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Foreign News
February 1, 1889
Essex County Herald
Island Pond, Guildhall, Essex County, Vermont
What is this article about?
US State Secretary Bayard and Navy Secretary Whitney agree on Samoan policy with no antagonism; President referred the matter to Congress on the 15th instant for guidance of naval officers there.
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THERE IS NO ANTAGONISM
Bayard and Whitney in Accord on the Samoan Matter.
Inquiry at the navy department developed the fact that Secretary Bayard has made no direct response to Secretary Whitney's letter inquiring as to the Samoan policy. It is understood, however, that the president's action in referring the matter to congress was based to a considerable degree upon the points made in Secretary Whitney's letter. In answer to an inquiry on the subject, Secretary Whitney said: "There is no antagonism between the state department and the navy department in this matter. For the protection of the naval officers who are at Samoa, or who may be sent there, I asked for a definite statement of policy for their guidance, and on the 15th inst, the president referred the whole matter to congress, and there it rests."
Bayard and Whitney in Accord on the Samoan Matter.
Inquiry at the navy department developed the fact that Secretary Bayard has made no direct response to Secretary Whitney's letter inquiring as to the Samoan policy. It is understood, however, that the president's action in referring the matter to congress was based to a considerable degree upon the points made in Secretary Whitney's letter. In answer to an inquiry on the subject, Secretary Whitney said: "There is no antagonism between the state department and the navy department in this matter. For the protection of the naval officers who are at Samoa, or who may be sent there, I asked for a definite statement of policy for their guidance, and on the 15th inst, the president referred the whole matter to congress, and there it rests."
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Naval Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Samoan Policy
Bayard Whitney
Navy Department
State Department
Congress Referral
What entities or persons were involved?
Secretary Bayard
Secretary Whitney
The President
Where did it happen?
Samoa
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Samoa
Event Date
15th Inst.
Key Persons
Secretary Bayard
Secretary Whitney
The President
Outcome
no antagonism between state and navy departments; matter referred to congress.
Event Details
Inquiry at navy department revealed Secretary Bayard made no direct response to Secretary Whitney's letter on Samoan policy. President's referral to Congress based on Whitney's points. Whitney stated no antagonism, request was for policy to guide naval officers at Samoa, and matter rests with Congress.