The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-18
TALK WITH GEORGE GOULD
HE SArS OUR PROSPERITY HAS I'M
PRESSED ALE EUROPE.

No Change In Its SaotIvs Power IL Contsus-
piated-Nr. GoaId asd MS Family Have
Been Touring over the Csntinent AwheeL
The American line steamer ST. Louis, which
arrived here late yesterday afternoon, brought
a large number OF passengers. The FIRST and
second cabins were taxed to their utmost ca.
pacity. the first cabin passengers numbering
about 400. Most Of them were Americans,
and the lines pier at the foot Of Fulton street
was crowded all the afternoon with the friends
OF those on board. It was the biggest crowd
that has welcomed any returning chip this
year. Among those on the ship were Mr.
and Mrs. George Gould. Mrs. Gould's mother.
Mrs. Kingdom. and the four Gould children.
thomas @. ShearmAn. Mrs. George W. Childs,
E. s. Willard and his company. and the Right
Hon w. J. Ptrrie, the shipbuilder and Lord
Mayor OF Belfast.
None OF the st. Louis's many passengers
seemed more glad to be home again than
George Gould. Mr.. Gould game up the gang
plank with his little daughter Vivian in his
arms. Miss Vivian declined to allow any
body but her father to carry her, and only
consented to be turned over to q servant when
she had been conveyed to the end Of the pier.
To q SUN reporter Mr.. Gould said:
i have been away for three months. resting.
and 1 am feeling as well as I ever did in my
LIE ~ q result OF my vacation We spent .
great deal OF the time in France and Switzer-
land, and made gnod use Of the bicycles we took
away with Us. We enjoyed that method Of
getting about the country much better than
the conventional but stutry trains.
by the way. the American bicycle Is max
ing great strides in England and on the Con-
tinent. Our standard makes are regarded by
many as far superior TO the English and French
wheels. and there IS great demand for them.
Az OF which L. very gratifying for an American
and all around q cleverer bit OF mechanism
than the bicycles made abroad. Devotees OF
the wheel are beginning to realize his and
you see American wheels wherever you 20.
since l have been abroad the prosperity
OF which there were sisns when l left seems
dttion OF things has not gone unnoticed in
Europe. but has been q subject OF general dis
nent they have suddenly come TO the conclu.
sion that We are of some consequence over here
after: all. The shortness OF their wheat crops
and the bounteousness Of ours have had much
TO do with this sudden feeling OF respect. They
seem to realize that we over here have hit on
tne right track at last and are going TO remain
there.
Conditions were never more favorable for
now. The tariff is settled aud the silver ques-
ton and other buEbears have been disposed VI.
l thoroughly believe that there IS nothing
temporary about the present good times.
feel sure they have come TO stay. After all,
Win our. farmers doing 50 well it Is not sur
pslsinS that the country should be prosperous.
The farmers are the backbone OF the country
and their condition is reflected in various de-
FreeS in other industries. When times were
hard with them It was hard for everybody else.
Il have not kept track Of politics since I've
nominated. but that is about all. have taken
a real vacation this time; and have not bothered
| can say nothing. l hadn't heard about the
Bank OF EnS!and's proposal to hold part of its
about that"
Mr. SAGE have been contemplating the sale Of
the Manhattan Elevated Railroad to William
Z. Whitney, Mr.. Gould was asked.
Absolutely nothing" he replied with a smile.
LaTe not even discus sed such q matter with
Mr. sage. and you can say that no sale Of the
Manhattan road Is contemplated. You can
say, too. that despite the many statements 10
tina, effect. there Is no plan aroat to change the
condition OK Manhattan stock Is very ~satisfac.
tory
Asked what action he would take In the mat.
ter OF the Sarah Angel suit. Mr.. Gould said:
That matter ended az It was bound To end.
1t was n fraud and an evident attempt AZ black
say about IT."
IL IS all over with and the record Of the suit
stands out as evidence OF It's character. have
been told that during the past week certain
witnesses who Appeared! on behalf OF the
2itin,!t have made attidaytts admitting tho
ca!!y confessed perjury. Against these people
l shall take no action. Il i: not my business
L "a The duty OF the authorities 10 prosecute
them"
Thomas q. Shearman, the we'll known Brook.
| Ign lawyer, stnSts~taXer.' tree-trtder, and PIvm-
0Lth Church deacon who has also been
abroad tOr three months touring Switzerland.
said: y a.. I've heard ~ Nj. Lows nomlna.
ton, and a. a fellow towu>man and friend III
do all | can 10 have him elected. Although In
a believer in single tax. ] would not support
Henry George against Seth Low. 7 think Mr.,
Low would make y better man FOR Maror. He
has more executive ability. Now. II IL was OF
engaging in the service OF the Government a.
a Congressman. Id give my support TO Nr.
G"o-2e.
II am a believer in municipal ownership.
and from Mr.. Lows letter I think he (, we'll
adapted to the carrying out II this scheme. |
am in favor OF going ahead and taking the gas
and electric light franchise, and also the sixth
and Eighth avenue railroads. II would he an
excellent idea for the city 10 90 into the street
railroad business and give the corporations
sach a run that the people would reap the bene-
1t nt perfect service
E s. Willard, the English actor. said that his
visits 10 America had Always been 20 pleasant
that he was glad 10 Gc over here again. In his
company are two American girls, Mis- Maud
Hoffman and Miss Keith Wakcman. They are
from California and have acted with Mr.. VIII
lard in London. They will play leading parts
here.
Lord Mayor Plrrie ia here. It Is understood.
on business IN relation To the four steamers
which the White star line Is said to have or.
dered from the snip-building concern OF which
he Is the head.