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The Situation in Haiti

The latest news from Haiti is excellent. From the political point of view, security is assured, and we can hope for a long period of peace. The economic situation, which seems to be the criterion of the state of a country at any given time, is feeling fortunate effects from this. The exchange rate has descended to 5, and if this continues there is no reason to believe it will not reach parity. Furthermore, the upcoming harvests are promising the greatest hopes, and this year seems like it will somewhat compensate the poor Haitian farmers for their painful and too often unfruitful labours.

One can only imagine how happy are the hearts of those whose task is to defend the interests of Haiti in Europe at hearing this news. At a time when all eyes are fixed on the Dark Continent, it is sweet to be able to say to the civilized world: notice our efforts to raise the intellectual level of our race! Do not hinder our development work.

This era of prosperity that seems to finally be opening for Haiti will have as a consequence the immediate growth of our credit, which—alas!—has been so weakened abroad. We must, in my humble opinion, sacrifice much to attain this result.

On this matter, it is our duty to publish the following letter from a Paris merchant who has had very extensive relations with Haiti. It has to do with a financial incident which was quite disturbing in certain speculation contexts.

Mister Director,

You know that I am following events in Haiti with great interest, and how much I welcome the efforts of your compatriots whenever, renouncing the strange manner in which they kill each other, they affirm by some vague hope of progress their desire to advance.

The tranquillity that proceeds from the stability of Hyppolite's government permits one to hope for an era of peace, and hence of prosperity, for your country. The great number of Haitians that came to Paris this year, the

Benito Sylvain

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6. Bulletin of Europe and America
7. News & Rumours In brief: Cardinal Lavigerie's activities after the Anti-Slavery Congress – Haiti's ex-president left for Jamaica – Attempted attack on the Mexican president – Switzerland recognized the Republic of Brazil – Anti-English demonstrations in Portugal – Haiti's Minister in Spain visiting Paris – Congratulations to La Fraternité – An eye operation – New treaty negotiation over Africa – A theatre troupe's travels – Date set for the Chambers' return – Protectionism in Argentina – New deadline for trade deals with USA – Copyright conference – Marriage of Dumas fils's daughter
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5. "Letter from Haiti (from our special correspondent)"
6. "News & Events" In brief: Elections in Brazil – Missionary arrived in France – Shipwreck in Japan – President on vacation – Fundraiser for disaster victims – Dispute over a theatre box – Toasts at the anti-slavery congress – Monetary conference in Washington – Charles Canivet is improving – Spanish popular support for Portuguese sovereignty – New talent at the Colonial School – Support from a Guadeloupean senator – Copyright news in Switzerland – A new English ship – Statue of Berlioz – Company that helps the superstitious – Beards on magistrates – Obituaries
7. "Miscellany"
9. "News & Rumours" News in brief: Reception for Mexican independence day – Change in the theatre program – Edgar La Selve given new role – Canadian bishop left Paris – Lavigerie arrived in Paris – Tension between Portugal and Great Britain in Lisbon – Cholera – Smallpox –Execution by electrocution in the United States – Crisis in Argentina – Freemasons against Boulangism – American swimmer in the Thames – The Prime Meridian – Religion in Alsace – Dahomey inquiry – European market proposal – New book by General Légitime
13. "News & Rumours" News in Brief: Celebrations for the anniverary of Auguste Comte's death – A new Russian society in Paris – Gathering for newspapers – Anglo-Portuguese treaty reactions – Anniversary of Mexican independence – News on the abolition of the slave trade in Zanzibar – Fire at Thessaloniki – Flood in Senegal – A duel in Holland – News from Haiti's National Bank – Tensions in Dahomey – Bulgarian elections – A celebration for the centenary of Lamartine – First woman joins the Association of Parisian Journalists – Shortened season at the Hippodrome – Eruption of Vesuvius – "Meat bill" in the United States – New US consul-general in Paris – New imports bill in the United States – Obituaries
21. News & Rumours Cuban fears over US tariff - English navy reforms - Lavigerie wrote to the King of Holland - Haitian diplomat promoted - Paris sea port - German fears over US tariff - Political developments in Brazil - Paris metro plans - Fundraising for Guadeloupe fire victims - Ship arrives in New York - Anti-slavery is sincere - Bank head in Haiti - New student group in the works - Workers congress - New newspaper for the youth - School cohort - Director changes at the Revue Bleue - Pianist broke his leg - King of Holland is ill - Obituary for a French writer
24. News & Rumours In brief: Cardinal Lavigerie's activities after the Anti-Slavery Congress – Haiti's ex-president left for Jamaica – Attempted attack on the Mexican president – Switzerland recognized the Republic of Brazil – Anti-English demonstrations in Portugal – Haiti's Minister in Spain visiting Paris – Congratulations to La Fraternité – An eye operation – New treaty negotiation over Africa – A theatre troupe's travels – Date set for the Chambers' return – Protectionism in Argentina – New deadline for trade deals with USA – Copyright conference – Marriage of Dumas fils's daughter
Contents of this tag:
6. "Miscellany"
8. "News & Rumours" News in brief: Reception for Mexican independence day – Change in the theatre program – Edgar La Selve given new role – Canadian bishop left Paris – Lavigerie arrived in Paris – Tension between Portugal and Great Britain in Lisbon – Cholera – Smallpox –Execution by electrocution in the United States – Crisis in Argentina – Freemasons against Boulangism – American swimmer in the Thames – The Prime Meridian – Religion in Alsace – Dahomey inquiry – European market proposal – New book by General Légitime
10. "News & Rumours" News in Brief: Celebrations for the anniverary of Auguste Comte's death – A new Russian society in Paris – Gathering for newspapers – Anglo-Portuguese treaty reactions – Anniversary of Mexican independence – News on the abolition of the slave trade in Zanzibar – Fire at Thessaloniki – Flood in Senegal – A duel in Holland – News from Haiti's National Bank – Tensions in Dahomey – Bulgarian elections – A celebration for the centenary of Lamartine – First woman joins the Association of Parisian Journalists – Shortened season at the Hippodrome – Eruption of Vesuvius – "Meat bill" in the United States – New US consul-general in Paris – New imports bill in the United States – Obituaries

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