New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-06
A FALLEN PRESIDENT HERE
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL LEGITINIE AND HIS
PARTY.
HE INSISTS THAT HE LEFT HAYTI wrLLINGLHl
CHEERFUL, WHILE HIS FRIENDS ARE
DEsPoNDENT TO SAIL FOR
FRANCE TOMORROW.

FRANCE TOMORROW.
General Legtme, Of Hayt, with hig family snd
some OF his staff, arrived here yesterday on the
steamer Manhattan, Captain J. NJ. Walker OF the
| Ward Line. The voyagers had gone from Por-au-
Prince to Santiago de Cuba when pressed TOO hard
by the victorious Hyppote, and their voyage themes
TO this city was of the quickest record, the
Manhattan having made the I'm a little less than
/ five days On his arrival the Ward Line wharf,
at Walst., the ex President was seen board BY
Tribune reporter, and he and tho members OF his
suite talked freely the situation Of the Island audi
| the stirring occurrences OF the last year.
General Legiime is physically fine specimen OF
the African race. He IS six feet tall, and Of tho
straight wiry build, devoid Of superhuous flesh. Hs
features, like his color. of the negro typed
but there is unusually kind ana amiable expression
about the mouth and eyes He wore a broad-brmmed,
| black slouched hat and Prince Albert coat. and
trousers OF tho same color. Neither he any o1
his party could talk in any other language than French.
but the newspaper men and Others who went board
! the TO him were greeted in a cordial
manner. In his general bearing the eX President Of
Hayt shows much native dignity, and appears Ike q
of Intelligence, who has read and thought much.
While the other members OF HIS party looked sad and
depressed, he seemed cheerful This difference could
10 explained to extent perhaps, by the fact that
! he had his wife and children with him. while his
fellow-exiles compelled to leave theirs behind.
|
said General Legltime "None Of suffered
| from seasickness; the weather was superb and wc
received many cOurtesles from Captain Walker"
Nine. Legtme has a handsome face, Of tho
Spanish tyre, and IS not darker than many Spanish
I'm whose veins flows the blood Of the Moors.f
1t clear from her manner that she felt deeply the
consequences of her husbands defeat and fall but the
firm and determined expression her face showetf
that she possessed courage and character In keepf
ing with her experience. Her husband is fory-seveu
years old, and she is about forty.
Their four young children, Angee, Antoinettc Ed
mond and Lewis bright and intelligent, and both
of the girls have fine features. Edmond Is a crip4
pie, and is looked aaer by his old nurse. Endora,
young niece of the Generals, is also with them1i
One of their servants also follows them into exile
The members of the Generals suite who accompany,
him SOon Meuos, eXSecreary Of the Treasury 4
Cceron Francois, eX-COmmandant OF the District OF
PorauP Prince, Justice Carrie, Member of the Asseu-
bly,; Brigader-Genera III. MOnplaisr brother Of the
General Of Legitime's forces; BrigadierS
General Horace MoIiere, and Edmond St Rome,
Captain of Ordnance. General Sonpaisir remains at
Santiago dc Cuba for the present.
As the Custom House certificate signed,
by General Legitlme he answered all questions asked
by the reporter He insisted upon conveying the Inn.
preston that he had not been forced to leave Hayi.
I'VE In position to carry the war; he sad.l
and the people enthusiastic in the support
of my government they had been from the frstd
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not willing to prolOng the strife and decided to 60
away rather than have further bloodshed. But thera
was surrender any treaty with Hyppolites
DO you wish to say anything, General. in regart
to the that circulated about you at thu
t.ae ef-General Teemsque's deaths - the reporters
asked.
"There not word of truth In any rumor which
connected my name with any plot. L did nothing to
secure his death and knew nothing of it until after 10
happened. 1t only because Of the appearance Of
his fall helping my plans that was blamed. do.
not believe in assassination and would not employ ID
for any end. There have been many slain dur
ing the long and bitter strife. but not has been
executed by my orders.'
General Carrie took part in the conversation and IN
reply question the population of the island,
said At the time Of the last census there
few more than 100000. This was some years ago
and there has been considerable increase. The popul
ton IS about 100000
General Legtme said that he felt fatigIed by his
recent cares and the voyage, and could not enter
into long discussion of the which led to tbs
All this should bo very familiar to the Amer1
people," he said, they have been kept informed
Of all our movements by their newspapers. Hayu
Is fertile and beautiful country. and well governed
might be rich and prosperous But account
of the factional strife history thus far has been
stormy had planned reforms, but unable BY
force of circumstances TO carry them out"
The General called away by one of his party;
and General Carrie filed In the interval by answering
questions about the subject which his SUPERIOR
seemed to evade. YES the loss of life and property
has been severe he said. " l cannot say how many
have been killed and wounded. and probably the
figures will never be known, but where the fighting
was so fierce, and the cOmbats many, the losses
must be great The facilities for caring for the wounded
are of the best of course and there undoubtedly
great suffering among the wounded OF both sides
on this account But everything has been and Is
being done that lies In the power Of the people "a
care for the unfortuna.es.'
Are the persons and property Of Americana and
other foreigners in any danger?' he was asked.
"No," the reply, Il think not Foreigners
have always been treated with consideration in Hayt
and 1 think that HyppOite, whatever his disposition
may be, will be obliged respect the laws and cus
toms Of the country"
"Is he a man of inteligencel'
"NO He does not look particle like the pictures
that have seen of him in the New-York papers,
and is very ordinary However, his qualites
-as leader 10 be proven, and you will know as
I whether ne succeeds or fails. His character
and education are far from fitting him for tho Presl
dency.7 if
WIN he seek to punish those of Leg.me's party
who have been most active IN trying TO suppress him
"I should not care try him." said NJ Carrie
smiling Most of the leaders have gos out OF MS
because 1t easy to foresee from some OF his aus
during the war what might happen II they iel in'o
The convers alton was cut short by the arrival OF
the Hayta Minister at Washington, Mr. Preston,
| and COnsdl Julia, OF the Dominican Republic. lneyi
were warmly welcomed by the fallen PIesident anu
for a few moments compliments and condolences were
exchanged I'm animated manner. shorty aterwaru
tho Haytian ConsdlGeneral In New-forh.
NJ Deslandes came into tire saloon. ne
had been personal friend OF all those
present and kissed General Legitimc and some
Of the Others on both cheeks. For moment there vas
thrill OF emotion and tears were shed by moro than
one of the eXiles. ..
Soon after o'clock the numerous pieces OF oaggags
having been duly inspected. the party entered tho
carriages which had been provided, aud drove 70 tho
Hotel Martin at University Pace and Nnth-st Tnere
the pary will remain until tomorrow morning. when
thew will san for France the French steamcr.
Bretagne. =. N .x.u ;
General lie gitime said that he c0uldsot tell anything
about his future movements He would settle for tho
urescnt in or near Paris but beyond that he had no.
nIans Every member OF the party was poorly cladG
even t0 Nine. Legitime and her children. MOST OF
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