NEW ZEALAND AND SAMOA.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2653, 1 May 1894, Page 4

NEW ZEALAND AND SAMOA.

London, April 26. The Morning Post adviseß that Germany should be asked what price she will take to withdraw from Samoa, and that the United States should be placated by allowing her to retain Pagopago. The way would then be clear for England to deal with the islands. Berlin, April 26. The Vossiche Zeitung thinks the Powers are heartily tired of the Samoan Treaty, and would dissolve it if England, under Australian pressure, gave the signal. The Norde Deutsche Allegemaine Zeitung considers that New Zealand has no voice in the matter at all. April 28. The German colonial party are circulating petitions throughout the country in favor of the retention of Samoa. It is reported that the Emperor is averse to abandoning Germany's interests in the islands. The Vossiche Zeituug declares its preference to a British rather than an American protectorate, and that it considers that Germany is unfitted to restore order there. Washington, April 27. Neither Great Britain nor Germay have made a formal proposal to the United States Government with a view to the annexation of Samoa. Mr Gresham will shortly submit to Congress despatches showing the vexations experienced undec the treaty, and that the minority of the colonial enthusiasts were chief opponents to British protection. April 27. The Government have received no information respecting New Zealand's proposal, beyond what is generally made public. They believe Sir J. Thurston's presence and counsel will be likely to Bolve the difficulty. Mr Wicksteed, United States representative at Samoa, has not been officially instructed as to the views of his Government. The Tribune publishes a report that the President is in favor of the plan, as relieving America from all obligations. Sydney, April 27. The Cabinet have had under consideration the New Zealand Government's proposals regarding the annexation of Samoa. Owing to a difference of opinion the question has been postponed until Monday. The Premier is decidedly opposed to New Zealand having control of the island, and assertß that German interests are the largest, and it is not likely that that country will give way to British rule.