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sufferers in this case been Turks more vigorous

sufferers in this case been Turks more vigorous
steps would have been taken.
I'm the course of my efforts to obtain redress
for the Americans it was necessary that should
visit the Grand Vizier; but he refused to see
me, and from that came the story of my quarrel
with the Sultan, who naturally supported the
Grand Vizier. He afterward did see me, how
ever, and directions have now been given which,
if they are carried out, will exceed all that
have asked must say, too, that in my fight,
if fight it was, | was well supported by my gov
eminent Both the President and the Secre-
tary of State stood by me all through.
Have | got rug and precious gifts from the
Orient for Mr.. HEWITT l didn't even know that
the Sultan was going to make him any presents.
But should not be at all surprised, for | know
that the Sultan was very deeply impressed by Mr..
Hewitt and his nature is one of such princely
generosity that it would not be at all strange for
him to give rug to man whom he liked And
let me tell you that carpet such he would
give is no mean affair. Their value runs up into
the thousands and some of them are so soft,
with such marvellous combinations of colors,
to be simply priceless
General if it's fair question: what do you
think of Turkish beauty and Turkish womenP
1T is fair question, a very fair question, and
a theme which will discuss as much as you
choose Next summer, maybe Blaine will
have been elected, and maybe, too, l will still
be minister to Turkey. If | am, just you
come over to Constantinople and I'll show you
around. I'll let you look into carriages
won't look at or smile on an infdel is mistakenl.
and if you ever saw any girls like those girls
shall be surprised They are the most beautiful
women in Europe or anywhere else, except per
haps in the Turkish heaven. Yes, | will except
the American girl if you want me to- but only
through pure patriotism. Now, as to whether
or not they are intellectual l can't say have
been three years in Turkey, and l have never
spoken to a Turkish woman in my life. should
not have done so, even were l able to speak
their language which am not. 1t is impOssi-
BILE for infdel to speak to Turkish lady and
observe the convenances When any man tells
you how he has been in harems, just you listen
with interest, and don't you believe him. L
could tell you lots more on thesame subject, but
this is enough
1t is reported that General Wallace is going to
write play.
Commercial Relations with the United States.
Interview in New York Tribune
The relations between the Porte and Sultan
and the United States are of the kindest nature.
The Turks are strange people, and are not
understood by us as they should be. They are
fully informed about u.s. If any one imagines
that the authorities there are ignorant of Amer
lea, they are greatly mistaken. They are max
ing progress there under difficulties Their
financial situation is the greatest obstacle, but
they are striving to maintain the credit of their
government They have made what fnanciers
here would call an assignment think there is
a great misunderstanding in the world regarding
has gone abroad, he might be regarded as man
of no capacity. On the contrary, l believe there
is no monarch to-day actually administering
government in Europe who is his superior. He is
man of great intelligence and has thorough
appreciation of the needs of his empire He is
an energetic worker and devotes himself night
and day to the business that presents itself. My
candid opinion is that if he lives he will carry
out the reforms most pressing upon him. He is
a man of acute intellect sharp, shrewd and a
thorough diplomatist.
The people are patient, enduring and tolerant.
They suffering in many ways but they are
hopeful The relations between them and our
people could be easily drawn closer. The com
mercial relations between could, with proper
steps, be SO fostered as to put our producers and
manufacturers into that field under the most
advantageous circumstances What is needed on
our side to begin with is that we should
have ships to carry our products directly
to that country, but there is no hope for us as
long as our trade is carried there in foreign bot
toms. In the three years that have been in
Constantinople which is commercial center, |
have seen our flag on two ships in that harbor.
One was the Namouna, James Gordon Benefits
yacht, and the other was on the United States
ship Quinnebaug. This is bad for Fourth of
July orators, but it is a fact which the people
might as we'll know. never have seen our flag
upon ship Of commerce or steamer there. 1t
is matter of establishment to the Turks. They
know our strength, our wealth and our produc-
ing capacity. They ask repeatedly, Where are
your ShlpSF wv mere Is your nags wv nat is tne
matter?" There is no answer to be given to
them except wait little while"
Turkey is naturally rich country, of from
28, 900, 900 to O,OOO,0OO of people They manu-
facture nothing, but dependent for the most
ordinary necessaries of life upon foreigners. 1
know of no better market to be striven for in
Europe Asia than Turkey. 1t is well worth
the while of orr people to give attention to the
budget. 1t is true they are poor, and money is
scarce. but they have enough to buy with. l
think it is absurd to talk about free trade at this
day and age Of the world. France is not only
protectionist country, but more; against one of
our most important articles, she stands with
an absolute introduction. So does Germany.
England is one great factory. 1t is astonishing
as you pass along and see the chimneys of fac
tories. They are seldom out of sight. But it is
also astonishing to see the number that show no
smoke that are dead, so to speak 1t is easy to
understand why England wants all the world
open to her She is looking for a market So far
as my observation goes 1 am satisfied that it is
infinitely better for us that we should go along
with reasonable protection for our manufactures.
The most expeditions way for us to commit sui
eide that l know of is to commit ourselves to
free trade.
Failure in the Oil Trade.
PITTsBURG, June 25.-Great excitement was
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