Items of Interest April 13, 1899 Issue

Items of Interest

A joint high commission to settle the entire Samoan question has practically been agreed upon by the United States, British, and German governments. This commission is to have practically unlimited authority, without the necessity of referring its decisions back to the several governments for approval. It is felt that by conferring such complete and final authority on the high commission, the danger of any further deadlocks and delays will be obviated.

Still another important provision under consideration is that King Oscar of Norway and Sweden shall be the umpire in case the three high commissioners should fail to reach a determination.

King Oscar was agreed upon between the United States and Great Britain as a final arbitrator in connection with the proposed Anglo-American arbitration treaty, as well as the Venezuela matter.

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