New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

| "ha1 lolly 10 say tnat french Minister "ouiu
interfere to that extent and in the way described
II is nonsense NJ. de Sesmasons is gentleman
OF the true blue, and is not guilty Of playing sucn
farce as that. Why, such things are written |
| am unable to guess General Legitime was forced
10 leave the city because General Hyppolte be
| came master of the situation 1t would have
been impossible to take Port-auPrin by storm.
oeheve firmly, however, that had Legltlme
desired he might have held sway for some time
yet lie had 5000 men under his command. and
win the almost lmpregnable approaches 10 Jhe
city could have withstood all attacks as long as
ammunition and food were at hand 1 hardly
thlnk 1t was necessary for him to take Tight.
lie would have been safe of course, as Hyp-
polite would not have harmed him. 1t was
In accordance with preconceved plan, however,
and consistent with the usual of disposseseo
rulers. be may eventually go TO France.
although have no definite news to that. lie
Is not rich man and has fortune or means
at his disposal. These conditions will hem MN
In, OF course, to some extent. The revolution has
been disastrous and expensive. 1t has lasted
almost a year now in fact more than year IL
you consider the revolt August g. 1883, the
beginning 1t has cost the people much and trade
even more L think modest estimate OF the
cost would be SlO,O00,OOO 1t might have been
more; 1t might have been less. The place is not
demOrallZed at all, however, and will, In all
probability, soon recover The people, you know
have had experience in revolutions in Hayu In
fact il is kind of national game with them, and
they have played more innings than any other
Si3n nation except few of the South American re-
publcs. France runs Hayti close. so to speak.
but France is older.
THE FATE OF THE OLD CABINET.
AS to the fate of Iegitimes Ministers, am
unable TO say anything definite. But you know
the Cabinet Of President in all Republics follow
his fortunes. When he is overthrown they are
overthrown also Whether they are still in the
city or not, have received no word. They have
probably gone with him on the French steamer.
General Hyppolite is, of course, President of the
provisional government which is now ruling in
Port-au-Prnce The foreign Ministers are also
dependent upon his favor, and they may be re-
moved, too, in short time The election will be
held within one month, as the constitution says
that after the summons Of the constituents, which
will take place immediately, not more than thirty
days may elapse until the President is elected.
There 49, OF course scarcely posi-
blity that IN the ultimate choice Of the
general who to-day entered the capital, although
he has declared repeatedly that such was not the
summit Of - his i, a%6tOns The people rule how
Probably only few days will elapse before the
United States will recognize the new President
The State DEPARTMENT has all along de de-
nitely settled who in authority, the United
States would hasten to recognize the new order of
things | shall be officially informed in few
days, | fancy, of the changes at POrt-au-Prince
and receive orders to acquaint the Administration
at Washington with the fact. Their action will
then follow at once. As / said before think
the revolution at end, and that peace with its
blessings will soon rest upon the country"
HYPPoLITES AGENT JUBILANT.
Monsieur Deslandes, the sul-General of
Hayti, said also that the report meant evidently
an end to the turmoil and revolution in Hayti.
] have received no other news than has Minister
Preston" SAID he, " but am convinced that the
news is Authentic and final General LIE gitime has
left the city which he has held during the fall and
winter, and has departed for other ports. The
entrance into the capital has been peaceful, as
General Hyppolite declared it would be, and no
blood has been shed or violence shown, as far as
we have been able to learn. General Hyppolite
is now master of the situation, and will be doubt
less the future ruler of the Republic" With that
NJ Dcslandes, who is not jubilant over the change,
waved his hand in farewell
Far different was the expression Of cOunte-
nance upon Mr.. Haustedt of the firm Of Jimenes,
HaDstedt & Co., of No South William-st Mr..
IIaustedt has been for long time the accredited
representative of Hyppolite and Will be, accord
ing to reports the future COnSuGeneral of Ilayti.
He has followed HyppOlites fortunes from the
beginning and is doubtless worthy of his reward.
expected this news for some time he said.
received word several weeks ago that events
were tending toward this finale, which therefore
does not surprise me. l am naturally glad of it,
and feel that good times are coming. There Is
of course little doubt that Hyppolite will be the
unanimous choice for President as he is now head
Of the Provisional Government. He has steadily
gained power which cannot well or easily be CON
troverted, and may enter now upon t9e most
brilliant period of his life. do NOT
think the loss to commerce has been so
great as has been said. hardly believe that it will
amount all told, TO more than S5,0OO,0OO. Or
course the currency that was issued By Legltlme
during his sway will be worthless. General liyp-
polite has issued proclamation declaring that he
will not recognize it any other obligations
entered into by Legitime. SO far as know; that
currency, which was chiefly i'll s. notes and was
made In this city, amounted to about S2OO,0OO,
Ilyppolte will proceed according to the constltu-
ti0n and will not appoint himself Dictator. lie
will summon the constituents, and doubtless be
elected President in the course OF the coming
month.
General Hyppolite is man about fifty years
of age, tall and heavily built. HIS halr mas
whitened somewhat, but his slight mustache ana
goatee are still dark in color. His lips are small
and well defined, and his nose almost Crreclan III
form lie is, upon the whole, fine, inteillgent-
lie has been in command Of the Northern forces
ever since Legitime's treachery and has 1ousht
his way gradually to the position which he now
occupies. He has been humane IN his trea.nielc i
of his capives and will certainly characterize ms
administration by adherence to the same prlnclpleS
| look forward to reign and period OF peace anu
to an increased trade with the United STATES on Oh
the part of the Republic The people are tlred OF
revolutions now, and viii be unwilling 10 Jake up
arms for a long time to come
Mr. IIaustedt would not admit that ne i9 hi9
heen appointed Consul yet. In fact, ne Sliu
that he believed General Hyppolite would 1Oiiow
the custom OF his predecessors and appoint haIve
of ayt to S rna' Of nP}%rr merchants of the city
who say that there is no doubt OF the appolh'~enO
of Mr. Haustedt
HOW IT WILL AFFECT TRADE.
The firm Of Lord & Austin, who had consider
able trade with Hayti and who owned the hayuen
Republic, which Legitime captured ana heiu lor
several DAYS, were also glad of the reported
result Our trouble" said a member OF the
Grn sbas been of course, with General Legitime,
and we are content to see Hyppohte
triumphant Hyppolte according to our reports
did not wish TO lombard the city. because be
knew the loss Of property and life would be
great. He therefore rested upon his arms and
Waited. after sending his ultimatum to Legtlme
lie was certain of final victory. We received
word almost a week ago that Legtime was pre-
pairing to leave POrt-au-Prlnce, and that il was
only question Of few days tll he would gye