The New York herald., 1874-08-21
itself with colonial possessions. 1. is too absurd

TO deserve even denfaLr
DIPLOMATIC CORDfALTY.
I remarked that what he said would undoubt-
edly be read at this with the deepest interest,"
to which the Baron replied that IL gave him great
pleasure to meet representative OF the HERALD,
and he would at all times communicate whatever
1t was proper for him to do.
THE COMMON BOND BETWEEN AMERICA AND GER
As was about leaving the house the Baron, ex-
tending his hand, said, "And let me say, before
you leave 1rmly believe that the United States
and Germany are united by a common bond, and
that 1T would be impossible to sever or even dis
rupt the friendly relations which Will always exist
between Germany and the United states. II the
test OF friendship and good will is conhded to Ger
many, know that neither by design nor act viii
my country ever offend the American govern
ment." With lelictations [ hade him good after
noon.
BARON GERoLT's VIEWS.
On leaving the residence OF the German Minister
/ called upon an old intimate acquaintance OF
Baron Gerolt lMr. Scbozer's predecessor and
asked him il, during Gerolt's residence here, he
remembered hearing anything IN regard TO the
proposed acquisition OF territory by Germany in
American waters The gentleman replied:-
eyes. During the st. Domingo discussion It was
generally reported In diplomatic circles that the
d
great victory over France, about to inaugu-
rate such policy as would extend its maritime
jurisdiction and increase its prowess sea
as we'll as land. This report gained strength
in administration circles and was credited on
all sides. Meeting Baron GerOlt one afternoon,
casually alluded to the subject when he said:-
NO one knows better the policy OF the United
States in reference to foreign interference with
the colonies OF European nations on this Cont
nent than Bismarck. The attitude of your govern
ment toward Mexico during
THE INVASION OF MAMMALIAN
has revived the Monroe doctrine, Of which un-
derstand President Grant the strenuous advo-
cate. Even II the policy OF the government OF the
United States in this regard has slumbered under
previous administrations, to accuse Germany of
wishing colonial dependencies on this Continent is
prepOsterous, and such report is neither founded
on reason nor fact. In the first place, we have no
maritime strength to justify the possession OF dis
tant outpost such as the acquisition OF st. Domingo
would imply. and second, II we had, the contrary
policy Is so firmly established that under no con-
sideration would 1t be departed from: that is, Ger
many would not, tor the sake OF possessing foreign
territory, involve Itself in the labyrinth OF diii
culties such possession would surely make. 1t
would create aud renew jealouses excite distrust
as to the object, and not be worth the trouble II
WOulu ue sure W cauSt. 1Ou Cttu rely upOH lL
we have no design or intention of getting a foot
hold IN your neighborhood, and why the contrary
is asserted do not trouble myself to ascertain
AN AMERICAN JOKE.
My informant further SAID that Baron GerOlt
laughed heartily at the idea OF Germany sharing
the domain Of st. Domingo with the Haytlan Re-
public the other end. and treated the subject
an American joke rather than a fact worthy Of
belief.
REITERATED DENIAL FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
The Assistant Sec retary of State, Mr. Cadwala-
DER to-day said to your correspondent that the
department had nothing additional to add to what
had been communicated by Secretary Fish yester-
day. The proposition or Germany ever wishing to
have possession in this couNtry had been long
since exploded.
"But Mr.. Cadwallader. has it not been an
nOunced that Minister DAVIS, at Berin and Cush-
ing, at Spain, had this subject their memoranda
OF nstructlOns?"
Porto Rico. II that is without foundation what
reason Tor saying that our Ministers 70 Germany
and Spain were expected 10 say and so? AS to ST.
Domingo, the Commissioners were wiser in their
generation than the children OF light or, plainly
! speaking they profess to nave known more thar
! the State Department Aside from all this, Secre
/ tarv Fish is necessarily engaged to-day with tnt
! diplomatists. He has freely and unreservedl!
said all that can be said, and can only add tina
the reported invasion by Germany OF our dominion
Is without the shadow OF support"