Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-27
dispatches Of instructions to Minister Hurfbut
but elected nothing new or Of material interest
THE LETTER OF GEN. GRANT.

THE LETTER OF GEN. GRANT.
Mr.. Belmont asked II the witness had seen the
letter OF Gen. Grant, in which he said "It is about
| time for the United States to step in"
81 was very much surprised" the witness re-
| Piled, "at Mr.. Hurlbuts bringing on the witness
stand what had supposed was a private letter
| September Mr.. Robert Randall showed me the let
| ter; presume 1t was the same letter. / don't
believe Gen. Grant ever intended it should be
| Mr.. Belmont then returned to the Landreau
claim, and asked II Mr.. Blaine believed that MT.
| Landreau had the right to expect the good offices
| OF this government.
Mr.. Baine-"Why, certainly, as any American
citizen would have Mr.. Landreau never asked
this government never sought to do So"
Mr.. Belmont-"Well, it does not seem clear that
that he was ever naturaiized' ~ ~ ''>'''''
Mr.. Blaine-"Well, the Senate of the United
states passed upon that question when they
confirmed him as a consul OF the United States,
U. s." 'A
Another Scene OF Excitement-The End
Not Yet.
At the close OF Mr.. Belmont's cross-examination,
most exciting and unusal scene occurred in the
foreign affairs committee room Mr.. Blaine stated
that as Mr.. Belmont, after being warned on Mon
day. had persisted in entirely misquoting his dis
patches and putting upon them construction ut
tery foreign, he was compelled to change his opin
gentleman.
An exciting cOllOquy ensued, which the commit
Mr.: Belmont intmated that he would deal with
Mr.. Blaine in private, and followed 1t up with the
words, II believe that you are bully and cow
Mr.. Blaine, addressing the committee and ignor-
Ing MIR. Belmont. replied: "Mr Chairman, this
put forward by those who are behind himto insult,
but he is incapable OF doing so."
The scene was most remarkable one, notwith-
standing the efforts OF the chairman to smooth the
troubled waters and Obyiate the necessity for any
misunderstanding.
MR. WILSON QUESTIONS Mr.. BLAINE.
Representative Wilson proposed a few ques-
tions to Mr. Blaine relative to the policy of the
State department, which gave Mr.. Blaine the op-
portunity to reiterate his former statements that
the policy OF this government towards the South
American republics had been merely a peace
oey ana fh no step was ever taken or thought to
eminent In any trouble with any other govern
ment
Representative Kasson desired, before the ad-
lournment OF the committee, to allude to the col
loquy, which all must regret. He thought the un-
derStanding OF the committee was, at the COM
nsns 9he S fpGd tna1 meant 30
that the rendering OF the dispatch given by Mr..
Belmont did not truthfully give its meaning. and
Belmont.
IN IT'S PARLIAMENTARY SENSE
Mr. Blaine-I distinctly stated, MI. Chairman
that used the word in its parliamentary sense.
MI bclHOht, (Wltn SlgnlllcanC nOd.)-BuC you
must remember that it is dangerous word, Mr..
Blaine.
CHAIRMAN WILLIAMS TRUST.
Chairman Williams remarked jocosely that he
regretted very much the recent occurrence, and
trusted no fatal consequences would ensue.
NOT LAUGHING MATTER.
general laugh followed this remark. which,
however, neither Mr. Blaine nor Mr.. Belmont
joined in, and Chairman Williams quickly added:
meant 1t seriously, and in no dSreSpect to either
OF the distinguished gentlemen Interested"
The committee then went into executive SeS-
sion. and the spectators quickly left the room.
The impression prevailed at the adjournment Of
the meeting that the dispute had by no means
ended. 1t is the subject OF comment upon all sides
this afternoon.