New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-03-17

the 10Th leave FOR Santiago "o o""'' "i'' ~ ~
oIso obtain mails. and from there we are 10 90 10
Kew West for coal Some OF the party VIII proDaply
Iooyc tbo Tennessee there and return by passenger
ataor,crs and the railroad. II is thosght that
tbo Tennessee will 90 first to Fortress Monroe and
thence 10 Ncw-York. II is generally conceded by
all that we shall be home before the last Of the pres
emf month. but even this will largely depend upon
the course of President White.
INTERVIEW WITH MESSAGE sAGET.
On the afternoon of Saturday. the 4th. Mr. Wade
and Dr. Howe accompanied by Secretary Burton, Min
lister Basset, and one or two Others paid an informal
visit to President Massage Saget at the national pal
ace. Although the high digIitaries of the Republic
had with some stress informed the Commissioners
beforehand that the reception would be informal,
they were received with an immense display of dis
orderly sodery and gaudy dressed generals. The
entrance, the halls, the starways and landings were
lined with oppressively splendid personages The
chamber in which the President awaited them was
cOmmodous hut furnished with simplicity. Sagct,
who was seated in large armchair, with his mar
shall in waiting, standing behind with drawn sword,
hanked on either side by the members of his Cabi-
net with more than of officials extending in
line almost around the room, and greeted them
with grave and measured courtesy. Each of the
party in turn was presented to him and the several
ministers More tnan man OF loSc present NcIt Ill
military costume but of many varieties.
Saget is almost coal back-tall and 1.-THE in form,
and with rapid, decisive movement. that recalled
Gen. Sherman's manner Sixty years sit lightly on
him: his short black hair is bespint with silver;
his face is full of expression, and his forehead high
His eye was all alert and anxious, running over the
Commissioners with quick searching glance, and
again and again appealing to his followers. He has
very intellectual front, but his mouth is large and
flexible coarscr than the upper part of his face.
On his right sat his Minister of the Interior, who
is Premier Lorquet almost a white, with blue eyes,
wooly hair slender in person, with Caucasian fea-
lures. the most cultivated bearing and face among
them all. Next him sat a white man, La Porte, MN
lister Of Finance, small, grizzled watchful. On the
left OF the President was a jet-black negro, with
features all African-Pierra de Mont Plaisir the Min
lister of War. lie has huge good-humOTed mouth,
and bright intelligent eyes; is nearly as tall Is the
President and looks wonderful creature in his
uniform. He is called the best Of good fellows by
those who know him. Next him. and last on the left
sat Lallemaud Minister of Justice, Education, aud
Public Worship, mulatto Of 40 OF round, manly
figure. with French features and manner-a we'll
kept man Of much dignity.
After they had been presented and settled into
nervous silence. Mr.. Wade arose and said:
Mr.. PRESIDENT: We are the Commissioners OF tne
United states charged with the duty Of making certain
inquiries touching the state aud condition Oi the DOnlh
lean Republic. with view 10 tire possibility OF more IN
Innate relations between the Two l"pYi's lIa i .nS
heretofore existed and having performed that dui we
were reluctant TO leave his beautiful iSand without
respects 10 the President OF the Hayticn Republic Ana
we desire 90 express or hope that the same friendly
and audclblc relations that have go long ahlc ilc
this. we Int express the sincere sentiments o The Pres
dent and people OF the United states.
There was perfect silence as he spoke, aud whom
DR.. Howe translated the speech into French the
officials pressed forward with eager ears. Never did
face express more painful anxiety and strained at
tention than Sagefs - interruptmg, with low
eager tones. where he could not fully understand
and catching at the disentauged words rs they
dropped. Then me sad;
We viii do everything IN power to favor the
wishes Of yOur Government ana ad you III your re-
Mr.. WiDE-we thank you. our Commission is conf
posed OF three per0h, one %. our nuI',t I,5 -2is
here, ahd hen We small Start at once oI t-e uied
s(cfrf want Won TO understand that intend 10 10
ali / can for the continuance Ol friendly fciGuonS WIN
the United states hereafter a. m, 3ccg ne &c Aoielo
fore. Since have been go the head 81 tl t@Nrh4eIt
have tried 20 keen on GOOD term, with a ne h1tlos
having representatives IN this city, ana 50 l"f nave
been successful
Mr. Bassett reiterated the sentiments Of friendship
EXPRESSED in Mr. Wades speech, and was interpreted
seemed TO successfully break down and try again on
the different speeches-irst English and theu creole
French.
Mr. WADr-I regret exceedingly that am not mas
ter Of your language. Ii think could state 10
you many things which would tend to dlay any ritl-
ton or apprehension which this nation may leel and
Justly feel toward oufS IN view 81 the Sir 81 IhhSI
that once existed there, and events that have occurred
in past times.
This brief remark had marked effect upon
Saeet. He seemed TO gather confidence in Mr..
Wade's sincere manner; and he responded with
warmth
sAGEr-I perceive the bearing Of yonr words Ny PEG
pie are many Of them intelligent united ana quiet lhi-
dcrsandmg the condition OF things in other nations
well as own, keeping abreast with the great move
ments of civilization, appreciamg the changes IA so,
ciey that have recently taken place in your nation and
others. But many Of the people remember windy the
days Of Slavery here, and when any movement appears
that touches Them they are appIehosye OF danger 10
their liberty and of course they easily excited to
anger and tumut From the first have made every
effort q keep them quiet and appeasc them since me aga
tatOn Of this annexation question. W to TINS time
everything has gone OIL peacefully ana nope now that
peace Will be tulnllcd.
Several times as ne spoke III his loud, clear voice
he turned to his officers, and they approved One
portly old mulatt0 gentleman, President of the Sem
ate. expressed his dissent or assent with singular
upcfion To Mr.. Wadc's statement that the Presi-
dent and people of the United States desired peace
be exclaimed d" B0p LOn,' with a strong Creole
accent.
The Commissioners at this point rose to retire,
but Sagct, with cordalty, drew them into the next
room, where refreshments were served. Glasses
were iillcd, and the President pledged " the good
health of the Commissioner, and the prosperity of
the United States" and subsequently, asked the gem
tlemen to call OH him sans ceemOne. In turn, Mr.
Wade asked him TO visit the Tennessee, which he
promised to do, and the visitors withdrew
THE REPORTED LOSS OF THE SHIP
The first news that greeted us upon arrival III Tins
mort was the startling intelligence that the Tees-
sco hid heen REGARDED home lost, and that the