National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-28
DANIEL II. CHAMBERLAIN
INTERVIEWED UPON ms FIRST CON
FERENCE WITH THE PR ESIDEyT.

He Speaks Freely. but without Committing
Himself-The President VIII DO Justice Il,
Ali-No Rights to be Surrendered.
Last night an dtdehs Of Tue REPUBLICAN,
called upon Governor Chamberlain, aud WAS
Immediately admitted to his apartments. Mr.,
Chamberlain, who had but Just returned from
awalk, was surrounded by large number Of
South Carolina Republicans, who seemed In
high elee, evidently quite pleased with the &C.
counts which their Governor was giving Of
the days procediDgs-more pleased perhaps
because of the absence Of any result of a p,sj-
tive nature that might, without DESTROYING
hope, give renewed fear.
Mr.. Chamberlain Is a small man, I've feet
elk inches high, with prominent features, dark
hair aud heavy dark mustache. His face.
without be ird, ia neither long nor round, and
Is somewhat pale. His forehead Is we'll de-
veloped, and with the eight badness IA rem.
dersd decidedly high. His movements are
slow and his meDucrs pleasant and assuring.
He Is precise IN his expressions, saying just
what he intends expressing every time. Alter
the conventional salutations The REPuBLJ-
CANS representative was invited to an adjoin-
ing room with the Governor, and the following
ensued:
Mr.. Chamberlain, II is generally known that
you are here at the request OF President
Hayes, and that you have had two or more
interviews with the President to-day. Would
you mind stating what transpirsd at those
interviewer
Answer. I called first this morning simply
to pay my respects TO the President In com
pany with Senator Patterson aud Mr.. Corbln,
and at the suggestion Of the President called
spain this afternoon.
Question. Well, It is with reference to this
second interview that would ask iuiorma-
toni
Answer. The interview was simply gen.
al H.. - -
South Carolina, with view 70 the informa-
ton Of the President rather than to any soiu-
tion Of the difficulties. The President Is
evidently very anxious to find some adjust
ment of matters which will DO satisfactory
to both parties. He thinks that consults-
tion or conversation with the representatives
Of the two parties will be very likely TO result
In the suggestion Of some such plan Of adjust
mint.
Question. Would not such a plan call for
the abandonment of the alleged "rights" of
one OF the claimantsi
Answer. The President does not desire
either party to surrender their rights, but to
so adjust their claims as to do justice to both
parties. He maDifesis a very anxious desire
to restore peace and prosperity to the South,
and, while standing firmly by the rights of the
Republicans, he will show the white people,
who have been bis political opponents, Of the
South that he Is the President Of the whole
people, and willing to extend justice and fair
dealing to ALL
Gu, stion. From what trauspired At the In
terview, have you any reason to foreshadow
the probable action Of the President
Answer. No, sir. The conversation was a
long one; II was intended for the Presidents
information, and not to influence any special
policy that might be pursued.
Question. Have you any surmises to suggest
as to what the final result will be
Answer; | have not; it wouli Only be guess
for which have no grounds.
Question. II Hampton should be recognized
as Governor, would the element which you
represent in the State peacefully abide by the
decision 7
Answer. To that cannot say. 1t is one Of
those hypothetical questions that does not ad.
nit OF any positive answer.
Question. Suppose the decision be to simply
withdraw the troops from the State house and
allow no further Federal interference-what
then would be the result
Answer. That is also q hypothetical ques-
tion-one that have never considered, be-
cause have contemplated no action adverse
t. my claims as Governor.
Question. 1t is stated that, In the event of
an adverse decision, you will not return to
South Carolina. Is that truei
Answer. No, sir; II such thing as an ad-
verse decision to my title Is possible shall 90
to South Carolina at all hazards and remain
there. OF course, what the more remote
effect Of such decision would have upon me
is thing cannot now intelligently speak of.
Before ending the interview Mr.. Chamber
lain taid he was now ready to act according to
any suggestion which Presiden, Hayes might
be pleased to make, and would either make
bis formal statement to the President alone
or In the presence Of Mr.. Hampton or any one
else. He would act according to the pleasure
of the President.
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