The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-07-25
IT WON'T WASH.
The Tardy Yarn that tho Preaident Iu-
tended from tho Fret to Pay for tho
Cottage.

Cottage.
| Prom the Warrington star.
The fact has Just come light that the cottage
10 absolutely owned by the President by virtue Of
the generosity Of his PHILADELPHIA friends but because
he paid for in solid cash the OF $1,000 Tho
real truth of the transaction the reporter was ro
ably informed is just this: When tho Philadelphia gen.
temen the donors OF tho cotage-Mr Mo.
| koan and Nj. Wanamaker-o sailed at the White House
with the key Of the cottage and the deeds the
was At lunch entirely unconscious OF any intention on
the part of his friends to give him anything ue was
called Into the red parlor where he found the gen
temsn explaining the plans OF the cottage MIRA ar.
risou. In few words Mr.. Mexican told the PresL
| dent Of the gift and handed tho key to lls
| wfe' It was 4 trying moment Confronted
oy such generosity. and taken unawareS some
men might have lost presence OF mind. but tho
President kept COOL aud after expressing his wRrmes
thanks to the gentlemen for the gift and for their
desires he said that he and his family very gladly
occupy the cottage but upon terms that should BIO
termned upon later. Thus did he give his acceptance
OF the present condition Of future reimbursement
even before the fact OF the gift had bee at
all 1t was upon these terms that Mira Harrison and
the family first went down to Cape May. Soon after
their arrival with his origin decision his mind
tho President set on foot quiet investigation that
Drought to him accurate Information to the amount
OF money that had been expended in tho invest
mont and he was sure OF the sum he drew
check for $4,000 and forwarded to Mr. Mexican with
the request that by Its means the original purchasers
should be reimbursed for their outlay Thus lie
actual owner Of the property.
This mot done It is stated in couseouenoe OF tho
criticsms that followed public announce ent OF the
Presentation for the President gave notice OF his in
tenton even before limo had been printed about tho
matter. He simply followed as ono of the Presidents
friends said to-day, an nviolabe custom of his Gus.
tom that he has adhered to for years both before and
ance his election, not presents of value from
his frisnds custom that has inspired by the feel
Ing of honor and pride which any gentleman has whose
purse is quite amply sufficient to his needs and
wants.
WHAT THE PRESIDENTS WIFE SAYS
Prom the Interrt,to ich Ar& HarrIon July O. Hon,A
AJter the FreSentdfion Ceremony
The children could possibly remain In the Execu
tive Mansion through tho warm weather There were
several very kind invitations from friends who had
homes In beautiful localities within few hours of tho
capital but seemed best for the children to for
the summer months at ono place 1t happened that
while we were considering what plans It was best to
make that was surprised with tho gift OF this beautiful
cottage fully equipped and ready for our occupation
Its acceptance seemed to me the best that could be
done. None of the gentlemen concerned could have
any object other than tho courtesy OF making US com.
Portable. As far as their names are known none OF
them seek ONCE. 1t does involve the President in
any money making for his personal benefit How
others may be benefited does not concern II our
presence at Cape May Point will DO benefit to any
persons they welcome TO It
THE AUTHENTICITY OF THAT INTERVIEW.
From the Chicago Herald
1tmay be stated that tho interview in question was
authorized. and presumably authentic 1t was given
to the press by De B Randolph Kein who is the court
ehronicer OF Washington society writer who enjoys
the confidence Of many noted families and of the liar.
rison family In particular. He Is frequent AMI vel
come visitor at the White House and the Cape May
cottage. 1t was Mr.. Kelm who made arrangements
with Mrs Harrison during the visit of the news
paper mon OF Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington
70 cape May reception in their honor the famous
cottage The reception like others announced by Mrs
Harrison since then lamentable failure as not
more than half dozen of the visiting jour- and
their wives attended Newspaper mon here have not
had and do not now have any doubt Of tho authen.
ucity Of the interview given out by him.