The German Consul and Mataafa.
A consultation has taken place between H.I.G.M.'s Consul and Mataafa, about some depredations that has taken place on some of the German settlers' plantations, vti., the killing of pigs and taking away bananas and other native food. The German Consnl desired that Mataafa's men should be removed from the locality, and the roads kept clear. He stated that ho would request the Captain of the Adler to enforoe this if Mataafa refused to comply. Mafaafa told the Consul that he would confer with his Government and send his reply. On the neit morning the following letter was sent to Mr. Consnl Beoker by Mataafa : Apia, Sept. 80,1888. To Ha Excellency, Becker, German Consul. Your Excellency,—l have the honor to inform yon that it was yesterday yon sent me the Viee-Conaul, whereby yon inform me to remove the war}, arty from Faleata, for they hav s trespassed upon the Vaitele plantation and these killed 40 pigs. Ton ba.e also in-
formed me that if I did not comply with, your request that war will be declared to ua to-morrow by the German war-ship. This is my reply: that. I wish to- investigate this matter, if it iatrue f&at die plantation was treapssiwd upon and pigs killed belonging to Germane.
I humbly accept your request. My people will remove away from Faleata, because I am afraid that something may happen which may bring trouble upon me from the German Government, ae there is a difference between me and my people to show fight against the German Government. Bnt Faleata peopla shall remain in their own lands according with your requests. May you live. TciATOA MaMITOA, King of Samoa. \
We are giid to learn that Mataafa has removed his men. This is a very judicious course. Mataafa should avoid by all means allowing his people to interfere with German or any Foreign residents' property. It will prevent future misunderstanding.
We were pleased to notice the sen : Bible manner this delicate subject was arranged by both the German Consul and Mataafa. We hope that all future huxiness will be conducted in the same spirit. •
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Samoa Times and South Sea Advertiser, Volume I, Issue 2, 6 October 1888, Page 3
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355The German Consul and Mataafa. Samoa Times and South Sea Advertiser, Volume I, Issue 2, 6 October 1888, Page 3
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