New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-27
THE HAYTIAN TRAGEDY.
THE LAST LETTER OF MGAUD-THE HOUSE OF
A FORMER FRENCH MINISTER BURNED AND
HIS WIFE INsULTED-THE FRENCH
FLAG TORN DOWN.


FLAG TORN DOWN.
Recent cable dispatches have mentioned the fact
that indignation was running high IN France on
Of the latest events in Hayti 1t was reported
that the French Government would be subjected to
an Interpolation in the Chamber Of Deputies, and that
il had already taken proper measures to avenge the
execution of Rigaud. The latest Paris papers at
hand throw some light in advance on the interpella-
ton which announced. They have interviewed
Deputy Francis Laur who was 10 make it, and mean
while they publish from French point Of view some
interesting particulars about occurrences in Hayu
during the last few years.
1t will be remembered that Immediately after hav.
ing subdued the revolutionary attempt at Port-au
Prince on May 2s, President Hypponte. without any
provocatiOn at ALL ordered the shooting Of NJ Rigaud
whom he saw quietly sitting his veranda by his
wife's side Rigaud had not shouted "Vve Prcs-
dent Hyppoeo with sufficient promptitude. The
nephew Of NJ Rigaud, sxteen-year-od boy. was
also shot few minutes later.
NJ Francis Laur the Deputy OF Neuilly, near Paris.
said to the interviewer Of the Paris "soeil' that he
was an intimate friend Of NJ. Rigaud, and that the
latter died because he wanted 70 remain French
citizen like his grandfather, General Rgaud, who from
1902 to 1903 defended the French at Port-au-
Prince. "That must be KNOWN" added u. Laur, and
l propose to demonstrate it by my Interpolation l
will exhibit the card Of characterization or registry
bearing number 1874 RENTED 10 M Rgaud by the
Legation of the French Republic In Hayu, ana prov
ing his nationality l will read the last letter
ccived from unfortunate fellowcitzen, in which
is shown his love for France, and also his presentmen
OF the fate which was to fall upon him."
Here is this letter of Rigaud:
1 am certain that very unwholesome influence has
been exercised upon NJ. Rbot (the French Minister OF
Foreign Affairs. it is repugnant to to believe
that no will forget honor OF France aud surrender
many good FIenchmen to the and vengeance Of
faithless people No thousand times no! n. Ribot
has In his heart worship for French influence and honor
He will be safeguard for lives and interests alike
in danger; and notably the honor Of wives and
daughter will not surrender those who are hers
10 the knives Of those by whom they disllked
1t is true that IIyppOtc's Government pretended
that the registering of VI. Rgaud French citizen
was Illegal and that the question was laid before the
courts. But meanwhile, as says La Republque
Franchise Of Paris, Ministerial organ, the French
Minister declared that VI. Rigauds name should be
maintained the register and that he should be
protected by France.
Az the same time the Paris press discoseS the fact,
officially concealed until nOw that insults were offered
By Hyppote's soldiers to the representative and the
flag OF France Immediately after their victory
Iegitime. They went TO the house OF Count SEES
maisons the former French Minister which was In the
suburbs OF Portau-Prince paged it, and lowered tho
French flag, which they dragged In the mud, and