Proclamations.

Samoa Times and South Sea Advertiser, Volume I, Issue 17, 9 February 1889, Page 2

Proclamations.

Since the 18th of January the following oontrediotory and eonfming proolamatione hove been isnuerl by the i-epreoentaiiTea of Great Britain, Germany, and th« United State* : By order of the Imperial Geroinn Government I herewith pmolnim the •tata of war lot the Samoa* lafauide. Anyaetietanoe to the reborn will be panfcfcaChrlCaKk] Latri irretpeptjTe of any nationality. The introaajtion of ooatraband of war it prohibited. All ▼eaajlaaadiboaiOfH liable to be aaarebedby the German anthoriti«e. rial Canaan Ooeennmoat. The teev

, ~ j Nones to BamsaSowaonnr Samoa. All British Sabieets in Samoa are hereby eommanded to take notice that notwithstanding the Proclaiaatlou of the Imperial German Couaul U Samoa, dated the 19fh instant, proclaiming Martial UafrfMrrespecriTeeJNationality " they are subject solely and entirelytothej*isdicaonofHa»Majeety the Queen, and to dry authority aeHer Majesty's Cbaaal and Deputy Oommiaj eioner, and to that of His Excellency 1 tho High Commisioncr for the West- ; era Pacific and other appointed serj vants of Her Majesty and to* Her Ma-. i iesty's orders in Council. I enjoin all j British Subjects to observe strict neuj trality. and by their conduct and action to maintain the diguity and honor of i Great Britain. Dated at Apia this twentieth day of January, 1889. H. DK CoETLOOQJf, H. M. Consul, and Deputy Oommisioner for Samoa. Notice. A proclamation has been issued by H. de Coetlogon, rj.B. Majesty'a Consul for Samoa, stating that British subjects are aololy and entirely under the jurisdiction of Her Majesty the Queen and under the authority, of Her Majesty's Consul and Deputy Commissioner, notwithstanding the declaration of Martial Law in the Samoati Islands by the Imperial German Government. I herewith declare that all British Subjects in Samoa are under Martial Law and that they will be tried by Martial Law if they should interfere in any way with the Gernan authorities. Apia, January 20th, 1889. (Signed)" Feitze, Captain and Commandant H.I.G.M.S. Adler. Notice to British Subjects in Samoa. Having been officially informed by the Imperial German Consul that war has been declared by the Imperial German Government against the Bamoan Islands— I strictiy enjoin all Masters and others in charge of British vessels in Samoan waters to submit themselves peacefully to ail reasonable search for contraband of war. Dated at Apia this 21st day of January, 1889, H. DB CoETLOGOX, H. M. Consul, and Deputy Commissioner for Samoa. j To AJAQcrasssoFTaß United States. Having been informed by the TuipeI rial German Consul that Germany is ; at war with Mataafa and his followers: II hereby notify you, that you are forbidden to take auy pan in the I hostile operations on either aide. So long as you remain non-combat-ants you are eutitled to personal immunity and protection. Any offence committed against you or your property is an offence against the laa-s of war, and should be promptly reported to me, so that the offender or offenders may be brought to justice. W. Blacklock, U.S.Vice-Cousul. Apia, Samoa, Jan. 22, 1889. Notice to British" Subjects in Samoa. In order that I may be enabled to prove the innocence of British Subjects of auy intention to commit a breach of Neutrality by supplying Samoans with arms or munitious of war, I hereby re- | quoat you to furnish me forthwith with ! full particulars of all firearms and amj uiunithn possessed by you, and of the purpose for which you hold tho same. I appeal to you to assist me, and all persons whom I may appoint in the execution of all Investigations which I may order for the purpose of the establishment of the object above indicated. I also enjoin you not to forcibly oppose sou of aggression against your persons or property, but report all such aots to me. Dated this 24th day of January, 1889. H. SS COKTLOQON, H.B M. Consul, and Deputy Commissioner for Samoa. To all Cms bus of the Untied States nrJsfu. For my own Information and your protection I hereby request you to furnish me by two. o'clock this day, January 26th, 1889. with a statement of all Firearms and Ammunition in your Possession. I W. Blacklocx, U. 8. Vioe-Consul. Apia, Bamoa. January, 26th, 1889. rn • '