Considerations on the Rights of Spain Over the Caroline Islands
Parejo, Rafael Gracia Y.; Bieber, Patricia (1973). Considerations on the Rights of Spain Over the Caroline Islands. Miscellaneous Work Papers (Report). Honolulu, HI: University of Hawaii.
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Abstract: An apologia for the Spanish view of the controversy, also known as the Spanish-German question, and ultimately settled by the arbitration of Pope Leo XIII, in which German made a claim for colonies claimed by Spain. Sometimes termed the Yap Controversy, owing to the fact that In 1885, Spain dispatched a warship to take possession of Yap in the name of Spain. However, due to a variety of factors, the Germans preceded the Spanish ship to Yap and took formal possession a few days before it arrived.
On October 22, 1885, the Pope declared for Spain. As a result of his decision, Germany and Spain signed a protocol confirming Spain's sovereignty over the Carolines including the Palaus. He ordered Spain to establish an orderly government over these islands with military presence sufficient to maintain the peace, and guarantee to Germany complete liberty to trade in the area without paying fees of any kind (6). Germany was given freedom to fish, establish settlements and coaling stations, as well. So, although Spain gained recognition as sovereign, it was a Pyrrhic victory, for she inherited all the responsibilities and attendant expenses, while Germany was afforded all the privileges without the responsibilities. Germany complied with the Pope's decree and withdrew her claims to the Carolines. In 1886, Spain sent two warships to the Carolines to raise the Spanish flag and Pohnpei was made the administrative center.
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