Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-25

he had gained the enmity OF the anarchistic
element by his straightforward business
like dealings with crime.
Senator Morgan was asked whether or
not, In view of the assassination of Presi-
dealt Carno. and the recent attempt on
Caprvi, our own government should not
take greater care to protect her Presidents
rom possible danger
The Senator did not think any extra pre-
cautions would be necessary. OF course.
he said, IL would be wrong TO permit the
President TO expose himself unnecessarily,
but he believed that the people OF the
United States think well enough OF their
Presidents to protect them, so far any
protection would be availing. The presence
or an unusual guard of troops or police
would be a constant temptation TO evilly
disposed persons.
The Senator spoke Of an interview that
ne hao on one occasion with President Car
not. during which he spoke of the high re-
gard he had for the United States. our in
sututions and our people. and he seemed TO
know our public men quite as well as many
OF cur own people knew them. The Sena-
tor spoke fcelingly of his death, and said
that II filled him with profound sorrow and
Indignation that SO great and so good a
man as Carnot should be stricken down by
the hand Of an assassin.
Representative Hit of Illinois, charge
q anaires at Paris during the eventful
years from 1874 TO 1881, formerly chairman
OF the House foreign affairs committee.
spoke of the dead president as a man OF
pure life and of unsullied character and
reputation No man In France, in his opin-
ion, was held in higher esteem or more
thoroughly deserved the confidence and
love OF the people than he. When Mr.. Hit
first became acquainted with him he was a
member OF the assembly, and was regarded
as entirely safe and conservative on all
Important national questions. At the time
he was oyershadowcd somewhat by Gam
beta and Jules Ferry. who were both great
orators, but he steadily grew In the esti-
nation OF the people. who recognized in
France npe-1el a
leader
Mr.. Hit said he could not understand
what possible motive there could be in the
killing OF Carnot
1T seems" he said, like malignant in
sanity, and nothing else. His life had been
without reproach in all the years that he
had spent In France, ana he had never
heard aspersion against his character.
The motive might have been revenge for
the execution of Valiant, as ii was well
known the President hal withstood every
appeal and every influence that was
brought 20 bear 10 save the culprits life.
This will very likely be found 10 be the
cause of his assassination"
Senator Sherman. ex-chairman OF the
committee on foreign relations, was visibly
affected on hearing the news and exclaim-
ed: This is a crime against civilization
j regarded Carnot as one OF the strongest
men that France had had in many years.
He could always be trusted 10 do the sem
sible thing on every occasion He was
thoroughly republican In all OF his ideas
ana had the greatest admiration and re-
spect for America and Americans"
Senator Sherman met him In Paris four
years ago, and recalled the reception given
on the 4th day OF July in commemorat ton
Of Independence day. On that occasion
President Carnot spoke of America as the
model republic of the world. and bespoke
for her a glorious future. Senator Sherman
was greatly impressed with the sincere and
unostentatious manner of the French presi-
dent. and said that he considered him one
Of the greatest, IL not one of the most bril-
liant men that republican France had ever
known.
Representative McCreary. Chairman OF the
committee on foreign affairs in the House
said:
Il had the pleasure OF meeting President
Carnot at Paris after the adjournment a
the international monetary conference
regarded him as an able conservative snd
patriotic statesman. who seemed to be en-
deavoring to discharge every duty devolving
on him as president of the republic or
France with the greatest fidelity and the
greatest earnestness. At that time he was
very popular with all classes. and have
no doubt that at the close Of his term he is
as much beloved and respected as any OF
the presidents OF the French republic.
Il believe his death will be deeply regret
ted by the people in the United States, u-
respective Of nationality or class When
met him he expressed an interest in our
government and our people. / think we
cannot express too strongly our deep re-
greet and profound sorrow for his sad
death"