Evening star., 1898-12-05
NOW AN AMBASSADOR
Mexican Minister Returns With Additional
Power
Senor Romero Among the Best
Known Diplomats i'm This
City.

Senor Don Matias Romero the Mexican
envoy extraordinary and minister plenipo-
tentiary to the United States has returned
to Washington after prolonged visit to his
| native country, bringing with him news of
the determination of his government to
advance the Mexican mission here to the
rank of embassy. Senor Romero will soon
receive word of his elevation to ambassa-
dor. The news will be heard in Washington
with the greatest interest and satisfaction
by those in official circles diplomatic cir
cIes and the minister's many friends among
resident society.
Senor Romero called at the State Depart
ment this morning and paid his respects
to Secretary Hay and the assistant sec
retaries. He informed the Secretary of
the elevation of the legation in this city
and mutual congratulat tons We're exchang
ed. The dignity of the position of the
United States among the nations of the
world, well as the great worth of Senor
Romero are both attestsd by the action
of the Mexican government.
AS the law provides that the United
States government may advance to the
rank of ambassador any of it's ministers,
when the country to which they are ac-
credited takes the first step in that direc-
ton with their own representative, Mr.
Powell Clayton, at present the American
minister to Mexico, residing at the City of
Mexico, will become ambassador of the
United States to Mexico just as soon as the
necessary formalities can be gone through
with.
This action of the Mexican government Is
but one of a number OF significant facts
pointing to suddenly aroused conception
on the part of foreign nations of the grow
ing Importance of Washington as q diplo-
matte post. There are already five
bassadors accredited to Washington and
Senior Romero will make the sixth.
The countries SO represented are Great
q
sia, standing in that order of precedence
by virtue of the fact that they wera so ac-
credited in point of time. Several other
European nations have already signifed
their intention to elevate the rank of their
missions in this country. and it is fully ex-
pected that within short time all of the
great powers will he represented in Wash
ington by ambassadors Of full rank Prob
ably among the first countries to take the
step will be Turkey and Austria, both being
represented now by ministers.
Senior Romero came to Washington
minister from the Mexican republic March
I, 1882, and enjoys the distinction of being
longest in one grade of any of the diplo-
matte representatives in Washington.
Senor Romero has resided here continu-
ously since his appointment as minister
taking occasional trips to his home in tho
City of Mexico. The legation is situated
in the magnificent house No. 1413 | street
northwest. Fhe minister's hosptable par
lOrs have been the scene of many elaborate
Romero, whose death was sincerely mourn
ed some months ago, were known as the
most lavish entertainers in the diplomatic
corps.
SenOr Romeros long service as the diplo-
matte representative of his country has
won for him an enviable position among
the distir guished diplomats Of the world
He has guarded the interests of his fellow
countrymen Zealously and at the same time
has done much to bring the United States
and their sister republic to the south into
closer and more friendly relations. The
action Of the Mexican government in ele-
waiting the rank Of its mission in this coun-
try 50 soon after the signal victory over
Spain is significant representing the feel
ing prevailing among the Mexicans and the
appreciation Of Americas achievements
The friendly relations that have long ex-
listed between the United States and Mex
leo, due to q very great extent to Minister
Romeros conduct as the representative of
his government, can but be strengthened
and enhanced by this new evidence of re-
spect and esteem for the United States
Ihe new honor conferred upon Senior
Romero will be appreciated by a host of
friends i'll this city. His long residence
here has made him familiar with Washing
ton and her interests. and his undi5gUIscd
anxiety for the welfare of the city and
nation has won for him a place in the
hearts OF all residents Of the capital city.
He IS perhaps the best known of the for
elsn representatives. in the country. His at
tractlve personality and hospitality have
Dut adued TO the high regard in which he
was otherwise held. Among the diplomats
OF other nations accredited to Washington,
Senor Romero,s opinion all international
matters is eagerly sought and his advice
and comment carry great weight wherever
and whenever expressed.
The new ambassador is just back from
the City of Mexico, where III has enjoyed
a long rest, He is recuperated and is now
enjoying excellent health. He accompanied
the remains of his wife to his Mexican
homa, remaining in the City of Mexico af-
ter her funeral until he began his return
journey to Washington.