New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-23
ANDREW CARNEGIE SAILS AWAY.
HE TALKS ABOUT HIS COACHING TRIP, THE TARUF
AND LABOR.

HE TALKS ABOUT HIS COACHING TRIP, THE TARNF
AND LABOR.
Nj and Mrs Andrew Carnegie, accompanied by Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Philips, the Rev. Charles H. Eaton
and Walter Damrosch, were among the passengers who
sailed for Europe yesterday afternoon the steamer
Ems, OF the North German Lloyd line. About half
an hour before the time for sailing, Tribune reporter
found M Carnegie in his stateroom, surrounded by
host OF chatterng friends and almost buried beneath
huge pile Of roses flowers Of every description
His genial face beamed brighter than ever before. and
he responded to the reporters request for an inter-
viey with hearty, Certainly, my boy. certainly;
but coms away from here"
Leading the reporter out into the passageway, Mr..
Carnegie fitted his shoulders comfortably into
PANEL IN the wall and said: Il suppose the first thing
pu want to know is tho purpose and destination of
ny trip Well, I intend taking Mrs. Carnegie and
our friends pleasure trip through tho historical
parts Of Scotland Upon arrival at southampton
We viii proceed at to London, where expect to
mat MI and Mrs james G. Blaine and their daughter
xh Will ioln party for the remainder of the
sumner / have already ordered my four-in-hand
down to London from Glasgow and about june 6 we
wflfstart coaching trip to Cluny Castle, spending
abou four weeks on tho road OF course, the trip
rtll be made in short stages, We have received
numerous invitations 10 pay visits along the route.
We shall be away all summer and shall return in
ocsobcr.
About labor! don't know that can tell you
much On that subject that is not already known by
Tho Tribune / viii say this much. however.
think that this year will great depression in all
branches Of labor; IN fact almost complete paralysis
In many branches. That, Of course, means great
suffering and priyation for the poor IL is very sad
prospect, but remedy Just at present,
under the existing state Of things. How do account
forhi That is very plain am sure. IT is all owing
70 the great uncertainty In regard 10 the tariff There
Is not iobbing or commission house in the Eastern
States whose business is not seriously injured by that
uncertainty, and the manufacturing industries
hndered much moro. Some firms have shut
down altogether, while others continuing business
on an economical and very uncertain scale. You
see yourself how this affects labor There VIII be
no relief until the vexed question Of the tariff Is settled
at once and for all Whether this be soon or late
ests now with the Republican party represented in
congress and In the of its opposition TO the
ILLS bill This opposition must be united, or the
trf question viii be settled for many long day.
he trouble now Is that some Republicans want 10
fSnove ali the tax tobacco. and others want only
partial reduction, while another faction longs for
neal of the duty sugar, but ae opposed by still
WHILE list of tariff and internal schedules.
There pubcan leaders are beginning to see this. how
svei and think general awakening throughout the
part urgency Of united action Is close hand.
Thor goes the last bell. Get ashore quick or yOu'u
haysto swim for 1t. Goodbye"