The New York herald., 1871-03-17

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negotiating for the acquisition OF the largest part
from another and rival Power this toast or excla.
nation OF Mr.. Bassett's was going o long way on
the side OF civihty to these Haytiens.
THE COMMISSIONERS IN HAyrI.
commissioners Wade and Howe. with the secre-
tary and several others from the Tennessee, had
formal interview with President Saget 1t was very
ceremonial on the part OF the Haytlen President,
who was dressed In full uniform, and WHO had
number OF generals, the Cabinet and others In full
dress. Wade IN with the old white canvas shoes
which he wears aboard ship and / am not
sure that Howe put on clean shirt The Haytien
magnates did not like tnis and were especially
ouended at the appearance Of the stenographer VINO
accompanied the Commissioners officially. and who
wore loose and well tumb.ed but cotton suit, LOOK
Ing more like an Oriental than an American. The
interview was very formal AT first, and there was
good deal OF embarrassment and hostile feeling ap-
parent among the Haytien officials. This wore OIL,
however, when II was found the interview was one
of courtesy merely. The remarks made by Mr. Wade
ana the President had no particular significance.
and were, In the usual complimentary style, about
good relations, republican government, &C. The
embarrassment and unpeRsa feeling at first ap-
parent vanished when Saget brought out his wine.
sun there IS no gsod feeling toward the Commits.
The government is hostile to and seems to dread the
annexation OF the Dominican republic, imagining.
SUPPOSE sa tnat the great northern anaconda after
having swallowed one part OF the island Will soon
make mouthful OF the other This too am salts
ned Is tho feeling Of the mass of the Hayen people,
tnougll some OF the Americans here and the Com.
mssioners endeav0r 10 persuade themseIves as In
ane case OF 81 Domingo, that everybody wants to be
annexed and that the people are afraid
ther real sentiments. This Is mistake. The Hay
items neither want to be annexed themselves nor TO
zee me dominican republic annexed. They do not
consider the advantages; they lear losing their
Wretched autonomy and exunction as people.
YOUR CORRESPONDENT VISITS sAGET.
Inc gay alter tne Commissioners had an interview
With the fresident your correspondent had one
with him and his Cabinet by special appointments
Sage1 is simple, plain old man, about three parts
quet, the Secretary OF State who is light mulatto
were translated by General La Motte, a fublooded'
en- encTge,c 0a negro Who mas occupied formerly high
was IN opposition to annexation and In complaining
OF tne threatening attitude oi the United States to
ward Haytl since the question has been pendinr
l was told as had heard frequently In Il. Domin-
CO. that Baez held his power only through the sup.
himself he would be deposed before six months ex
pred. President Saget assured me that the Havtien
make war on Baez anu that Cabrai is undef no re-. ~
stralnt imposed by the Haytens. This may Ct may
tSnF Pe these sS or Haysns nsys IS little faith in
the Dominicans say mention 1t because the Com.
mlssloners seem determined to fix the bl ame OF the
clvll war IN 81. Domingo. right or wrong, upon the
Haytiens or Haytien authorities. They Seem 10 he
preparing the way for that "dance of Sood' which
Mr.. Sumner prophesed by bitter hostility to Hoyti
This feeling was adroitly tanned to little fame by
Baez, who hal the sagacity to see that he mad OBJ
tained the confidence OF the Commissioners and par
tlcularly OF Mr.. Wade While we were at Azua he
pretended TO have captured persons with tine Hayten
uniform on or Haytlen arms in their hands, aud
ernment Though think it quite likely Haytlens or
men with Hayden arms night be found in such a
,gh mar On 'ne ne m op a the aayen government
lists, 1 am satisfied tie whole thing NV was a
man manulactured st BY the cunning Of Baez to throw
cite strong feeling against Iaytl. President Saget
and MS officials expressed the highest regard Tor
continue to be the guardian and guide or the other
republics OF this hemisphere but wished to main
tain their own independence, and did not wish to
to trouble or their extinction as people.
AN ENDEAvoR TO SEE cABRAL.
In connection with this matter of the attitude OF
Hayti and the cunning lodges OF Bsez may men
tion that Dr. Howe was persuaded while we were
serting or captured Haytiens on a miwion
70 to, Canra, requesting an an interview WITH
Prince Dr. Howe Or paSa ,he rer
eighty dollars TO carry him thrOugh-a larger sun
than he had ever handled, PROBABLY, before, andfol
undertaken any enterprise 1t is said message las
come, through the Hayten government from CebT, |
In response to TINS, and that the Dominican chf |
may come to Port au Prince and visit the Comm[ |
sioners on board the Tennessee. doubt 1t vef |
the ts an
ner in which DR.. Howe generally acts. A good deaN
OF bad feeling exists on the part OF the Commission
because some of them had made application TO the
Haytien government for permission TO go to the In
terror to interview Cabra and were refused 1t was
every travel in this country when and where
he may please. But When the government was
asked Ii considered 1t might be held responsible for
the safety Of those who might CO. and tnat in the
case OF accident serious consequences would follow
Inc ne refusal OF the Layten government was put on
to favor the wish of the Com mission. fotwftistand
over the country to spy out the land Nothing but
the yellow fever would stop him. He is our Don
QuiXote No. 2.
THE COMMISSIONERS DON'T GET SATISFACTION.
do not think the commissioners are likely to get
much satisfaction relative To the object OF their mis-
sion TO Hayt. They came ostensiDly to ind out the
feeling or the Haytens TO the annexation Of st.
Domingo what the debt Is, If anv, which Hayu
ary line claimed by the Hayden government. With
regard to the feeling Of the Haytiens relative to the
annexation of their neignbor there Is no doubt,
have already said. 1t Is hostile. AS to the bound.
airy, Hayti claims right to the whole island but as
this is not likely to be established she Will probably
than the Dominicans admit belongs to her. or
course, II the United States government takes ST.
Domingo, 1t can FIX the boundary where it may
turbulent people, and In such an inaccessible noun
famous country through which the border line
runs. suppose the Haytens would try to
make out claim upon st. Domingo for
portion OF the old debts, though nothing has been
said about that for years and though 1t might be
dincult to make out a plausible account OF such
debts. In any they will not fail to throw every
obstacle IN the way OF annexation or If that takes
Ben Wade Is indifferent as TO what the Haytens
may claim or do, and does not think it worth the
A BRIGHT SPOT.
In speaking Of this miserable place l ought TO
rne se pcure T6pt Is the hose Of @
nard the American Consul, and OF Captain Cutts the
agent OF the New York and Port au Prince steam
ship line. This house, fine, large one, furnished
with the convenienccs and many OF the luxuries OF
life, faces the harbor and ID near the water and has
generally q refreshing breeze blowing upon its
broad balconies. IL Is the rendezvous Of
all Americans and many foreigners, and the doors
presides over this establishment, IS a generous
noblehearted woman, and is universally beloved.
The table and sideboard seem to be always spread
to dispense hospitality. Captain Cults is not less
kind, In his quiet way, than Mrs. and Mr.. Conard.
This house Is the refuge, too, OF prominent Hay.
others in times OF revolution. understand several
hundreds have been sheltered here at q time from
the vengeance OF their enemies. Mrs. Conard and
her husband, the Consul are about to return home
to Philadelphia. Beth the Haytlens and strangers
at Port au Prince will have cause TO regret the de-
parture OF such kind and excellent people.
NEWS FROM HOME.