If they are not satisfied with those who are set in authority over them, their fierce qualities rise to the surface, and they are apt to do violent things.
The last governor of Albania made himself so objectionable to the people, and they in turn made things so unpleasant for him, that he sought safety in flight.
A new governor was appointed, but he in turn found no greater favor with these mountaineers than his predecessor. Annoyed that they should have had two obnoxious officials sent to them one after the other, the Albanians have become restless and are threatening to revolt.
A Turkish commissioner has been sent to try and calm them, but further trouble is feared.
The Haitian matter, about which we told you last week, promises to arrive at a peaceful settlement.
At first, however, it assumed such a threatening aspect that it seemed as if serious trouble must follow.
The Haitian Government was very much disturbed when it was learned that a German warship was to be sent to bombard the capital city, Port-au-Prince, in case the indemnity, or damages, demanded for Herr Emil Lueders was not paid.
The Haitian Government immediately asked the United States to use its good offices, and endeavor to bring about a peaceful settlement with Germany.
Our Government began to make inquiries into the matter, and learned the Haitian side of the story.