The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-20
MIR. SEWARD.
The Ex-Secretary in Callfornia-The Plan of
his Chinese Trip.

his Chinese Trip.
Mr., Seward Is in San Francisco, and has lately
given to reporter there his views on various
topiGs:- -,
ceedingly cordial The reporter apologzed for his
unreasonable VISIT so soon after the arrival of the
from the fatigue incident to his Journey stating that
he had not hoped for the homer of an interview with
Mr. Seward himself, but the eagerness with which
the public craved for news pertaining to so distin-
g,lished guest must plead his pardon.
''1Ir. Seward-I shall be most happy, sir, to give
tres tfespassng on my physical endurance, for have ave-
withstood the fatigue of the journey remarkably
well and experience no undue exhaustion
'Tntervewer-Your stay in the city will not be
long?
sfnterviewer-i is generally supposed that a
Government vessel has been placed at your DISPOSAL
and that you are to visit China and Japan semi
"Mr. Seward-such is not the case never have
visited and never will visit foreign lands in any
other capacity than that OF plain Am erican cit-
zen. l am travelling as any American would travel
necled in the least with government affairs. pay
my own expenses, and am going ON the regular
steamer. MY
is twofold-to gather information and to benefit nv
health. For years have been thoroughly acquainted
with the characteristics and needs OF the eastern
and interior portions OF our own country. | have
travelled all portions Of Europe, have been north
nearly to the North Pole, and south to the Torrld
westward, but until the completion Of the overland
railway have been unable to do so. Last year
paI TALLY carried out my Intentions. visited Cali
fornia, which have long had very high sadmira-
@ NY Sp to asE
Francisco. visited San Diego and went down to
Mexico. / intended returning again to San Fran
season was advancing and concluded it would be
better and easier to return home and take another
start. So am now here In pursuance OF my origl-
nal intention to visit the Orient.
THE TRIP.
''Interviewer-Do you think SO long journey will
benefit your health?
gathered around me with sad countenances, and
expressed their fears that l would be unable to
endure the trip. asked them how old they Thought
was. They said they understood that was sixty
nine years OF age. l told them that was the case.
hey dd Gnsy T opgas as tS Sas 100 o@ 70
years of age was too old TO travel he too old to
stay at home. The fact is, enjoy better health
travelling than / do when at home, for travel is
| change from the sedentary life have always led
interviewer long time do you anticipate
"Mr. Seward-I think perhaps a year. have
made no definite calculations beyond this; intend
TO go up as IaT as fsKi anu 10 examine the country
depends entirely upon circumstances and the incl-
nation of our party. may, and presume shall,
| visit the principal ports in China and Japan and
when have concluded my stay purpose returning
home by way OF the Suez Canal thus making the
| trip around the world.
"Judge Neutrality-suspicious. former trip to this
coast proved beneficial to your health?
"Mr. Seward-Quite so. And it gave me great
satisfaction. i learned much about the countries
north OF u.s. and also about Mexico We Americans
| do not know anything about either. We use oul
| own capital for our own development, and forget
that there countries OF vast and undeveloped
sources on either side OF u.s. The time has now
come when the civilization Of the United States
must reflect on adjoining countries. They nius
draw their enlightenment from us.
MEXICO.
HInterviewer-Wh is your opinion in relation tC
| the present state OF Mexico?
| 0IIr. Seward-I think Mexico is the least under
| stood and appreciated country on the EARTH She
| has immense resources, and Is bound TO achieve
! great wealth and power.
| "Judge INSTRUMENTATION you consider her "a
pable OF self government?
"Mr Seward-I certainly do. She has been work
ing under great disadvantages. The spanish colony
brought with then root and branch the curse OF ar
ecclesiastical government The Mexican have haC
TO light that for years. They have fought and con
uuered Maxmilian and they have just now go
church bell dare not ring only for so long time.
| man can now be born, marry, and die without IN,
| aid OF q priest. The priests do not now contrO
Mexico near as much as Beecher does the United
! States. They have public schools. good system o.
taxation, and, consider, are now capable OF self
| government.
THE CooLIE QUESTION.
"Judge Hardenburgh-The coolle question Seems
to be the most important one at present what vii
come OF it?
viewer, Judge. Your question reminds me OF
time when was interviewed on law suit wal
counsel for one side OF a land case, and a maj
wanted to know what ground OF support | had.
took out huge pile OF deeds power OF attorney ETC.
which had Deen furnished with, and handed then
TO MIN 10 read. He said 1t was too long a job, so
read them right through for him. IL took two o
three hours, and when had finished looked up
him TO see now ne $1,000 ~ hls only surprise SCENE
myself. / told him could have drawn them up, bu
that had taken my privilege OF using the labor Z
some one else. So IL is in this case; i could onl
~ lab L