New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-02
RUSSIA'S NEW MINISTER.
MR.. DE KOTZEBUE's ARRIVAL AT WASH
INGTON

DIFFERENT SORT OF PERSON FROM HIS
PREDEcEssoR-oTHE CHANGES IN THE
DIPLOMATIC CORPS
Washington March (specaD.-For the first time
In many months Russia IL represented by Minister
at this capital During the las, year OF his ncum-
bency here the former Minister. Prince Cantacuzene.
was for n long time absent Europe. when and
since his departure In the fall. the legation was In
the hands OF charge dara,res. recently relieved by
the arrival OF Mr.. De Kotzebue. 1t is rumored that
this new Minister. who has won laurels several
important missions. will soon he promoted to the
same rank as that held by the ENJOYS from England
France. Germany and Italy and that the Russian
Government had In view the changing Of ts legation
here to embassy when he appointed to I'll
IN" post made vacant by the transfer OF Prince
Cantacuzane 70 Stuttgart.
Mr.. DE Kotzehue's predecessor. although a man 81
learning and culture. not popular. and left the
United States with but little regre, and but little
regretted He possessed none Of tho characteristics
that make foreigners generally liked this side
oil the water. but was conservative. unresponsive.
-ef-containcd. seemingly without ambition and in
different - the people 10 whom he had been ac-
credited. unfortunat" characteristics in a diplomat
lie had. too. difficult; role to MI. made so by the
immense popularity OF his predecessor. who one
the clevcres and certainly OF the besi-liked
Ministers ever sent 10 this country.
Dr De Siruve not only clever diplomat. per-
haps the most nstute in the Russian service. but.
Ike his distinguished father. Frederick de Struve.
m. nrst chief NJ tho Pulkowa Observatory. and his
brother the head OF that celebrated inst,tu-
ton a profound scholar. His astronomical educa-
iion proved Of no SINAI, value to him in his dipo-
matte negotiations while in ASIA where he was for
years Russian agent. par, Of the time a prisoner.
practically OF one Of the despos Of tina, country.
The story Of his servc. in the Eas; reads Ike a
fairy tale and ne owes his He and ultimate release
off,
s,i,ous people through HIS knowledge OF the
heavens. No foreigner resident In Washington has
been more universally popular more genuinely liked
than tbs many-sIded man. and at no other time
has the Russian legation enjoyed the prestige that
It did when he was at lts head
PRINCE CANTACUZENE A RECLUSE.
Much perhaps too much. was expected from his
successor and that Prime. Cantacuzene faiIed 10
fulhi these expectations was no fault Of his His
personality was against his being popular He cared
nothing for society. lived the life OF recluse' ana
neither entertained nor accepted invitations except
occasions. During part OF the snort peilon
he remained here the Russian Legation was In
mourning Tor the Emperor Alexander. nut "hen II
possible for him to open its doors with hospit-
able Intentions he evidently lacked the inclination.
and the only functions given at the legation during
his occupancy that are san remembered are the
memorial services at the time or the death OF the
Emperor and the sale at which the brc-a-nrac.
furniture and wines Of the retiring Minister were
DISPOSED or This auction such occasions invari-
ably do attracted all the people Of society IN town.
and the princely effects brought princely prices
For "a number OF years Mr.. DE kotzebue was sta
toned IN Paris "A sccreiar; OF the MuscoVUe fn-
bassy and ii accordingly well known to many
travelled Americans. and 10 a number OF his col
leagues. who have made him warmly welcome 10
his post lie Is man past miinie me- Ia"
and slender. with good. square shoulders anu d"
fine carriage full beard covers the lower part oil
his face and he IA mustache Tie SPEAKS nav
less English His manners are couruy ana e'aO'ou''
and he has a certain lniefnab.e charm when. Tor
want OF batter word. Is known IA magnetism lie
Is man of distinguished anteceirhts anu s''"'
wealth fond OF fe. and et whatever capi'ai he mas
been stationed has invariably been a conspicuous
figure In society. Mr.. DE kotzebae has TWO 'h''-
drcn a son and a daughter, both married ana nv
Ing In Russia. where Nine. DE kotzepue Is toi ,me
Ing to this country with her husband Sac WI:
however. Join him later on, "heh sie mas Su'''e"''
recupefdted to undertake the voyage
OTHER DIPLOMATIC CHANGES.
Other recent additions TO the diplomatic corps are
Senior Luis Felipe Carlo. Minister from ECUADOR
Prince sob Kwan Pom, the new representative from
Corea and Prince Wrede. the councillor Oh TIE
Austrian Legation. The new Minister from r'cu"-
dor IL excellent type OF the south America"
statesman. who. owing to the revolutions WING" 81
frequently South American hepup''cs up'u
down. is one day in power the next In bahshihe"'
He Is a Liberal and for twenty years mas Deen a
leader Of his party Before he reached MS ma
jorty he was made president OF the Muhlcipa,
Council OF his native town. Guayaqu. ana , mne
he was appointed Secretary Of STAT IN
revolution took place displaclns me nor' hs Vas
putting the Conservative party IN power, no o.
only twenty-five. At this time. with nu"pe' h T
his colleagues Senor Carlo was panlsneu. Oi III
TEMPO" the party organ OF the Liberals payeu nJ
small part In leading his party back TO pow an
was rewarded for hts faithful services oy tae p nts
folio OF State He resigned TINS om'ce y, Since he
no oplx Miriet
eminent and represents II at the Europe"" O'"'''
well In the United States. . ,,h
Senior Carlo Is q OF fine appearaIce, W.
dark hair and eyes. broad. intellectual iose"eI IT,
and the alert expression OF man OF aHalts ne
expresses himself as pleased with his new duiesJ
and shows knowledge Of the pollt;caI n, ~ ro
the United States which Is common 70 an ~.
resentatves from South America, whSse 'ep"''N'
are modelled after their greater neignpor, ,.aar.
have visited the little kingdom Of Corea nave hot
reached far its legation IN me m ia a, hs
which. without doubt. Ii the qtiietest anu ~
OF all the foreign legations at the capa, a., i ~,
personnel Of which Is rarely chahseu. IT,. ~,
tie business between this country ana Corea tndI
requires the attention Of diplomatic agent lIe
real mission Of the Corean Minister Is 70 " s
friendly relations with US, Tor Corea has pcsoi'e
wise. Japan has been these many years. WIN =
wisdom which China is gradually learning ana |
realizes that her great and good uIenu the
United States may be Of to her In the future.
THE NEW COREAN MINISTER.
For the last nine ten months the Corean iega-
ton has been in the capabl. hands OF MI PAX
Yong Kiu the first secretary. the former Minister.
Mr. Ye Sang 500. having died while on visit to