The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-07-16

there % similarity between the interests OF
my diplomatic career I have not missed a single
Opportunity to assert this conviction.
DOUBTED the the War o the non
"nen men OF nigh political position called 1t
THE nIsUNITED STATES OF AMERICA"
wrote IN document In 1850 that the Union will
come out triumphant Such were the sentiments
ana 10y opinions which recommended me to the choice
the United States could not unless iaed to to
40 my duty and contradicted myself pursue any
friendship established between the two conntrieS
which, repeat it-cannot be disturbed by the in,
FRAUDULENT ENTERPRrsE
and the ntrlgues which have described were the
Wicked Already in the month Of Say we're
quested OF the Imperial Cabinet to be relieved of
post where could be no longer Of any utility be-
State. Before could be relieved OF my post there
remained, however an important duty for me to
perform. His Imperial Highness, the Grand Duke
Alexis was about to arrive In the United States.
was firmly convinced that the American people
would give the son Of the Emperor reception, tho
cordially OF which would largely compensate for
THE PERSONAL RUDENEss or Mr.. FISK
The Secretary OF State foresaw it also, and he
tons of gratitude and national sympathy. While
his organs attempted to Obstruct the preparations
and Boston Mr.. Fish informed me by an official
note that II was not recalled Immediately he
fable might have exercised bad influence upon
the relations OF the two countries. 1t might have
was consequently Obliged to DO ali in my power to
prevent such an emergency For the very reason
that d Mr. Fish doubted his
an increase of moderation. which would have
been excessive and undignifed, II the interests Of
on my susceptibties and postponed the vindica-
ton Of my personal dignity to another period. I
annexed letter. which has not been placed among
the collection OF American documents
THE INTERVIEW
l reOueated took Dlace on August IA 1871 heDau
by telling Mr.. Fish that considering the point at
which matters had arrived had thought 1t best to
''Your purpose" said, us attained. You will
soon be relieved Of my presence; can assure you
you are to see me depart But you may well
understand that on the eve. Of the arrival
Of the Emperor cannot leave his post.
1t seems to me that In the meantime you might OBJ
The indians tSemseves bury their
the arrival OF national guest Since you will not
have peace, let US have at least an armistice. Do
not address to me any more notes which cannot
receive and cease the daily insults In your official
The Secretary Of State replied to this loyal and
pressing appeal by excessive rudeness He de-
cared to me in plain language that II was not re-
called Immediately stsS he he would wy (. .s,onrs
"You can act as you please " replied; "but re-
pudiate all responsibility for the consequences. Be
sovereign, will disapprove of this gratuitous provo
cation when they will know the truth. For my part
far possible farther even than l. perhaps, ought
following proposition :-You ground your action with
regard to me on the belief that had attacked
the WI With
repelled these accusations. You persist In sustan-
ing them without single proof offer to submit
partial PERSONS enjoying the confidence Of the
President and chosen among your own fellow citi-
against me engage myself in advance to present
my resignation by telegraph. If, however the jury
ton than the loyal acknowledgement Of this error
and the withdrawal OF your last note"
MT Esh aryy repeed TINS proposition % ITO SAYING
cannot produce written proof Of this interview,
but Senator Cameron. to whom | addressed my
dent Of the Committee on Foreign Relations, win
testify that had spoken to him q this proposition
pressed to me in letter his regret at the failure
OF the steps had taken. In the face OF
THE OBSTINATE MALEvOLENCE OF MR.. FISH
there remained to me other resource than to
appeal to the President. | proceeded to Long
seM to General s Poe the Secretary Of the
President. described to him the situation, say
ing ~ VIII not maze use OF the me- rgnH III nave 10 ns
could be informed of my arrival, II he expresses
the desire to see me, should be happy to present
TWO hours later General Porter came to my hotel
to inform me that the President would be happy to
"Only," said the General make no formal COM
plant against the Secretary OF State for it would
place the President in an embarrassing position"
Diplomatic reserve and the respect due to the
Chief Magistrate to whom nave nad the no9of fS .,
interview with His Excellency.
FLAT CONTRADICTION.
Mr.. Fish has thought proper to affirm IN MS de.
spatch Of November 49, 1871, that the President had
begun by refusing the interview, that His Elk.
celency had peremptorily interrupted me when ]
tary OF State and that the General had treated me
With GOODNESS, without even replying to my salu-
tAtiOn.
cannot silently acquiesce in assertions calcu-
lated to give the impression that the President Of the
representative Of the Emperor. affirm that Gem
eral Grant was perfectly courteous and attentive
to all said to him. The result proves that the aim
pursued has been attained. In spite of all the
efforts of Mr.. Fish the journey Of the Grand Duke
has been accomplished In the most satisfactory
manner. His Imperial Highness, whom have had
the honor of accompanying, has received from the
American people, If not from all the federal
functionaries, a reception which has signally
demonstrated the natural sympathies existing be-
tween the two nations and thwarted all intrigues.
The incident has been kept within the bounds OF .
THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES
which Mr.. Fish supposes to have caused me are
amply compensated by the consciousness that
have well served my sovereign and my country
without allowing myself to be swayed by considers
lions Oh wounded pride or personal interest.
Fifth Count.
PRETENDED OPPOSITION TO THE TREATY OF WASH.
INGTON.
have in my hands letter from one Of the most
honorable citizens OF the American Union, which at
tests that towards the end Of 1870 the lawyer j. b.
Stewart told him that, in consequence Of the oppO-
siton offered by Mr. Catacazy to the Perkins claim,
that Minister would be obliged to leave America;
that by one means or another he would be forced
to 60 away, and that number of interests had
coalesced to arrive ut this result at any cost.
The signer OF this letter, fearing the ven
geance OF these coalesced Influences requested
me not to make use Of his name except to the Inn
perlal Cabinet In consequence am unable to
make it public.
1t Is less true that coterie ready to resort to
any means was at work In October 1870, to create
difficulties for me with the federal government 1t
only succeeded imperfectly, by the combination Of
false dispatches 1t renewed its attempts In TAX
Ing advantage of the negotiations opened at this
epoch between the Cabinet of Washington and that
or st. James, to create an impression that sought
to prevent q friendly settlement of the differences