The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-26
YORK HERALD WEDNESDAY 26 1872-TRIpLE SHEET

several years In the city OF Hamburg. The mission
entrusted to him one of great Importance, both
In commercial and political point OF view. At that
period Hamburg was and ! believe 1t still holds
that position, the largest coffee market In Europe
On the other hand Brazil desired to foster emf
grafton from Germany; there was consequently q
large field to display energy and intelligence.
had some time since the opportunity of meeting
with several prominent merchants from the Han
seattle city. The conversation turning incidentally
on the subject OF the Alabama claims, the gentle
men referred to were unanimous In their praises Of
the Brazilian Envoy. They were eminenty i'm
pressed with the significance OF the appointment,
and with the important servc es which Baron d'lta
Juba would be able to render whenever the Confer
ence at Geneva should meet In recognition OF the
efficiency with which he filed his post the Brazilian
government soon extended the scope Of their zeal
Gus and intelligent representative Baron dItajuba
received successfully the appointment as Minister
to the King OF Hanover, to the King OF Denmark
and several OF the minor Courts OF Germany, till he
Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordinary near His
Majesty the King Of Prussia That position he filed
the Baron was further promoted, and appointed to
NIL the diplomatic mission at the Court Of the Tuile-
ries. He continues to enjoy the confidence OF the
dltauba represents his country Utsd-Uts the repub
lie or France.
the Barons career. had often observed the Bra
lillian Minister on public occasions, but never had
the privilege OF lengthy conversation. With the
resolved to wait the Minister, and to learn, II
possible from his own lips, whether or not had
| correctly sketched the outline above given.
| Therefore repaired to the Brazilian Legation,
situated near the Pare de Monceau, Rue de
haa - to MIS-
the servant that does not occupy any great space
OF time the Minister would, no doubt be ready to
receive me If | shortly called again. On my reap
pearance was ushered into small apartment,
which evidently served as a study or library. The
OF taste and neatness. Everything In the room de-
noted order and method. His Excellency did not
keep me waiting. ! had hardly time to examine
works OF international law and matter OF kindred
interest.
informed His Excellency OF my mission, which
estimated to be one OF peculiar interest, inasmuch
as the American people were justly entitled to
learn, through the medium e OF the press something
informed him that represented the New YORK
HERALD, and ventured to express an opinion that,
whatsoever might ultimately be the issue OF the
pending trial. the whole country WIS placed under
deep obligations towards those gentlemen who had
undertaken the arduOus labor connected with the
investigation of our unfortunate differences
His Excellency courteOusly complied with my re-
quest, and In the main confirmed all the informa-
tlon had been able to gather outside, with this
exception, that he avoided mentioning anything
that seemed to bring him prominently forward.
1t had been his ann to seek public admiration
and he relgousy adhered to a desire not to be ex-
posed to public discussion. At any other period,
when less weight Of public business pressed upon
few notes in writing, so as to enable me to be
minute and accurate. ''Bnt," he added, a am so
do so Immediately. will endeavor to find time
when you again visit me in a week or two." In the
OF his long and varied experience In the diplomatic
service, confirming substantially the statement
above given, which, as already mentioned have
been able to gather from outside information.
1t Will be seen that the services extend over
eight and twenty years, during which period many
important political changes have taken place in
Observe
that His ExCeency had evidently had ample OPP
p0rtunlfies to acquire most thorough knowledge
OF European affairs.
Baron D'IrAJuBA-Yes, may truly say that
know Europe well. Moreover, l have had the
ton. Happily was never mixed up with the heat
OF party strife, and, from my standpoint, have
been able to take notes, and to observe, without
CoRREsPoNDENT-lt would be unbecoming in me
to ask questions incompatible with your position
is likely that Your ExceIlency will put In an APP
pearance at Geneva ?
Baron D'ITAJUBA-We know absolutely nothing
There is no telling whether or not the conference
Is TO take place. We have solemn duty to per-
FORM which consists in standing aloof from all out
CoRREspoNDENr-That controversy has caused
much irritation in the minds of the public Oh both
sides.
Baron D'IrAJUBA-It is very unfortunate, the
more SO as there was no occasion for it. 1t ought
to have been avoided.
CoRREsPoNDENT-Too much has been said and
written on the subject.
Baron D'ITAJUBA-Just so, and 1t is astonishing
to witness the amount OF Ignorance displayed
those who cry out the loudest know apparently the
least OF the subject they are discussing.
CoRRESPONDENT-The press III England has done
much In tanning the flames OF irritation which has
laid hold OF public opinion.
Baron D'ITAJuBA-Precisely.
CORRESPONDENCE matters are, we seem to
have come to q standstill iDpdsSe).
Baron D'IrAJUBA-That is very unfortunate 1t
ought not to be so the case was there; in what
way IL presented itself; whatever construction
1t could bearman that was not matter for public
discussion. To expose the whole to premature and
outside Judgment was wrong altogether. The case
once entrusted to arbitrators should have been left
In their hands; they would have given 1t an i'm
partial consideration, and pronounced Judgment
accordingly.
CoRREsroNDENT-You labors, Excellency, must
have been ardnous, and, calling forth as they do
the thanks OF the nation, 1t would be deplorabe II
all that work should prove useless.
Baron D'lrAJUBA-l am at all times much occu.
pied with the current affairs OF the Embassy, and
there pointing to q huge pile Of books and docu-
ments) you see the extent OF work before u.s. /
evidence, and every hour not occupied with work
OF daily routine is necessarily devoted TO the study
OF the lease" and the documentary evidence.
CoRREsPoNDENT-Before taking leave OF Your
Excellency must reiterate the assurance that
was unwilling to intrude on your privacy but the
immensely OF interests involved should necessarily
plead my apology.
Baron D'irAJuBA-I shall be pleased to see you
again when In Paris, but, as yOu well know, that
mass or evidence demands a long and profound
study to beft US to arrive at just and equitable con-
customs
agreeable. lie Is Of medium stature and carries
| his years well; seemingly he Is Of wiry nature,
and displays great energy OF action. His Excel
lency has frank, benevolent countenance; the
| eyes are Keen and searching, but denote u warm,
genial disposition: His conversation IS sympa..
| thetic and remarkable for an entire absence Of
hdue,T. His Excellency inspired me with the idea
that, in case mad any private difficulty pending a
! settlement would have no hesitancy to abandon
my interests, Internationally, to the Judgment OF
Baron d'Itauba. l am impclled to express this
idea from a strong conviction that he Is one Of
those few men found willing to look difficulty fair
in the face. am inclined to think that he would
base his Judgment not on the sound OF words, or
on legal bubbles. His deductions would depend
on points OF equity and his decision be given In a
fearless, honest manner. This is the impression
carried away from the Brazilian Embassy. The
intuition of men like Baron d'ltauba Is calculated
to Judge matters by q standard Of high morality
rather than by legal dogmas.
MIR. Jacob Staempfli, the Swiss Rep
resentative.
BERNE, Switzerland, June l, 1872.
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