New-York tribune., 1898-10-30

when It was occupied by the victorious army
after the war and as Minister to Corea were
especially conspicuous. and won the praise OF his
associates.
The new Minister IL described as being small
even from the Japanese s, ,nndard. He has a
clever II not handsome face, and is man or
amiable qualities. Mr. Komura Is known 10
some Of the members of his staff. who rejoice
that so distinguished and agreeable man has
been named as their chief.
David j. Hill, the recently appointed Assist
ant Secretary Of State. arrived in town early In
the week. He is just back from an extended
stay in Europe. where he has been studying at
Paris and at The Hague the especial subjects
international law and diplomatic hlstory-in
which he is interested The Presidents selec-
ton Of Dr. Hill is regarded as most happy
one. No one could be better equipped for this
responsible post far knowledge goes, and
the new Secretary is, too, man OF pleasing
appearance and genial personality.
In chatting about the recent war he said II
had raised the United States immensely in the
estimation of people the other side, who con-
fess their astonishment and admiration over
the American ability to organize and equip
army on such short notice. There was some
soreness in France he said. against the United
States during the earlier stages OF the war. but
recently public opinion had entirely changed.
In regard to the pending difficulties between
England and France. DIR. Hill said: Unless
some other cause arises. do not see how a
conflict between these two great Powers can
occur. AS the situation now stands. there does
not seem to be sufficient p-ovocation for war"
The patriarch Of the Triennial Convention
was the Rev Or. William Brand. the senior
presbyter from Maryland. and a clerical dele
gate Mr.. Brand is nearly ninety years DID,
and his venerable appearance and handsome,
intellectual face made him conspicuous figure
in a body OF men the majority Of whom were
still in the prime OF life.
Dr. Brand comes from a distinguished South
ern family, and cherishes with pride the fact
that Andrew Jackson was present at his chris
tening. This aged prelate for close on TO half
a century has been rector Of the Episcopal
church in Hartford County Md. one of the
handsomest edfces in the State. which was
built entirely through the efforts OF its devoted
priest who, in spite Of his advanced age still
takes an active interest In church affairs.
Thomas C. Dawson, secretary Of the United
States Legation in Brazil, has been on leave Of
absence from his post, and has spent some time
here as the guest OF Mr. Dawes, Controller of
the Currency. Mr.. Dawson brings the welcome
news that the sister republic of Brazil showed
only the friendliest feeling for this Government
during the recent war; and. indeed. on several
occasions evidenced in a practical way her
friendship and sympathy
Mr.. Dawson has warm feeling Of admiration
for the President-elect OF Brazil whose inau-
guraton will take place on November 10 Mr.
Campossalles is OF the foremost citizens Of
Brazil and without question one Of the most
brilliant men of South nerca. This Brazilian
statesman comes from the great State OF Sac
Paulo. After his election last March he went
abroad for the purpose Of studying the systems
of government in Europe and of investigating
its finances.
Brazil Is weaker. perhaps In its financial sys-
TEN than in any other branch Of the Govern
ment. but already her finances are beginning to
improve, and It is quite certain the incoming
Executive Will see to it that frmer financial laws
are established The new President is man Of
corcliatory nature. and by his diplomacy is
winning the imperialists out of their retirement