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Proclamation by the consular representatives of the United States, Germany, and Great Britain at Apia.

[Translation.]

notice.

We, the undersigned representatives of the Governments of Germany, Great Britain, and the United States, hereby make known to the people of Samoa that our governments, with a view to the prompt restoration of peace and good order in the Samoan Islands and in view of the difficulties which would surround an election in the present disordered condition of their Government, have by common accord declared that Malietoa Laupepa, who was formerly made and appointed King on the 12th day of July, 1881, and was so recognized by the three powers shall again be so recognized hereafter in the exercise of such authority.

We at the same time invite the people of Samoa to take without delay such measures as according to Samoan custom are necessary to reinstate the High Chief Laupepa as King of Samoa.

(Signed)
  • Dr. Stuebel,
    H. I. G. M. Consul-General.
  • H. de Coetlogon,
    H. B. M. Consul.
  • W. Blacklock,
    U. S. Vice-Consul.

Apia, November 8, 1889.