The Germans in Samoa
[pee united press association.] Auckland, This Dny. Samoan advices dated January 23rd state that Mr Slubel, the German consul, has issued the following proclamation : — '* Be it known unto all Samoans that for a long time past the Government of King Mahetoia has done that which produces a bad feeling of disrespect towards 7 the German Government, and has repeatedly broken agreements between the German and Samoan Governments. On this account I hare thought fit to take steps for the protection of the persons and property of Germans, and consider it proper to take possession of (Toamu) the town and district of Apia, in which are Mahuias and the harbor of Apia, and to hold them as by the authority of the Government ef Mahitoia and the German GoTernment, in proof of which the flag of the Emperor of Germany has been hoisted at JYlahui to declare that German Government has only at this time authority in the place before mentioned, Samoans, I state distinctly to you that only the land called Eleckera (neutral territory) has been taken pbssession-of and that no other part of Samoa has been taken possession of, and that no other part of Samoa has been taken possession of, and it is well tor you to know what has been done has nol been done in unkindness to Somoa. The German Government is desirous that Samoa should be strong and continue friendly towards the Germnn Government after the present difficulties have been removed. The land at present taken possession of will be given up again (Tatahaun). I request you not to be anxious, but to put confidence in the German Government and in me, in which ense Samoa will prosper." The English and American Consuls at once issued the fo lowing protest — " We, Consuls of the United States and Great Britain do hereby make known that we will insist upon the right of convention beina observed and deprecate force being used. Signed, T. Canissius, United States Consul ; W. Churchward, Consul for Greut Britain."
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Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 101, 10 February 1885, Page 2
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340The Germans in Samoa Feilding Star, Volume VI, Issue 101, 10 February 1885, Page 2
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