GERMANY IN THE PACIFIC.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 42, 15 March 1909, Page 3

GERMANY IN THE PACIFIC.

SEKIiLNG R)H A NAVAL BASE. 'iieccivcd 1.5, 0.33 a.m. -Von- Vork, .March U. A Canton telegram u, tho Sew York Herald sinus it is believed that Germany intends to annex an island iti tinl'acitic to triiii»fi-i' her naval base, 'i'lii' supposition is strengthened by the fact that the commandant of the German squadron at Canton shipped aboard a German strainer a quantity of food supplies, guns, ammunition, 'and material for the election of barrack*. The destination of the vessel is unknown. The British cruiser Flora lias been ordered to watch the Herman vessel. SHIPS FOR SAMOA. Received 15, 0.55 a.m. London, March 15. A Berlin telegram received by Itcuter states that in response to the Governor of Samoa three warships of the China station, under the command of KcurAdmiral Carper, aboard the cruiser Leipzig, is now due at Apia. The gunboats Jaguar and Arkoma are following. The telegram add<s that hi connection with the succession of Malaia there is some opposition to German supremacy, organised by the chief Lanaki, who refuses to obey the Governor. It is hoped the presence of warships will suffice to censure and punish the ringleaders and prevent bloodshed.