The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-30
FAST OR LOOSE"


TEnEsr"-1NTERv1Ews WITH THE LOOSE"
AcToRs-THE PLOT YET A. SECRETS BOSS
TWEED TO DE RELEASED?
Tme-Yesterday afternoon.
Scene-O1lce Of Wheeler H. Peckham, who Is dis.
covered seated upon heap OF subpEnaes reading from
a newspaper a column OF interesting news relation
to the Ring suits, furnished by him TO reporter
the previous day. Enter HERALD reporter.
Mr. PEcKHAx dropping the paper and retreating,-
have nothing to say, sir
REpoRrER-Pardon me, Mr. Peckham, have called
to ask whether there any developments in the
Of Mr.. Tweed to-day.
Mr. PEcKmAM-Nono whatever (Fiercey.) have
nothing to say, sir.
REroRrER-Exactly Perhaps had better call
again later In the evening.
Mr. PEcKuAM-You needn't call again for six weeks
RxPoRrER-Perhaps 1t is not necessary for the con-
duct of the case; but might not learn something by
dropping occasionally during that period?
MIR. PEcKgAM-No. sir: It Will DO whatever to
call during the next six weeks
REpoRrER-rhc negotiations with Mr.. Tweed have
then been postponed for that length Of tme9
Mr. PEcKHAM-I did not say anything about post
pon,ng anything. (More nerccy.) have nothing TO
RnpoRrER-I believe you did not mention the nego
tlatons; but have been inquiring OF you from day
TO day about proposition TO restore $500 600 TO tho
which proposition Mr. Townsend intends to present to
you some time this week. You have merely re.
marked every day that You had not yet received tho
document. Now you say definitely II is no use TO cali
for SIX weeks. The inference Is that posponement
Mr. PgcKHAM (disgustod)-Oh, now, have said moth
ing about postponement but II will be no use for you
to call for six weeks BY that time Mr.. Hall will proba-
bly, have returned.
REroRrERThen the departure OF Mr.. Hall has caused
the delay In the treaty?
to you, SIR Relenting)-r tell you what to do. Just
say in tho paper that would have nothing whatever to
REpoRrrR-I will. Since, then, you connect Mr.. Hall
with the Ring suits, suppose may inlcr that II he
had remained in this city he would have boon subpD
Mr. PEcKuAM-You may infer nothing sir. Just
say that would have nothing whatever 10 say TO YOU
REPoRrER-wcl, Mr.. Peckham. is that exactly fair /?
really came on behalf OF your client You represent
the people of tho county this suit and came
OF their servants let them know how thor Is
Mr. PEoHnAN evidently convinced and with an in.
cnable smic)-Ah that puts another face the
matter. II you have come TO me as n Client shall
you Now the nrst thing my clients always
do Us 10 hand check.
[Rsportcr faints and is carried to the elerator.l
TABLEAU.
Time-Half an hour later.
sccne-Utrce Of Mr.. ". A. Beach. who is writ.
ing lovo letters ON legal cap and addressing them
Emma Nine" Enter the resuscitated reporter
timidy.
RxroRrER-May inquire. sir, whether there Is my
truth in the iumor that your client. Peter b. swceny
is endeavorng JOIN in the proposition o! settlement
about ~ be mado oy William NJ Tweed through his
counsclY
Mr. BgAcH-Thcro is not the slightest shadow OF
foundation Tor such statement Mr. Swccny would
not listen to any talk OF settlement ut ALL lie came
over here Try his and will insist upon its being
tried He feels very sorry that through my connection
with the Emma Mine suit have boon obliged 10 ask
for u postponcmcnt OF his case.
REPoRrER--Will not tho confined manner In who
ne lives alter beng shut up vessel during trip
across the Atlantic Affect his health?
Mr.. BEAcn-Not at ALL He Is In splendid condition.
All the talk about his 'haggard cheeks" ''sunken
eyes, and s'gray hair" Is made out OF whole cloth
His hair Is black ever and his Taco as ruddy.
| wish you could see how fresh hc 10.
REroRrER-Ycs wish could. lilo will SEQ no one,
believe?
Mr.. BEAcn-No one. ] have advised him not to
speak 10 apybody--evcn his Intimate ricnds-about
his AFFAIRS aud to SEQ nobody. When he goes on the
stand AMI gives his testimony his character VIII ap.
pear In entirely new phase
| In internal Of ten n,inutrs eldpsc and then
rABfEAU THIRD
Scenc--Onicc OF john u. Townsend. That gentle
Is discovered reading one OF Rev. Alvah Wiswai's
letters demanding full Investigation The reporter
cnters:--
| REroRrER-May l ask, Mr.. Townsend, when the
! document prepared by yourself and MT Tweed and
looking tho release OF the latter, viii be submitted
| TO Mr. Pcckham.
Mr. TowNsExD-I really don't know.
! REroRrER--You expected 10 deliver It to-dayY
Mr. TowSsEND-l expected TO submit tho proposals
for settlement some day this week else on Monday
| or tuesday But am not positive now when
| shall present them.
REPORTER -May I inquire whether there Is any SO
rious hitch IN the Arrangements
Mr. TowNsENp--Pardon me. | rust really refuse u
say anything on the subject. The public shall know
| (Erit reporter in The Enjoyment Of perted bliss
1884,