New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20


occupied the same cabin and dug living out
OF the stony soil Of the mountain side on which
II situated
Been to Washington, hey| he asked me.
Yes assented.
wall, eff yer don't mind jes' wish you'd
clar my mind on sartin pints. Is Grant in COM
mand of the Army yt, and is it true that Lin
coin was shot?
Il cleared his mind on these subjects but he
Toured forth a volume of other questions which
showed me he was still living in the early six
ties"
The last year has many changes In the
Diplomatic Corps New Ambassadors have been
accredited from France and Germany; at each
Of these embassies the personnel includes many
new secretaries and attaches; an Ambassador
the first envoy of this rank to come from that
country is shortly expected from Russia; new
Minister has been sent from Turkey, and rumor
has il that Senior Cana who has long and so
creditaby represented Chill at this Capital, is
about to be recalled But none of the recent
changes have created unusual interest; that was
reserved for the extraordinary circumstances
surrounding the retirement Of the Spanish Min
ster and his resignation and hasty exodus are
still subjects for gossip in fashionable circles.
Whatever opinion may be held concerning his
official acts. Mr.. Dupuy De LONE is man Of
broad culture and deep knowledge, an astute
and efficient dipomatst. From Spanish point
Of view, Spain has never been more ably repre-
scented here than by the unfortunate Minister
whose career, which promised TO be a brilliant
one has been brought TO such an untimely close.
Even those most bitter against him will have
some sympathy FOR the offending diplomat when
il is known that his unhappy act not only de-
k.
practically expatrates him. as, for the present
a; least he Will not return 10 Spain, and he may
never again be able to take up his residence in
his fatherland Mr. Dupuy de LONE gave di-
rections to his agent that all Of mis- household
effects should be sent after him to New-York
and there sold al auction-a proceeding exceed
ingly unpopular among a certain class in Wash
ington who dearly love auction, and, above
all an auction Of the belongings Of some retir-
ing Minister. This decision the part of the
Minister is a disappoin tInent TO the brio a-brac
and curio hunters as well, for among the fur
nishings Of the former envoy arc many rare and
beautiful objects.
Mr. Du Bose who has been placed in charge
Of the Legation until Mr. De L6me's successor is
appointed. has been connected with the Legation
long enough TO have become Thoroughly TAMIL
lar with the duties Of the position HIS mo'her
vas an Fngiishwoman and he is graduate OF
Oxford He is naturally, therefore, familiar with
Anglo-Saxon methods and the Anslo-SaNon
mint of view Mr. Du Bose is also thoroughly
nosted on Cuban questions, having spent some
time in Havana on his way to this country.
Since his return from abroad General Mics
has made some changes in his full-dress UNIFORM
which make it handsomer and more consplcu-
ous About the sleeves and collar Of the coat
conventional design OF oak leaves is embroId-
cred in gold and this design again appears upon
the belt which is Of Russian leather piped WIN
gold bullion. The epaulettes have been Ia'd
aside for the fat and more modern shoulder
knots characteristic Of the Russian uniforms
They hear the coat of arms of the United States
and two stars Indicative Of the rank of a major
general. A scarf OF gold is worn draped from
the right shoulder to the left side and no hand
soner or more solderiy figure passed IN reVle"
before the President at the first Official recep-
ton OF the season.
Don Luis Felipe Carlo, Minister from Ecua-
dor is rejoicing over the prospects OF the future
do,,olorment Of his country by the CONSTRUCTION
- q railroad from Guayaqui TO Quito. which
will he COMPLETED before the close Of the year.
The distance this railroad will traverse is about
three hundred miles. All the material and ma
cbi,erv used in construction Of the road VIII be
/ son, from, the United States. and large syndi-
cate in New-York has consented To furnish the
.srital for the enterprise. The payment OF the
i,o, is guaranteed b. the Government OF
Ecuador .,,
Mr. Carlo believes that this railroad VIII
,-ove not only great convenience to the people