New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-20
j. EDWARD SIMMONS HOME AGAIN.
HIS HEALTH IMPROVED BY HIS JOURNEY.
HE HAS LITTLE TO SAY FOR THE PRESENT ON LOCAL
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HE HAS LITTLE TO SAY FOR THE PRESENT ON LOCAL
PoITTCs-KrNDLY RECEIVED ABROAD
Among the passengers arriving from Europe
yesterday by the Umbria ]. Edward simmons, ex-
president OF the Stock Exchange who has been abroad
travelling with his family since early in June Mr.
simmons was welcomed at the pier by number
OF his friends, who warmly congratulated him on his
improved health. When left home he was much ox
hausted from the strain overwork, and the trip
made purely for recreation lie returns thoroughly re-
cuperaed and prepared for the activity Of business life
on landing Mr.. simmons drove with his family to the
Buckingham Hotel, where they will stay pending the
preparation OF their house for the winter.
Mr. Simmons was visited yesterday by TRIBUNE re-
porter, who found him busy chatting with
callers. 81 have had a delightful trip" he said "and
my health has been greatly improved. was much run
down when went away. We sailed from New-York on
June s. We had perfect weather and pleasant time,
aud beautiful voyage coming back. have made
pretty industrious OF my time. travelling through
England, Scotland, Belgium and Holland with little
time spent in Germany great deal IN switzerland
ana considerable In France managed TO arrive 10
ireland Just about election ume and the ehperehce
proved extremely interesting to me. enjoy ed alehu-
ng their meetings and listening TO The adcrrssrs livery
whrrr went received Much AIhuhess an - "a Ms.ns
instances much hospitality. Ia Londcn tue FREE MaSons
several RECEPTIONS nS'' Yes. met the Prince
Of Wales. As Grand Master IN Eng
land, and being himself naturally interested IN Free
Masonry h. Is always ready 20 extend couftesies 70
gentlemen from the United states OF eGua RANK ~ tne
ana receive his polite attention. Among me DahAerS
In England well as In France was corulaly an"
hospital entertained. In fact, my VISIT was made a.
delightful as IL possible for friends 10 make H.
Referring Mr.. simmons sDoAr OF the
changes, OF them bearing upon the pOtca stua-
ton when nave taken place since his departure.
these he alluded to the death or his ireni. Mr
Tuden the death OF Hubert o. Thompson. the removal
o squire and the appointment OF General newton ~
Com missioner OF Pubic Works He declined, ho"rver
- discuss any quest relating to city politics ana
especially those with winch his name has been luen.
fed a that OF possible candidate Tor Mayor. " Tue
ruth u.s." said. don't really know much aOout the
su plrct myself. The important changes whlch nave
iaken place may have considerable effect IN
way anO her upon the shaping OF events ana hS
prevented from Keeping track o. ahar-
-hall have To spend a little In reading up before
vrnturins to express any opinions. 49,, -.
The atteutlon OF Mr. simmons called TO the faci
that a number Of candidates were In the hed LOT the
office OF Cl OF the Board OF kducatlOn ana ne WI
As ed as to his preferences among those named lie re-
piled: have already been Informed That mere are
several candidates do not know VINO they al arc pu
rp-cial interest IN the choice OF any onc "
n H. There Is thing certain. however anu una -
mat canuOt alOr1 ANYBODY nut u sopu nl''
lu that position. ana when the time comes -h.4l a.
-uredy be the man whom Delie'e 10 NC 'He
best that can be found for the place.