The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-25

piled 10 Join. and how glad was 20 find
him brother Of my former college
mate. Jack Bryan. OF whom was ex-
ccedlngiy FOND.
Lieutenant Ben Palmer IS also In
Richmond he said and shall soreiy
miss my friend, Sergeant Babcock. who
has recently died"
CONSUL TO HONG KONG.
Notwithstanding the rroffers Of General
Grant. Colhei Mosby did not accept any
federal ofscc for himself during the
two terms Of the soldier President How
ever. after President Hayes was inaugu-
rated. he was prevailed upon TO accept
diplomatic position, and was sent az con-
sui to Hong Kong. China. Here he re-
manned during that administration. and
also undcr the succeeding ones Of Prcsi-
dents Garfield ard Arthur. during which
time the consular business there was
greatly increased. and the affairs Of the
government closely and faithfully guard
cd. In 1885. however. when President
Cleveland had been placed in the White
House, and MIR. Bayard was Secretary Of
state, the latter recommended Ex-senator
r. r. Withcrs. OF Virginia, for Hong
Kong. and Colonel MOsby became the
ilrsl Nlrgnian 10 be removed and the
FIRST consul changed on the entire con-
tinent Of Asia
Again his old friend. General Grant,
served Colonel Mcsby. for upon the
reccip: Of the cabiegram announcing the
appointment Of his successor Colonel
MOsby, who was not aware Of the rapidly
approaching death Of General Grant,
wrote him letter. stating his intended
return 20 the practice Of law in this
country. and requesting some suggestions
some railroad in the capacity OF general
attorney few days later The cable
brought news Of General Grants death.
and Colonel MOsby was greatly surprised
upon reaching san Francisco. TO find a
letter 20 the late Senator Leland STAN
ford. OF California. written the very day
previous 20 General Grants death. The
result Of this letter was the engagement
of Colonel Mosby as attorney for the
Southern Pacific railroad. which position
he stiu retains. his present visit 20 the
East being for the purpose Of arguing
case before the federal courts here.
Colonel Mosby says he is permanently
located in San Francisco. and never eX-
poets 10 take up his residence again in
the East. although from the close or
the war until he left for China, he en-
ioyed a very lucrative law practice in
Warrenton, Va.
oFFrRED THE COMMAND OF THE CHINESE ARMY
Colonel Mostya fame az solder had
preceded him TO China, and during his So
journ in Hong Kong, when the Chinese
became engaged in war with France,
Ii Hung Chang. the prime minister Of
China. rendered to him the entire com
mand Of the Chinese forces.
The conversation finally drifted 10 cur
rent politics. and Colonel Mosby said
ne was satisfied that Major Mckinley
would be the next president Of the United
States
In speaking Of Mr.. Cleveland. Colonel
Mosby said: PERSONALLY | have a very
high regard for the President. and in
my opinion he Is entirely right in his
silver views. ] think he did the whole
country "a service when he maintained
his position, and vetoed the silver bill.
TO VISIT BICHMoND.
Colonel Mosby stated that it had been
sixteen years since he had been in Rich
mond. and. having heard so much Of it's
growth and development and with the
memory Of his friends there he looked
forward 10 visit of great pleasure. lie
leaves here on Wednesday. for Richmond.
where he Will remain for a few days.
end. returning here. leave for California
I'm a few weeks. II. l.. W.