The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1889-10-10
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
The Weeks DOingS at the Ma
tiOnal Capital
THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS

were nreSent and were seated in the Di plo-
matte reception room when Secretary Blaine
made his appearance, and without the cere-
mony Of formal introduction greeted person
ally each aud all. Having shaken hands and
chatted a few moments, Mr.. Blaine welcomed
the delegates in formal speech, reciting the
object of the invitation which had been eX-
tended to all the Nations of the Americas,
what would probably be accomplished by the
Interchange OF views, and said that the pres
eboe of SO many representatives OF the various
countries of the American Continent IN the
United States would result in great good TO the
whole Western Hemisphere. He spoke OF the
vast territorial extent of the continent which
was represented at this meeting, 1t being lit
tie less than 12.000.000 square miles OF the
richest country in the world, more than three
times the area OF Europe, aud but tritle less
than one fourth Of the entire globe; while in
respect 10 the power of producing the articles
which are essential TO human life. aud those
which minister TO LIES luxury, they cOnsti-
tute even q larger proportion Of the entire
world; aud that these great possessions to-day
have aggregate population of l2OOeO,0OO,
but IL they were peopled rs densely rs the av-
craze OF Europe the total number would ex-
coed 1000. 100000.
The Secretary then remarked that the men
present could do much toward establishing per
manent relations OF confidence aud respect and
friendship between the Nations which they
represent, and show 10 the world an honorable
aud peaceful conference OF IL independent
American powers in which all meet together
on terms of absolute equality.
The Secretary then welcomed the delegates
In the name of the Government and the whole
people of the United States and gave them a
cordial welcome TO every part of the country.
Hon. John b. Henderson. of Missouri, was
unanimously elected President of the Con-
Eress, aud in neat speech acknowledged the
honor conferred upon him.
The Committee on Organization, consisting
of Senior Romero, the Mexican Minister
Councillor Lafayette Rodriguez Pereira, OF
Brazil; Doctor Alberto Min. Of Uruguay;
Doctor HoratiO Guzman. OF Nicaragua, and
Dr. Jose NJ. Hurtado. Of Columbia, WAS APP
pointed by the President
The Congress unanimously accepted the in
Eitation OF President Harrison 10 be the guests
OF the United States in an excursion through
out the GENTRY.
The President gave a special reception TO the
Delegates AT I.30 o'clock on Wednesday, one OF
the features OF which was an elegant lunch,
which was served IA the State dining room.
The center piece Of the table WIS large
floral representation of the Western Hemis-
pbere, aud q was fanked with other floral de-
vices betting the occasion.
The menu included sonp. fish, oysters. salads,
etc. with sherry. claret and champagne. South
American dishes and South American cigar
show honor 70 the different countries repre-
seBted few OF the Delegates were in full
court costume bat the majority wore plain
civilian dress The reception lasted about two
hours and was altogether informal in cnArac-
Ger.
In the evening the Delegates were given a
magn fceut dinner by Secretary Blaine at the
Hotel S1rmandie st which all the Delegates
were present, besides many distinguished per-
Eonages Of this and other conntrirs The
dinner lasted from 30 uutil after 10 O'Clock.
The Marine Band was present at both enter
tainmenfs and PLAYED the National airs Of ali
the countries represented.
The Irain which took the Congress from this
city Tor jaDuf Of over 5000 miles left at $50
o'ciork Thursday morning. The trip will take
n TIE Eastern and Central States. aud Will
larry the party as far west as Omaha, Aeb, and
south 10 L0uiEville. Ky.
MIGHTY SLOW ARMY PROMOTION.
The reiigc.Dents and promotions in the Army
during The past week tall pitiful story Of the
EioWHcss Of promotion in the service. Anti.
lion Is The element that stimulates a soldier,
aud Erol5oiion Is the stimuant 20 ambition;
when promotion is as slow IS il is now ia our
service ambition is apt 10 die Oat, and that, in
nine c-tsrs "a ~. renders the soldier worth but
liJile l8 Use service.
IN tie QGartermaster's Department Gen.
Chare- II. H8yt. the Senior Captain and Assist
zHt Quarlermaster. veal on the retired list,
undrG tslc law Ou reaching B4 years Of age. lie
beid the same rank since March, 1871. neariy
. years ago. aud had before that been Quar-
ternasteT u Volunteers Tor Eve years-oyer
twO years Of the time as Colonel aud Chief
luar;csu3aster Of an Army Corps. lie entered
the 57Ih y. Y. (ITish) ia June. 1851, as Regi-
uentzi QuarteTmaster, and one year later was
promoted 10 Captain. Ills rank OF COlOue.-
from which be was breyetied Brgadier- Gen
erai Of Volunteers, was, ez-Otieio. as a Corps
Chief Ll4ricTmAsJer 80 that lac has IN reality
been continuously Captain since May II. IsG2
- years. without llnsal promotes. When
this vacancy is filed, the new Captain will
probably he some youBgsier not 10 years out Of
West Point while The Army ii full OF Lieuten-
ants thai served during the war.
ia the eth Cav. the retirement Of Capt. HaF-
risOn =. Weeks graduated IN 1858. for dlgabiI-
ity, promotes First Lieut. Samuel w. Fountain
20 Captain Capt. Fountain, Virginian by
birth, was raised IN Ohio. aud though a mere
boy, attending school al tie lime. he served in
the lfOth OhiO-0ne Of the ''1O0-day regi-
meuts-foT four months during the Summer Of
1864; hr graduated at West Point in $50 /:
served over eight years AZ Second Lieutenant
and II years a. First Lieutenant; 4 man now
Of middle age, and just reaching the rank he
should have held soon after 80 years OF age
IN tie 9Th Art, Capt. Paul Roemer Is retired
On his OWu application, for having served over
promoted 10 Second Lieutenant April :. 1865.
aud became Captain only in August 1887
over - ycau. To Gil this vacancy, First Lieut..
Anthony kOgdes is promoted. after serving con-
tluuOusly since April. 1866, In the Regular
Army, but be had previously served for two
years an officer ia the Tooth n. Y, under
Gen. George y. Dandy.
Capt Wa i. Holman, 9th Inf, who Is retired
for disability, served from September lsG2 n
june. l-fj5. IS Lieutenant aud Captain Ia tho
9stb Ia, was appointed First Lieutenant In the
Regular Infantry IN June. 1867, and was bro.
I1Oied 10 Captain ia io55-l5 years in one grade
His successor in rank ID First Lieut. HAYDEN
DE Lauy. an DhioaB, who served nearly foui
yezrs untii the mnster-Cut Of his regiment In
june, l5s3JB as an enlisted man in the Both Ohio
he then went - West Point for two years and In
September. lo67, WAS appointed IN the 9th Inf
az Second Lieutenant. serving almost II year
IA That grade. aud over ii years more a. FRS
Lieutenant; - years ia ali 10 reach Captainey
IL hls middle age.
IL strikes that If had a son old enough
20 banker after a commission in the ARMY.
would rather see him 70 10 sea ia a lore-apd
after tAan - get his straps.
These arc not isolated aud exceptional cases
ioT almost every page Of the Army Register tell
similar stores ia the ID Inf Gen. William
q. Bartlett "a brOther-in-laW Of blai. Gen. scbo
held graduated al West Point in 1862 was nro
EnOted 10 First Lieutenant In 1864 while a,
was commanding 4 loyal North Carolina reoj
ment 81 mounted infantry and only became
Captain Do the Fall Of I5s5-2l wears IN on,
grade. la The same regi meut First sent pl,;If,