Samoan Affairs
By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. JPKB UNITBD TRESS ASSOCIATION) Sydney, June 8. Amongst the charges against Mr H. de Coetlogan, Britieh Consul, it is stated that when the Germans went to attack Mataafa the Consul showed a blue light, and also allowed the. natives to enter the Consulate for protection when flred at by the Germans. The British Consul states with regarding to showing the blue light, that it was merely a signal to H. M.S. Boyahst lying at anchor in the harbour. It regard to the statement that he allowed the natives to enter the Consulate he says he only allowed such natives as were wounded to enter the Consulate. It is believed the American warships Nipsic, damaged ia " the recent humcaue which unsuccessfully attempted to proceed to New Zealand for repairs, has gone to Honolulu, the voyage is being considered safer than to risk the boisterous weather off the New Zealand coast.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/FS18890611.2.20
Bibliographic details
Feilding Star, Volume X, Issue 144, 11 June 1889, Page 3
Word Count
155Samoan Affairs Feilding Star, Volume X, Issue 144, 11 June 1889, Page 3
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in