New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-06
GOSSIP AT THE CAPITAL.
ITALYS REPRESENTATIVE AT THE POS
tai CONGRESS.
W.T. TING FANG TALKS or HIS WORK FOR CHINA
DEAD-LETTER CLoCK-oLD TRADITIONS


who has gallant record In the Italian war OF inde-
pendence to his credit and for twenty-five years
five terms-hls served in the Chamber OF Deputies
rs member from the province OF Pardeno, and has
recently been reelected for the sixth consecutive
term.
Mr. Chiaradia Is a Conservative a mar or sofia
judgment and wide influence, and IS held in warm
affection by his constituency which viii In all
proba billy return him long he Is inclined 20
serve them. But he is loyal to hts people as they
are 10 him. and among his proudest possessions are
five medals commemorative OF his several cleo
lions. The last one. to mark his sixth election has
recently been finished. and awaits his return home
During his Ions service IN the italian Legislature
Mr.. Chiaradia has paid especial attention to all
measures relating to public communication. and his
deep knowledge this subject him the dis
nction Of being named chief Of the Italian dele
CATION to two Postal Congresses-those OF vienna
and Washington He has also taken active In
terest In the electoral changes and reforms and In
the game and forest laws. being himself an en-
thusastic huntsman and having pronounced Ideas
concerning the preservation OF game.
Mr.. Chiarada IL accompanied by his wife. and
hey are enjoying the full their American ex-
pericnce. They are both radical republicans and
profess much admiration for system OF govern
ment ard the personal liberty guaranteed by the
Constitution. Nine Chiarada Is charming
woman gay and bright IN converse ;ion and clever
1t rcpar'ec Daring her visit AT the capital she has
been the recipient OF unusual attention. and many
friends will regret her departure
Mr.. Chiaradia's Acknowledgements are Count Vinci,
The first secretary OF the Italian Embassy at Wash
lngton, and Or. Eugene Delmat. Superintendent or
the Bureau OF Posts and TelePraphs DR.. Delmatt
entered the Civil Service when he was lad OF eigh-
teen. ard for twenty-five years has served In the
same department. He Is therefore thoroughly
versed In postal affairs and chosen as dele
gate because OF his technical knowledge. His ex-
pcr!ence ard Judgment have been CT rare value to
his associates.
Dr. Delmat Is a man OF interesting personality.
and the only drawback 20 his enjoyment In this
country Is his ignorance of English. French ana
Italian the only languages at his command. but
this has In 10 wise nterfered with his work since
the business OF the Congress Is conducted In French
Count Vinci who reioices in the classic name
Of Julius Caesar has been attached 10 the Italian
Embassy for the last two years, and Is widely
known and generally liked AS a matter OF fact
there is hardly enough diplomatic business between
Ills Government and Italy TO keep the Embassy
Of th1t Government employed. but there Is of
course social business to engage its attention,
which Is as much the duty of diplomat as the
more serious affairs OF State In this province
Count Vnci has been successful that the rather
rite pun is frequently made apropos Of his popc-
arty, "venl. vidi. vinci.'
The secretaries of the italian delegation are
Max Michel and Count Brazza whose wife has
taken so prominent part In the demonstrations
In favor OF Greece, and who Will be remembered
Maria Barberi. who owes at least part of her
good fortune In obtaining trial and her
tina, acquittal to the uns!eeping energy of this
Count Brazza is a member OF the well-known
Venetian family of that name, and this generation
cestors Coun, Brazza's brothers are both OF them
distinguished travellers. 1t was the elder Count
some time in that region. The delegate to the
present Congress Is man 81 culture o2 ana broad
Count Brazza has had on exhibition at the
of letters WHICH is Arranged the
drop penny in the slot system, This machine
sru xSFS To syman its use in ali
would practical. but whether the public
will take kindly to 1t is question that only
trial of IT VIII demcns,raie t. omo,o, sooro,.rv .,
the delegation and private secretary to MI Chi
sF9df c Speaks IN Engs enn and With
out the trace Of an accent which Is natuTnl , as
b bcIongs TO that family noted in the history of
Ve 'UicS since that frs Michel OF the, three
for back as the twelfth century. and following the
precedent set him by other members Of his family.
It's diplomatic service He is young man, stu in
the twent.es Of pleasant address ana agree ea,,
manners. and his future promises to be bright
orc.
Three deaths those OF DR.. Won Stephan, the
late Postuas tcr- General OF the German Empire.
who was TO have been delegate to the Con-
crcss: Mr. Hastings. secretary OF the Hawaiian
legation and a postal delegate, and the little
son OF Mr.. Van Alphcn. Postmaster-General OF
the Transvaal. who a namesake OF Presi-
dent KRUGER. have cast a gloom over this ses-
sion Of the Postal Congress
Dr. Won Stephan. whose reputation Is world
wide was III for time before his death but ne
looked forward until the very hour OF his taking
off with pleasant ant!cipatons or coming 10 Amer
lea In speaking o: this recently. Mr. Fritsch. his
former associate. said tEar II was thought best by
and
approaching eni and when he closed his eyes never
to open them again-he passed away In slec?-if was
v,,h the firm belief that he would recover. and re-
cover IN time to be present AT the opening OF the
Congress- During the entire session the desk that
had been prepared for him. draped In black with Il
n. mortal wreath It's top. has been solemn
hinder Of The loss the Congress sustained in the
death OF this distinguished man.
The death OF Mr.. Hastings, which occurred last
week. was sudden and unexpected and great
Wei rs 10 large circle Of friends for he was well
known and well liked in Washington. where he
spent some time Government employc before
he went to Hawaii! His desk is also swathed in
ualiy have in every possible way SHOWN their re-
gret for and sympathy at his sudden and untimey
death
MIR. Van Aiphen. who received Monday the
dispatch which brought the sad news of the death
members OF the Congress, and has been leading
spirit in It's pleasure, we'll as its business. The
his great bereavement. both from his colleagues
and the friends he has made here. have been SIN
core and heartfelt
When the new Chinese Minister. Mr.. WI Ting
Fang. asked recently which OF the many things
he had accomplished IN his career he proudest
Of he said, Geprecatingly:
But do Ike praise myself"
~ Is not necessary TO praise yourself. Your Ex-
cclcrcy." responded his inter ocutor; your dis
tinguished reputation has preceded you to this
country. and the people Of the United States are
well Informed TO what you have done for your
country and your countrymen. They know Of your
friendship for Tie g:eat Viceroy; that you were in
his service. and that you had brilliant career as
Director OF Railroads"
"Ah. that Is IT," smilingly replied the Minister
Il built the first railroad In China In the face Of
much opposon; that is perhaps something TO be
proud OF. and ] believe II Is well built for studied
the subject carefully and took 10 avoid making
mistakes. Among other things ! adopted the con-