Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-15
SATISFIED WITH HIPPOLYTE.
Minister John 5. Durham Talks of Affairs i
Hayti.

Hayti.
John s. Durham, United States minister to
Hayti, reached his home in Philadelphia early
Sunday morning, from New York, where he
had landed from the steamship Prince Wilhelm
III. Minister Durham left Port au Prince on
the 9th instant and went through a terrific
storm off Cape Hatteras on Wednesday.
when ] learned of the result of the cleo
tion,' he said loosely to n Phisdelphia In
QUirer reporter, Il remembered that the storm
occurred on Wednesday, and the thought sug-
gested Itself to me that the effect had extended
off shore. 1t was awful. wasn't it? To my
mind it ia complete Justification OF the re-
publican form Of government. 1t means that
the people wanted change. They want to try
an experiment 1t shows that when the People
are decided politicians and boodie play no
part in the coun.rys policy
Did the election excite any interest in
Hayti?''
Yes. The German traders and other FOR
eiGners financially interested wore strongly in
favor of Cleveland's election. They are bitterly
opposed TO reciprocity. | can readily under
stand it, he way we cut their san Domingo
trade during six months OF reciprocity is re-
Inarkable. | did not believe that it was POS
sble.
''As to Hayti,' continued Minister Durham.
II think there are only two questions in regard
to her that interest the people of the United
States generally, and they are whether she is in
revolution or whether she is not. | am Plea .ed
to say at this time that -he is not and is not
likely TO be in the ncar'fiture."
what of the rumors regarding q revolt
agains, Hippoly,e rule?''
They date back 10 October |. and suppose
have just reached the country through some
arriving on enc OF the steamers i was at
Cape Hayt at the time. A conspiracy against
the government was uneaI thcd and two French
men concerned were expelled from the eoun-
try. There is no telling what it might have
amounted to had it not been npped in the bud
AS FAR as the people are concerned Hippolcte is
giving perfect satisfaction, and the general
opinion is that he will serve his term ont He
elected for seven years and has served
three four. He has quite a respec table
army. He is putting his money ont in that d.
rection and has just purchased two new war
vessels. This will bring his fleet up to I've or
six vessels-a navy larger than that Of The
United States. when the proportion OF coast
line represented is taken into consideration. In
this connection there il point of interest TO
Americans. At the great naval display which is
TO mark the Columbian exposition liaytis navy
will be represented by several war vessels
manned by Haytiens
The republic, like all South American re-
publics is in debt. The people are contented.
l do not believe there is 20 much real content
ment in any other country of the world. In
deed their contentment in extreme cases is
aggrayating to one from different Cline
with different temperament. II man wants
Goldfish and red beans for his dinner he has but
to walk Il short distance. pick coffee. bring i,
into town and sell it to a coffee merchant Or
he can walk in another direction and pick cot
ton. 1t all grows wild there.
Il was recently told by very intelligent
British officer that the peasaptry Of Hayti were
far superior to that of any other country in re-
gard to morality and cleanliness. This officer
had Travelled all over the world. These people
are hospitabie. They are all black. if you
find hut while travelling through wild coan-
try You are sure of shelter for the night.
You must bring your own hammock, though.
When you awaken you will find the lady of the
house at your elbow with cup of Coffee