New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-15
A DESERTED CAPITAL.
WHERE SOME OF THE NATIONAL NOTA-
BILITIES ARE SPENDING
THE SUMNER.
GOSSIP ABOUT MEMBERS Oh THE DIPLOMATIC
coRPs-rHE JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME
couRr-rHE CLEVELAND BABIES.


CoURr-rHE CLEVELAND BABiEs'
Washington. July u tspec!aD.-The cap'a' mas
never been so deserted at this season OF the year
rh.ra has hcen a general exodus owing perhaps
% the return OF better times to the intense neat
OF early summer. which FASTENED the departure u
many people. Houses in the West End are III a"
inhosptabie state OF barrfcade ana there u ho'''
ing going on In a social way. The members OF the
Cabinet with the exception OF secretary herbert
and as many OF the higher officials as could make u
possibie followed the example OF the executive
and are of on their vacations. AS usuai, large
contingent OF fashionable people nave gone aoroan
and those who have not country homes OF 'he'r
own are scattered about the differen; Watering
places
Tho neople whose business or convenience make
~ necessary for them 10 remain IN town thor
oughly understand the art OF being comror'aose
House. are arranged as nearly as possible after the
Oriental fashion, carpets and draperies are sto"ed
away ard the heavy furniture Is covered WIN
cool linen 1t is the universal custom In the even
ing 20 sit on tho stoops tho parking IN front
OF the houses Ncglise costumes are In vogue and
are affected by the most conservative people SEN
ator Wolcou's tan shoes and Mr.. Reeds colored
shirts have furnished material Cor many funny
paragraphs
Few OF the Diplomatic Corps remain. The Eng
Iish Embassy closed earlier than IS customary
and the great house has been In the care OF ser
wants since May. Sir Julian Paunccfote Is in Eng
land with his family 1t IS to DO hoped that he has
recovered from the results OF his good-natured
though from English standpoint Ill-advised
acquiesccnce In praise OF an American vessel
Viewed from this side OF the water. the excite
ment caused by the English Ambassadors amIa-
billty in signing. with the rest OF the passengers
the testimonial In regard to the ST. Louis was n
tempest In n teapot II Sir Julian had not signed
the paper he would have been voted a most I'M
gracious person by Indignant; Americans. Because
he did sign H. he subjected to annoying criticism
from his indignant countrymen. The headquar-
ters OF the English Embassy at Newport. whore
Lord westmeath has rented the King cottage.
NJ PATENoTRE is IN FRANCE.
The French Ambassador and Nine. Patenotre
reached Paris on June IS This Is Nine. Paten0tres
first visit TO her adopted country since her mar
risge and she has met for the first time her hus-
bands relatives none OF whom present at her
wedding The house occupied by the French En-
ba.sy IL n part OF the Admiral Porter estate. and
has been advertised for sale. Should the sale take
place II will In wise affect the tenancy OF the
embassy. which has long lease on the property.
The old Porter homestead occupies one OF the most
| desirable locations In town II is next door to
the Metropolitan Club. In the fashionable quarter.
yet not too far removed from the business centre.
| During NJ Patephtre's absence the legation Is In
| charge OF NJ Paul Itfaivre the hrst secretary.
The italian Ambassador and Baroness Fava are al
Narrasansett Pier for the summer. There seems
| 10 have been as little foundation for the recent
rumor that Baron Fava would be recalled as
for the many similnr rumors. which originated
doubtless because OF Baron Fava's increasing age
and his long period OF service In this country.
The new German Ambassador. Baron Won Thiel-
mann. Is spending his nrst summer in this country
Mt Deer Park after the precedent established by
Baron Won saurma Jetsch. Before going TO Deer
| Park Baron Thclmann spent a few days In WASH
| ington and made mos, agreeable impression on
| those who were fortunate enough TO meet him.
He has the advantage OF speaking English huently
| and IA thoroughly posted on American affairs.
The Mexican Minister and Sonora Romero are n,
| White Plains ~ r.. where they spent last summer.
The Mexican Legation Is without doubt the busies,
OF all the legations and the Minister Is an indefat-
gable worker Physically, Senior Romero Is not
strong and the regimen OF the sanitorium at White
Plains IL peculiarly beneficial 10 him. His wife.
who has not been AZ all we'll for year. hopes also
to benefit from the treatment
The Spanish Minister and his wife left here last
week for Boston with the intention OF making ~
| tour OF the Northern summer resorts. Nine. Dupuy
de LONE Joined her husband in June. and for
| several weeks after her arrival was occupied In
making Official visits and renewing acquaintance
with old friends. The wife OF the spanish Minister
II q pretty. graceful woman stili In the thrties.
and enjoys TO the full the social duties devolving
upon her.
AT THE CHINESE LEGATION.
The cs4nese Minister and his family viii remain
at the legation on Meridian Hill during the sum-
mer. thinking wisely that they could be no more
comfortable elsewhere. The legation IN so located
on OF the highest points about the city that II
not only commands the finest views but has the
advantage OF the wind from every direction The
Minister and Mrs. Yang. In picturesque Oriental
~ So 80 o' " -.
costumes. are In constant evidence IN the street
They go everywhere and adopt American customs
with seeming enthusiasm. Some OF the legation
b.y. h.cor. .,n.r, b,cvc.t. and .t,rac, no mn.
nav ~ N'''' e' ~ 80 ~ -
attention as they spin along on their wheels their
loose slken robes OF brilliant coiors nying OUT
behind. The last tribute Mrs Yang has paid 10 the
customs OF the country Is TO have her picture taken:
In her handsome robe; rich with c'nbroideres. and
the quaint headdress she wears the pretty oriental
esting OF her photographs ~ the one TAKEN WIN
pes OF everybody who fre9ucnts the legation.
nitle sensation in the dulness which hangs over the