SAMOAN CONFERENCE
(by electric telegraph.— copyiught.) Berlin June 15. At the Samoan Conference the treaty lias been signed, America having abandoned her pricipal objections. The agreement provides for autonomous administration of the island, under the joint control of Germany and America, with Great Britain as arbitrator, in the event of any difference arising. The Satnoans are to elect their own King and V;ceroy. A Senate, and a Lower Chamber are allowed. Germany is to receive a certain amount as an indenity. June 10. The native rulers of Samoa will shortly be invited to declare their adhesion to the treaty just concluded by the delegates at the Samoan Conference. Several provisions of the treaty will come into operation before its formal ratification by the Powers concerned is concluded.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 2642, 18 June 1889, Page 2
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