SAMOAN AFFAIRS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1849, 5 February 1889, Page 4

SAMOAN AFFAIRS.

Berlin, February 2, It is reported that Germany will occupy one more place in Samoa. Washington, January 30. Senators on both sides show irritation at Germany’s highhanded proceedings in Samoa. Prince Bismarck has informed the Government that he desires, a fresh basis of parleying, and not merely a resumption of the Washington Conference. It is understood that German operations in Samoa will be delayed until reinforcements arrive. February 1, The Senate hap passed a vote of 100,000 dollars for the improvement of Pagopago harbor. The debate was decidedly bellicose against Germany, February 2. In replying to the protests of Mr Bayard, United Slates Secretary of State, against German action in Samoa, Prince Bismarck s»ys that be has directed that foreign residents in the islands shall be exempt from martial law, and ho has ordered the German Consul to withdraw his demand for the administration of the islands. The Senate have bad the matter under consideration, and have unanimously instructed the Foreign Relations Committee to repart on the best measures to be adopted to protect American interests in the group, and in what manner America should discharge her obligation to protect the Samoan Government from foreign aggression. The question is creating a good deal of excitement in the House of Representatives, and members are prepared to authorise the President to resort to force to maintain American interests. The situation is beconaiug grave, and serious disturbance is anticipated unless Germany is prepared to agree to diplomatic negotiations on the basis of the status quo ante. New York, February 2. The Charleston, American cruiser, is equipping preparatory to leaving for Samoa.