The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-09
HOME AGAIN.
Arrival Of Nj. William L. Vanderbilt and
Senator Wagner by the Gsrmanic.
INTERVIEW WITH Mr.. VANDERBILT.
Important Business Matters Discussed in Eu-
rope, but Nothing Definitely Settled.

The unexpected arrival at this port Of tie steam
ship Germanic Friday night occasioned
appoin tment to the friends Of Mr.. William H. Wander
bit and senator Wagner, who among her pas
sengcrs. In order greet those gentlemen their
return home the steamers Thomas Colyer and Nelson
X. Hopkins had been chartered Tor tho purpose OF
running down the bay yesterday morning,
lsrcepung the Germanic and taxing of the
two gentlemen named. who were to DO
formally Welcomed feIed and then brough to the city
by their enthusiastic the respective boats
shortly alter O'Clock the Thomas Coyer, hav-
ing taken or board numerous party aud the various
concomitants oil good timc generally, lett the foot
OF West Twenty second street ard steamed slowly
down the North River toward pier so, where the huge
steamship was in the act OF rounding INTO her dock.
Guns nred board the Collyer and the Hop
kins at intervals OF ABOUT minute, cheer alter
cheer went up for the returning gentlemen, who re-
ceived the cordial welcome with bows smiles and
waving pocket bandkerchicfs fro the deck of the
Eermanic
No sooner had the steamship been made fast to her
pier than a depulaton from the Collyer jumped on
board and few minutes returned, escorting Mr..
Vanderbilt. who seemed quite pleased with the recep
ton rendered him by his trends Tue first object
that met the eye OF Mr.. Vanderbilt he stepped from
the Germanic on boara the Coily was magnificent
feet long and three feet wlde forming bed
OF flowers, IN which damask rosebuds, smilax
mignonette and lilies Of the valley FREEDOM mated.
The truck urni shed with golden brakes ana was
Supported wheels OF gded wood It's sides were
made to represent silver, and bore the initials IN
Y. c. and r. X. R,'' designed in purple immor-
telles This floral car was subsequently sent to the.
residence Of Mr.. Vanderbilt Mr. Vanderbilt
soon surrounded on the Colycr by crowd OF nearly
two hundred persons, composed OF directors officials
and heads OF departments OF the New York
Central and Hudson River Railroad, officers OF
the Lake Shore and other roads with he
is connected, besides many prominent business
OF this and cities. Among those present were
Chauncey NJ. Dspcw, counsel for the New York Gen.
trail Railroad Company; J. NJ Toucey Superintendent
Hudson River Division; j. p. Chambers, General Au-
ditor John Newell, General Manager Lake Shore Rail-
road james Ii. Rutter General Traffic Manager; w.
First Vice President New YORK Central ana II udson
River Railroad, and FredericS W. vanderbmL
TALK WITH NIX VANDERBILT
While haLdshakIng was beng freely INDUCED In
nnd congratulations showered upon Mr.. Vanderbilt
Colyer. discoursed several popular airs which
frequently rendered inaudibe ny the boom
ing Of cannon. Meantime the Coliyer had backed
away irVm the Germanic, and was steam
ing rapidiy the North River, those
change Of the arrangements evidently beng de-
tcrmined to monopoilzc their distinguished guest
for while, at least even though they oid have
the anticipated pleasure Of escortng him from sandy
Hook. Alter greeting his friends and inquiring for
health OF his family and mediate relatives Mr..
Vanderbilt asked about the welfare OF his favorite
horses, anu beng told they were already
IN the vicinity awaiting him he at once inlimasd his
intention OF driving behind them TO jerome Park
during the afternoon.
Taking advantage OF brief ull In the conversation
between Mr. Vanderbilt and those around him the
HERALD reporter had brief conversation with him,
HxRALD REPoETER--May l ask, Mr. Vanderbilt,
whether your visit TO Europe possessed any business
Mr. vAxDER BrLr-weil, It was partly ON business and
partly ior pleasure. l 40 know what people
might call business. OF course have eye o
business all the time.
