The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-01
WEST IN THE DRY GRINS.
THE DATE OF HIS DEPARTURE
NOT FIXED YET.

New York Lady Apt to Pecome
Minister of the Legation Temporarily
The Presidents Action Universally
Approved-A Belief That 1t VIII
Completely Counteract the Effects OF
the Letter
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3l.--There is nothing
new to hs recorded in regard to the humili-
ated British minister. No further com.
munication from the state department to
him is necessary, and no communication
from him to the state department is ex-
pected. Presumably, when the time comes.
Lord SacEville will notify the President
and Secretary Bayard of his intended de-
parture, and then, without further cere-
mony, sail away for home.
1t is not believed that Lord Sackville
will hurry out Of the country. He will
probably take the time neces ary tor clos
ing up his private affairs in person. Being
freed now from the responsibilities of office
his leisure will be ample for his personal
ends
MAY VISIT OTHER CITIES.
Before going he will probably visit other
cities in this country where he and his
family have been welcome guests in times
past and where he will doubtless find il
pleasant for parting stay. No informa-
tion was given out at the legation to-day
bearing upon his lordships case He keeps his
house closely and sees only his personal
friends. II he has decided upon plan Of
action, he keeps it strictly to himself, or ha,
confided it only to those too loyal to divulge
it.
THE ACTING MINISTER.
A.
ment may desire to transact with this gov
ernment between this time and the appoint
ment of a successor to Lord Sack
vile will be presented through Sec
retary of Legation Edwards, who has been
In Washington several years and is familiar
with diplomatic usages here. He and his
wife are both popular members of society
and Mrs. Edwards has been for several sea-
sons reckoned one of the most beautiful
women in Washington. The presence of
Mr. Edwards, therefore, as the official in
charge at the British Legation will be- in
every way agreeable from both diplomatic
and social standpoint.
Mr.. Edwards is absent, however, and will
not return for some time, so that Michael
Herbert, who was recently made second
secretary, is now acting minister. Mr..
Herbert recently arrived here from Europe,
and is to be married to lady of New York,
WIN Will JuuS DSCOilAc AulbbA Soo vi IIlS
legation for time.
NO ARRANGEMENTS FOR LEAVING.
This evening at the British legation, the
NEWS correspondent was informed that
| Lord Sackville had not as yet made any
| arrangements for leaving Washington,
neither did he desire to discuss his present
standing. Saying that he had moth
ing to say. His lordship seemed
N nj
frame of mind, and it is said has received
a communication from the English govern
ment which relieves any apprehension he
might have felt as to his standing ami re-
ception at home This IS a rumor which
of course, cannot be verified, owing to the
complete reticence now observed at the
legation.
PRAISE FOR THE PRESIDENT.
The President has received abundant
assurance to-day that his vindcation of the
dignity of this government meets with uni
versal approval. Leading democrats here
praise the step taken aud say that it was in
every way wise and patriotic Mr.. Cleve-
land necessarily had the matter presented
to him in the aspect both Of public and
a party duty Lord Sackvil els offence called
for action first because of its
affect to the integrity of the admins
tration. For that alone he would
have deserved, and would have received,
his passports. Then came in the fact that
the republicans who had spread the net
were making use of the game caught TO the
detriment of the Democratic party, and
this was well worthy Of notice. The Presi
dent, therefore, has acted both as the chief
magistrate of the country sworn to uphold
its dignity and integrity, and as the leader
Of his party engaged in a great contest for
one Of the most vital principles Of self
government.
THE POLITICAL EFFECT.
Congressman Ellis of Louisiana says
| with regard to the political aspect of the
| case: "The republicans played for the Irish
vote and they have lost. They gave Presi-
dent Cleveland an opportunity and as he
always does, he improved it. 1t is more
| than probable that the President has in
creased the hostility of naturSlized Eng
lishmen and he will no doubt lose some
| votes from that class, but there is no doubt
of the attitude and action Of the Irish Am
ericans." In conclusion Mr.. Ellis intimated
| that the republican managers have lost an
| important trick.
A prominent democrat, represented as
holding confidential relations with the Presi-
dent is thus quoted by an afternoon paper
There has not been any wavering on the
part of the President. lie was indignant
from the outset, and he delayed peremptory
action only in observance OF certain Gus
toms that prevail in the conservatism Of
diplomatic circles. can tell you that the
President was very emphatic in expressing
his opinion TO Secretary Bayard. President
Cleveland is a positive man in everything.
He never plays fast and loose"
LoNDoN'S EDITORIAL VIEWS.