New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-09
THE NEW HAYTIIY MINISTER'S POLICY
HONESTY TO BE ITS KEYNoTE-HYPPoLlTE
HIGHLY PRAISED.

HONESTY TO BE ITS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
HIGHLY PRAISED.
Portau-P Prince Aug a0-Thc members Of the new
Ministry appeared In the Chamber of Deputies the
other day In the midst OF the proceedings the
business In hand was at interrupted, and NJ Z.
Archin Minister Of Foreign Affairs took the floor and
read statement outlining the policy to be pursueu
by the new Ministry. The statement was In part as
Nfollows:
Gentlemen of the Chamber Of Deputies The
causes which led TO the formation Of new Cabinet
are we think too we'll Known to require us to recall
them In the assembly. II refer to them at ALL IL is
only for the purpose of paying emphatic public homage
TO His Exceency, the President Of the Republic, for
the respect he processes for the constitution when
rules country, well for the account he takes
In the government Of the state Of the opinion ex-
pressed or manifested by the representatives Of the
Nation. One Of the principal titles of President
Hyppote to the general confidence which he carried
with him to the chair Of the chief magstracy is the
honesty of his personal character This quality shall
be the keynote OF our policy.
"The present Cabinet Is decided:
"To prove Itself distinctly opposed TO every prac-
tce open to criticism by the sentiment Of honesty.
which is alike supremacy honorable and profitable 10
be constantly manifested.
Acting in harmony with the fundamental charac
ersc Of the chief Of the State, which is stralghtfor
warlness, the Ministry will establish the legitimate
exercise Of power, not on petty manifestations Of
cunning and shrewdness looked upon as more less
clever, but justice. This course 1t will pursue
frankly and steadily, and win as a consequence be
found always on the side of truth
alt will in all be subject 10 the mandates Of
the law All the eventualiies of public or private
life provided against By the law; the possible
results Of the actual necessity OF legitimate defence
within the provision OF the statutes. The Cabinet will
endeavor clearly to discern the different legal dlsposi
tons, and to apply them with all and
science in all circumstances
at will continue to pursue the policy Of union and
harmony between all Haytans favored by the Presl-
dent Of the Republic, and in the choice of persons
to fill the public offices, it will look only to aptitude,
integrity and goodwill
1T will never lose sight, in international rea-
tons, of the dignity OF the sacred rights of the
Haytian people, free and autonomous.
Finally, by particular and special application Of
the policy of reconciliation inaugurated by His Ex-
cellency the President Of IIayt since his Access
sion TO the supreme direction Of the des fples of
country, IT will exrcise Of generosity toward
those Of compatrOts who, advcrsares real or sup
posed of the Government, know how to merit 1t by
their conduct"
NJ Archn was frequently interrupted with applause
in the of his reading The president of the
Assembly VI. Ption Pierre Andre, accepted the docu-
ment officially, and replied in substance as follows:
The Cabinet has expressed itself with frankness
which does II honor. In the same spirit gentlemen,
the Chamber accepts with favor aad will jealousy
guard, the solemn declaration which you have Just
made giving YOU an oincial certificate therefor. Be
pleased to understand and assured gentlemen that
the dominant idea ia the bosom Of the Chamber that
nothing, nothing can alter the accord and harmony
between the great powers Of the state the neutral
ground of the public veal, where all talents all good
Intentions, can find free exercise competing with one
another in this grand and sacred work of peace for the
realization OF al accomplished and practicable prog
ress which makes for the happiness ard prosperity
Of nations
The programme Of the Cabinet ut Port-au-
Prince does not throw any ful Their light upon the real
condition Of affairs in Hayt Ii merely consists Of q
long string of empty words and high soundng promises
the part Of the Ministry to govern the country in
patriotic, able and honest manner such as never has
been practised in Hayu The people there are &C
custOmed to hear sucG declarations on the advent OF
any Cabinet; and they would have preferred to
listen to some practical indications Of REFORM But
NJ. Archn followed tradition and he went even further
than usual in the excessive euoges he addressed to
President Hyppole, whom he represents as modern
Marcus Aurelus, soon after the awful executions,
which lasted for three days throughout the Republic
in May The Premier at P0r-au- Prince forgets
that Hyppolite to the Presidency more through
the support Of foreigners than through that of his
people. The latter was so well aware Of that fact
that in April he declared at official reception. that
he was ready to shoot down his enemies who would
not keep quiet
lhls tHredJ uu nOI prevent the mtter from attempt
ing the revolutionary movement Of May %, after which
the leading Haytians OF all political parties who had
not been shot fastened to leave the country. They
are now assembled in jamaica ready to invade Hay
they shall have come 10 an understanding
among themselves. But this will be rather difficult
matter; for there long-standing grudges among
the three principal leaders. Manlgat tried to over
throw Legitime while the latter President and
General Anselme Prophetic betrayed the same Legme
who had placed him at the head Of his troops 1t is
gratifying, however to notice that NJ Archn speaking
Premier and Foreign Minister refrained from any
unffendly aluson to foreign Powers which had been
wrongly considered by few Haytlans disposed to
NEEDLE in their homo affairs TO possess themselves
Of portion OF the Haytian territory. NJ. Archin did
not mention at all the affairs of the Mole Nicolas,
remembering that lie MOnteur,7 the official organ
Of HyppOlite had declared. I'm its Issue Of April %
1890 Immediately after the collapse OF the negotiations
that THE relations OF the Republic with the American
Mon most cordial. While asking the Haytian
Government 10 obtain the lease Of the Mole ST.
Nicolas. the American Government has merely made
a demarche, friendly move. our great friend
the United States. will know how 10 appreciate the
necessity for refusal with her generosity and her
equity, well known T. the whole world