The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-06-22
SAMOAN IEFlR SETTLED.
COMMISSION rPHOLDs TAxu A.
DULY ELECTED KING.
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APIA, Samoa, June 10. via Auckland,
y. T.. June N.-Mataafa has surrendered
l,s5o rifles and the loyaiisfs have given Up
e,1e. After June % heavy penalty win
be enforced upon natives found with rises
in their possession Mataafa promised to
turn over more weapons.
Tie natives have returned TO their
homes. Maiietoa Tanu was recognized as
king by the commissioners of the three
powers. and the decision of Chief Justice
Chambers in the matter Of the k.ngship
was proclaimed valid and binding. Mali
commissioners, who appointed a provision
al government consisting of the consuts
OF the three powers empowering major
isy 10 act in all cases where unanimity. is
not required by the Berlin treaty.
Chief Justice Chambers continues to hold
Office and the various municipal officials
are confirmed. DIR. Wilhelm soif has been
authorized to act as president Of the mu-
nicipality OF Apia The commissioners ex
pect TO leave on June =, but they have
requested Chief Justice Chambers TO re-
ton OF kingship In the island and the APP
potnfment OF governor and an executive
council consisting OF three nominees OF
tive house
Under this scheme the governor would
nave veto over general and municipal
laws. the nominees would be the depart
ment heads. consular. diplomatic and Judi
cfai functions would be abolished. revenues
would be raised by an increase OF duties
and poll tax. the jurisdiction OF the su-
preme court would be increased, the MT
nicipality. under mayor and council.
would be extended. and the postofYlce
would be under the general government.
The British cruiser Porpo.se. Capt. stur-
dee. left via FIJI on June T.
Apta and the country round about are
resuming normal conditions Americans
and Britishers express satisfaction at the
decision OF the commissioners. Among
the Germans ii Ia rumored that Or. Soil
viii be the administrator In the new na-
tive government.
Not Altogether Satisfactory.
LONDON. June 22.-The correspondent Of
date OF June 10. says: although consider
able success has attended the labors of
the commissioners. II cannot be said that
the outlook for the immediate future Is al
together satisfactory. In order 10 secure
unaninisy- the commissioners have follow
ed to perilous extent. a policy of COM
promise. with the result that many OF the
conclusions at which they have arrived are
Inconsistent and dsspleasing TO all parties.
THE only completely satisfactory fea-
lures are the disarmament and disband-
mens OF the natives. the resignation of
Malietoa Tanu and the abolition Of the
ktngship. These incidents greatly relieve
the tension and modify the fears of an
outbreak. but the proclamation OF a pro-
vistonai government Is keenly criticised by
the natives and whites alike.
During the absence OF Herr Rose, the
German consul. his duties Will be in the
hands OF Herr Grunow. the vice consul.
while deputy commissioner vii, UNDER
take the duties OF the British consul Mr.
Maxse. have the best reason to believe
thai. the commits sionerss viii take early ac-
ton 10 secure the retirement OF the present
chief justice and the American consul. Mr..
Osborne. although no definite decision has
been reached As there are many delicate
matters awaiting consideration. 1t Is very
doubtful whether the commissioners will be
able TO leave by the end Of the month"