New-York tribune., 1898-10-30
GOSSIP AT THE CAPITAL.
NEGRO GALIANTRY IN THE WAR AND
ITS EFFECT ON SOUTHERN OPINION.

JurrRo KoMURA. THE NEW JAPANESE MINIS
TER AT wAsHINGToN-MR. DAwsoN's
OBSERVATIONS IN BRAZIL.
Washington. Oct. 29-Nowhere in the coun-
try is politics better understood in
diligently discussed than at the capital. In the
excitement attendant upon the war interior
matters were lost sight Of but Just they
are OF supreme interest. and the fall campaign
absorbs public attention. Those who are re-
sponsible for the conduct OF the short and
brilliant struggle which is without parallel in
history: those who fought so nobly and gal
lantly and hose faithful ones who rursed the
III and wounded. convinced that the people
Will give sign of their approval which is the
Only recompense they can offer for the devotion
OF those who took an active part In the war and
FOR the great sacrifices made In their behalf
There is no talk here OF possible Democratic
successes even among those VINO are generally
considered lukewarm in their Republican SYM
pa HES II is nowhere conceded that the Nation
will show such lack Of appreciation Of the
President. will prove so ungrateful for the brill
iant victory and the altered position 1t has
given the United States among the nations
Of the world. not TO indorse his Administra-
tion.
The did more than free Cuba expand this
country and establish amity between the North
and South-t developed unexpected attributes
IN the colored man. and since the Cuban cam
palgn he is regarded in entirely different
light not only by the men who fought with him
shoulder 10 shoulder. but by his former owners
and masters When the 10th Cavalry passed
through town recently IT was an interesting
sight 10 watch with what kindness and gracious
ness the Southern-born women, whose fathers
had been rich in slaves. ministered to the
wants Of these black heroes. whose names are
forever written on the rolls OF fame Soft white
hands grasped in friendship and admiration big
black ones horny from work in the fields and
the handling Of firearms. and the cheers for this
dusky regiment were heartier and more pro-
longed than for any that has passed through
here. Not a man who was with them in Cuba.
no matter what section of the country he came
from. but speaks in praise Of the negro soldiers
record there. A bond Of sympathy between the
white man and his black brother was estab-
lished by that memorable campaign. which It is
hoped will never be broken.
Testimony as to the gallant conduct Of the
negro soldier under all circumstances is con-
stantly being offered. but no one has paid
handsolner tribute 10 the brave 10th than one
OF Colonel Roosevelts officers who was in town
last week. He is young man Of great wealth
son Of a former slave-owner. given TO polo and
fancy wastcoats. and the hardest work he hac
ever done until he went to Cuba was to sign his
aristocratic name to bank checks But he had
a taste yonder OF hardship and suffering, and
has come back a better and a wiser man. He
said:
Il have fought side by side with negroes.
have been happy to share their mess, and, by
George I am glad 10 have had the privilege or
fighting with them. Of eating with them.
would be glad 20 bunk with them II necessity
required for braver and kinder set OF men
! never met. Their skins may be black but
their hearts are as white as the bOndest eau
casan. and there are many Of US who might
learn human kindness, yea, manners from them
You know a darky can build fire out Of
anything; given the necessity and few leaves
and he will make hot and roaring blaze. When
we were in Cuba there was food enough, most
Of the time but no cooks to cook it and no fire
10 cook IT over The men We're perfectly un-
trained in these useful directions Not one OF
the boys IN my company seemed able to make
Il fire. The stuff they got together was never
the right stuff, and their best efforts would
not make the fire burn.
"One day. as was feeling pretty hungry and
desperately disconsolate, l smelled the delicious
odor OF bacon frying an aroma more delightful
70 me at that moment than all the perfumes OF
Araby. Reconnoitring. l came 70 the 10th Cav
airy In contrast TO the sicky flames my men
invoked their camp fires. a long line merging
into one. roaring and cracking. train of
living fame hot enough to cook anything under
the sun.
Would you mind my cooking few slices Of
bacon and boiling ny coffee over your fire.
sad desperately to a gray headed veteran as
black as night.
'Sartainly sarta!ny honey said the old
man in A tone so affectionate and caressng that
! FELT toward him much the small boy felt
toward Uncle Renus. You Jes' set right down
yer and hope yosef to anything you want. Take
some dis yer bacon. son. and some my pone.
White folks doan't know nothin' bout maxim
pone and hyer's some coffee. Hope you'sef.
honey, hope yosef.'
~ ate and ate of this delicious banquet until
] ate my I'll, and that delightful glow that
comes with safety. that love for and charity
toward ones fellOw-men attendant upon we'll
filed stomach that conviction that tho world
IS a perfect place and no heaven could posi-
bly, compare with IT took possession Of me-
Epcures I know. never experienced such bliss
Meantime the hospitabe 10th had fed those Of
my men who came struggling along. Since
that moment have regarded tie negro cavalry
man as more than frend-a brother"
The rumor that Mr. JuterO Komura. formerly
Vice-Minister Of Foreign Affairs for Japan.
would succeed Mr. Hoshi. has been confirmed.
the Department Of State having received official
Information Of his appointment through the
United States Minister Resident in Japan. Mr..
e ,bo OF & Lee