Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 April 1899 — FEAR WAR IN SAMOA. [ARTICLE]

FEAR WAR IN SAMOA.

Differences of Thre: Powers Have K cached an Acute Stage. Differences between the three powers in control at Samoa have reached such an acute stage that repudiation of the Berlin treaty is more than probable. Despite the unanimous testimony of the representatives of the United States and Great Britain, the German Government eontinnes to uphold the course of Consul Rose at Apia. If the present agreement is overthrown there is little likelihood of a new understanding and the islands will be at the mercy of whichever party can muster the greatest strength. Recent events at Apia have made the strain more dangerous. Admiral Kautz, with the approval of the British authorities. has sustained the actions of Chief Justice Chambers. The American naval commander called a meeting of ail officials for March 17, and, although no news has been received since that date, many express the fear that serious results followed the conference. Should this be the ease the Germans will undoubtedly attempt to "hold the Americans responsible, the Berlin theory being that unanimous action is necessary under the treaty provisions.