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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
V4RNER MILLER AND " THE VOICE."
AN OLD ISLANDER AGAINST THE DISTINGUISHED
REPUBLICAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
THAT WILL FAIL OF ITS END

AN OLD ISLANDER AGAINST THE DISTINGUISHED
REPUBLICAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
THAT WILL FAIL OF ITS END.
To the Editor Of the Tribune.
Sir: The Voice" OF your city. a Prohibition
gan-unquestionably the most vituperative, disn-
genuous and mendacious paper published in New
York or perhaps anywhere else-has the temerity
10 disinter and "gloat with ghouish glee over the
putrid CORPSE OF It's seven-years-buried Islander OF
the Hon Warner Miller. because, forsooth. the
latter had the Christian manlness ana single-eyed
craftsmanship TO have incorporated In the platform
OF his party that glorious plank which has brought
rejoicing TO the heart OF every true rrieno OF the
Sabbath. OF temperance and morality. irrespective
OF party.
During the campaign OF 1873 Ihe VOICE pun
ished and republished the false statement 'hat MT
Miller as a lay delegate in the Genera Conference
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church thelu III New
York during the preceding May)' Voteu III ia'o' Va
q resolution condemnng the enactment OF laws
that propose, by license taxing or o'hei"ise' ~
regulate the drink traffic, and theh "e"' up a''1
down the State OF New-York pleading TOT nien
license" Now II so happened that In that "ehefai
Corfs,e,ce uas chairman OF the delegation from
the Northern New,-York Conference. In which MI
Miller was lay member knew posiuVey una
Mr.. Miller was present during any p"i' " -.
discussion Of the resolution In question ~, -,
voting thereon. Therefore ne couiu " ~
vote the matter at all. - A.o,a
cast over the state doing all 1t could 10 i"J"i ~
Miller as candidate for Governor "'o'e ~ -
paper giving the facts in the case His -
publishing my communication OF ie"a0 ''1.
cab,r,,to ,hs d,tor Dr / X Furk wrote me
perso,el Ie,,ar ask,ne me for a personal ana con
hdentla reply. Supposing that ne mea" Complied
and that he was al least a gentleman, ~ The
and sent him frank and fun sta'. ',ten state
case | knew It TO be. and as hau S~Iegation az
well as Mr Miller himself sustaining my ias il
Some weeks afterward ms ~ Editor OF THE
Christian Adyocate and many others n pepe ssve
It's false statement against NJ S,iaI letter which
its editor had personally soliciteu came paper has
AND now after seven years, TINS 9"'. - renewed
resurrected us malodorous ISLANDERS anu ,s IRA yey
u; Md,aPeraye attacks b SP0n Stood o elesnes
and bess nrIcnIes and Practices in the poI,.c- -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
CHINA'S FOREIGN TRADE.
GOOD RESULTS DESPITE TIE wAR-vIEws OF
BRITISH CONsrLs

GOOD RESULTS DESPITE TIE wAR-vIEws OF
BRITISH coNsULs
Washington Sept. pa report has been prepared
AZ the Department OF State the foreign trade Of
China for the year 1894 The material is mostly
taken from a report made by the Secretary OF the
British Legation at Picking 10 his Government. The
most remarkable feature OF the trade reports for 1894
the fact that good results obtained and a
promising revival OF commercial prosperity in, in
spite OF numerous obstacles occasoned by the war.
The customs revenue was increased in every d.
vision OF trade. with the exception OF Indian opium.
Both imports and exports show advance the re-
ce!p;s from the latter exceeding the maximum col
lected during the most prosperous days OF the tea
trade.
The British Consul OF Chn-King reports that the
had not interfered with the growth of more
favorable feeling toward foreigners. Indeed. the
people took but small interest In the and know
little OF what has actually happened; they are de-
void OF patriotic feeling. and their pockets as
yet untouched by extra taxation for war purposes.
The British Consul at Chefoo views the result OF
the war in another light. He fears that the only
lesson which the Chinese will learn from their mis-
fortunes Is the need OF more warlike material and
an Increase OF hatred for foreign nations. He fears
that instead OF merchant steamers they VIII pur-
chase men-Of war. heavy guns instead OF railway
Plant and ammunition instead OF useful machinery.
The British COnsui-Cieneral at Shanghai discusses
the silver question follows
Under the influence Of cheap silver the volume
OF exports continues to expand. and the European
consumer reaps the benefit of their cheapness In
gold prices. The fall in silver and low freghts have
combined enable the majority OF the staple eX-
onehalf the at which they could be sold twenty
ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
WHY THE CAsTAwAYs WERE LL-UsED.
THEY HAD LANDED rPoN' ONE OF THE RUSSIAN
GONEPNMENTsS PENAL. SETTLEMENTS

