This not only sharpened the animosity between whites; following so closely on the German fizzle at Laulii, it raised a convulsion in the camp of Tamasese.

On the 13th Brandeis addressed to Knappe his famous and fatal letter.

I may not describe it as a letter of burning words, but it is plainly dictated by a burning heart.

Tamasese and his chiefs, he announces, are now sick of the business, and ready to make peace with Mataafa.

They began the war relying upon German help; they now see and say that "_e faaalo Siamani i Peritania ma America_, that Germany is subservient to England and the States." It is grimly given to be understood that the despatch is an ultimatum, and a last chance is being offered for the recreant ally to fulfil her pledge.