The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-31


The diplomatic corps has a changing
personnel. No sooner is one foreign min
lister established and socially known in
Washington, when orders of transfer ar
rive from the home government and he
sails away to be succeeded by new diplo-
mat. The British ambassador and the
Mexican minister alone, appear to be the
fixtures in the foreign colony, and they
seem to be as secure as they are welcome.
OF late the German and French embas
sizes, the Chinese and japanese legations
have changed tenants, and several other
changes are expected before the season Is
over. NJ. Jules Martin Conbon, who will
succeed H. Petonotre as French ambassa-
dor at present, holds the position of gov
ernor general of Algeria. He will arrive
in Washington within the next few weeks.
The new representative of the German
Empire and the new Chinese minister are
already installed in their respective Wash
ington homes. The celestial wife of the
latter is making a vigorous attack upon
the English language to fit herself for the
seasons social duties
With the departure of the Japanese min
lister and Nine. Hoshi, Washington will
lose very interesting couple Both are
highly educated and very much European
lied. The Japanese legation is charmlngly
fitted UP with the most attractive furnish
life. Nine. Hoshi is noted for her good
taste in dressing, and she appears in the
most correct silk-lned, tailor-made gowns
by day, and elaborate costumes by night.
The carriage in which the Japanese
minister and his wife drive, is the most
conspicuous in Washington. No one ever
let's it pass without a second glance. 1t is
modelled after Queen Victorias chariot of
state; a high landau, built upon four
springs. The vehicle itself is painted
deep blue and the running gear brilliant
red. The two smart colored men on the
box wear dark blue liveries, with yellow
cockades and broad gold bands on their
tall silk hats. This striking equipage may
be seen every Thursday morning at one of
the entrances to the department Of state,
for upon that day, all diplomats having
official business with our government are
received, exclusively, by Secretary Sher-
man, in what is known as the diplomatic
parlor," the most elegantly furnished room
in the building.
OF all the diplomats the Chinese and
the Koreans make the most strenuous eff
forts to respond to social overtures. They
go literally everywhere, and know every
body. 1t is said of them that they never
refuse an invitation, and certain it is that
a hostess, who wishes to give an enter
tainment foreign flavor has only to send
cards, and the Chinese and the Koreans
will appear in full court regalia. Each
party consists of the minister and his wife,
the first secretary of the legation and an
Interpreter. The Chinese are a bit garish
and the Koreans rather slouchy, but they
are always popular and always In evidence
Although the relations between the Chi
nese and the Koreans never appear to be
cordial, the Koreans make 1t a rule, at all
official functions to occupy positions right
next to the Chinese representatives.
A washington woman, who is intimate
with Mrs Mckinley, made the pertinent
| remark a few days ago that "she had
| lust been to see the flower Of. the white
| house conservatory" When asked for an
| explanation Of her remark, she said:
why. 1 refer to the wife of the President,
of course. She Is a perfect exotic, because
she requires the tenderest attention and
an unvarying high temperature. There
isn't rare flower in the white house
conservatory that demands the considera-
| tion accorded her Her delicate health has
won for her the love and care Of those
| with whom she comes in contact She is,