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Speeches, Correspondence and Political Papers of Carl Schurz, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint)
Speeches Correspondence and Political Papers of Carl Schurz Vol 5 - Classic Reprint Author:Carl Schurz As a loyal American citizen I feel in duty bound to make to you the followng confidential communication. — Early this morning I received a note from Count Arco1 informing me that he would be in this city during the day and requesting mc to meet him at such time and place as I might designate!if possible during the forenoon. Having been for years... more » pleasantly acquainted with Count Arco, I called upon him at the Albemarle Hotel on my way down town. He at once asked mc for my opinion on the present state of the Samoan business, adding that he intended to write to Count Bismarck to-day.
I replied that as to all I should say I wished him to keep in mind that I could only speak for myself as a private citizen; that I had had no communication concerning this subject with any one connected with the Government, and that I had only the official publications, the newspapers and my acquaintance with people of different classes as sources of information and opinion. From my study of the matter it ap
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To Thomas F Bayard, January 30th 1 Detailed account of an interview with Count Arco about the relations between the United States and Germany in regard to Samoan difficulties; Prom Thomas F Bayard, February 1st 7; Schurz's friendly motive appreciated!German Government more conciliatory on Samoan question!The difficulties explained!Secret arrangements between Germany and Great Britain should be disclosed!The settlement sought by the United States!Bitterness of Republicans against Democratic Administration and especially Department of State!Bayard's caution and friendliness toward Germany; To Thomas F Bayard, February 3d 9 Rejoices over favorable turn in negotiations!Protocol should be published; To John Sherman, February 4th 10 Thanks for Samoan speech!How danger may be avoided; To B B Cahoon, February 5th 11 Advises against seeking office, although worthy of it! Schurz offers good wish« less