The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-09
A GORGEOUS DIPLOMATIC.
An American Who Proposes to Shine-A Sort
of Impromptu Brigadier-GeneraI.


Chicago special
Mr.. f. a. Winston. well-known and wealthy
citizen of Chicago. was recently appointed minis
ter to Persia and is shortly to leave for Teheran
Those who know Mr.. Winston are amused this
evening over fact which leaked out this after
noon. Mr. Winston is accused of being just a
little biz vain. At any rate he was averse to APP
pearing in citizens attire at the seml-barbaric
court at Teheran, where the most dazzling and
ornate costumes are en- regle at the official re-
ceptions of the Shah of Persia. Some time ago
1t was suggested that Mr. Winston had q
military air. and as he was a fine horseman
would make a distinguished looking officer,
and clad in uniform would make more impos-
ing entree as the American minister to Persia
This was agreed to- and the conversation came
to an end only to be recalled, when it was found
that the leading topic of conversation among
military men and certain social and political cir
cles was she reported appointment of Mr. Win
ston as ebrigader general of the National
Guard of Illinois. Upon inquiry it was learned
that the organization of the National Guard Of
the State permits of three brigades with three
brigadier-generals, two of which only have been
organized. The third can be organized at the will
of the Governor.
The troops who would compose this brigade
are mostly located in the southern part of the
State, and in order to secure brigade connec-
ton would not oppose the appointment of any
worthy man TO the command. 1t is said that
strong pressure was brought to bear upon Gov
ernor Oglesby, and that he issued commission
r. absence
of Brigadier general Winstor would be arranged
by leave of absence issued by the Governor as
commauder-n-chief of the National Guard, and
the senior colonel of the brigade would be the
acting brigadier in his absence. In order to
facilitate this arrangement, General Winston, il
is said. will waive the appointment of the
brigade staff, leaving the acting brigadief free to
select his own assistant adjutant general, quar-
termaster, and all members of the staff. except
one aide-de camp, who will accompany Minister
Winston abroad.
1t is understood that General Winston will
appoint his own as aide de-camp, and while
the rank of an aide-de camp to abrgadier general
is only that of first lieutenant the general can
appoint him. by general order acting assist
ant adjutant- general and aide -de-camp, which
would give him the rank of captain, by courtesy
and the right TO wear the uniform of the rank.
The uniform of the National Guard of Illinois is
precisely like that of the regular army, except
the buttons, and captain of the staff can vic
with the attaches of foreign dipomates in the
richness and elegance of his costume. General
Winstons uniform will be the same as that of
chapeau with white plumes. dark blue
coat, with double row of buttons
arranged by twos; gold bullion epaulets. with q
single star, and plain. dark blue pantaloons. On
dress occasions it is allowable to wear upon the
breast, suspended by ribbons or clasps, badges or
former wars corps badges and service medals.
The sash is of yellow and the belt of dark gold
color. The sword may be of as rich and costly
ornamentation as may please the wearer
A we'll known military tailor of Chicago is
said to by putting the final touches the mill
tary wardrobe of the General, while CAPTAIN
Winston is patronizing Broadway New York;
concern. Had time permitted magnificent
sword would have been presented to General
Winston at the banqusesto be given him at
Kinsley on Saturday evening, but it will be
| handed to him by committee appointed on that
occasion as he steps on board the steamer at
New York. 1t is by no means improbable that
| similar ceremony will be performed by the
graduating class at Yale College, VINO will bid
their classmate, Captain Winston, bon voyage.