_September 1888_ The revolution had all the character of a popular movement.

Many of the high chiefs were detained in Mulinuu; the commons trooped to the bush under inferior leaders.

A camp was chosen near Faleula, threatening Mulinuu, well placed for the arrival of recruits and close to a German plantation from which the force could be subsisted.

Manono came, all Tuamasanga, much of Savaii, and part of Aana, Tamasese's own government and titular seat.

Both sides were arming.