PROCLAMATION.
In obedience to the request of his Majesty King Malietoa, I, the undersigned Berthold Greenebaum, United States consul in ~the kingdom of Samoa, in the name of the United States of America, and by virtue of the command of King Malietoa above set out, do hereby order all people within this kingdom to live peaceably and quietly, and also order all persons who may have assembled ror the purpose of opposing the Government of King Malietoa forthwith to disperse to their several homes and there dwell peacefully. And I hereby state that no English or American warships will be requested by me, as one for the; United States of America, to fire upon or otherwise molest any of the subjects of this or any other country, unless for the preservation of life and property, or the punishing of crime. The United States of America desire that happiness, peace, and prosperity may be enjoyed by Samoa, and trust) that tha difficulties hitherto retarding the progress of these islands may soon be overcome, and thus by reviving commerce and with an established government the great natural resources of this kingdom may be peacefully developed, so that the welfare, both of individuals and the community, may be secured. Berthold Gkeenebaum, U.S. Consul. Apia, Samoa, May 14, ISB6.
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Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 157, 19 June 1886, Page 7
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