THEY HAD LANDED UPON ONE OF THE RUSSIAN
GOVERNMENTS PENAL SETTLEMENTS
Washington Sept. PA clear explanation was
made here to-day OF the cavalier treatment which
the survivors OF the schooner Diana. which was
wrecked in Behrlng Sea last spring received at the
hands OF the Russian authorities upon their
rival on the Siberian coast. as told in the United
Press dispatches from Boston The were
landed. according to their report. the Locko-
lene Islard. which Is extension OF the chain OF
Japanese Islands or the southeastern coast OF 81
IBERIA. Lockolene Island is used by the Russian
Government penal settlement and 1t IL TO
that place that certain offenders against the law
are transported 1t Is pointed that the Russian
Government does not impose the death penalty for
any crime except an attempt against the life OF the
Emperor. Murderers and desperadoes generally
are, therefore. exiled TO Lockolene. where their
families permitted to accompany them and
where. II unmarried. wives are prov ded for them.
All persons the island who unable TO give
a proper account OF themselves are regarded as
suspicious characters AS the survivors OF the
schooner Diana were unfamiliar with the Russian
ianguage they naturally fell under the head Of
suspects. and were retained IN custody until
they were able to give proper account OF them
selves. When this was done the men, according 10
their own statement. were released.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
RAILROAD INTERESTS.


LAY COOKE on THE RESlGNATloNs.
r,,sbure Sent %-Jay Cooke. who was for many
vaars identified with the Northern Pacific railroad
nassed through Plttsburg to-day. Concerning the
RESIGNATION OF Thomas F. Cakes. Henry I. fayhe
and Henry c. Rouse receivers Of the Northern
Pacific Mr. Cooke said:
want to say that the resignation was the srdnd
- s 49,, ION Of an effort which has extended
,pronrh three or four years. It MARKS me Hil.sn
~ n most remarkable era in the history Oh ths
" " ham, pac5c The decision by which these men
80 ,iven control OF the railroad was ore OF ine
no., Outrageous things in american .aw. JuusG
,,rfaIIv took SlO0 0000D from It's rightful
oo and gave IL into the hands OF three men
Tho had no Interest IN 1t whatever | never cou.n
60, ,,.here Judge Jenkins found anythlhg III AmSI-
can law 70 Justify his hghhalded act.ens. jung
Hanford sitting in the United States Dls;rSe Our
80 Seatt,e concurrlng fully In the decisiOu ~.
Iudre Gilbert of Portland. that opinion 1nfought
The receivers to the point OF resignation ne re-
cIsion they resigned simply to avoid further COM
plicatOns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
THE CONSULAR SERVICE.

Washington. Sept @.-There are % Consular
Offices above the limit OF the recent EXecu-
tive order placing such Government officials within
the classified service. AID Il. paid in fees, below
the limit or those affected ~ are paid in salaries
AID q in fees or the III officials referred 20. 80
Consuls and ore commercial agent are paid $500;
52Consuls and four commercif agents are paid 5000
50 Consuls AMI SIX commercial agents are paid
81 100 and u Consuls paid 1900. Nine Consuls
and 70 commercial agents are paid In fees that
aggregate over $1,000. Those below the limit are 3
Consuis and Is commercial agents. The maximum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
BRING THE CUP BACK TO OLD ENGLAND.

