In the mean while, Haiti has sent a very dignified letter to Germany.
The republic declares itself willing to discuss the matter with Germany, but objects to the German method of judging and settling the whole affair without first inquiring as to both sides of the trouble.
The demands of Germany are considered excessive, and in any case Haiti will not consent to pay any such sums as those asked.
In her answer, Haiti complains of the conduct of Count Schwerin, the German representative in Port-au-Prince.
It declares that he forced himself into the presence of President Simon Sam, and in an angry and insulting manner demanded Lueders' release, threatening many things if Haiti dared to oppose him.
Because of these circumstances, President Simon Sam refuses to have anything more to do with Count Schwerin, and declares that the further discussion of the matter must take place in Berlin.
The latest news says that Germany has changed her mind about sending a warship to Port-au-Prince, and that the vessel intended for Haiti will go to China. Two German school-ships are to call at the West Indies during the winter, and to them will be intrusted the settlement of the Lueders matter.
It is probable, however, that the whole matter will be settled by arbitration.
From the fact that an extra ship is to be sent into Chinese waters, it would seem that the Germans do not intend to give up the Bay of Kiao Chou.