Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-29
MINISTER DOUGLASS PRESENTED
ADramatic Scene, FullyAppreciated by
All Present.

The presentation of Minister Douglass to the
Haytian government took place November IA.
New York Sun correspondent was present
aud describes the event picturesquely. Mr..
Douglass was attended by the United States
| vice consul Dr. Terres; Mr.. E. D. Bassett Mr..
Richard T. Crane, q representative of the
American colony, and the Rev. A. Battiste. long
associated with the United States legation.
! Upon their arrival at the palace the long lines
of soldiers outside and inside the gates pre-
scented arms, the band struck up 1.-The Star
Spargled Banner" (and a most excellent
band it was), while the aids-de-camp of his
excellency, in their gorgeous uniform of red
trousers, blue coats and no lack of gold but
tons and military decorations, were prompt
In escortlng the party through the crowded
yestlbule to the audience chamber, where the
president stood waiting to receive them, sur
rounded by his cabinet, several of his generals
and the leading citizens OF Port-au-Prince. The
crimson portiere behind the president was a
most effective background for a scene In which
the two great leaders of the African race were
so prominent. With the towering form of the
old Haytlan veteran, Gen. Mompoint, on his
right and the white head of Frederick Douglass
before him. President Hyppolite appeared
less in size than he really Is. He is but few
years the junior of Mr.. Douglass and is re-
markably well preserved in appearance, his
quiet dignity and cautious reserve never failing
10 impress strangers. while there IS that IN his
kindly face and twinkling eye explaining his
popularity.
THE ADDRESSES.
Following the introduction of the party by
NJ. Firmin, the minister of foreign affairs, Mr..
Douglass read his address, short, terse ex-
preston of the feelings of the United States
toward Hayti. In closing Mr.. Douglass said:
MY country has conferred upon me many
marks of Its favor; but III view of the heroic
devotion to liberty and independence exem-
pinned by your brave countrymen IL the darkest
hours of their history, can say. in all SINGER
lty, that / have received at the hands of my
government no honor that prize more highly
than the honor of my appointment as minister
resident and consul general to the republic of
Hayti."
Gen. Hyppolite concluded his reply by say
ing: The United States government has al
ready given many proofs OF consideration and
esteem for the republic of Hayti, but it can
never give higher evidence of interest than it
has in sending you to us as its minister resi-
dent and consul general"
From the palace Mr.. Douglass went directly
to call upon the commander-in-chief of the
army at his headquarters on the Champs de
Mars. where he was received with great dis
tinction.
When the Prins Frederick Hendrix of the
Royal Dutch West India mail service left Port
au-Prince November 20 all was quiet and all
factions were devouuy wishing 1T might re-
main so for a season at least Minister Doug
lass in the six weeks he has been at the legation
has become perfectly adjusted to its duties. and
now that the confusion in the Havtian mind
which prevailed to some degree prior to his
presentation has been removed he bids fair to
De the most popular man on the island.