New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-14
MIR. BAYARUS PREJUDICES.
A CoLoRED MAN WHO WILL NOT RESIGN.
AN INTERESTING STORY TOLD BY THE MINISTER
TO HAYTI.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.


TO HAYTI.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON April 13.-Probably there is no
man in the United States who feels stronger antpathy
toward the negro than does Secretary Bayard During
the six years which he and Mr. Bruce colleagues
In the Senate it is said that Mr. Bayard never
by look action showed that he was conscious
that such person as Mr. Bruce existed. friend OF
Mr. Bayard, 1t is said asked him how he managed
to meet aud pass Senator Bruce without ever seeing
him al just imagine am passing vacuum" was the
naughty reply Secretary Bayard, however, enoount-
cred man OF color to-day whose existence and pres
ence he felt obliged to recognize.
On March George W. Williams, Of Massachusetts was
nominated as United States Minister to Hayti and the
nomination was confirmed by the senate without the
fermaity OF reference to committee At that time
Bdessrs Bayard. Lamar and Garland were members or
the Senate and either Of them might have
secured delay that would have pre-
vented tine confirmation of Mr. Williams
at the regular session. Mr. Williams received his com
mission and took the oath of Office March l. few
days afterward he called upon President Cleveland who
In the course OF brief but pleasant conversation re-
marked that he was pleased to know that Mr. Williams
had received the appointment to Hayt- On inc same
day Mr. Williams encountered vice-President Hendricks
who observed that he mad good man in Indiana for
whom he desired the Hayian mission. which
he intimated Mr.. Williams would not expect TO retain
under Democratic Administration. Mr.. Hendricks
TO have MADE MS wishes Known 10 ocCEctdIy
Bayard. AT all events, the Secretary wrote TO Rob
ert Puryis a prominent colored man of Philadel-
phia, saying that he had been informed that Mr.
Williams not exactly the right man TO
represent the United States in Hayti. Mr. Purvis
prom pity replied, strongly commencing Mr. Williams.
Upon learning that this correspondence had taken
place Mr. Williams again the President, and said:
have no desire embarrass you. and IL you desire
will send you my resignation"
The President, Mr. Williams SAYS replied 81 know of
no candidate for the place and do not desire or request
your resignation"
But, Mr. President, am informed that somebody ia
attacking the dark, and that charges have been
brought against me-"
The President assured Mr.. Williams that he knew
nothing of any such charges and that no action would
be taken upon charges against MIN without IuI anu
MIR Williams wrote twice to Secretary Bayard on the
subject of his instruction and credentials the last letter
being dated April A. To neither letter dd ne receive
reply His subsequent experience at the state Depart
italy as follows: informed by officer IN the
Treasury Department to-day who knew that had re-
ceved my commission and qualified more than month
ago that was entitled TO some S4OO on account OF
which signed and carried the Disturbing officer OF
the State Department He looked at the papers heststed
and finally said Oh All Yes Well, you know TINS is
all right you take this voucher down the street ana
one OF the banks will cash 1t for you. IhitIuck me as
pay me in the regular manner. He took the voucher
left the and soon returned scratching ms mead ana
your oath Off on nile. replied that that seemed
because L had qualncu before hI.
the proper officer Of the department who had Med ihe
oath al the time. Finding that could obtain no salts
faction went up sent my card TO Secretary
Bayard. After considerable delay l was shown
into and pretty soon Mr.; Bayaid
matter OF The payment due me and he nervousy replied
thai il wouli be attended, to- then said: MI
Secretary as you received my commission as
Minister to Hayti than :orty days ago | nave
twice applied by for my instructions and have re-
ceived no reply. desire TO know whether you nave
sThen he began something like this: Now, Williams,
Ihaye nothing against you personally you know; put
very grave charges-very grave charges Indeed nave
been made against you Now the mission 10 Hay is "a
very difficult one, very difficult indeed Langston found
II so-and these charges you know have caused Inc 10
hesitate about sending you, and-Weu, ADVISE you 70
resign.
a asked: What are these grave charges and who
brings theml / want opportunity TO reply to them
ION. well, they cannot be tried publicly you know,
he replied. they will be thoroughly investigated ana
Won will be informed OF the result will see that that
money is paid to you misunderstanding O course
YOU will resign yOu knOw-tbat is understood .
While was protesting Mr.. BayaId hurried from the
ROOM and the ehiei clerk entered lie said: an III
errucied 10 have that money paid 10 you immediately,
and understand that you are 10 ehuer your IeSish"
ton ,,,,, ., -.
the money that am to!d belongs TO me- but WIN hoe
sign under charges about which Ike p in ignorance
" Oh You know the understanding is that you are ID
resign, he persisted. Come with me and get your
money That is the way understand the matter ron
the Secretary.
Well you give the Secretary my compliments and
say him that do hot propose TO surrender and tat
cannot be brDed TO resign .
@Iwas then informed that 1t would tako aDont ten
days TO have my account adjusted ana palu ana SO
came awey.' - 80 -,
U is that Mr. Williams viii appeal from the
Secretary the President for opportunity 10 examine
and reply TO the grave charges against him.