The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-13
THE ENGLISH PRESS.
All the Comment on samoa Is of n
Conservative Character.


London. April I3.-The Daily News,
commenting on the latest news from
Samoa, says "Ambushes and mutilation
OF the dead ars the ordinary incidents OF
savage warfare and ought not to provoke
any special acts Of reprisal. The case,
however would be seriously complicated II
1t could be shown that the Germans ac-
lively aided or counseled the enemy.
Apart from this there is nothing to do
but keep cool and hurry the joint COM
mission. The American government is
determined to regard the matter with
equanimity. The Americans have yet to
be heard from.
We can derive melancholy satlsfac-
/ tlon from the knowledge that for the first
4 time since the war OF lndependonge British
| and American soldiers and sailors have
! fallen side by side in battle. But even this
! Is poor consolation In comparison with
/ the complications which events have add
! ed TO an Intricate problem Justice bids
4 us remember that we are not yet in pos
! session OF the German version and EN-
4 peror William who has displayed much
anxiety to bring about an adjustment of
4 the difficulties, VIII be most deeply con-
\ cerned In the meantime, let us hope that
1t VIII be the disposition OF all sides not
TO aggravato very serious situation"
The Daily Chronicle says: THE ques-
4 tlon is whether, when one power tries to
overreach one or two Others she can com
plain II she suffers rebuff There can be
no question that when local intrigues lead
10 the sacrifice OF white life the central
power must be held responsible AS for
! our placid selves 1t is well TO understand
. that we are not going to undertake by a
: private agreement to nulify the principles
a mn nrtf -.
0 cial commission"
The Daily Graphic. recalling numerous
o occasions when Germany has hampered the
= civilizing work of other nations" urges
GOODNESS in the pending investigations and
d suggests that the best way out OF the COM
T mission problem would be to appoint an ar.
= bitrator.
II The Daily Mail, hitherto strong advo-
i cate Of concillating Germany, says. 1--WE
are bound to admit that the German pres,
It and officials are pushing matters rattle
g far, but we look TO Emperor Williams In.
fueuce to prevent further trouble"
a After abiding 10 fraternity OF yalo
g between the English and Americans on tn,
II hattloheld,' the Daily Mail says that TIL
: greatest need of the situation Is for COO
l. heads.
10 The Standard says; at Is true tina
J. British and American blood has been she
b and that British and American nags hav
hNfh HlNu AHuh anu lpl tHiH All dNtNuu
I must he rendered, But the larger question
I'd OF permanent settlement regarding Sa
moa and the possible revision OF the treat
i remains for future considerations An
g the question Is not ono that can be alowe
10 involve Germany IN serious Quarre
& with two powers whom she has tho strong
s. est reason for wishing To remain on term
e Of amity."
T. Tho Times says; THE incident Is pain
/ ful Though 1t has no direct bearing upo
i, the questions under discussion hetwec
y the three governments and may not In an
'e way affect their diplomatic action, It /
le eminently satisfactory TO find that Groa
ID Britain and the united States are TO
gether in diplomacy as well as by sen an
land As to he hesitation Of Great Brit
40 ain and the United States to accept ia
at German proposition that unanimity on til
vi part OF tho commissioners is necessar
only in the main issue. but in all detail!
Il must be approved as the Judgment {
common sense n Germany insists on a
absolute agreement about everything Sh
&C will infallihly delay the speedy scttemeu
to which she aspires,"