The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-11-25
fsnecinl Correspondence.l
twiie Of the Chilean minister.l


Iwife Of the Chilean minister
entertainments. There have been sew
eral changes in the South American le-
cations, and the new diplomatists are
uniformly men whom Washington. Of
ficially and socially. can well afford to
welcome. There seems to be more than
ever before q sincere desire on the part
of the republics of the southern CONT
nent to be on the most friendly terms
with their big sister republic, senti-
ment which this country is by no
means inclined to discourage. The
Pan-American exposition, to be held in
Buffalo next year, In which these cOun-
tries are likely to be pretty well repre-
scented, promises to bring all the Amer
icas iato closer commercial and social
relations. We want larger share Of
their trade and more intimate relations
with them as national entities which
should have very much in common. So
we are just now especially pleasant to-
ward the Latln-Americans, and it may
be added that their representatives at
the national capital are In every way
worthy of our most generous courte-
sizes.
One of the most eminent and popular
OF the South American diplomatists Is
sSenor Don Carlos Moria Vlcuna, envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipoten-
tiary from Chile, and his wife is an ex-
ceedlngly attractive and accomplished
woman. Their home Is a very hospi-
table one. Senior vicuna is man of
wealth, poet and diplomat of recog-
nized ability-a rather unusual combi-
nation, but be seems to find II very
satisfactory one. His first experience
in affairs of state was as secretary OF
the Chilean legation In Washington,
which Office he occupied from 1870 to
1872, during the administration Of
President Grant, between whom and
the young attache there existed a very
warm friendship. He was at that time
a prime favorlte In Washington So
ciety, nor did his many years absence
from this capital lessen his popularity.
He became minister to this country In
1898. bringing to the discharge Of his
duties ripe experience In international
affairs, having been FIRST secretary Of
the London legation. first secretary of
the Paris legation. minister pIenipoten-
tiary successfully to Uruguay, Para
quay and Argentina and secretary of
state Of Chile.
Senior vicuna is an enthusiastic adj
mirer of the United States and does
not hesitate to so express himself, not
only to Americans, but to bis own
countrymen. Not long ago he was re-
ported as saying: "In my official rela.
lions, as well as In my private inter
course, It is my desire TO cultivate the
closest possible friendship between the
great republic Of the URited States and
the lesser one which | have the honor
to represent The United States plant
ed the doctrine of republicanism upor
the western continent, and the repub
lies of South America followed the
United States IN throwing of monar
chlcal rule and establishing for them
selves governments of the people. TIT
uniform growth and prosperity of tn
United States have shown that its gov
ernmons has been wise. and the repub
Hes of South America should prod
by the teachings Of their older ant
stronger sister"
Speaking Of trade relations betweel
the United States and Chile. he said
among other things: "we are nov
shipping over 100000 tons of nitrat
annually to Europe, and IL the farmer
OF the United States understood til
value Of this product we would be shiI
ping an eqpal amount to ysur country
We can Use great many Of you
manufactured products, especially farl
machinery. and cotton goods, and
very extensive trade could be built uI
to the great advantage Of both couI
tries"
Senior Vicuna's genius and trend {
mind .sse by no means confined