New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
GOSSIP AT THE CAPITAL.
GENERAL COLLAZO AND COLONEL HER
NANDEZ VISIT WASHINGTON.

Mrs. DAHIGREN's LIFE AND WORK At THE CAPT
rAI-rnr EFFORT To REFORM THE CON
sULAR sEEvIcE-rIIE NEW BRA
LILLIAN MINISTER.
WASHINGTON, June 4-The two Cuban officers.
Genera! Collazo and his aid Colonel Hernandez.
who accompanied General Miles TO Tampa,
made n most favorable impression on the Off
Gals Of the War Department and the officers OF
the Army whom they met. They came from
Cuba with Lieutenant Rowan on a special mis-
sion from the Commander-in-Chief of the Cuban
army to the Commander Chief Of the Ameri-
can Army and for the purpose Of consulting
with the War Department concerning the in
vasion OF Cuba.
General COLLAGE comes from the noted family
Of that name. ard though a man still in his
prime is a veteran Of many battles. who has
been promoted to his present rank FOR dsiin-
eushcd gallantry. He was chosen for the i'm
y,ortant mission to this country because Of his
eminent fitness for the duty for he not only
I knows everything concerning the country or
Cuba ard the Cuban forces. but he talks clearly
and tcrsely, and no one could have performed
this crrand with more credit to himself or more
satisfaction t. the officials with whom ne mas
been in consultation.
in being invited by General Miles TO witness The
review OF :he troops 10y the President al camp
Aicer last week. The equipment Of some Of the
regiments is not al! that could he desired, but
their drilling wa. crcditabie. and General Coz
lazo expressed himself as delighted with the re
view. and satisfied that the forces the United
States has planned to send 10 Cuba VIII soon
bring about her freedom. .or which he has 50
yalantly fought
Besides his ad the Cuban General was accom-
panied by a young compatriot. Captain 'eFe%'
who recently resigned commission III 'he
Spanish Army to offer his sword to his native
country. This li,tle delegation were the guests
Of the Cuban Legation during their stay III
,ovu and LETT as q souvenir their portraits taken
in "A group with the charge d'Anares ana his
secretary.
For several years back. since the beginning ~
the present revolution in fact IN" Cuban he
public has rnaini aimed legation at tins capital.
a small one. To bc sure, but one thAt mas zone
effective WORK and t. It cuba. once free VIII
owe a lasting debt Of gratitude" Tn" hehH j
This legation IS C;orza.o d. Cuesada a young
patriot Of rare ability, who's" determination mas
never been cooled by Jiscourascmcnts and fan
urc.
!, must be confessed tina, his position aF
q
status no official recognition ~as trying ""e.
but his conduct # % has been admirable lie
has received the appreciation of astutc dip.'-
ma,isis twice his ar. Tor the wisdom win winch
b. has handled the affair 4 cluse that ha@
50 often seemed lost one and 10y his gn.rcd
course and perfect s~lf-eontrol under many
uroyocailons h. has won the friendship and
esteem = people generally
Mr. Cuesada Is only tiirty years DID, but sine"
his teens he has been u leader among hi people.
and with Jose Mart. prepared the cubans for
this revolution. which the La; Of many. w.Ii
result in their freedom. when MART went to
Cuba Quesada remained in this country ~ his
representatives but. being considered too young
FOR so important a post a. Minister SIR. Palma
was named for the FIRST place and Mr. t!ues"da
was APPOINTED Charge dAGaircs AZ Washington.
where he has remained since. To accept inns
Mace Mr.. Ouesada resigned the Consul General
ship Of the Argcntin" Republic at Philadelphia
and lef, a service that promised him great dis
tinc:Ion But II is with no thought OF personal
ACKNOWLEDGMENT that he has devoted his pen his
voice and his fortune To the freeing II his c"un-
,rv and her independence is his only ambition.
/ The secretary OF the legation and Mr.. Quesa-
d..e a,le coadjmtor is Ricardo Diaz- Albertin.
Mr. Albcr;ini. though native OF Havana was
oduc,,cd in England and on the Continent. and
his knowledge 81 modern languages makes ms
ee-,.,o most valuahl He is man Of wealth
OF pleasant address and polished MANNERS Win
a deep knowledge Of human nature. and to him
! IN mar, is due the favorable impression the Gu
han Legation has made.
The Prince Of Turin will not 1t seems vlst