The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-17
cAMERoNIAN TACTICS IN LITTLE THINGS.
Mrs. Dahlgren's Claims on the Government
on Account Of Guns.
Political and Forward Females
and Cruel Man.
Susan B. and Elisa @. Butting Against the In
justice and Tyranny Of Mana Terrible
Time for the shrill Sisterhood- Washing
ton Notes and Items Of General Interest

WARRINGTON Jan. 49, 1873.
The st. Domingo Scheme Consumma ted
President Grant Pleased-The Enter
prise Has His Approval.
The views of the President about the lease of the
Bay OF SANTANA to American citizens were briefly
expressed to your correspondent this evening.
When he committed the subject of annexation to
the people Of the United states he determined not
to deviste from that policy under any considera-
ton, believing that eventually the wisdom Of his
recommendation in favor OF its acquisition would
be confirmed by American enterprise. He was ad-
vised Of the project now contaminated, but until
he knew the full particulars Of the scheme he would
not care to express positive opinion In its favor.
From the standing of the gentlemen inaugurating
the movement he felt confident nothing would be
done by them derogatory to the dignity of Ameri-
can citizens. AS an enterprise it had his unquali-
fed approval, for 1t in measure indicated the
stand taken by him in recommending the acquisi-
ton of the territory Of st. Domingo. He would be
better prepared to express his views after reading
the treaty agreed upon between Dominica and the
company.
The Subject Of the st. Domingo Acquisi-
ti0n Discussed i'm the Capit0l-It Is
Thought Not Practical.
The announcement that SANTANA Bay has been
leased to company OF New Workers revives in Wash
lngtOn the subject of annexation OF ST. Domingo to
the United States. The debate two years ago was
30 thorough in the Senate, the report OF the CON-
missiOners sent out to examine the country so ex-
haustive the correspondence from the special cor.
respondents ample, that 1t seems like galvanzing
. corpse to agitate new policy OF acquiring Baez
and his dominion. Yet to-day, at the Capitol the
friends Of the administration Ogled each other in
mysterious ways, whispering the password OF the
White House, "St. Domingo" whenever they came
ton" said member OF the Foreign Relations Com
mittee. ''The eyes Of the American people are
On Cuba" said another. "and this is the
beginning Of our territorial acquisitions in the
West Indies" Among the thoughtful members of
both houses the scheme Is not considered practi-
cal. The history Of every attempt to settle or col
Dnize country through organized companies has
proved q failure. 1t is also considered hazard
Dus undertaking for Americans to occupy foreign
territory, for In the event Of trouble between the
Domncans and the company our government
could not be expected to interfere, the relations
being those Of agreement and not of treaty.
1t Will be remembered that at the last session of
Congress Mr.. Sumner introduced a resolution,
which was adopted, directing the Committee on
Investigation and Retrenchment to inquire whether
any money had been paid by the United
States or by private parties on account of the
asserted lease Of SANTANA Bay to the
United States The Custom House investigation
having occupied all the time of the committee at
the last Session, this subject still before them.
with other unfinished business and 1t is under
stood that an effort will be made to have the sub
)ect investigated.
Opinions OF the Haytfan Minister on the
st. Domingo Schemc-Hc Thinks the
accompany, Will Get Their Fingers
Burned.
Your correspondent called on Mr.. Stephen Pres
ton, the Haytian Minister, last evening ascertain
what were his sentiments, and those or his govern
mcnt, with regard to the acquisition of SANTANA
Bay by an American company, and its probable
annexation to the United States MI. Preston is o
gentleman Of genial presence and afrable manners.
In form he is tall and robust; he has handsome,
Intelligent face and enters into conversation with
out the customary reserve OF diplomatas. Your
correspondent began by asking:-
"What do you think, Mr. Preston, about the
scheme to purchase SANTANA Bay by party Of
Amer1cansr"
The HAYTIAN MINISTER believe 1t will prove
bad speculation to the parties who are about to
engage in 1t, because SANTANA Bay is OF little value
for commercial purposes. 1t is peninsula with q
few Inhabitants whs are too ignorant and
lazy to be Of any use. No colored peo.
pie from this country could be induced
to emigrate there. The Haytian government tried
the experiment some years ago, but it found that
as soon slavery was abolished these coored immi.
grants returned to this country with but few excep
lions. l suppose the intention OF the American
company to buy SANTANA Bay, and then sell it with
good profit to the United States government. l
think after few years possession the company
will find the peninsula to be OF little value,
and your government will probably hest
fafa IN
for piece OF territory which can serve for no
other purpose than that Of naval station l have
40 doubts that the company will find difficulty in
purchasing SANTANA Bay from Baez.
CoRREsPONDENT-Wll not your government pro-
test against its acquisition by AmericansP
HAYTIAN MINIsTER-No, we have no right to pro-
test against its purchase by either an American
company or the American government. l have
received as yet, no communication on that subject
from my own government. In the last letters I
have there was mention OF the SANTANA Raw
scheme, because the Haytian government probably
then knew nothing about 1t. l have been rep
resented in some papers as being greatly excited
about that project. l can assure you feel quite
Indifferent about it. You are the first person to
whom have spoken OF the matter.
CORREsPONDENT-Ha there been no conversation
on the subject between you and Mr.. Fish,
HAYTTAN MINIsrER-None at all, sir. believe
Mr.. Fish is not an annexatonist. do not think
he Is IN favor Of acquiring st. Domingo.
CONSEQUENTLY say, Mr. Preston, that your
government will not protest against the acqulsi-
lion OF SANTANA Bay. Would 1t not raise objections
against the annexation OF the whole OF st. Domingo
HAYTIAN MTNrsTKR-That Is q different matter.
II the United States annex Sc. Domingo they must
take Hayti Also for part Of the country OF St. Do
mingo Is debatabe land 1t is claimed by Hayti
ana partly held by Cabrals forces, who is sup
ported by my government There has been some
nghting lately between Baez and Cabral Their
battles are, as rule however, attended with little
result and very small loss. There are generally
four or five people killed, and both sides claim
the victory with great flourish. II the United