New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-10-09
GOSSIP IN PLACES WHERE MEN MEET.

Secretary Bayards tall form and clean-cut
features oomed up In the Fifth Avenus Hotel lobby
yesterday morning He there to call on Secretary
Manning He reported Mr. Manning as greatly I'M
proved health and said he surprised to IND him
so active Mr. Bayarfs health has been greatly bene-
flied by the ten days vacation which he has taken. He
intends 10 go to Saratoga for week and Will then pay
visit to Delaware before returning to the State Depart
Congressman Boutelle, who was at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel yesterday started for Maine last night He has
done good work In New-Jersey and no small share OF
the Republican enthusiasm now conspicuous In tnat
little state due Tie spoke only to the critical
audiences assembled at conventions. state and Con-
gressonal, and IN every case made good impression
Mr. Boutello may congratulate himself one thing.
The interests of New-Jersey are so many and 80 con-
fcting that 1t Is almost impossible for man. unless
familiar with ALL speak without giving offence
some where Mr. Boutele spoke in his usual bold aud
effective manner. apd yet said nothing which the most
timid candidate wanted altered. He has made many
friends aud acquired reputation for discretion tn
would surprise those who have admired him only as
sincere and eloquent but impetuous leader
Ex.President Hayes SAID yesterday that he mad no
faith In the rumors constantly springng up OF
open rupture between the nations OF Europe said
he: tine governments OF the Old World are on such
verge OF ruin financially and in such precarious state
the control OF their subjects that they cannot anord
war; for this alone am inclined TO
the belief nat they wil settle their differences peace
ably. There another Tor this belief which 10
tendency OF moIern cvzstion Is toward arbi-
As this country grows IN popula ion aud
wealth influence IN favor OF perpetual peace Will
poponderate among the nations OF the globe Wnen we
shall have reached lO0O0O,0OO. with our Increasing
wealth, We shall be in commanding position. do not
with the talk about the necessity
for armies ant ships OF war Our
coast defences might be strengthened. But
thhk that do need armies and ships OF war so
much TO increasing the education and intell
nceof population and the accu mu alton OF wealth
with which we may control everything" Mr. aud Mrs
daughter returned to school 10 Massachusetts,.
Mr. Sheldon. the leading dry goods man Of Detroit
the business partner of Senator Chandler. was
here yesterday on flying trip In Governor Ayers private
party Of friends who arrived from England
When asked about business Interests Mr., sheldon said:
"Wo are enjoying about the same Improvement as the
rest the country IL Is slow aud GRADUAL but think
permanent We have had for three years q severe
grinl II there should be In Europe IL wOnld re-
qure large Qusnttrs OF wheat from our country tho
sale Of which would stimulate business quite generaly
take stock in the predictions OF war because
believe that the OF Europe WI. arbltrste their
differences When breaks out between OF tho
Powers there they never know how many Of them will
become involved where 1t will stop. and they dread
much that think they will avoid IT,