
Deeds in, and for said Ramsey County,
which sale will be made at the Fourth
Street Front Entrance of the Court
House in the City of st. Paul, in said
Ramsey County, on Monday the 2ath day
of May, 1Ss9 at two o'clock p. m. The
purchaser. at the time of purchase, as
to pay ten per cent of the purchase
money, the same to be refunded In case
the sale is not approved and confirmed
by the court.
Dated May 2nd, 1S99
JOHN McIIASY. Assignee,
LIE Sueur. Mimi