Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-05

were lni0rmed OF the aCtioil ttiot hau
been taken by the British and Ameri-
can naval commanders, and gave 1t
general approval.
Lieutenant Gaunts brigade is now
patrolling the prescribed area.
KING TANU VISITS WARSHIPS.
King Tanu visited Admiral Kautz
and Captain Stuart on board the Amer
lean and English ships, respectively.
and was received With the customary
salutes on his arrival and departure.
THE PHILADELPHIA'S GUN.
Hufnagel the manager of the planta-
ton upon which an attack was made on
British and American sailors, resulting
, in the death OF Lieutenant Freeman
of the British navy. Lieutenant l.ans-
dale and Ensign John r. Monaghan of
the L. s. cruiser Philadelphia, and two
others, is still detained or board the
German cruiser Fake. The gun carri-
aSe from the Philadelphia, which was
lost at the time of the enGa cement. has
been recovered. but the gun is still in
the hands of the rebels.
CHARGES OF INHUMANITY UN-
TRUE.
Officials and leading residents of
Samoa Who have been interviewed all
unite i'll saying that the charges of in
humanity on the part of the British
which We're made by Il man named La
roch. are untrue.
DELAY ADVANTAGEOUS TO
REBELS.
y majority of the Inhabitants are
highly dissatisfied with the cessation OF
hostiltles. They say that NIntaafa is
beaten now and that the trouble would
all be ended in II week or ten days were
the advantage pushed. The rebels are
delighted at the delay, which will give
them time to refill cartridge shells and
build more forts. Il IS tho general
opinion that the islands will be I'M
inhabitablc except for Germans and
Frenchmen unless Matuafa and the
rebel chiefs are severely punished.
THE COMMISSIONS TASK.
IT is doubtful il British or American
subjects Will give much evidence before
the international commission owing to
fear that to express themselves can-
didly would Interfere with trade rela-
tons. For this reason the evidence be-
fore the commission is; likely to be one
sided.
WON DuELOW CONTRADICTED.
The statement by the German Minis
Ter for Foreign Affairs. Baron Won
liuclow. that Mataafa was unanimously
elected king Of the Samoan Islands, is
denied In Samoa.
TRANQUILITY AND PEACE.
Berlin, May 4.-The National lei
tung publishes To-day ., dispatch. from
Apia. Samoa, dated April 80, which
| says:
The orders from London and Wash
| inSton 10 suspend hostilities have
brought back tranquility and peace. In
compliance with the demand OF the
German Consul, Mataafa has Gona
back a long distance westward into
the interior. so that there will be no
danger OF collision between his troops.
The Germans are neutrally satisfied
that our patience and impartiali,y have
finally triumphed."
TRUCE AGREED UPON.
Washington. May 1.-The following
cablegram has been received at the
Navy Department from Admiral
KautZ:
Auckland. May Sub date Apia.
April ~.
Secretary Navy, Washington:
An quiet at Apia. Mataafa and his
chief agreed to keep outside
lines prescribed by British senior Off
Ger present. and TO
peace until commission there
VIII not be more fighting
(Signcd) ..KAI1TZ"
The cab!egram was mutilated in
transmission over the cables, and in the
process of resolving the cipher. Still
us meaning is plain to the naval OFF,
Gals as confirming the press repor,
that truce has been agreed upon in
Samoa, and there will be no more hos
Titles pending the reaching of a con-
c!usion by the commission on the way
TO the island, and due there I'm about
two weeks.