New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-08-29
PROSPERITY or IA Y1T.

WHAT THE UNITED STATES CONSUL SAYS.
JOHN MERCER LANGsTON's EXPERIENCE OF THREE
YEARS on TIE ISLAND-HIs OPINION AND
KNOWLEDGE or GENERAL GARFIELD.
John Mercer LangstOn, COnsul-General of
the United states at Hayu arrived in this city Thurs
day morning the steamer Alps from Jamaica, and
started on the evening for Washington to spend
his short vacation with his family. Ia his room at hc
Fifth Avenue Hotel he greeted a TRIBUNE reporter
cordially.
al have been at Port Prince" he said about
three years and have never affairs prosper
Gus than they General Solomon, the present
president Of Hayti, is man Of fine ability and educa-
ton rather fond OF French ideas who does much read
Ing and studying of French politics and Of science He
about sixtyive years OF of maiured Judgment
OF large experience statesman and well-known in
social and diplomatic circles in Europe He has repre-
scented his Government abroad its minister with
credit to himself, ana now his only ambition Is to
achieve the highest possible good OF his country.
He is supported by an able and cultivated Hayt
gentleman Secretary Of State Commerce. Finance and
Foreign Affairs, Mr. La Foresstre. who Is i'm Paris,
his mission being the establishment of National bank
in Uyt This BANKING enterprise has so far succeeded
that French capitalists have agreed to advance the
money necessary for its establishment provided the
conditions submit ed by them approved by the Corps
Legslath IN Hayt now in session. IL Is believed That
this VIII greatly assist business in every way. The
establishment of "a National bank VIII bring foreign
capital into Hay will provide local paper currency
for general circulation, and secure the wise and efficient
collection of all dues connected witrcommerce II Il
also hoped that may then come TO pass that all homo
industries such cultivating coffee ana al kinds OF
tropical fruits, the sale OF fine woods such as mahogany
satin wood, etc, growth of sugar cane, and all
general business Will be improved.
"Ihe prospects are better than they have been
for years aud with wisdom there is nothing TO prevent
years Of peace and prosperity. The evidences OF
his possession of the peoples confidence,
since the election Of Mr. Solomon, arc numerous
and important. Waste places the capital and many
diapldated in the vicinity have been largely
built and repaired and the Government itself has done
large amount of work In rebuilding the walls and fences
about the site OF the Old palace and in improving the
grounds. a large amount of private capital has also
been invested.
"With regard TO the Army 1t is largely imprOved II
has been entirely reorganzed and largely Increased IN
size the have been properly clothed newly armed
and well disciplined, and 1t is well differed. AS IL
stands its strength would undoubtedly prove suf
cent to defend the Government against any revolution
that might be started The Government is really
efficient and promises endure. 1t imposs bic to TELL
though in that country how soon a revolution may
break out but firmly believe that the Government Is
abundantly strong take of itself
One point OF interest should mention The annual
receipts to the Government amount to about 50 100000
aud the principal amount is done the
United States OF America In the matter of provisions
soap etc, the of other country compare
with In dry goods. especially cotton goods. the
trade is rapidly increasing and interesting fact
that all through The country there Is feeling steadily
growing favor OF the United States. There are many
important improvements completed aud projected III
connection with American labor. The tramway at Port
au,Prince, American enterprise Is an illustration
ltls very dry Port au Prince just now, hut the
usual rains fell In other parts OF the country Heavy
storms recently occurred In the southern parts OF Hayt
they are passing through what they cathe dead
season. which means the duh business the peo
tranquility reign in all parts OF the Republic"
Have you pad any attention u The coming eec'ioh
Yes, indeed have. and perhaps know General
Garfield better than a good many Others do He wa;
do no, forge, that years ago, when ne was
came h before that bsdy IN reference to the
colored people, no man was found in that body more
gard to the rgnts of the negro than he General
Garfield represents IN Congress district that long be
all In the House they represented by Joshua
X. Glddngs, and In the senate by brave old Ben Wade
and Garfield could never have followed these men ne
not sound on the question OF negroes rights When
was admitted TO the Supreme Court IL was on General
not 1t only few weeks before the close OF the
that went from my home IN ONO to Washington ask
Secretary stanton to give me authority TO raise col
orfd regiment. myself TO be the colonel aud all the
trodSced me- 10 the War Secretary who sympahized
with and favored the idea but the war closed before
General Gsrfeld either IN ONO or washington. have
presented claims OF deserving negro that he
Ia: v was student al oberln College before the war;
and while there heard General Garfield make OF
the most telling abolition speeches IL was ever my
pleasure TO listen 10. and shall never forget the effect
had upon the college students From That day TO TINS
have watched his manly course. and he has proved
himself of the purest. strongest and most trust
worthy men this country ever produced. feel that,
both coiored man ana an American citizen shall
be greatly satisfied and wholly contrnted when we greet
him President OF these United States. for DO citizen,
black white can suffer any loss AT his hands
AS far the South concerned In the coming cleo
tion think thai special effort should be made to secure
the States OF Florida North Carolina, South Caro-
Ina and Louisiana, and believe 1t can be done"
PRETTY PRATLER!-(After the wedding
breakfast departure OF the happy pair) Child" Why
do they throw things at the pretty lady in the car
riagef" Young lady" For luck dear" Child" And
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