It is yet fresh.

Lauati, towards the end of last year, became deeply concerned about the situation; and by great personal exertions and the charms of oratory brought Savaii and Manono into agreement upon certain terms of compromise: Laupepa still to be king, Mataafa to accept a high executive office comparable to that of our own prime minister, and the two governments to coalesce.

Intractable Manono was a party.

Malie was said to view the proposal with resignation, if not relief.

Peace was thought secure.