New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-09-11
THE HAYrIEN PRESIDENTS FIFE.

HER INTEREST IN THE UNITED SHAREHOLDERS
OF HAYTI.
Madame Solomon, wife of the President ofthti
Republic OF Hayti. who with her daughter Madame MAJ
nus arrived here Sunday by the steamer Nornands
from Europe, sailed yesterday for Portau Prince Ma
dame Solomon has been In Paris for seven monthS
for medical treatment Her daughter, Who
went there six months before 10 educate her chlna
remained longer than she intended her mothers 10
count. Madame Maguus lives at Kingston. Jamaica
Madame Solomon, who Is handsome French womsa
OF great force Of character aud man
accomplishments. married General Solomon. VIA
{. a black man. while he living IN Paris as the Haf
ten Minister General John A. Dix was serving thu
country as Minister 20 France at the time GeaeA
Dix paid great deal OF attention 20 General saomoa
and Mrs. Dix gave him opportunities at her home "a
Paris to become thoroughly acquainted with Americana
lie thus acquired yisws regarding the administration
affairs Hayt which he has since carried out Win sues
success 10 to be called the Father of His Country Mad
anne Solomon speaks little English. but Madame Mag
nus whose youth. vvaeiousness aud beauty are ospf
waiting is quite fluent in its use and they :avc aTRBrss
reporter gracious reception before their departure
liam anxious to get Ick TO Hayti, because my bus
band, the President. writes mo that ho is inpatento
days delay" said Madame Solomon IL married him be
cause I felt an interest in the race from which % u
sprung desire to elc geto them in learning and inte
gence because OF the great respect aud
he inspired for his personal qualities Heisa pohse
and cultured gentleman His opportunities OF STUDY sno
acquaintance while he represented Hayu IN the eoofs
Of Europe were very great and he embraced them WIN
ardor."
How long do you intend to remain In this country
cit had been my wish remain long enough to 80 70
Washington, and to meet President Cleveland, invu
whom Ihays received word that he hopes 10 meet ao
before my return home. / also have an inyltspa"
visit the home OF Mr. John Wanamaker, at PhliadsPss.
which much desired to accept But tue steamer t.s
days, ana shall start tomorrow night wanted WY
much 20 look over yoar country
"oh. YES Ihavc become much interested. til ony
six days sail aud shall come back ana orins NY
band with me-
Yes there Is every prospect OF his I've
another OF years The Constitution VIA s
TO lie amended by the Assembly before that can 70
There Is some talk Of extending his term 10 Yen ld
But L do not believe he would accept that W..
Te other way he would be regularly reelected VICE
he vac first offered the Presidency was Dy lnr
Ito said to the officers VII? came TO nun tna' ssd
In peace, and that he would only accept place. sSy
the regular channel lie was elected by me "a ss rso.
Our system Is Tor the Assembly 10 be elected oy wy
pe IL then selects tho President and the oSns nsss
has power TO amend the Constitution "nv,.ssnd
no CLOSELY conesd By hs Office. Our great visa 10,
the Improvement aud advancement OF Hayu ~ tss
makes nation great Inc hnsS S,"n pre.dsney ne
future Of tho country promises 10 pc Peasen , hsvc
xressive. Our relations With the United stsreSurss
Increasing and my husbands wish Is that IL ny
tinue to do lie has great admiration ana sis com
the United states found while abroad thal
try has grown wonderfully In the attention ah" 1T
of all nations. - - .a epfer.
tanned ON Tuesday the home OF John Wsnsmsss ne
Philadelphia and on We,lnesiay az the heuv sssant
~. Yesterday morning they drove through O'''''"
Park