New-York tribune., 1886-01-09
MIR. WINSTON'S GORGEOUS UNIFORM
HOW HE WAS TO APPEAR BEFORE THE SHAH
HINT FROM WASHINGTON CoMPELs HIM TO DE-
CLINE MILITARY TITLE.

HINT FROM WASHINGTON CoMPELs HIM TO DE-
CLINE A MILITARY TITLE
CHICAGO, JAN s (Specidl)-The announcement Is
made to-day that Brigadier- General f. H. Winston,
| the Minister to Persia ha, decided not to
his uniform q Brigadier-General of the Illinois
National Guard at the Court OF the Shah. He has
resigned the position of Brigsder-General rendered
him ty Governor 0glesby, and the United States
Legation at Teheran will have for its new chef a
whose simplicity of dress and absence Official pomp
will be all the most Jeffersonan heart could desire
This sudden change of heart is described by some to
an intimaon from Washington that this would prove
wise course it being understood that Mr. Bayard did
not to have repetition Of his troubles citing
the appointment of ambassadors at foreign courts 1t
is contended, on the other hand that the announce
ment of Mr.. Winston's appointment to an imaginary
command to enable him to military clothing
abroad. telegraphed to THE TRIBUNE last Tuesday
was subsequently, heralded over the entire country,
and has subjected the new Minister to such degree OF
ridcue that he has deemed it wise 10 forego his
rank and title The appointment Brig adier-Gen-
eral" said Mr.. Winston to-day, was rendered to me
by Governor Oglesby last month. lie Is an Oriental
traveller and takes interest In those countries. He
desired me to write him while IN Persia and furnish
him information about the country, and particularly
with reference to the military affairs of Persia 1t
suggested that in order to make these inquiries to
better advantage d commission from I'm would be
desirable. lie therefore me n commission
Brgadier-Gen of the National Guard of Illinois
have had the matter under advIsement and upon full
consideration have concluded it to be in better taste
aud in accordance with the theory and practice
of Government with reference 10 its diplomatic
representatives abroad to decline the appointment"
Mr.. Winstons resolution declining the appointment
was taken somewhat suddenly The sword aud belt
which lie intended TO when dressed in the uniform
of BrgaderGenera is exhibition at Griesl eimer's
tailor shop at Clark and Lake in this city. In tie
same shop the uniform is being made n cloth Is
fine navy blue of the regulation quality and IL was
expected that the clothes will be finished by Monday,
when the Minister Is to take his departure. The
trousers perfectly plain but much artistic taste
has been lavished the coat. IL Is bOubc-breasted
with of nine gilt buttons each side. II ia
ornamented with gilt cord and epaulets. Mr..
Winstons sword Is made of the finest steel il thirty
mounted in gold The resignation of General Winston
naturally carries with IL the reiguation OF and
aide camp thereby dizbandng the brigade those
two Scets embodyng the entire effective foc of the
organization. Some obloquy is being directed by the
Minister and hIs friends at the garTuousntss OF the
military tailor except TOR whose ndiscrect utteranccs
the brigade would probably have embarked Tor
Iehtran without any public comment being maze of
the fact he evening papers today print pictures OF
Minist'r Winston he appear, in military attire and
the picture is not unlike that presented bg James
Fisk. jr.. when commanding the 0.h Newly FORK
Regiment.