BRING THE CUP BACK IL OLD tN0IAND'
HERBERT MoIR's NOTE JOYoUsLY RECEIVED BY
BRITONs WHO INUNDATE HIM WITH OFFERS
OF SUBSCRIPTIONS AMOUNTING TO 10000
London Sept 2s.-"The Yachting World" In an
article on the yachting situation. says:
The fasco at New-York seems to have whetted
cupdity for possession Of the 10 an eXtraordi-
nary degree. Lord Dunraven's yacht has not even
started hOmeward before another challenge Is Issued
and accepted. This is certainly matter for con
gratua ton and stutifes in practical manner the
absurd comments upon the impression said 10 be
test Matches between English and American clubs
should be greatly encouraged as such. but imbuing
them with international importance Is just as ABB
surd as 10 seek for political motives in the Lord
Mayors visit TO Paris.
THE Yachting World" also prints the following
note from Herbert Moir a wel-known colonial
yachtsman:
know that a expressing the feelings OF many
thousands OF Engshmen at home and abroad when
] say that the Americas Cup should be brought
hack TO the old country I prepared 10 form a
syndicate TO build a yacht TO be called Wesralia to
bring the cup back 10 old England and TO sub
scribe $500
The Yachting World" commenting this note
says:
Mr. Mor. who is very much in earnest, has been
simply astounded at the responses to his letter. He
has been Inundated with offers 70 subscribe sums
ranging from go 1000. until. at the present
moment ne has been promised over $4,000 for the
purpose Of challenging for the cup. Mr.. Mor's idea
britannia but with a larger sa-spread. 1t is prob
able that Mr.. NOR Will shortly interview Mr.. Wat
son In which II will be safe to assume that
The order for the boat will go to Clyde firm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27

the State and Nation. am almost glad that II is SO
Miller many and friends In 1885 If persisted In.
II Will do so again. have on my desk letter from
that great and good man. Clinton II. Fisk who was
Prohibition candidate for President In 1858. In
this letter the General fully accepts as correct the
same explanation OF the matter which had given
The Voice" and fully exonerates Brother Miller.
as he calls him. from the slightest shadow OF du-
pl!city or inconsistency. General Fisk mem
Der OF the sam General Conference. and hearty
advocate Of the temperance resolution referred TO-
In another letter he condemns in most vigorous
language such action that OF THE Voice, as
am sure all far-minded people must do
JAMES COOTE Pastor OF VI. r.. Church
Baldwin Long Island. Sept. "a. 1925.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
To INVESTIGATE THE WALLER CASE.

Washington Sept 2s.-Captain Perry In command
o. the Castine who has been engaged In diplomatic
work on the European stations. started Tor MONTE
vldeo Yesterday TO JOIN his old station the Sou.h
Atlantic with headquarters at that port. nv
castina left Cape Town Yesterday for st. Helena.
co,ai, pe-rv has been charged with the duty OF
Questioning the case OF ex-Consul waller III
Tamatave. and o. Consul Hollis at Mozamoique'
the latter having become entangled with Por.u,
guese Jaw by shooting a Kafir VINO was supPo'eO
no ri
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
AMERICAN YACHT CLUBS REGATTA.

The American Yacht Club Will hold its closing
regatta for this season over the club in the
Sound Off Rye tomorrow A good number 4 en-
tries IN the various classes will probably assure
enough starters TO make interesting contest
Several boats OF the Naval Reserve will be sailed
over the course under naval discipline. by men,
bere OF the Reserve. in uniform. The races
Will be sailed under the supervision OF the Re
ga.ta Committee, composed OF S. Wainwright,
Chairman; Marselis Clark Parsons. Isaiah Paxon
Horace See and Simeon Ford.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27

compensation by fees is $500, and the minimum by
salary 5000 1t is pointed out at the stat hose s
ara wing salary OF $1,000 within the service as
they are usually citizens o. the country N Tn'i IN
Washington and it would not justify them 10
come here for that purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
JOSE p NAVARRO RECOrERTNG.

