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THE SAMOAN WAR

DETAILS OF HARD FIGHTING. DEFEAT OF TAMASESE. [PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Sydney, September 27. Arrived— Lubeck, from Samoa, which she left on the ]sth inst. Latest files to hand show that hard fighting has taken place between the adherents of Malietoa, the deposed King of Samoa, and those of Tamasese. The latter have suffered overwhelming defeat, and Apia has been occupied by the opposing force, who have elected Matafa King of Samoa. Captain Leary, of an American warship, proceeded ashore and interviewed the supporters of the newly-elected King, warning them not to interfere with the lives of the white people, or m ( any way to destroy their property. The natives assured Captain Leary that if a native was detected attempting the ! life of foreigners he would be beheaded.

On September 12fh Matafa, with a force of 500 natives, attacked the Government soldiers at Matautau, near Apia. During the engagement stray bullets struck vessels m the harbor, and one of the crew of the warship Adler was wounded m the jaw. The Govern" ment foroe were driven into the sea, where they were shot down without mercy. The Tamasese party m a boat came to the assistance of the troops, and kept up a sharp fire on their opponents ashore, but at last were compelled to retire.

During the night of the 12th Matafa made an attack on one of the most strongly fortified positions of Tamasese, which he captured. The defenders of the fort made a plucky resistance, and it is computed they lost between fifty ' and sixty men m the engagement. The TamaßQse have withdrawn to Mulinui Point, which is occupied by German sailors and marines.

Captain Bissbtfc, of |;he sohooner Nindea, whjle proceeding to the British Consulate, was struck on the fread by a stray bullet and filled instantly. An attack on Mulinui Point by the followers of Matafa is believed to be imminent,

When the Lvjbeck left, f|ye Grerinan warahips were expected daily m Apia. ByDNuy, September 27. WlJtm tho liubeolf left Apia affairs "-— quieting down, but fighting there weio *-«-.1.'. Tto draw was taking place im*n... • ... authoritieu have taken no part m ... disturbance beyond protecting the property of German residents, Many private houses were riddled with bullets. It is estimated that the casualties were ninety killed and injured. The latter are being attended to by surgeons from the German and American warships, ;

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Hononga pūmau ki tēnei tūemi

https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AG18880928.2.8

Bibliographic details
Ngā taipitopito pukapuka

Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1956, 28 September 1888, Page 2

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Tapeke kupu
398

THE SAMOAN WAR Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1956, 28 September 1888, Page 2

THE SAMOAN WAR Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1956, 28 September 1888, Page 2

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