Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
50 II is Thought, al Last,
in Washington.
GERMAN VIEW OF RECENT ACTION
ncrIin Government Holds. 1t il Re-
ported. That American and british
Proceedings Are n Clear Violation
az the Treaty.
az the Treaty.

WASHINGTON. D.. c.. April 9Th,
British Government has selected Mr.. c
y. Z. Eliot, G. b. as the British mem
Der OF the Joint High Commission for thu
settlement OF the Samoan question. Th'
British Ambassador. Sir Julian Paunce.
Vote. called at the state Department to-
day. and advised Secretary Hay OF Mr.
Eliot's selection.
The appointment gave much satsiacuon
I'm government and diplomatic circles as
Mr.. Eliot is q member of the embassy
star and durirc his brief service has
made many friends. II also gave added
oespraucc that the real differences over
the samoan trouble are well-nigh finish
%. now that the governments have turned
their attention 10 the selection of com
missloners for it's adjustment.
GERMANY URGES HASTE.
BERLIN, April S-Both Mr.. White ard
the British Ambassador. Sir Frank las
celles. conferred with Baron Won Buelow
to-day. with reference to the latest Sa-
moan developments.
The German Government earnestly
urges the speedy appointment and dis
patch Of the commission. so as to pre-
vent further difficulties.
A Foreign Office official. empowered 10
speak for the government, tells the Ger
resrondcnt Of the Associated Press that
the action Of the Americans and British
SIS o. clear violation Of the Samoan oct;
that Germany intends TO adhere 10 this
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mont Of Samoa Illegal. and that she hos
So instructed her Ambassadors at wash
inrton and London.
The United States Embassy authOrita-
lively denies that Ambassador White used
any such expressions regarding the in
fuance Of the British and American press
as stated by the Munich Allegemeine
Z.iuug in an alleged interview with Mr.
White. II is added that the whole story
that the Ambassador made such charges
against Great Britain, or even alluded to
Great Britain. is pure invention.
WHITES TALKS WITH KAISER.
The recent audience of Mr.. Andrew d.
White. the United States Ambassador,
with Emperor William. lasted ninety
minutes. They discussed samoan mat
ters. and his Majesty asked Mr.. White
90 convey his thanks TO President Nc
K.nley for his willingness to agree TO a
Joint commission, and for his concillatory
manner throughout.
Alr. White had another interview later.
The Deutsche Zeitung says: IF Ger
many does not learn a lesson from me
past. we might as we'll stop calling our
selves "a Power
a dispatch from the German Consul at
Ar.a. dated March 2ith, says: "Minor coll
Visions are constantly occurring. The
Cl.patch adds "Tanu. yesterday. was APP
rointed King. at Mulinu, b. the ether
consuls and commanders. Business is at
sfandstIH. All the shops have been
closed since March 18TH
MALIETOA TANUS INSTALLED.
WASHINGTON. d. c., April S-The
Secretary of the Navy has received the
following:
san Francisco. April S-Malietoa Tanus
installed as King on the 2}d, with ape
vropriate ceremonies. Report by mail.
eigneU "KAUTz."
GERMANY DIsTRUsTS BRITAIN.
copyrighted, 1899. by the Associated
Press)
BERLIN. April 8.-The Samoan Ques-
ton continues to hold the attention of
the public. The newspapers being iuIl o.
dispatches and comment on the subject.
The Emperor has devoted much time
20 the matter and has conferred several
times on the subject with the Minister o.
Foreign Affairs Baron Won Buelow.
IL is interesting 10 note that German
distrust and dissatisfaction at the latest
events are almost entirely aimed at Great
Britain. whose attitude is described, even
ll official circles. as being dictated by
aerlicity and unfriendliuess. The press
rIthully portrays this feeling. The &c
la' OF Great Britain in accepting The pro-
I.-lls for a settlement Of the ditlculty' |
which the United States Ambassador, Mr..
White. attributed mainly 20 the absence
or tte MARQUIS Of Salisbury from London
s.. generally interpreted in Germany as
showing distinctly uniriendly motives
u.oa the part of Great Britain.
BRITAIN'S TARDINESS.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press Dad an interview on the subject
with O. high Foreign Office Official, Who
'lt has been a source Of regret and
snoa..hment that Great Britain, unlike
to- United States. has not expressed le-
gof 90 the latest turn Of affairs IN
samoa. while the acceptance OF our peace
tI settlement has so far been treated
vfh unacceptable contentious, contain
ire the seed OF new trouble, and mani
fe.fy unfair. We could not accept con
caons enabling the American and BRUSH
commissioners at any time 20 override
German rights, thus perpetuaung me IN
pleasant state Of affairs in the island
iLr press Ommen is in the same slraln'
trf naturally Il is more outspo@cn. In
q lengthy article. the Kreuze /eitlng
Charges Great Britain with 'mala hdes'
ln tle whole matter, alleging that she is
trying FOR her own selfish purposes 10
erfangle the United States IN hostility
VIII au the Continental Powers, ana al
10 same time drag her into a policy
y expansion"
POLICY or SPITING GERMANY.
Tho BOersen Courier says the reason Of
Great Britain's delay in asserting 10
'efmany's proposal s. founded on her de-
sie 10 continue. with the aid Of The
Dalied States. her policy Of "spiting
nriiaany.' and claims 70 find proof of
,Aa attitude IN the London press. which
accuses " resuming It's old tactics OF
a~aneenng Germany and breeding trou-
~siates"
ia. Taseblatt takes Great Britain 10 |!