Long Branch. y. J.. sept. 26-Jose +. Navarro.
who so narrowly escaped being killed last night
by falling between The and the platform at
this place Is resting comfortably tonight. DIT
Allen of Hollywood who is attending him. says
,het no apprehension need he felt for his early
covery The d.slOcated collarbone was set to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
THE ALERT IN COLLISION.

Washington. Sept 2s-The Navy Department has
received a dispatch from Captain Franklin han
ford Of the United States naval ship Alert az quay
aqui stating that the British steamer CONDOR came
into collision with his vessel breaking the powspr'
Of the Alert The dispatch gives no detailed account
Of the damage done TO the Alert and II Is oele.
a. the NAVY Department that the injury Is mol ca
asiNa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
CLOSING PRICES OF say rRAxcIsco STOCKS
san Francisco september ~ 1895.
Yesterday Ty-da, Yesterday To-day

W YOI HAVE TO WAIT ron
THE CROWD Al FLINT"s, "a
WEST 2aD ST. REMEMBER NOt
CAN LOOK AROUND. ts ALL
ARTICLES ARE MARKED IN
PLAIN FIGURES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS. APPLIANCES

~ & PATENTS FOR SALE -, g..
The subscriber accordance with order Of me SUI
psror coGT Of asd ou9 qs s Ia ion NAM
ac,urtng comnanv 81 al offers tor sale the prop
the Schuyler Elecgc Manufacturing Company con-
drawings patterns manufactured goods dynamos &c
s as s nR' sop ias do he foowi"s
No 225 80 dated March 18Th sse no S S, & ds s
No. 25S6is. Gated February H. i-s2 No 294ai dated
ss2 2 81 dessS dated Nav 20 ISL 10 2ss dated
go ~ dated July lin iss2 No 2eo9l5 dated July H.
dated October S 3D. So; No ee5 10 dated October "a.
lss2 No 2e5e go dated os.oter 10 iss2 No 2ts3:
No. 279 49, dated June l2h 1873 10 2'= So dated Aa'
si s ss:d ~ F51%a1y s 5hsra s No. sss dated
ueEy = II, u.s. ,; No assy s s tse SD I'D
dated February g. 49, 10 20 es dated Feerussy y
dated April + iss,' No s5i5s5 dated september "a.
1854 so4ssa dated sep!embsr "a 49, 81 aot 3D.
"a 1854 no 80 lG dated Dse'msS. 90 80 U.s.! a.
2sth iss5 No. S95s5 dated June 2sd 1885 No 800 so
dated june 23d ss5 No a29 sti dated June I'D ISIS:
e3d 1888 No, a29. 500 dated Noyemesr 3D. ls,, No.
Ssnp c a aiS is So 2s dated DecemSer 18th.
1855: No assOe dated December ga iss; No 1885, iI2
iss6 Ic st dated Fs1rusgy ish $50 No SSS ~
f s E Ns d H. esss N ay ss is,s s Na
dated dated s sp IN assoc dasa s:p'es.s
esd Seye%Ss Sia s,c " ss 90 sale. l. N? s ne
loh i My %G s s ga SSs Nay 2 sea s june NJ . @
No 5a dated Tune 2st 1877 No: go s73 dated July
10Th iAsI No 37Gos2 July 21th. 1851 No ;J1psl
dated July 1857 No os0 dated July 25th 1887
No 1867 SOS. dated August %, 1881
Also the following applications for patents;
Serial No l0isl5. FLED February 3D. 1855. Serial No
1873 1872 filed March o 1856 Serial No 2FlC5O filed July
81 iss6 Serial No 2l 99 n!ed August % 1856 Serial
No 2i3 filed September ~ 1856 Serial No. 2i3 49,
September Il. issd; Serial No 2i72ii hei october
1886. Sera, No 2s so nied June 81 1917 serial No
2i $40 filed TO- 1885, Serial No. 2l2.OS, fled
September -1ssd; Serial No 2i2@e Med August ~
1855 No. 2ll go fled August 49, 1856 Serial No.
2496 fled June y. 1857: serial No 24i@m, filed June
81. 1857.
entire property Will be sold public auction
factory Of The Schuyler Electric Company in the CITY
Middletown Conn. the 18th day OF October lsa5
O'Clock unless previously DISPOSED " pri-
sale. The of sale win be- ten per cash
a, OF sale and The balance within ten
delivery Of the property The PROPERTY Is sub
jsct Inspection AMI examination any time.
For further particulars address LEWIS SpERRY Re-.
cever OF the Schulle Electric Manufg Co. Hartford
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
9 UPREME COURT. CITY AND COUNTY

