The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-22

Excuse me-" he said; but isn't this
General Toombs of Georgia."
The American responded with some
surprise, but in a few moments the two
were conversing with the freedom OF old
friends. The Englishman was man Of
tact, and there was many things in com
mon between him and the Georgian. In
the course of the conservation he brought
up subject In which he was greatly in
terested-a case for some British claim
ants involving the title to large landed
interests in the southwestern part of the
United States.
The penniless ex-confederate little knew
of the good fortune awaiting him. he
simply knew that he had met a bright
brother lawyer. and out of an abundance
OF his Intellectual and professional re-
sources he entertained him as he would q
guest at his own fireside
Perhaps an hour had been spent In talk
ing over the case, when the Londoner
came down to business.
Gen. Toombs," he said, chow long will
you stop in London, and where can 1 see
you?'
7 expect to stay several weeks" was
the answer, "and my address will be the
Langham."
Would you mind coming into this case
as consulting counsel?"
mot at all. l am familiar with the
facts and the law"
II am sure of that" answered the Brit
isher. Just wait a minute"
He drew writing materials from his hand
sachel, filled out check and handed it to
the general.
This is a retainer" he said. 'It is the
way we do things in England. Day after
tomorrow will call on YOU"
The Georgian glanced at the check. 1t
was for $1,000!
IF he faIt optr et,rDriSa I,o ,J,1 49, .lo,..
it. He carelssly pocketed the slip of
paper, and remarked that he would be
ready when needed.
The big London lawyer got out at the
next station, after again promising to see
the American In the city two days later.
Toombs stopped at the Langham, and
during the week gave his attention to the
case which had come to him in the very
nick of time. Then he received another
check for 5000 and ran over to France
for a visit.
In Paris the famous confederate states
man, soldier and lawyer was the lion of
the hour Louis Napoleon sent for him
and consulted him upon various matters.
Among other things the emperor asked
him what effect the establishment of Max
milians empire would have upon the
American republic.
1T will never be established" was the
Georgian's blunt reply.
"What-not with confederate sympa-
thy2" asked the emperor.
There are no confederates in such a
case" was the answer. I'VE are all Amer
| leans"
The talk drifted to the ques ton of refor-
esting the south of France, and Napoleon
| asked Gen. Toombs to visit that region
and make suggestions in regard to the pro-
posed work.
The request was complied with and re-
| port was furnished of so elaborate and
| complete nature that the French minis
| ter of the interior offered to pay a hand
some sum for it, This was refused, as
the general said that the work was not in
his line, but he was prevailed upon to ac-
cept a souvenir of considerable value from
the emperor himself.
Shortly after this the exile yielded to the
many urgent requests of his friends al
home and returned to Georgia. Perhaps
no other confederate who visited Europe
made a more brilliant reputation in so short
| a time. Wallace Putnam Reed