The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-04
THE MEXICAN PORTFOLIO.
Senor Mariscal NaySucceed the
Late Ambassador Romero.
PRESIDENT DIAZ'S CHOICE
Now Vice President and Minister of
Stntc-Amcricnn Rc,ntions to Re
Carefully Guarded-WelI Known
in Wnshington-SpIend Honors
Arranged for the Dead Diplomat.

Senor Jose Romero, a nephew of the late
Senior Don Matias Romero who at the
time of his death in this city was envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary
of Mexico to this Government, and who
had been elevated to the rank of ambaS-
sador, but had not presented his creden
tials, reached Washington, at late hour
on Monday night. Senior Romero left the
City of Mexico on last Wednesday in res
ponse to a telegram notifying him of his
late uncle's illness.
When seen by a Times reporter last
night. Senior Romero said: CAS- soon as
received the information of my uncle s
illness, l went Immediately TO President
DiaZ, who ordered me to proceed at once
to this city. Neither the president nor
| myself regarded my uncie's illness as ser
ious / did not receive any notification
of my uncfe's death until | reached the
Texas border and there l was handed a
copy of the San Antonio Express which
contained the sad announcement"
When questioned as to what arrange
ments had been made for the removal OF
the remains of the late ambassador to the
| City of Mexico. Senor Romero replied:
Absolutely none, and l am at present un-
able to state when any will be made.
My aunt, Mrs. Garcia, sister of the late
Senior Romero, is very sick with the grip
/ and until her condition improves l shall
remain in this city. She was prostrated
by her brothers death and the physicians
find her case very difficult cne to treat.
Il received a telegram from President
Diaz yesterday morning asking me to make
arrangements for the removal of the re-
mains to Mexico. | received another mes
sage later in the day, asking me to state
the day that the cortege would leave
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be expected to reach the Mexican border.
"It is the intention of the President of
Mexico to meet the remains at the Mexican
frontier in person. He will be accom-
panied by large civic and military escort.
A special funeral train will be provided
and short stop viii be made in each town
on the way TO the capital city, where the
body will lie in state for several days.
! The interment will be made in Dolores
Cemetery. one of the most beautiful and
sacred spots in Mexico
Senor Romero when asked as to the
probable successor OF his uncle as aJnbas-
sador to this court, said: Il believe it will
be Senor Mariscal, our present vice presi-
dent and minister of state. Our relations
with this country are regarded as OF the
highest Importance. and President Diaz
will appoint one who has the greatest wis
dom and experience. Several months ago
my uncle wanted to resign, but, upon the
earnest solicitation of President Diaz, con-
sented to remain. AS a recognition of his
services the rank was changed, eleyating
him from that of minister to an ambassa-
dor.
"Senor Mariscal has always been con-
sidered as the probable successor of my
uncle. He is a man sixty-eight years OF
age, but is wonderfully preserved both
physically and mentally. know of no one
else who is even thought of in this con-
nection.'
Senior Mariscal is well known in this
country, having at one time been attached
to the Mexican legation in this city He
has filed almost every position of promi
nence under the Mexican government, and
is considered one of its ablest statesmen
and diplomats. Senor Mariscal married
Miss Laura Smith, of this city.
Senior Jose Romero, the nephew of the
deceased diplomat, is a young man of
much prominence in his country, and is at
present attached to the state department OF
the Mexican government.