New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-10
MR. PHELPS GLAD TO GET BACK.
RETURNING on THE LAIN YESTERDAY,
THE MINISTER HAS NOTHING TO SAY ON DIPLo.
AATIo MATTERs-HIs IMMEDIATE PLANS.


THE MINISTER HAS NOTHING TO SAY ON DIPLo.
AATIo MATTERs-HIs IMMEDIATE PLANS.
The Lain, with all flags, colors and streamsrs
noang before the breeze and the Prussian band play
ing IN honor OF the captain Of the sister steamer Fda
VINO Yesterday began his hundredth trip commander
steamed up to her pier at about o'clock yesterday
WIN 'ne returning Minister 10 England, Edward J.
fheips' on board. Mr. Phelps first welcomed by
'ne reporters. he was accompanied By Mrs. Phelps
ana his son, who, upon hls fathers departure, re-
signed the secrotayship of legation, and met at
the wharf by number Of relatives and friends.
After exchanging greetings with the latter. Deputy
surveyor Whelan welcomed him, extended the courte
sies Oh the Custom House and handed him important
washington dispatches which no opened at once and
read In answer to tho customary Introductory
questions, Minister Phelps said that he had had an
extremely rough voyage and had suffered a few days
from seasicness but was now in excellent condition.
Is 1t true, Mr.. Phelps asked tho reporter, that
you have returned to America because Lord Salisbury
has refused to appoint minister to this country
during the present Administrations
AS to reply to that answered the Minister, you
must really excuse me- My mouth is necessarily
sealed upon all questions Of an international
diplomatic nature.7 After reading G. W. smalley's
dispatch to that effect in yesterdays Tribune, which
tne reporter handed to him, Mr. Phelps said further
Wen that is Mr.. smalleys opinion; no may be right,
l cannot sayB
What is the opinion of Lord Salisbury and the
oncial circles Of England upon the Samoan question,
ana what action viii they take Mr.. Phelpsl' asked
the reporter again.
That, you see, SIR. is upon the same basis as the
other question and must be as silent upon It as
upon The reason Of my return
similar replies received in regard 10 the Sack
yie-west episode, and to number of other questions.
But when asked If he had resigned Mr. Phelps answer
ca On, no; although do not expect TO return to
England and have brought my effects with me, have
no' sent In my resignation and do not know that 1
snan 20 SO while Mr. Cleveland Is President"
Is 1t true, Mr.. Phelps,' continued tho reporter,
'as you are TO DO president Of Columbia College
VI that know nothing" came the answer, as
the presidency has not been offered to mes
Upon current events the Minister had no opinion
W oHer as the world moves so rapidly In these
Gays that even a weeks voyage puts ono behind
inc umes. AS 10 his plans, Mr.. Phelps who Will
stay ~ the Buckingham Hotel, said that he would
remain In New-York eight ten days, and would
then GO to Washington, but would not return to
vermont for several months.
Although my social relations in England said
Mt Phelps. In conclusion, were Of the most pleasant
character, and all honor shown me, even at my
departure. l stu glad 10 get back 10 my native
lsnd. ! shan carry with delightful reoollectons
OF my stay abroad, even 10 the last moment"
The steamer Lain had 10 contend with heavy
seas during tho greater part Of her trip, which,
together with the fog. caused her delay. On one
day the waves so high and angry that the side
Of one OF the safety boats was broken. Nobody,
however, was injured Among the other passengers
on the steamer were J. Stanley Browne and his
wife, formerly Miss Mollie Garfield, who returned
from an extended trip abroad. They were met by
Ohio for that purpose. Both were In good health
and spirits.