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believe viii be OF the friendliest nature, are con-
stantly disturbed by

stanty disturbed by
ANTICIPATION OF STRIFE.
This fishery AFFAIR was not the worst dinlcuty we
had to meet but 1t was very embarrassing. Nowl
hope the whole affair will be settled. There were
so many questions between us and England de-
handing settlement that war seemed the only
alternative. II Is well, SIR, that war has been
avoided. prefer the treaty to war; war would be
hui ,iul to both nations and profitable to neither.
IL might be ruin TO 0ne."
'In the paper IN which the furniture OF your
laundry and kitchen is described Mr. President,
see that you are credited with she intention OF q
radical cnange In your foreign policy. and also that
the Secretary of State Is about to resign 1t is not
necessary to ask If the article b oaseless9" ~
"No. sir. There Is not q word OF truth In these
statements whatever they are. Not a whisper Of
MR. FIsH's RETIREMENT
has lately passed me or any OF the Cabinet. Mr..
Fish will not leave the Cabinet or resign the seals OF
the State Department with my consent while am
President. He responded unwllngly to my call
and entered upon the arduous duties OF the Foreign
ONCE with difidence: he has discharged them
well. lie has been faithful, patriotic and
diligent. I should be Grievcd II he resigned;
but he won't resign. Now. to Cuba.-
There has been no discussion In the Cabinet III
reference to Cuban affairs OF late to justify what you
say Is In that paper. The policy OF the admnstra-
ton is unchanged in regard to Cuba. We are mind
full OF our Obligations to friendly nations while care
full Of our rights. The United States win not be
unjust while am President. We will do AZ we
would wish to be done by. The condition OF affairs
In the Island OF Cuba does not to or to MIR.
Fish to demand action on part. Time heals
more wounds than medicine and patience Is
VERY GOOD SPECIFIC"
"You are glad TO get away from Washington, Mr..
Of
session must have occasloned you an immense deal
Of annoyance
1.-THE disturbed state OF the South and the Ala
bama claims question were certainly disturbing.
They seem to have no connection, but you will
understand otherwise. There thousands OF
influential people in the South, treacherous and
reasonable, who Rugged the thought that
THE CAUSE or SECESSION
would triumph whenever the country got involved
IN war with England. These were they who
helped on the Ku KluX for the encouragement or
their agents abroad. and 1t was they who were most
active in supporting a show or opposition to the
national authority l told Senator's OF this matter
and urged them to act on the treaty with England at
once. TWAS very important, SIR You will concede
that 1t was wise 10 so urge the Senators? Tho set
tlement OF the Aabama claims rs they are called,
and all other differences with En- gland Will have the
happy effect OF
A
1t VIII also destroy the hopes of the Southern
rebels and perhaps persuade them to become peace
ful law abiding citezens."
"Whe JET Davis Is ut large. Mr.. President. Will it
not be diifcuit to allay Southern dsafectlon? Can
he not be arrested under tho ku Klux iaw?"
Gle might be imprisoned. But what would be
the use? 1t would be like selzing n newspaper 1t
would only create sympathy Tor the sufferer ana
inhame passions now happily dying out. We can't
AFFORD to
MAKE A MARTYR OF JEFF.
he VIII find his own level IN due time, and the
southern people VIII get tired or him. Besides"
said the President, with laugh "Jen is making all
the country republican. Let him go; he is a wasted
capdle and will light no fire."
1T is pleasant sir, TO be able 10 turn from the
consideration OF themes Of such vast Importance
and to enjoy the pleasures Of inactivity In this quiet
retreat.'
ut Is. like the view here. and find pleasure In
driving on these roads. will drive good deal this
summer, after they water the roads. How do you
like the house-nothlng gaudy or ostentalioUs about
IT, ehs can't see much magniflcence. Can your
at is quiet and unpreending enough, SIR for the
President OF the American republic.
''Yet abused for enjoying It after the labor OF
q year in Washington. The crowd and rush OF
people to the White House Immediately after the
adjournment OF Congress is wearisome. People
come from all the states, and New York sends a
large delegation"
Il understand Ss!,tn s;r That YOU intspd tze.a
.'A ssSss GOING TO WEST POINTn'
eyes; always 60 there In the summer. VIII
leave here on Tuesday or Wednesday, and return,
probably, on the following Monday
After some further conversation-not, however,
OF political character babe the President adleu
understanding that at liberty TO publish the
conversation had the honor to enjoy, and which
have carefully reported. left the grounds OF the
Presidential cottage fully impressed that General
Grant no sphinx.
yheshotel people here busiy engaged in pre-.
pairing for the coming week. which they hope will
be the opening OF a prosperous season.
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