More Fighting at Samoa.
WARSHIPS LEAVING FOR THE ISLANDS. From Samoa the 11.M.5. Alameda, at Auckland, brings intelligence of the resumption of internecine warfare, and up to the 24th of March about 30 people had been killed and 50 wounded. The action of Chief Justice Ide in fining and imprisoning a large number of the ringleaders of the turbulent party has been the cause oi: the outbreak. Frequent skirmishes have occurred, and headcutting, which was prohibited by Chief Justice Ide, has been indulged wherever possible. The arrival of warships is anxiously awaited. The threats against foreigners become more violent after each struggle;. It is feared that unless the matter is effectually settled a massacre of whites will take place. The Consuls are endeavouring to hold a meeting with the rebels, to induce them to abandon fighting. (PER FBESB ASSOCIATION.) London, April 1. It is believed in the United States that the Powers interested will uphold Chief Justice Ides' treatment of the Samoan chiefs. Sydney, April 1. Owing to the war in Snmoa, it is expected that the Rapid and German war6hip Falke will leave for the scene this week. This Day. H.M.S Curacoa, which is at present at at Auckland, has been ordered to proceed to Samoa.
Through the sinking of a lighter iv the Wellington Harbour last night a young man iianied Rebert Young, who was iv cliarge, wa,s drowned.
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Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 277, 2 April 1894, Page 2
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231More Fighting at Samoa. Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 277, 2 April 1894, Page 2
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