New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
GOSSIP OF THE CAPITAL.
MR.. KONfURA's PROMOTION TO THE RUS
SIAN MISSION
ALLEYS AMBITIONS FOR THE sENArE-HIs
X CONGREss-A COAFIDING MINER

N CONGRESs-A CONFIDING MINER.
Washington. March 3 (SpeciaD.-Mr. Komura
Japan's representative here. is the third Minister
from the East to he transferred to St Petersburg
within three wears. which clearly indicat tes
that 2 residence AT this capital, with the knowl-
edge and experience it gives. is regarded as es-
genital ny the Oriental nations for the diploma
fists they station in Russia. the most important
diplomatic posts. for many obvious reasons to
these countries The United States ranking sec
ord. China is now represented at the Mus
covite Court hy Yang-Yu whittier he was trans
farred after four years creditabe service in
this country. Corea has recently accredited to
Russia its envoy here, Chin Pom-Ye, who only
ewaits the coming Of lis successor to present his
Ie-tens Of recall. Mr.. Komurc was informed
last week Of his promotion. which cannot fail to
crafty him, as It implies the greatest confidence
n his skill and ability a diplomatst.
7, IS only a little more than year since Mr..
KomEra took uo his residence in Washington.
Tut during that time he has accomplished many
things not the least of which is winning the
esteem and regard not only OF his staff his col
leagues in the Diplomatic Corps and the Off
ciais of the Department of State but of every
ono VINO mas had the pleasure OF knowing him.
AIr Komura is especially popular with news
paper men. 20 whom he is invariably frank and
cordial. approaching their position, their point
Of view and their mission better than the ma
iority Of the diplomatists from the East who are
either too confidential or too reserved and who
are constantly getting themselves into hot water
ana making themselves unpopular by loud COM
plants that they have been wilfuly misrepre-
scented.
The retiring Minister from Japan began his
diplomatic career before he had reached his ma
jority. and has been continuously in the service
of the State since his first appointment. His
early education was received at the Kaisei- Gak-
ko and at the Imperial University at Toxic, the
Alma Mater OF many Of Japans moet distin-
guished statesmen Subsequently he took de-
gree at Harvard remaining for number OF
years in this country, studying It's institutions
and language.
As Secretary OF Legation at Peking, at a time
when il was known that a war between China
and Japan was inevitable: as civil governor Of
the captured province Of An Tung after the war
and as Minister Resident in Corea Mr. Komura
made record which won for him rapid ad-
vancement and made him potent factor in the
politics Of the FloWery Kingdom. To accept
the appointment at Washington where his ca
reer is Sc soon to end, Mr.. Komura resigned the
portfolio Of Vice-Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
His retirement removes from this capital one OF
the most efficient and able Orientals ever ac-
credited TO 81.
Bailey. the beautiful according to current
rurnor. WILL on the retirement Of Horace Chill
ton. March. 1901, transfer his flowing locks his
trockcoat, white tie and lovely hands. that wave
gracefully toward his feminine admirers in |
the galleries during his eloquent perorations to
the Senate. THIS Nr. Bailey himself regards, |
and, it must be admitted some of his following |
agree with him. as more fitting environment |!
for his eloquence. his beauty and his magnetism |
quality the young statesman lays claim TO as |
he claims all the qualities Of his great prototype
Daniel Webster. His entrance to the upper |
house will displace Mr.. Beveridge from mis- rank !
as the youngest member of that body, and he |
VII become the infant Of the dgnifed Senate |
having been born in 1858 a year later than the |
Junior Senator from Indiana.
Among his colleagues in the House the silver
tongued orator from the Lone Star State Is
quite a Solon IN point OF years, many of the |
members being still in the twenties, but there is
no one among the 356 representatives IN Con-
gress more gueless and calIow, as is evidenced
by recent article Mr.. Bailey has been betrayed |
Into writing for one OF the current weekles de-
voted to the interests Of women. Where Women
Fail Paramentarians Now be il known
that Joseph Bailey, NJ. G, has found among
women his greatest admirers and many Of the
eentler not only in Texas, where this
prophet is nor without honor. but all through
the Southwest have followed his career with |
ardent interest, hoping one day see his i'm
posing figure edorn the Executive chair. That
he has sought and appreciated this influence is
not to be denied. No member Of Congress is so
often seen in the lobbies of the House hutton
holed by fair sister. How, then, explain
MS recent essay. which is neither profound nor
chivarous? Funny some Of his colleagues
cali it. and IT is probable that Miss Anthony
and women o1 her school Will apply the same
adjective
How ungallant for Mr.. Bailey TO speak thus
regarding that to which belong those idola-
tors who have sent him fragrant blooms on the
opening Of Congress and pinned giowing carna-
u"ns on the lapel Of his during the entire
session:
omen fail as psrliamentarians because, gen
,aI's speaking they lack the mental calibre
+,,esSssaTE TO perfectly comprehend the techni-
cannes of parliamentary law
iAls Is the paragraph that most incenses
M haiiey's feminine admirers some Of whom
nave already cut him from their lists. The por-
'a u MS essay which has furnished enter
'aii4nent to mis- associates naIvely announces:
re Constitution clearly. entirely, and (be-
- l'is IN the intelligence Of our very exist
as d naton) we must believe inteIIigently
uGss women from the sphere of government, |
% %SoKt 10y representation in the explicit unit of |
s.9lIcai poWer-the adult male citizen. To be
HGiF' mere are statutes In the several States |
operating contrary to this princinle of the Con- |
dtutlon, but If the mind Of woman were Iogi- |
al. sIle must perceive that any concession of |
ec'iiiical power she may enjoy in municipal or |
s7Nate government is reduced IN an a absurdif, |
- tle Constitution, which annuIs such mower |
- "a me, me General Government The principle of |
-l-''S Mi4cn anlmateS and forms the very exist- |
80 OF the United States is violated by anv |
20 tute or municipal ordinance onnosed 70 tho |
der ~ iot' ana "omans rights exercised un-