National Republican., 1886-07-05
coNsULs IN GREAT BRITAIN.

ent-The Consul at Edinburgh
Visit TO Mr.. Phelps In London-Do-
soription of the Legation-The Pres
idents Marriage.
EDrNBURGH, June 10, 1ss6.-This morn
ing called, as representative Of the Ma
TIoNAL REPUBLICAN,, upon the American
consul for the port Of Leith, Scotland, Mr..
Oscar Malmros, whom found on lntroduc-
tion a most pleasant and interesting gem
tleman. lie halls from the state OF Min
nesota, and inherits tho characteristic 60
ahead dash and ability for which that state is
noted. Mr.. Malmros is a bachelor of forty
five years, lives quietly in Edinburgh, and
enjoys life hugely. He is head woreer,
represents American interests with credit.
He succeeded j. A. Leonard, who succeeded
Col. John Robson, The present consul has
been here for over three years, having been
appointed by President Arthur.
The American consulate is for Leith but
the Office was moved here owing TO the
ship masters and importers being located
In Edinburgh, and as the port OF. Leith has
declined In size OF population and shipping
interests largely within the past few years.
The consulate is situated In most charm
ing part Of this city, famous for beauty,
overlooking Queen street, No. s York build
ing. The government pays a yearly rental
OF $4OO for the offices, and the salary Of the
consul is $2,500 There are no clerks us
vice consul. Hugh G. Peacock is able to
do the clerical duties Mr.. Peacock, like
Vice Consul VIM. Barnes at Glasgow, Is
Scotchman, and has been connected with
the Leith consulate for about seven years.
AMERICAN COMMERCE..
Painfully noticeable here at Edinburgh
and Glasgow is the absence OF the stars
and stripes from the peaks OF American
vessels. Very rarely comes the announce
ment Of the arrival OF an American owned
vessel. While at Lelth fell into conver.
sation with a captain Of an Engllsn packet,
who spoke In warm praise OF the now de-
parted American vessels The captain con-
sidered the Maine-built sailers as the equal
to any built on the Clyde, both In sailing
qualities and substantial build. He has
counted years back as many as dozen in
Leith harbor at one time, but to use his own
words, "these Maine sailers have disap-
peared from the seas completely" Whether
we shall regain our lost fame and CONNER
cal wealth again 10 a doubtful question,
but 1t is certain that II Glasgow and Leith
ports are criterion OF our universal COM
merce, II is indeed below the notice OF the
smallest nation, aud there are small chances
OF Its ultimate revival.
CoNsULs VALUABLE TO MANUFACTURES.
By far the most amicable results OF our
consular work are the valuable statistical
records Of the various industries abroad.
Manufacturers are continually writing TO
the State Department at Washington for
information as TO the mode OF manufacture
Of certain articles, the wages paid, and
countless other questions. Such inquiries
are sent out monthly to the different con-
sulates, and the work requires days Of
labor and expense. Visits must be made
direct TO the mines, ports, or manufac-
tories, and the acquisition Of such facts
constitute the American consul's valuable
adjuncts to American prosperity and In
dustry.
HoNoRs CONFERRED ON OUR CoNsULs.
Both OF our representatives in Scotland,
Messrs. Underwood and Malmros, are the
objects OF continual social attention from
the influential citizens Of Glasgow and
Edinburgh. Every courtesy possible is
shown them. Invitations to banquets, teas,
and balls are daily received, and, ON all
jubilee occasions, they are accorded proml-
nent places. To quote Mr.. Underwood's
words TO me, 'These social events are honors
conferred on my country" To the court
OF st. james / now trace my steps In the
interest Of the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
Court OF ST. JAMES, LONDON, June IS,
| 1851 paid my respects to our American
minister, Edward j. Phelps, this morning,
and was warmly greeted by him. A long
conversation revealed to me many new facts
which am quite sure have never been made
| public, at any rate notgenerally. More par
| ticularly do / mean the grading OF the
United States far below the dignity and
respect which our country should command
from the foreign Office Of the English gov
| ernment
MINISTER EDWARD J. PHELPS.
Mr.. Phelps claims the beautiful city OF
Burlington, Vt, as his residence. Since his
entrance upon his duties at the court of st.
James he has labored to command the dig
nifty due to the states and advance our in-
terest in every respect Socially, he is q
great favorite and enjoys the continued
attentions Of her majesty and court fol
| lowers. The salary is $11, 900 yearly, which
Is not sufficient for American represent
atives at the court Of st. James, but II
would be useless to ask for an increase dur
ing these days of Jeffersonian slmplicities.
| THE LEGATION
is situated at 103 Victoria street, surrounded
by the other various legations. 1t is but q
and Westminster Abbey. The legation
building consists OF two floors and pays 0
rental OF about 5000 year. 1t is furnished
In plain but expensive style; quite Amerl
can In every way. The reception room Il
fitted up for the comfort OF American
travellers. Files of newspapers are at hand
and every attention is shown to visitors
The legation has been but one year settled
In its present quarters, having moved from
across the way. The move was decided
move for the better; the former building
was dilapidated and unsuitable.
THE ATTACHES AT THE LEGATION.
The first secretary, Mr.. Henry White, Of
Baltimore, Nd, from whom l derived the
greater part Of my information, has beer
connected with the legation for two years
having come from the Austrian legation OF
the appointment Of Mr.. Phelps by President
Cleveland. Mr.. White relieved the ther
first secretary, Mr.. Hoppins who had helt
that position for ten years. The Office o.
the second secretary is filled by Mr.. Charlie!
Pierrepont Phelps, son Of the minister
Mr.. II. E. Chadwick, U. 8. NJ, is the nava
attache at this post. Mr.. Chadwick 10 res
ident OF West Virginia.
THE MARRIAGE OF PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
The flags both at the consulate and lega
tion were flying merrily In the breeze yester
day in honor of the marriage OF our Presi
dent On all sides are congratulations o
the same tenor as the message OF the Queen
The papers having long cablegrams giving
full accounts The Pal Mall Gazette of TO
day comments US follows: "The more an,
man introduces into his public work amonl
other men the influence which a goot
woman who is his wife exerts upon himsel
the better for society, and the fewer oh
stacles are there likely TO be In the path o
those who have Its elevation and its slmpll
flcation at heart. America will be the bette
| off for her prasident,s iOvs ~ 'rhia IA var