And the denial of justice (if justice were denied) rested with the consuls of Britain and the States.
But when a dog is to be beaten, any stick will serve.

In the meanwhile, on the proposition of Mr.Bayard, the Washington conference on Samoan affairs was adjourned till autumn, so that "the ministers of Germany and Great Britain might submit the protocols to their respective Governments." "You propose that the conference is to adjourn and not to be broken up ?" asked Sir Lionel West.

"To adjourn for the reasons stated," replied Bayard.

This was on July 26th; and, twenty-nine days later, by Wednesday the 24th of August, Germany had practically seized Samoa.

For this flagrant breach of faith one excuse is openly alleged; another whispered.