New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-13

even rcsid nee at the seat Of Government does
rot make Of these butterflies sound politicians
IS the following conversation will show:
Il think President Dole charming" said the
blonde; so bright and clever and yet so courte
ous and considerable"
yes" answered the brunette. che certainly is
but DO hope he won't take Cuba; my sym
PATTY has always been for Cuba
No II of the advanced sheets of the Consular
Reports contains an interesting description of
Che place whence the Pilgrim Fathers sailed
from Holland 10 America. sent By Consul FRS
;cc Of Rotterdam. The report says:
cone Of the points within this consular dis
,rict possessing most interest for citizens Of the
United States is undoubtedly the ancient town
Of Delftshavcn. situated on the River Mas
lA!euse). a couple Of miles below Rotterdam
ard. in fact. not a part of this city. The town
derives it's name (haven: harbor) from the
fact that it formerly was the seaport for the
city of Delft. once an important city. where
William the Silent-the liberator Of the Neither
!ards-and most Of his descendants lie buried
md in later years famous for its manufacture of
the decorated porcelain known as delftware.
Delft is located eight miles inland from its
haven on the River Schic, which empties into
the Mas
"peiftshaven is ;hc place whence the Pilgrim
Fathers originally started for America, and here
stands yet the 1ld 'Herformde Kerk' reformed
church, in which they worshipped and in which
the last sermon preached To them prior to
their departure for the New World. The old pier
v here they embarked is also still in existence
Then follows an account taken from the rec
ords Of the historic church there Of the depart
Of the Pilgrims. ct is only of late years,
says Consul Fristoe, that the attention of the
American travelling public has been directed to
these interesting mementos Of the Pilgrim
Fathers. out now DelfshaYen and the old
church are annually Visited by many tourists. .
T.. ii. Conger. of Iowa. former Minister TO
Brazil. but recently named by the President
Cor the Chinese Mission. has returned from Rio
Janciro. ana is at present in town. where he
will remain several days to consult with the
State Department and to receive special in
structions before starting for Picking. The ext
gencies of politics are no; always pleasant; Mr..
Congcr was Minister to Brazil under President
Harrison. and when sent as Minister by this
Administration returned to his former post with
agreeable anticipaions. He had been in Rio
.
was most pleasantly located in house of his
own. enjoying the renewing Of his old friend
ships and the making of new ones, when he re-
ceivcd a cable dispatch from the President ask
ing him if hc would accept the Chinese mission.
No reason was assigned for the change. but be-
leving potent must exist Mr.. Congcr
somewhat reluctant to give up his pleasant en-
vronmcnt. decided to accept, and promptly
possible left Brazil for this country.
Now that he understands the reasons for the
Presidents request and appreciates the high
compliment he has received from the Admins
traton in being sent to China at a time when
American interests at stake. and when
American affairs there can be intrusted to only
capable and experienced diplomatists he does
not regret the change; but Of Brazil where he
was received with the greatest cordiality he
will always have a pleasant remembrance. Mr.
ConGer reports the country he has Just quilted
being in thriving condition politically and
believes that although n royalist is To BE- found
her" and there. the epoch Of revolutions is over
and that the republic. which Is modelled after
the United States is financially well off: but that
there is great need for a more extended railroad
service for the opening and developing of its
immense resources.
Sir CoaSer looks remarkably we'll after his
voyage. which lasted twenty-four days. but is
bronzed somewhat from exposure. as the
weather was so hot that the passengers were
compelled, if they would have any comfort to be
constantly on deck After his busincsS is fin