Untitled

Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Volume 2, Issue 84, 10 May 1879, Page 2

Rev. J. Marriott.—The Rev. J. Marriott arrived here on Sunday, last by the Mission barque John Williams. He has come out as assistant to the Rev. Dr. G. Turner, in the training institute at Malua.

The Apia Bridge.—ln consequence of the recent high tides, and the shifting of the channel of the Apia creek, the eastern approach of the bridge which connects Apia with Matafule has been entirely washed away, so much so that the bridge is almost impassable. The public should subscribe towards its repair upon this occasion, Messrs. Goderlroy aud Son having repaired it at their own

cost upon the two previous occasions. Crovm.no the Kino.—On Saturday last the much vexed King question was settled, for the time at least, by the Tuamasaga ] arty taking the initiative, aud ciowning Mnlcatoa as the King. About 3 p.m. the King, together with his standard bearer, and a deputation appointed by the Tu.ima.saga chiefs, proceeded from Matafele to Mulinuu. Having arrived at the malai, or public square, opposite the Government Hugstatl, the King was placed in a chair, surrounded by his supporters. Tueatafu, the principle speaking man of the Tuamasaga division then went down to the Taiuuia aud Faipule, or "Government," to invite them to come and witness the crowning of their king. About half-an-hour's disoussion here took place upon the subject, which ended in Tueatalu telling the " Government" that he was going to orown Maleatoa as the King for ever, and if they liked to come and witness it, all well and good, and if they did not it would not make any difference. Tueatafu then returned to tho King party and informed them what had passed between himself and the " Government." After this had been done two pieces of cannon which were on the ground were loaded, the flag run up on the " Government" flagstaff, twenty-one guns fired, aud Maleatoa proclaimed King after the Samoan fashion. How this matter will end it is hard just now to say, but the "Government" party talk of fighting. The general opinion is, however, that they will not be able to obtain forces enough to face the King party, and they will eventually have to givo up the idea.