Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31

in its bulletin for the month Of Deem
Der lsss. after revision by Senior Romero
himself. gives the subioined biographical
review OF the dead Ambassador:
SENIOR ROMERO'S CAREER.
"Senor Romero is one Of the most emf
neut statesmen, writer's and diplomats
Of Mexico. He was born in the city OF
OaXaca February q, 1881 He received
his first education in his native place.
and finished 10 az the capital Of the re-
public. where he received his diploma
as "a lawyer. In 1856 he first entered the
Foreign once. although still pursuing
his legal duties. In 1851 when President
ComonfOrt made his coup d'etat, forcing
PRESIDENT Juarez TO leave the capital
Senior Romero accompanied him % Vera
Cruz. where he continued in the service
az the Department Of Foreign Relations
In 1877 he came TO Washington as
first secretary of the Mexican Legation
and remained there in that capacity
until August, 1860, when. In the absence
OF the Minister he became Charge DAT
faires he returned 10 Mexico in 1863,
60 take part I'm the war against the
French, and was appointed colonel by
The President. General POrfiriO Diaz
then appointed him chief OF staff Soon
after that President Juarez accredited
him as Envoy Extraordinary and Minis
ter PlonipOtentiary 10 Washington. He
remained az this post from October 1868
until January. 1ssS. having rendered most
important services to his country. on
his return 10 Mexico he was appointed
Secretary Of the Treasury. but was
obliged. on account of il-health. TO give |
up that office IN 1872. From 1877 TO 1873 |
he was again Secretary Of the Treasury |
In 1850 he served as Postmaster General. |
in March. 1882, he came back TO Washing |
ton as Envoy Extra ordinary ana Minis |
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that city ever since. with an Interrupt |
ton OF only ten months in 1892, when,
s0r the third time he was called TO serve
as Sec.e.ely II the Treasury.
1s ABLE DIP OMIT.
"As representative Of his country in
the United States. Senior Romero has
shown himself a most efficient and able
diplomat His efforts have been most
successful in strengthening the friendly
ties between the two nations, and with
this object in view he has written a
great deal. his productions always re-
ceiying the highest encomiums from the
press Of the United States and other
countries
"Senor Romero vas a member OF the
Amer can Conference and
in ths body served with great distinc-
ton. Waving been one of its two vice
presidents"
Senior Romero married a Washington |
woman many years ago. and their home !
on street of Franklin Park. was a
social centre, and the scene each season
Of brilliant society functions. a large
part OF resident as well as official society
always attended these affairs. Madame
Romero died not long ago. She and her Z
husband enjoyed the friendship and con- {
ldeuce Of the leaders in national events J
succeeding the war. The !
Intimacy between Senior Romero and
General Grant was especially close. lie ]
was also on intimate terms with Presi- /
ient Lincoln and Secretary Seward In l
sss. when he returned 90 Mexico he was !
ient by Secretary Seward, as a mark OF I
distinction ln "a United States Govern =
nent vessel The legation was by CON d
current arrangement Of the two govern y
nents. within the last year. raised 10 -
he grade Of an embassy. and next Tues u
by had been fixed upon as the day when
'enor Romero was 20 present his creden-
lals % President Mckinley rs Ambas-
ador Extraordinary and Minister Pleni- II
otentiary
Besides his diplomatic duties he was a
requent contributor 20 the magazine lit II
nature or this country. mainly combining M
is labOrs 20 articles relative 10 Mexico. "a
juring the last few months the first -,
olume OF a valuable work from his pen 81
ppeared. entitled Mexico and the ri
nited States" being study regarding no
le political and social relations Of those an
)untries.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. ell
Sincere expressions Of regret were heard tic
official and other circles IN Washing lin
n. The funeral will take place at ST. be
atthews Catholic church Sunday after pa
'on at l O'Clock. when a requiem low sp
ass will BE- celebrated. ma
Ihs body Will be placed temporarily In be-