New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-25
A VENEZUELAN STATESMAN.
SENIOR ANDRADE. THE ONLY FOREIGN
MINISTER OF HIS COUNTRY.
SCHOLAR AND POLITICAL LEADER WHOSE
INHERITE-D

SCHOLAR AND A POLITICAL LEADER WHOSE
TALENT AND DISTINCTION ARE INHERITED.
Washington Nov. % (SpeclaD.-The great unde-
veloped resources Of Venezuela have not as yet
tempted emigration from the United States. There
Is only American business house in Caracas, In
the midst Of countless German, English ana ltaiah
establishments. and there few Americans among
the owners Of the great coffee and chocolate piahta
tons and stock farms and yet no diplomatic con-
troversy Of recent times has aroused more popular
interest than the dispute between England and this
South American republic her Eastern bound
aries
II Is doubtful indeed II Venezuelas riches have
been adequately appreciated. until the recent prom
nence given to her affairs by the discussion Of this
her. paramount question. which has thrown
great light Of public interest upon her.
This question appeals especially TO the people OF
the United States not because Venezuela Is one or
the best cattleraislrC countries In the world-it Is
said that tn, stock Is doubled by natural increase
every two yelrs-or that chocolate and coffee plan
tations mines and virgin forests hold promise OF
wealth, but because IT is clearly evident that
should England maintain her rights to the terri
tory in dispute she would control the mouth OF the
Orinoco which is direct means OF communication
from the north with the republics OF South Amer
lea the natural markets Of the United suites
Moreover the people at large have been patiently
waiting 10 learn II there IS anything in the Monroe
Doctrine save words and they are hoping that TINS
opportunity Of demonstrating that II has rear al"
living meaning will not be passed by
That part OF Sir Julian Pauncefotes loroi'o
speech which referred to the Venezuelan mater
and which had real British roar TO H. was ai'e'
all. only quotation from Lord SALISBURY rep'' "
Venezueas last request for arbitration, through her
commissioners Dr. Pulido; and this has been Eng
lands invarlable answer, when pressed by the
weaker country 10 settle forever the dispute 10 'he
ownership Of that rich country lying between tHe
Essequibo and the Ornoco. the possession 0, "h'1"
means so much 10 Venezuela and 50 much' "D'-
rectly, to the United States.
vENEZt.ELAs ONLY LEGATION
In this connection is interesting to note that the
only permanent legation maintained by Ne"eAue'a
e AT Washington Her diplomatic relations with
England have been broken off since 1884, after this
great absorber Of little nations took possession OF
the territory within the old Schomburgk Iihe' es'ao
Ushed fortncations and declared the country 10 De
within British jurisdiction. Venezuela nen'ahue1
the evacuation OF the country. and thdt us o""e'
shin should be settled by arbitration. This her DIG
d ,,roo5y neiohhor refused 20 assent to, and the
Venezuelan Minister at that time Or. RoJas' WIFI
drev from London These relations nave never
been renewed and Will not be until the matter ho"
pending between Great Britain anu NeNe~uei@ -
finally settled. 49,, 49,.
The nresent Minister from Venezuela to this Gov
err-oen, is a distinguished OF most interesting
nersonalItv scholar. profound thinker ana
student Of men Mr. Andrade is pre-eminent among
his countrymen for those qualities "nch H'aAe
great political leaders. and since ne was compare
lively young man ne has been leader IN Nene@
nolan notifies Indeed his career is birthrgh''
For three generations his family has been Prone b
in military and civil Ne ana It's tI hst9 20 her Cen
read in the annas OF his country as nsfrot and
soldier who during Venezuelas war OF ndependII
ola in ffs
present two brothers in the service o. me S,ss
General Ignacio Andrade President which once eri is
Identical with that Of State Governor II I .lrs
country, Of the State Of Miranda and Ale1ahhdarss
state the present Minister formerly Presiden
Mr. Andrade has also served In the senate SEN. aT ha
HoIs s,a-es through his services on the Pan
American AM Marine congresses ana as hs,
sioner to the w two Ssne@ue'a"
No surely ever received a more eoif Pr VI
sive training for diplomatic career man nSs III
Andrale although mis- education was planned WIN
no definite idea Of his entering ms nrancn o. .he
public service. which is modelled after tha OF ne
United States. and for which no especial trainihg
ex,ansIvely through North and South America, and
has made a deep and conscientious study OF these
he lived in colombia and IT was here he received
his education IN aw But NJ Anqrnus - Amer aT.
lea He spent a number Of years in Europe remain
ing IN each country long enough 10 thoroughly kno"
ing his long s,av on the Continent, Mr. Andrade
became an acc. mpilshed linguist and speaks Eng
WITH equal auency An entire lifetime would be
too short for The vast amount OF work Mr ,-a an
and Il must be remembered that. a, the same time
he retained his place and Influence in home politics
And he is no holiday politician who runs away
before embarrassing complications put tnrough a.
fu' son and sustalner Of his country.
In appearance the Venezuelan Minister is Of Span
nfalIeertial forehead and deep-se, brown ewes He
Is a charming socially and Possesses the rare
tention and ready sympathy which he gives are
hatterng His manner is most courteous ana gentle,
al the intellectual strength the vigor and force OF
his conversation
SENIOR ANDRADE'S FIRST APPEARANCE
Quietly and unobtruslvely Mr. Andrade made his
appea the official stage of the Capital and al
though he was already favorably known mem
Der OF the Venezuelan and Marine commissions and
the Pan-Ameri. an Congress. which met in Wash
rgton in 1880 his great ability and eruditon
no. at once appreciated; but It was not long
deepest and cieverest diplomats who have been
sent from South America. And when one considers
the conduct Of his various Offices. the good sense
and wisdom Of his administration OF affairs OF
State, the reason for his presence In washington
Andrade, indeed is thoroughly equipped for the
most delicate diplomatic service In me length ana
could be found But and more, the South
American republics beginning TO realize the i'm
United States and the Ministers they send here are
the flower of their statesmen. men thoroughly
ambitious for their future
Mr. Andrade has fixed his home In one OF the pleas
ATTEST quarters of town. and the windows OF the
Legation look out upon Iowa Circle. which Is per
enniay green and Just now gay with fall flowers.
with large rooms. and the interior furnishing bears
evidence Of the Minister'S extern led travels on the
other side Of the Circle is the Corean Legation.
Mr. Andrade had the sorrow OF losing his wife just
before he came to the United States. bur he has
with him his two daughters and his TWO sons: both
Of the latter attached 20 the Legation.
The First Secretary OF Legation is August Pulido.
son OF that statesman and diplomat. DR..
Pulldo AT present Minister of Foreign Affairs in
Venezuela who Minister TO the United states
I'm Ty.er's Administration. while Daniel Webster
Secretary OF State.
Mr.. WRIGHT on CONCENTRi TOY.
Claude Falls Wright lectured on "Concentra-