THE CRISIS IN SAMOA.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 11397, 14 April 1899, Page 5

THE CRISIS IN SAMOA.

ANNOYED AT THE FIGHTING.

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. WASHINGTON, April 13. (Received April 13, at 10.15 p.m.)

Sir Julian Paiinccfote and Mr Hollenben, the German Ambassador, have expressed concern at the fighting in Samoa. Mr Hay, Secretary of State, believes the fighting will not iiilect a settlement of the trouble, and withholds the despatch of reinforcements. LONDON, April 13. (Kecoivod April 13, at 10.35 p.m.) Germany has inquired what Britain's attitude is with regard to the Siimoiin Treaty. Britain is annoyed at the fighting, which adds to the complications. Mr Hose, the German consul at Samoa, is blamed for not supporting Mr Chambers, the Chief Justice. Germany and America proposed to despatch commissioners on the 19th inst, but Britain is unable to telegraph instructions in the interval.

(l Jj;u United Puess Association.)

DESPATCHES FOR COMMANDERS. ; AUCKLAND, AuaLJiS. It is stated despatches were received in Auckland prior to tlio sailing of the Huuroto from tlie three Powers interested in Samoa, to be sent on to the commanders of the forces at Apia. These were taken, by the Hauroto, and will reach. Samoa today. It is reported that these despatches were identical in purport. They informed the commanders that a commission had been appointed to inquire fully into affairs at Samoa; that the commissioners would as soon as possible come to the islands and take evidence on the spot, and in the meantime active operations were, if possible, to be suspended.

THE AUCKLAND VOLUNTEEBS,

During yesterday the offer of an Auckland detachment for Samoa was renewed, an offer to that effect having been sent to the Premier, and last evening, at the Drill Hall, the corps on parade mustered very largely, aud on all hands inquiries made as to the prospect of an armed force being despatched to the seat of trouble. Should tflio Premier receive an intimation of the acceptance of the offer made on behalf of New Zealand, there will not be the slightest difficulty in getting together the required force in Auckland on very short notice lhe Tutanekai has been at'Awanui, in the north, for the last two days awaiting telegraphic news.. This morning she left Awamii for Auckland, and will arrive here late to-night. Gangs of men are engaged to coal her. , b

THE TUTANEKATS DESTINATION.

WELLINGTON, April 13. , Iho Cabinet does not deem it necessary to renew the offer of assistance to Samoa, but everything is in readiness for can-vine into effect the previous offer should- it be accepted by the Imperial Government.

Wo (Oamaru Mail) are able to state, on reliable authority that no official news has yet been received re Samoa, and that the iutanekiii will not be wanted to camdespatches, hut that she may convey tho latest intelligence to the Governor and the captain of the Mildura at Karotonga, and that, the Mildura. may then proceed to Samoa, his Excellency returning to the colony in the Tutanekai from Rarotom-a.