GENERAL DE GALLLFFET AND THE REPORTERS.
Genornl do Galliffot, who is ofton approached by intorviowors and does not like them, has devisod an interesting plan of escape from their attentions. Ho hns had a circular letter printed nnd hung up in his hall. It zs nddrossed ro all mquisitivo reporters," nnd runs ns follows:— "Sir,— Wo live in tho midst of rascals of all descriptions. Tho press is thoir Barnum. Tho imbecile public pays tho piper. That is nil Ihavo to say to you.— General Galliffot." Tho first result 01 this now doparturo w,nß that half tho newspapers 111 Pnris rang iho General up on tho^tolophono and tried to get an interview out of him by that inonns; but when they got tired of do* ing that, tranquillity will no doubt onsue
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Evening Post, Volume LXVIII, Issue 62, 10 September 1904, Page 13
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