- OF NEW YORK.-tsuillaume Reusens against The
Cross Creek Mining Company.
Notice hereby that 7 have been appointed NV
mai judgment. entered the above
o. the Goth day Of January. ls Receiver 0S Cross
Creek Mining Companv, and ol the property ELECTS
q said corporation for and behalf u creditors u
said company. and that | have duly qualified As such
Receiver. and | d. require
Az persons inisbisg n :y4 sorrYayop. To render
liroadway n The ely q New York by the ilth day q
them respectively and 70 pay hetsarle 90 m.
H. All persons having IN their possession an pr,oerty
effects said debtor n
III. rah iith dsy ~ octpoer ises. : --.s = Y ~
- ILL., All the creditors .ot aid Cooperation Ito ref.-
'ihem respective accounts and demands to by the
~. Any ferson holding ANS. open or suhnstlsg CON-
tract Of sai corporation present IN. in writing
and In detail 70 The place aforesaid ON or hsr,,s
the said 18th day Of October. 1895 - '''
Dated New York. February suth. 1895
!. HENRY Js>-LAMARcHE. Recefyer
Building. N Y. Ciu ~~'~'s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
HOTEL De LILLE ET D'ALBI0N,

223 Rue 81 Honore PARA
Between the Tuileres Gardens. Place Vendoms
and New Opera. Advantageous arrangements FOR
families Beautiful Hall Large Drawing RoomA
Electric Light 10 Teleerams l.lliabion."
PARA HENRY AbADlk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
gurouran ADVERTISEMENTS.

EUROPEANS AND TRAVELLERS will find
the London orice OF The Tribune rs. Fee, Street
AMI subscriptions for The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
x,r1ovAr COMMITTEE MEETING

Washington. Sept. 26.-Chairman Thomas H. Car
ter. Of the Republican National COMMITTEE Tee
granhs the United Press to-day In answer TO an
tro,,iry TIA, he has not decided when the commit
tee will be called together 10 decide upon the date
and place OF the next National Convention or IN
what city they vii. assemble Il j. not doubted
however that Washington. as usua'. WI be selected
as the place Of meeting not only OF the Republican
National Committee. but OF the Democratic Ma
tlonal Committee. as wei: ,
senator Carter. personally. has favored an early
meeting OF the Republican Convention. noi later
than Nav OF next year. but The suggestion mas met
with considerable opposition The sentiment OF
members generaiy. FAR a II has found express
sion is favorable to hrlef but spirited campaigl
IN which ths speechmaking shall. be limited TO "A
period no; exceeding ninety days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
ANTHRACITE COAL STILL GOING UP

,..,rocita coal prices keep advancing. Lacka-
- ,s taking the lead and is asking s. 90.
,reo IN board. Natural conditions" is still the
war-crv of explanation for the advance uttered by
the companies. They get the shaking palsy VINO"
the word combine" is mentioned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27

The hitch in the Trunk line agreement is at.
,,,,tsd 70 the opposition Of prominent railroad
,resldent 10 the plan proposed by the sup-coni,
mlttee and the diihcul'y OF "N'"s '"' "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
PATENTED WILTON-vElVE1S

are among the new sample 81" rth""Sc yonr
waits "REIIABIE'' CAhPEIS low nrices of
wool and .... sTuECT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
NETWORK CENTRAL REPORT.

