New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-09-27
MR.. ATKINSON ANSWERED.
BAYARD's FREE TRADE BUREAU AGAIN.
C. 6. HILLS Defence OF THE CONSULAR REPORTS
HE HELPED TO EDIT.
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| fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
| WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-Charles S. Hill.
formerly OF the Statistical Bureau Of the State Depart
men and who is still attached to that department In an
official capacity, has written TO Assistant-Secrotary
Porter reply to the criticisms OF Edward Atkinson on
the consular reports, published in THE TRIBUNE OF Sep
tember 49, In the editing o.: which reports Mr. Hill took
an active part for several prior to the appoint
ment OF the present free trade chief OF the Bureau by
Secretary Bayard. Mr. mrs letter to Assistantsecro
ary Porter is dated September 2l and reads follows;
"A letter has just been published In the New York
press Of the 10th inst from Mr. Ed ward Atkinson, Of
Boston, to Mr.. Nordhof dated April 49, 1885, ABOUT the
time OF the incoming alton, indicating upon
the ps d' mt OF the former that he and his friends as
sumed the privilege advise the heads of the
era executive departments, and especially OF the De-
partment Of State in their judgment about men for
appointment to the work OF statistical analysis accord
Ing to their own notions and for their own aggrandze
ment regardless OF facts and consideration Of true con-
dtons In comparisons OF the economic data of Nations
This letter particularly shows plot TO pro-
duce an especial effect in the work OF
the consular service. and the prostitution
OF consular reports to their paraltes and with
view to certain selfish purposes that he there
would be little left to report upon after two years.
Doubtless the importance aud value OF the pubca-
tion of consular repors-f verified carefully to ac-
curacy-are now too much appreciated throughout our
country and abroad 10 need comment. Unbiased states
men and merchants OF shade OF politics lndus
trial interests OF Ne have repeatedly declared these
facts to be the most important TO the public generally,
and for five the multiplicity of letters from all
parts OF the country and from authorities abroad. from
the remarks OF distinguished Senators OF both parties
in The Congressional Record, from the press of our
country with but two exceptions and OF foreign ma
ons that document has been praised for Its value in
matter and fairness and correctness III preparation In
the Judgment OF Mr. Atkinson the theoretical 'equa-
uonis however, there seems to be difference OF opn-
on and may be that in his estimation, his judgment
is superior to all others.
"Bu II is only the underhanded personal reference and
misrepresentation of that letter. which Mr. Atkinson Is
shown to have made to Secretary Baysrd, Professor
Baird and others in semi-ofcial character, that de-
sire to note at present not pubty and not IN the sur
rcptittouS manner that Mr.. Atkinson has chosen
have always entertained for him
high regard for honor. dignity and all the
courteses OF life although failing to appreciate tho
wIlfu sophisms often set forth IN his arguments
would never have believed except over ms own sigma,
position and partial policy py hidden hand In back
upon ana njure others, shown total ignorance OF the
consular work and authority OF the Bureau of Statistics
yduality or responsibility vested IN any but the dis
tinguished heads OF that Department as Is well known
and the incom pleteness consular publications,
like the consular service, Is limitation Of Congressional
provision.
far they reflect upon himself mode OF attack dicta
ton OF purpose and want Of information In thn South.
taken grano SAILS aud characterized by HE own
words contne your industry TO planting ana leave
manufacturing to us or give us tho oyster and You
keep TO the sheand TO thus subdue industrial spirit to
the recognition OF the interests and profits OF Mr. Akn
sons socalled economic party OF friends s the tone
that pervades his phanthropc work The result OF this
influence advice, correct forth IN that letter
for OFFICIAL appointments upon n, tue 'Judg,
and his friends, has every apparent instance
brought reflection upon themselves aud injury to the
great party In power But especially Is the
wisdom OF his judgment OF men manifested by his
kiss and blow to his friend and COLLEAGUE MT schoen-
ho and In his and unnecessary insult thereby 10
great people, which he has slurringy characterized
" In view OF such revelations for me prefer abuse
to compliment from euoh Judgment and advice, and
| ask your permission TO give this 20 the press'