The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-04-05

How Ruler of BOliVin MnuO British
Diplomat do Homage 10 an Actress
England Has Never since Officially Re-
CogniEod the Republic.
4 Chicago Special.
An attache of the Chicago EXPOSE
ton, lately back from BOLIVIA, tells an
interesting story Of The treatment II
British consul received in that country
some years ago. 80 far rs England is
officially concerned" he began, there
is no such country on the face OF the
globe as Bolivia. The name was wiped
of the map years ago, and has never
been put back. The proceedings that
led TO this act on the part ofthe British
government arc interesting.
"About thirty years ago the BolivlNns
had for their ruler man in whom the
qualities OF Desperate predominated.
These qualities manifested themselves
on numerous occasions, and in the end
resulted in tho assassination OF the
ruler.
"Some timo before the fellow met his
fate, he gave u grand dinner, to which
he invited the entire diplomatic corps.
The English minister, Il man OF rigid
moral principles, hesitated to accept
tho invitation. lie feared that the
Bolivian would force upon his guests
an unwelcome hostess in tho person OF
an actress OF whom the ruler was known
to DO enamored.
1.-THE Briton did not feel that his pc.
sition in society would permit him to
DO brought in contact with the actress,
and had about decided to avoid any I'M
peasantness by remaining away from the
dinner. when he met several diplomats
who assured him that his fears in that
regard were without foundation. The
actress had LETT the town.
1.-THE Briton went to the dinner. 1t
was q sumptuous affair. Wine flowed
in torrents across the frosted linen, and
tho president was in his jolliest mood.
Just us the party roso from the
table woman, richly dressed, trippcd
down tho grand stairway and rushed to
greet the Bolivian, now heated with
wine. He saluted her atlectionately
and proceeded to present her to his
guests.
1.-THE EnGlishman was Mortified. lie
thought to escape an introduction by
leaving the room, but the excited Boil
vim called him back with the COM
mand. como here aud salute the lady,
The Englishman hesitated moment
and then advanced, bowling stittly.
Shake hands with the lady! the presi-
dent shouted.
Tho English diplomat hositated a
moment, and fatal moment it proved
to be. oh, you won't tho Bolivian
yelled. We'll, I'll make you kiss her
big toe. Take off your slipper, he
screamed. 'l'll teach this man not to
spurn the guest Of my house, and with
that he whipped out revolver and at
the muzzlo Of it compelled tho Britou
to press his lips to the womau's stock
ing.
Next day he loaded the diplomat
and his effects on u mule and drove
him from the city.
"When the Briton returned home
and reported tho affair to the Foreign
Office it was decided to send several
warships to shell the country. A brief
examination OF the coast line showed
that no damage could be done in that
way. and the next thing that suggested
itself was to wipe Bolivia OIL the map.
"This was done, and on all the maps
officially authorized by tho government
OF England tho name Bolivia was ta-
booed. Some time afterward the ruler
of Bolivia was killed by assassins. One
OF his friends took up the scepter. Eng
land learned Of the change and cent an
other minister.
"When no called at the capital he re.
coivcd every mark Of courtesy. lie was
ushered into the Presidents apart
ments, where the following dialogue
took place:
"'What country is it you como to
representa-
'"Englond, may 1T please your Excel
lency.'
"'And to what country have you been
assigned?
"'Bolivia, your Excollcncy.'
"'liNve you a map OF tho world?
The Briton had one and produced it.
"'Now, please point to Bolivia on
that map
1.-THE Englishman looked at tho map
and was amazed to see that the name
had not been restored. llo started to
make an explanation, but was cut
short. Nothing further is necessary
the President remarked.
"'You can readily understand why
We can not receive the representative
OF n country that does not do us tho
courtesy OF printing our name on tho
map| Tho diplomat withdrew, COM
plctely crushed. From that day to
this England has not been officially
represented in Bolivia.
81 did not meet single representa-
tive Of that country while there, and
was told this story in explanation OF
their absence. Afterward | investi-
gated tho matter, and found tho facts
just rs have given them to you, only