The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-03-22
TALK WITH
CARNEGIE.

Southampton, March ol.- Andrew
Carnegie. who has just arrived from
New York on the American liner st.
Louis, has been interviewed, Mr.. Car
negle said that he had no intention OF
aspiring to mayoralty nomination in
New York, though he believes the ottl-
Gals of that city are better generally
than they have been painted. He ex'
pressed surprise that his donation for
the benefit of the New York libraries
had caused anything Of sensation.
Two of the many cablegrams re-
celyed upon his arrival at Southampton
referred directly to recent gifts. One
of these cablegrams was from Mayor
Van Wyck of New York. the other from
the workIngmen of Pittsburg. convey
Ing thanks for the recent large dona-
tons, The cablegram from the work
ingmen OF Pittsburg evidently gave
Mr.. Carnegie the greater satisfaction.
ut was a pleasure to make both or
these gifts" said Mr., Carnegie, but
I think my contribution 10 the work
lIHHltI VI IlllNuhlR " wv VI h'"N"
greater importance than the donation
for the New York libraries. as the
worklngmen always specially appeal
TO my sympathy. had no idea that
my bnuuests for the benefit of the New
York libraries would be regarded as
In any way extraordinary. ! am glad
to hear that so many sites have nj"
ready been offered for these libraries,
and am not surprised to learn that
Ablum S. Hewitt Il among those olfer'
ing sites for the libraries. Tx. Mayor
Hewitt Is the mobiles, Roman of them
all, and ain anxious for him to come
to Skibo castle. In fuct had deter
mined not to aid Cooper institute until
cx. Mayor Hewitt comes to Scotland.
Hint of Future Gifts.
~ regard this gift as sufficient to
provide for New York'S present needs
In the way Of libraries, but She Is
great city. The population of New
York increased 80 per cent during the
past decade, while London has not In
creased more than 10 per cent during
the same period, and what New York
may need in the future is Il matter for
subsequent consideration
Questioned concerning the Sunday
opening nr these libraries given to the
people of the city Of New York, Mr.
Carnegie replied:
"Mr Carnegie Is a very wise man
and silent as the grave regarding such
matters. ! simply desire that the PEG.
pie Of New York follow their own
wishes as to the use OF these inStitu'
tons Whatever they determine will
be quite satisfactory to me-
When questioned in regard to the
suggested mayoralty candidacy, Mr.,
Carnegie poohpoohed any aspirations
In that direction. II will say, howcV.
cr," continued the millionaire, "thnt
New York treats her public men
shamefully. They are not half as bad
as painted 1t is great city, and you
will have to 80 long way to find q
better one
THAT'S what Mr. Croker maintains"
suggested Il New York man who was
present
"Well, Croker isn't So commenced
Mr.. Carnegie: but, checking himself,
lie said IL mustn't talk politics. l
only want to say that am glad TO be
able to contribute anything toward the
welfare of the great city Of New
York"
MI Carnegie said he had no immcdi.
ate plans FOR donations TO English i'll
stitu'ions.
Mr.. Carnegie avoided the S0uthamp.
| ton check hunters by remaining on the
! ship until the last moment before the
train started, when he jumped into a
| reserved compartment and started for
| london before he was recognized by
| the crowd