Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-01
MATAAFA ALSO AGREES.

The following day Mataafa and his
party came alongside the Badger sing
Ing songs and iiyinG the Samoan flag
me rebels were ordered to lower the
flag. which they did. The commissions
ers explained TO the chief that they had
come 10 make peace. Mataafa said he
and his chiefs were tired OF fighting.
lie said his party would recognize any
SfS'tr rNent a%eh by the ,coD,rp sssic~ Z
but ne hoped to have 4 King OF Samoa,
as ii was an old established institu-
ton. Mataafa readily agreed to give
up the guns held by his party. but in
sisted that as the weapons were the
private property OF the natives, they
should receive compensation for them
fhe commissioners Issued n proclama-
tion stating that the guns would either
be returned or proper payment made
for them after all the troubles had
been settled.
This. of course. means that payment
Will be made. ms 1t would be folly to
return the weapons.
Mataafas party also asked to be rep
resented by attorneys before the COM
mission, but the request was denied.
TANU RESIGNS KINGsHIp.
After Mataafa's men had turned in
l,So0 rifles ana the Tanu supporters two
thousand more, Tanu WAS invited on
board the BadSer., There he was in
formed that the commissioners support
ed the decision of Chief Justice Cham
hers and that Tanu had been king OF
samoa ever since the decision had been
rendered. Tanu said that he was Will
ing to do anything for the good of Sa-
ntna and AT the REQUEST of the commits
sioners. resigned his kngship to them.
COMMISSION FORMULATING RE.
PORT. W
The commission is now engaged In
formulating it's report. The abolition
OF the kingship will be feature OF
office OF President OF Apia This mu-
nicipality Is to be governed by IL Coun-
Gil ard Mayor. This will do away with
an official drawing $1,000 u year, and
whose ottico In the past has been a
source of much friction here.
RESTRICTION OF FUNCTIONS.
The judicial and Automatic functions
Of the Consuls VIII be greatly restrict
Ell and the commissioners recognize the
fact that the Supreme Court and ona
law are sufficient for the needs OF Sa-
inoa. Revenue will be raised by indi-
rect taxation and by means of increas-
ed customs duties. The poll tax will
be abolished. The licenses and tax
rates OF Apia Will remain as formerly
under the treaty. The Supreme Court
VIII remain as under the treaty.
GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL.
An administrator or governor will be
appointed who will not be subject OF
any or the treaty powers. He Is to be
assisted by legislative council OF three,
one appointed by each OF the three trea!-
" powers. This council will lagislate
Tor the Samoans and will be aided by a.
small body of representative Samoans,
The Governor will hold the power of =
veto over all proposed laws.
CHIEF JUSTICE CHAMBERS.
Chief Justice Chambers wishes to re.
sign his position and return to the
United states. but on the request OF the 4
commissioners has decided to remain.
MANY CLAIMS LODGED.
Many claims have been lodged at the
different consulates for damages to
property during the past few months.
Whila not empowered to take any ac-
ton on these claims the commissioners
agreed that real hardship had been
suffered and 1t is understood the CONF
mission VIII recommend that the three
powers each pay the losses caused to
its own subjects.
On the evening OF the Queens birth
day British representatives announced
that never under any circumstances
would Great Britain recognize Ma.
taafa's claim 10 be the King
Some OF the rebels. dissatisfied with z
the proclamation providing for a pro-
Yisional government. have declined to
give up their rifles. ~
Mataafa disclaims any responsibility