Samoa Crisis Turbulence as German Consul Is Ousted
London by Auckland dispatch reports the German consul at Apia Samoa forced from the supreme court after leading Mataafa forces against Malietoa. British and American consuls, with Marines, reclaimed the building, warning against further interference. Warships head to Samoa as negotiations falter over the tripartite guardianship and succession.
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Auckland
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Supreme Court
Apia
Samoa
Mackie
Samoa Turmoil Follows Mataafa and Malietoa Clash
Reports from Auckland describe Mataafa followers numbering about 6000 facing Malietoa supporters at roughly 1000. Two hours of fighting left many warriors decapitated. The American consul general claims the Berlin treaty acts as federal law and that an insult to Samoa’s supreme court equates to an insult to Washington.
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Warships to be sent to Samoa from Pacific Coast
The navy department has ordered the cruiser Philadelphia to sail to Samoa at once to protect U S interests there. It will reach San Diego next Sunday from Acapulco. If a faster vessel is available from Dewey's fleet it will be sent immediately to Apia to answer the urgent appeal.
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Huntsville Camp About Gone In Alabama
Huntsville residents present a flag to the Tenth cavalry as Brigadier General Richard Comba remains in command of Camp Forse until all troops depart. The report notes the brigade will be dissolved and leadership will linger until completion. Washington meanwhile reports the banking committee will not pursue the McCleary bill this session. In New York, the transport Grant sails for the Philippines with the Fourth infantry battalion and the Seventeenth infantry aboard.
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