New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-21

was reported that Herr Ill. 1t was thought from
MS previous record both In America and France that
ne might be shammng, and would take an bppor.
tOnity TO escape. 1t was known that Herr was at
tne Iankeville Hotel. BOurncmouth. The detectives
started for Bournemouth after dark and although not
especially disguised they presented the appearance OF
ordinary travellers AT the hotel they first said that
they had come down from London proposed TO STAY
short time and. as If incidentally. asked TOR DR..
Herr The reply was that DR.. Herr was too III TO be
seen. The detectives then replied ave are officers
OF The law. and must sec DR.. Herr"
The clerk said ALLOW me to announce you in ad-
vance, and no doubt he will be willing to see you"
NO" said one Of the officers. we Will announce
ourselves. Let the porter show the rooms"
The porter led the way to DR.. Ierzs apartments
and Knocked at the door. After few minutes the
door opened slightly and a woman asked what was
wanted. The porter. who appeared TO have the best
of feeling for Herr who is said to be liberal with tips
answered with much apology that "some gentlemen
were there that wanted TO the DOCTOR
But he Is aseep and cannot be disturbed" replied
the voice. which that OF Mrs. Herr.
I'VE sorry, madam" put in one Of the de.
tectivos. but must Dr. Herr at once. We
are officers Of the law, and although wish TO act
with all proper consideration, we must perform
duty. Please tell DR.. Herr to dress at In the
mean time we shall walt in the anteroom."
The detectives quietly opened the door, Mrs. Herr
came out in n few minutes. Her face showed signs
OF grief and agitation and she could hardly restrain
tears as she said Gentlemen, Dr. Herr is too Ill TO
get up. You welcome to go In and see for your
selves"
The detectives entered the sleeping room. DR..
Herr In bed, having Just beer propped up with
pillows by his wife. His face looked pale and wasted
his eyes sunkcn and he bore every sign OF being
an extremely III
al know your business. gentlemen" he said. in
weak tones. "Iou see my condition. am willing
TO 60 with you II it is possible for TO be moved
The doctor who has been attending Dr. Herr
called in. lie declared that Herr was in such
serious condition that he could be removed only at
the imminent peril OF his life. The detectives tec-
graphed this statement TO London. and were tod TO
remain with the prisoner. but to take action toward
his removal without further instructions. The police
have seized all OF Hers money and effects. The
medical certificate given by the doctor summoned by
the detectives says that Herr is suffering from "acc
ton Of the heart. diabetes, great prostra;ion and
functional arrangement"
DR.. Herr, Notwithstanding his Illness has made
energetic preparations to contest the effort to
dtc him TO France. He has retained Mr. Lewis. the
welIknown solicitor. and Sir Edward Clarke and Mr..
GILL; also. are counsel in the
Fairs, Jan. 20-The Figaro" publishes an Inter
view between n correspondent and NJ. Herr. The
visitor found Herr in bed and Mrs. Herr attending
him. DR.. Herr looked worn and exhausted with
physical and mental suffering. He seemed partlcn
larry hurt by the charge that he n mere ad-
venturer who hrd gained position and honor by IN
scrupulous audaciy. lie enlarged upon his honorable
and mentioned the list Of learned societies 10
which he belonged lie showed letters from NJ.
Barbour and NJ. de Freycinet and also from Baron
Nordenskiold. the noted swedish naturalist and eA
plorer expressing their appreciation of his services
in the cause OF science. He said that he also con
sdered II an honor TO number NJ. Clemenccau among
his friends. although that connection was proving
fatal to his interests He had held the best relations
with Republicans OF every shade, and had been cs-
pecially intimate with General Boulangcr and NJ.
Sarrien.
Dr. Herr vckemen,ly denied that he had ever
been an agent Of British interests. II was true that
he had always passed the winter in England but
that was with view the education Of his children.
While in England he lived in retirement and lie had
not single political friend in Great Britain.
When questioned regarding the attempt 10 have
him extradited Dr. Herr said that no rested his whole
hone on the respect entertained In Great Britain for
individual liberty, and the traditional repucnance OF
the British TO extrade persons for political offences
DR.. Herr also protested earnestly against tho sus
pcIon that had been agent in France Of the lilric
Alliance. The only foundation for such report wa
a statement made BY Bohute. brother Of his first
wife, who long ago attempted 10 extort money from
him on the threat denouncc him Prussian spy
and who had even sent documents TO General Bot
LANCER then Minister OF War. endcavorng TO cslb>h
the accusation. General BOulangcr had 1elt 50 III
lie confidence in Bohutel's statements that hc no
clned 10 inquire into the charges. and handed The
documents to Herr. Dr. Herr said that he WAS will
ing TO submit these documents TO the Committee Of
Investigation of the Chamber Of Deputies. and II the
| Committee refused TO examine them he would Law
them before Il jury Of honor 80 far from being q
| traitor 10 France, no was paSsionacly devoted 10
| France and had gone to much personal trouble 10
| serve French interests In seeking TO deiach Italy
| from the Triple Alliance hc went to Rom" and cul
,ivatcd the friendship Of signor Crisp. lie had cX
changed letters with gnor Crispl which he was ready
| TO produce before jury Of honor.
Dr. Herr showed his visitor letter from General
| Nenabrpa formerly Italian Minister al Paris, written
| In fattorlng terms, and introducing him TO >iSn0r
| Cr.spi. Herr also showed other letters written by
General Mcnabrca while Ambassador. expressing high
esteem for Herr. DR.. Herr added that he took Gen
! cral Menabrca's own son into his employment at Il
| salary Of 900 francs a month"; and spared neither
| pains nor money TO gain Menabrea over 10 the Side
| OF France.
In conclusion Or. Herr stated that no act "f cor
rupion could be traced TO him. During the wfole
of the alleged campaign Of corruption he was never
in France having been travelling abroad at the time
| As 10 the future, he preferred suicide TO prison.