RKPoRrER-it has been rumorsd that your object in
gong abroad was 70 negotiate tor the establishments Of
u new line oil ocean steal shipsY
Mr. VANDERBiLT--I know as 10 that There
were some important matters in connection with
freiRhs discussed, but W. do not know yet how they
viii result. ana perhaps would not DO prudent say
much about II At present
RkPoRTkk-Am 10 inter that there is founda-
uon Tor the runor about the line oil stcamsLipsf
Mr.. vANDkKBILr fsniling)-You had better not say
anything about that Mr.. Sherman, who IL con nectcd
with the i've stock yurds at Chicago, aud Mr. Dutcncr,
representing similar Interests in New ork, anu
have returned me we're over there Attending 10
some important affairs connected with the lransporta
lion oil 1--we stock, out nothing definite has
tied IN regard TO Tho matter
Hero Mr. Dspow announced that breakfast was in
readiness, and, taking Mr.. Vanderbilt toward the
alter part OF tue saloon deck, followed by
the whole party. The formal address of welcome 10
Mr. Vanderbilt the part OF those board then
delivered by Mr.. Depew, whose humorous remarks
He concluded by saying:-.I am happy, sir, 10 an-
nouncc that the financial interests OF tue CITY have
shown their appreciation oil your return by putting
up central Stock 10 1llss, Lake Shore to AZ and
Western Union TO SAX - tLoud cheering-l
voIcE-wnat about Michigan CsntraI3
Mr. DKrgw-Oh, Michigan Central Is all right
t.aughtsE)
SPEECH TO nIs YaiESDs
Mr.. Vanderbilt. IN reply, SAID, substantially :"Gen-
tlomcn am pleased yond exi ression' with your
very gind reception. suppose you all expect
make a speech, but tins fear you Will DO disap
which show the harmony anu co~diaiity existing be-
tween The company ana its stan, j take not to nv
SELL but rather to the corporation Ia which we are
all Interested. hardly know what to say but
you tina. ! feel very proud OF tnis occasion.
Every here around me 4 the those with
whom have been long ultimately connected bust.
ness Affairs, and among them AL cannot tho
oil person VINO has ever ovipccd illtccling toward
me since my connection with Organization. Peo-
pie woo are close TO me know my disposition, aud
tnat i am very apt often to make mistakes; out hey
not intentional All can do Is 10 thank you all
from Tho bottom OF my heart and 10 hope that you
will enjoy pleasant time to-day"
Tho Thomas CoIycr, which had up as far as
Mannattanviie, by This time was returning and soon
where Mr.. Vanderbilt dissmbarked aud driven 10
his residence. The steamboat, with her barge aud
pleasant party Of excursiousts then proceeded
the bay lar Sandy Hook, and returning steamed
up tho East River to Hell Gate, thc.ce over the
course and around the Battery to her pier on the
North River where tue last oil her lett
home all agreeing That they had spent most epjoya
bic day.
Tue trends Of Senator Wagner took charge OF that
gentleman on board the Nelson X. Hopkins aud gave
him right royal welcome, While tue steamer was
making excursion. lasting several hours, down the
bay aud on the North and East rivers.
SHERMAN
During the afternoon HERALD reporter called
upon Mr.. j. Ii. sherman, the Manager OF the live
stock yards at Chicago spoken Of by Mr.. Vanderbilt
and VINO Is now stopping at tue GIIsey House Mr..
sherman said that he was aware OF tho project
OF starting new line ol steamers Tor tho
transportation OF live stock TO Europe bat did not
feel az iDerty to aiS upon the subject, he
oil the principals In The natter lie believed the
details OF Tue plan had not been definitely arranged
There was good dsmand Tor live stock in Europe,
especially Tor cstIc ana horses la regard TO the
NOR that the Lnglsb government had been buying up
horses IN this country Tor cavalry purpotes Nj.
sherman could not state Its truth, bat he been
Qacotly so informed Quo agent told that j, 600
horses had pccn recently bousht Chicago for that
government lie thought such an enterprise, winch
would Increase the present fsoiiics for Transports
ton OF live stock, would DO profitable IN WOW OF tne
brisk demand on the other side
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