The pamphlet report Of the New-iork central
Railroad was issued yesterday and will be found in
The financial columns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
GUESTS At LEADING HOTELS.

Business was fairly good the leading hotels
Yesterday Among the arrivals were number OF
nrominent people from the West and South.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
r,sv T. SONS FORMED THE SYNDICATE.

FISK & SONS FORMED The -
Harvey Fisk & Sons Acknowledged Yesterday mat
..u.,a,,r, a wink formed the sl5Ooooo0 syndicate
for Erie prior lien tours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
WESTMiNsTER

&. Dawkins 4 wife. Jack
sonville.
y. 6. oliver & wife. Chica-
70.
G. y. TAYLOR 4 wife. 81.
Louis.
" j. Lewis. Scranton.
u. : Benedict. Syracuse.
/. Osborn. Owossp. Mich.
". pys. Leicester. England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
irISFY

W. Hastings. Wilmington.
@. Darling Rochester.
+. Lewis. lSaiiimors.
". y. Pollock. Youngstown.
/ :. Weidinhomer. Il. Paul
l.. Sheparison. Kalamazoo
WIS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-27
GRAND UNION.

II. l.. Baker. Buffalo.
q. A. WorthinGton a wife
Detroit.
l. l.. Maynadi@r. Washing
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-06-29
Sponges.

Mr.. W. B. Burk, who has made a
close study and examination of the
sponges found in different parts Of the
globe, declares that there are no sponges
in any land in the world that can equal
the Florida sheep wool for softness aud
strength. and 10 better bath sponge has
been discovered than q good solid sheep
wool, although it is generally employed
for washing carriages, etc., and though
in former years the sponges were loaded
with lime or sand, such 4 kind or de-
scription of the article is not often to he
met with The Florida sheep wool is
the best variety of sponge, being of very
fine texture, seft. strong aud durable.
The yellow sponge is Of fine quality, bat
not firm in texture, and not nearly so
soft or durable as the first named The
grass sponge is quite inferior to tho 9TH
ers, not being SO strong nor so desirable
i'll shape, and is easily tom.
The Cuban sponges, Mr. Burk says,
are the next best to the Florida the
principal varieties found in Cuba or the
West Indies being the sheep wool, reef,
yellow and grass, also velvet, which are
next best to the sheep wool sort. The
finer grades of sponges are found princi-
pally in the Mediterranean, such as the
fine surgeons, toilet, bathing and nurs-
cry sponges, and these are Of much
higher price than any others. They are
fished principally by divers, sometimes
at great depth, and after being brought
to the land are buried in the sand and
allowed to decompose. and subsequently
we'll washed, beaten with small stick
and thoroughly cleaned. York
SIM
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-06-29
G-esham's Plain Ways.

Judge Gresham, says the Washington
Post, was never much impressed by the
founce and frill of official life. His
methods were as easy and direct as Bis
marck's. This easy, careless plan of do
ing business was more than once shock
to the diplomatic colony IN Washington.
They did not know how to take Gresh-
ANS blunt fashion of doing business
On one occasion couple of nnder-
diplomats of one of the legations were
ushered into tho diplomatic room to
make what they intended should be a
very formal call upon the secretary of
state. 1t was hot August afternoon.
They found the secretary in his shirt
sleeves and with his slippered feet plac-
ed comfortably in window where he
could have the full benefit of the Poto-
mac breeze. He was smoking a very
strong cigar and was adding to his COM
fort as much as possible with palm
leaf fan. He turned his head amiably
toward the callers, both of whom he had
met before and knew, and waving his
hand Hospitality said: Excuse my not
getting up, gentlemen. Pull up some
chairs by the window. You will find
some cigars on the desk.
This gave the European disciples of
red tape severe shock at the time and
aroused considerable gossip in an I'M
dertone in what are called diplomatic
circles. The callers were by no means
sure that their country's dignity had
not been seriously infringed by our sec
retary's informal reception.