The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19

contributions" inquired Mr.. Tilden, with
cruel directness.
Don't you think, Mr.. Tilden that We
had better leave this matter unsettled
until after the convention?' replied Mr..
English, somewhat nervously.
mo, it should be determined here and
now" said Coy. Tilden: 1T Is Important
that we should know just what you are
willing to do We cannot carry on sue
cessful campaign without great deal of
money. That money we must have. You
say you are willing to make a handsome
subscription, and | now ask you to name
the amount, if you are willing to do IT.
Well said English, uneasily, I admit
that / have thought about this and
have determined that no one will be able
to question my zeal or loyalty. | am pre-
pared at the proper time to draw check
for $500"
At this stage of the conversation, ac-
cording to my informant. whose veraci.y
and knowledge of the facts are both TO
be trusted, Mr. Tilden tapped his bell
please order Gov English's carriage,
he remarked when the servant appeared.
All who had the honor OF. Mr. Tildens
intimate acquaintace knew he had a hab-
it of doing things in somewhat peremp-
tory fashion Besides, he had in this case
studied his man and knew precisely the
sort of nature with which he had to deal.
"Gov. English, said he, ut is not nee-
essary to prolong this interview. The
sum which you have mentioned is wholly
inadequate. In fact it is ridiculous. /
mated on the presidential ticket"
Mr. Tilden then permitted his caller 70
understand that the conversation was at
an end. He rose from his seat and stood
as if ready to say good night. Mr.. Tilden
could act a little in an emergency.
81 had Thought $1,000 was about the prop
er figure" explained Mr.. English, but if
you Think it too small / am willing to
double it and make it $4,000.
Ten thousand 100O0' exclaimed Mr..
Tilden, indignantly, witty sir, you ought
to be ashamed of yourself 1t is absurd.
You do not appreciate the situation"
How much do you think I should sub
scribe?" asked Mr.. English timidly.
1.-TWO hundred thousand dOllars-not
cent less than S200,0Oo"' replied Mr.. Tilden,
When MIR. Tnden spoke these words
GOV. English nearly fell off his chair. He
gasped for breath, and it was some mo-
ments be fore he could speak. Then ersued
a noteworthy struggle between two men,
both noted for VIII power. It was a con-
test which ran far on into the night Mr.
English was mortified "A the idea of giving
a fortune 10 his party, and begged for some
modification of the terms. He endeavored
to jockey with Mr.. Tslden, advancing Ike
a bidder at an auction, few thousand
dollars at each step.
But he pleaded In vain. Mr.. TNlden was
memorable. And the result of that remark
able interview was a fun equalization on
the part OF Mr. English and a complete
triumph for Mr. Tilden Gov. English gave
his pledge that he would subscribe S3000u0
10 the democratic campaign fund, pledge
which was afterward kept 70 the letter.
AT the Battle Of Flower al Nice no
one al first yentured to throw any flowers
into queen Victoria carriage An inti-
nation was given TO the crowd bY Col
LiEHe mat the queen would not object
and her carriage was soon filled with small
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