The Washington herald., 1910-05-15

He declined a third nomination. and
comes TO Europe. and now to Egypt. fuc
rest and recreation. Coming as he docs
from one Of the youngest Of nations %
a land Astounding in monuments Of an
uquity. we can assure him OF a hearty
welcome"
Before the sphinx.
And so one harmless. pleasant func-
ton followed another I'm Egypt. as had
been the case all through Europe
"As they approached me Sphinx say
the correspondents Of today. 'the Roose-
welt party stopped the chatter Of their
laughter for a moment
Gen. Grant viewed the great stone fig
ure with his customary silence
Terrific tempests" marked the visit Of
the colonel 20 the Pantheon and he had
"a bully time" Gen. Grant had only
pleasant weather for that bit of sight
seeing and climbed Vesuvius on a calm.
clear day.
The fates were surely against the man
OF Appomattox And II wasn't because
Europe did not know who he was. for
when he departed from America, William
NJ. Evarts. then Secretary Of state, sent
the following note 10 all the ambassa-
doris. ministers, and consuls representing
the United states abroad:
Department q state
Washington u. O. Nav = ISL.
To the Diplomatic and Consular O1lce1s q the
United States:
Gentlemen. Gen. Ulysses s. Grant. the late
President OF the United States. sailed from Ptia-
de-paia on the 18th inst. i0r Liverpool.
The route and extent nj bis travels as well as
Tie duration % bis sc-Tuu abroad. were alike uu-
determined 40 the time ~ bis departure the object
%. bis journey tciug % secure ;cE months Of rest
and recreation. after sixteen years ~ UrremittiGg
and devoted labor ia the military and civl service
u his country.
TIE enthusiastic manifestations Of popular regard
and esteem f7- Gen. Grant shown by The people IN
al parts u the country that De has visited since bis
retirement from Official iife and attending bis every
Appearance in public from the day 0t that retirement
uT 20 the moment 0f bis Departure for EIrugc Irli-
cate beyond question Gle high place he holds il the
-atc.ul affections o. t!5 ccru.rusr
Sharing tn the largest measure this general public
sentiment. and AZ the same time expressing the
wishes 81 the President I desire 20 invite the ais
rt The diplomatic and consular C6-ers ~ Che govern
meEt % make his journey pleasant one. should be
'lsit ter iHsiS feel already assured ttat son VIII
md patriotic pleasure ir anticipating rre wishes q
tire department hg showing linn that attention and
constellation which is dine from every dlscar q the
government 20 a citizen NJ the republic -1 ssuaIlg
distinguished both IN Official circles and re--luaI re-
uo0u. ] am, seu,l5mca. -r1r obeIiert servant.
WILLIAM n. EyARTs.
Visit to the queen, 1877.
After receiving many houors at Liver
pool and Manchester and London. and
dining with the Prince Of Wales. Gen.
Grant and Mrs. Grant were the guests
Of the Queen at Windsor Castle. The in
vitation was as follows.
The lord steward OF her majesty's
household is commanded by the Queen
% invite Mt. and Mrs. Grant 20 dinner
at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. the
9th instant, and 10 remain until the fol-
lowing day, The 18th Of June. 1911"
At $50 the Queen, surrounded by her
court, received the Grants IN the cor
ridor leading 20 her private apartments
IN the quadrangle. The dinner was serv-
Cd in the oak room. Among the guests
were Prince Leopold, Prince Christian.
Princess Beatrice. Lord and Lady Derby.
the Duchess OF Wellington, and Gen.
Badeau.
The Queen retired al 10 o'clock. and
then the rest OF the company played
whist.
II was Grants intention to go from
England to Paris on his way 10 Italy
but, as already said. the plan was chang
ed. The reasons. as stated by Young in
detail. were as follows.
Gen. Grants visit TO Paris had been
somewhat postponed. Originally. the idea
had been entertained OF visiting Paris in
midsummer on the way 70 Italy. A re-
cepuon had even been proposed for the
general which was 10 have taken place
in Paris on the Fourth of July. Certain
changes IN France. however. were trans
piring which, in the opinion of the Amer
lean representative in Paris, might give
Gen. Grants visit IN July somewhat @;
"a political character.
The struggle between the Presiden,
Of the republic, Gen. NacMahon. and the
Jules Simon cabinet had set iu. and 4;
was thought that the presence Of Gen.
Grant would be taken by the monarchical
and imperial parties in France as sa-
voring Of political character in favor
Of the republicans. Gen. Grant could
not come 20 France without becoming
the guest Of Gen. MacNahon, and a false
Interpretation of the visit might have
been entertained. II was then determined
that the journey 20 Paris should be post
poued until October"
Perhaps the most interesting part of
Grants trip was in Japan. where me had,
apparently, the closest Of friendly rela-
tons with the men Of the government
They asked his advice on many things
and he gave It. 1t is Of historical interest
to-day.
other questions arose" says the