The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-01
Business of the Legation Temporarily
Passes Into the Hands of Mr. Herbert.
English and Canadian Papers Speak SarcaS.
tically Of the Presidents Action, Attrib-
uting 1t to Political Necessities.
THE UNLUCKY WEST.
He Sits In Silence and Awaits Instructions
from His Government.

He Sits In silence and Awaits Instructions
from His Government.
special TO the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON Oct 3l.-Lord Sackville late
British minister to Washington. is sitting in the
legation building tonight, dressed in his Gus.
tomary immaculate costume OF broadcloth, cut
IN the conventional eveniug-dress style. He is
smoking the same brand of untaxed cigars which
have suited his taste for So long time, and he
is as imperturbable, to all outward appearances.
es ever; but the ex-minister is not communica-
tive. He declines absolutely to say a single
word on the subject of his dismissal to any news
paper man who may call upon him, and even
members of the diplomatic corps get
very little from him. Lord Sack
vile feels most keenly the unpleasant
situation into which he had been thrown through
his efforts 20 enliehten American citizens upon
American political subjects. He has not recov-
cred from the suddenness Of the shock which he
experienced upon the receipt of Mr.. Bayard's
communication yesterday, and IL is not expected
that he will have much to say to any one during
the remainder Of his stay in the capital OF the
United States It was said at the legation to-
day that the so-called interviews with him, which
appeared in the various papers th.s morning,
were not the results OF conversations with
him, and in fact lie not only re-
pudiates their text, but their sentiments. 1t
has not yet been determined when the ex-min-
lister will leave. 1t is supposed that he is await
ing detailed instructions from his home govern
ment, with which he is in almost constant com
munication. He is. however, entirely out Of
political life, and his presence in Washington is
solely as foreign visitor. Technscally, he has
no connection with the legation of Great Britain,
and so far as any business between that legation
and the State Department is concerned he has
absolutely no connection with IL, but he still
maintains his residence In the mansion on Con-
nectcut avenue, and is recognized there as the
host OF the household. Secretary Herbert. who
was lately assigned to the legation here. has be-
come charge daffsires ad interim, and will re-
main in that position until relieved by the first
secretary, Mr.. Edwards, or until a successor to
Lord Sackvlle Is appointed. MIR. Edwards Is
not expected here for some months, and the
general impression is that Lord Sackviles suc-
cessor will not be named for still longer
period. 1t is rather interesting, In connection
with the change at the British legation. that
the charge d'afsres, Mr.. Michael Herbert will
be married on the 9th instant, to Miss Belle
Wilson, in New York city, and therefore an
American lady will still presiGS at the British
legation Herbert this morning, and
again asked for some expression OF opiniou. He
simply said: "Uuder all the circumstances
which have transpired durirs the psst few days,
you know we are all extremely mute"
Representative Woodburn. OF Nevada. whose
attack on the administration being in
sympathy with England was probably
the most savage made in the
| long tariff debate, said. in referring
| TO the Sackvills trouble: Lord
| Sackville merely voiced the sentiments of the
| British government and people. He had no
business TO do so, and has been punished for it,
but that does not affect the fact that the British
do desire Mr. Clevelsnds reelection. do not
| see why Minister Vests letter should have
caused any surprise, except his being indis-
crest as TO write IL. There was no new dis
closure in the expression or British sympathy
with the Democrats policy. Every paper in
| England and Scotland advocates the reelection
of Mr.. Cleveland. They make attempt 70
| conceal their preference for him and their de-
| sire for some one in the White House who will
carry out the policy he has laid down"