New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-02

GENERAL GRANTS PHYSICIAN.
Washington, Feb IA number of Democrats
have argued that foreign nations would take but
little part in the Chicago Exhibition. They have
said that the ieason for their not appearing would
he found in the Mckinley Tariff bill what
encouragement, said they can foreign exhibitors
have for coming here, when the duty on their
goods will be so high that they cannot sell them
10 pay the expenses of their exhibit. and when
the tariff will prevent their establishing any adj
dtional trade ?" This argument has had some
effect in this country. 1t has led number of
our people TO think that perhaps the foreign ma
tons will not be largely interested This i'm
preston is not correct one. judged by the tone
Of an interview which | had this morning with
NJ Roustan. the French Minister. NJ Roustan
las been in this country for a number OF
years, and is thoroughly familiar with our tariff
laws. ! asked him if he thought that France
would corporate heartily in the Exposition. He
replied:
Il have not yet received any official notice from
my Government concerning the Exposition. l
think that the invitation has been transmitted
by Minister Reid in Paris to our Government.
But as yet have received no message upon the
subject. There is not the slightest doubt, how
ever, that the invitation not only will be ac-
ccptcd, but will be accepted also with the great
est cOrdiality. We will not forget that the Unltei
States the first country to accept the invita-
ton Of the French Government to take part Ill
its last exposition.
"Trerc is absolutely nothing in the talk about
contemplated etaation in France directed against
this country on account of the Mckinley Tariff BILL
Have you seen the recent French newspapers? NO
Well if YOU had seen them, YOU would know that
there is occasion upon our part for any COM
plants against this measure. 1t appears from
them that the sales OF French goods in this coun-
try have been increased under this new measure,
aid so consequently the French merchants have
no cause for dissatisfaction Prices have been IN
creased upon certain articles, but this appears to
have made no difference with your rich country.
The Minister then went on TO say that there
was great feeling of sympathy between the two
countries. The French merchants were now con-
tented with the situation, and naturally would
be anxious to make good showing at tie ENpo-
stion if they were provided with proper facilities.
Would-be exhibitors should he treated in the most
liberal manner. Their paS,agcway through the
Custom House should he made easy. The Minis
Ter did not expect that this country would waive
lis customs rights for the Ienctit of exhibitors
any more than did France for the exhibitors who
came to her. What the Government should do
would be TO make it easy possible for the eN-
hibtois to reach the Exposition. Goods brought
simply for exhibition should, ii his opinion, he
admitted upon easy guarantee 10 protect tie
goods for reshpment. To make deposit oil
money as a guarantee that the 0uty would be
paio if the goods were not re shipped would cause
some annoyance on account of this lockIng-up Tor
q tine certain amount of capital. If the guar
antea of the officials of the Exposition was ac-
cepted. the Treasury would he amply protected
Where goods were sold NJ. ROuStan would expect
that the duties would be paid rs a matter OF
course Ini, was the rue OiscTVed by Trance
toward foreign exhibitors in her Exposition. Those
were matters of practical detail which could easily
he arranged The main thing was to make ii
easy for exhibitors to come here. and 10 send
TIER goods home again with the slightest possible
friction and annoyance. He thought advantage
would result from consulting with NJ Berger
who had been so successful in the mana cement OF
tro grcaf eXpositions in Paris. If 1T were
possible 10 persuade NJ. Berger to come to America
for a time to give his advice upon the spot Il
would be still greater advantage. The Minister
had not beard that NJ. Berger had been asked
10 come. and that the latter regretted his in
ability 10 accept the invitation. NJ. RoustaI
spoke in the highest terms of General Franklin
who had charge Of the American exhibit at Paris
lie complimented to high degree Mr. Blanchard
that Mr. Blanchard thoroughly understood HI
business, and having been brought into suci
intimate relations with French exhibitors, hl
services would be most valuable in connection
with the exhibition at Chicago. Mr.. Blanchard
spcaks French like q FIcnchman and is Thoroughly
familiar with French methods Of doing business
The French Minister is in the neighborhood o
f,rty-fye years OF age He IS spare III Inquire. ai'
about the medium height. lie has a good hcad
set oil BIZ darl-b brown hair, which, although
closely cropped, shows signs Of curling. HIS lore
head is broad and high. His eyes are dark Ill
nose is prominent, his face angular and dark. III
is smooth-shavcn, with the exception oil a SINAI
dark mustache, which shades his mouth Ill
manners are quiet with none of the intensity o
q boulevardier. lie has more the air OF Parl
notary He is simple and direct, and is noted II
Washington society for his extreme courtesy, TIN
correctness of his life, and the sympathy whlc
he has always shown for this country. lie ha
been here much longer than any other frencl
Minister since the formation of the Republic.
Secretary Rusk to-day, in speaking of Mr. WIN
dom. SAID that for several weeks Mr.. Window
face showed traces of great sadness. He was gen
orally of a most cheerful temperament SAT-
Secretary Rusk
He was always ready with kind word or
smile but | have noticed within the last four o
five weeks that when he was not engaged in talk
ing and his face in rcpose it showed trace
of great melancholy"
General Rusk said he thought at first that
was on account of the loss of his little grand
child. Mr. WINDOW devoted To his famil
and was wrapped mp in his little grandchild, VIII
G.sd some weeks ago. Now he thinks that it Wa
on account of this heart trouble. The Secretar
had not been in the habit of complaining; but
appears from numerous pieces of small evdcnc
that he must have had a number OF premonltlor
of danger in the last few weeks The strain @
the speech Was what preclpitated MS oeatn.
friend of his said that hc advised Mr. Windol
some time ago TO resign his place in the Cabine
~ Ay;..l.,,a cn.llA Ln followed his own De