New-York tribune., 1900-04-22


the favOrite candidate. but Roosevelt or s-ro,
dy." as they called him, and General yybao,
Little joe" had some warm admirers 80 ~,
whenever the eggs bearing the pictures OF ,h~.-
favorites were victorious the shouts Of reioio,-
that went up in the air drowned the rousio >
the band One small boy carrying a Uftls =
on which We're the familiar features Of tho -
Of the battle Of Manila at least dozo.
eggs by picking with the children about bf,.
but when it was discovered that his choice no-
session was "keet's aig'' he was thrown -
in disgrace and his winnings smashed o, -
green under the heels Of angry young AM,
cans.
Phya. Baron PrasiddhI. the new Mjni,...
from Siam, who presented his credentials 70 -.
President on Monday. is one Of the most erci,.-.
of the Siamese Kings subjects. chosen tn row.
sent his Government at this capital and AZ To,
don because of his high qualifications. his t,..
and the knowledge he gained Of their bis,o--.
traditions and present condition in a prevon.
visit to the United States and to Great B-it,t,
Political methods have changed in the Land =.
the White Elephant in the last fifteen years
reform. indeed. began with the accession To ,hs
throne Of the present King. who was brouph,
up by English governesses, educated by EDg.
lish tutors, and through them acquired Oeci-
dental ideals. Appointments no longer. as for
merly go by favor. The King exacts that ri.
officials shall be thoroughly equipped for tbei.
posts and has little patience with dishonestz
and ncOmpetency. removing those Who give evi
dence Of it and advancing those who prov.
worthy. Baron Prasddhrs appointment is a
! distinct and we'll deserved promotion. a reward
| for the fine record he made as Governor of The
Province OF Korat. and he was chosen not onv
for the service he would render his country =,
the foreign capitals but for the credit he wopl.
reflect upon it.
| The present Siamese Minister is some f9r-v
years old and was intended while stiu a lad p.
a military career. although he has since shov,
marked ability in civil lines. From 1882 Until
/ 1887 he served as military attachs of the Iega
/ tions in Italy and France. with headquarters a,
Paris. In the latter year he was appointed a,
| aid to the special Ambassador to the Queens
Jubilee. and after several months spent in Lon
don returned to the East by way of the Untsi
States. traversing the country leisurely study
ing its institutions. people and language.
| Shortly after his return home Baron Prasiddbi
was made Civil and Military Governor Of Korat
one of the largest northern provinces of SIAN
and resigned that office only 70 accept his pres
ent post. 1t is rare that a military officer makes
a popular Civil Governor. but Baron Prasiddhfs
administration was acceptable TO the King to
| his Cabinet and to the people. His experieucs
on the Continent, in England and in the United
States proved Of great service to him He intro
duced reforms in all the departments presided
over the civil trials. showing himself a wise ami
| just magistrate; developed the resources Of ths
| country, stimulated trade and took an active
personal interest in whatever made for the prog
ress Of the country. winning the regard and
confidence of those he governed, who sincerely
regret his transfer to a new field Il duty
/ Baron Prasiddhi belongs u the advanced
/ thinkers in Siam. and represents the best eIe-
ment in his country. He is, in q word citizen
of the world. and has gathered whatever is bssa
various countries he has visited His manners
! are agreeable his personality pleasant and his
/ knowledge of English viii add much 10 his use
fulness here. The Baron contempIates remain
/ ing in Washington only a few weeks when he
/ will sail for England. and later in the season
visit the Paris Exposition. returning here in he
/ fall
/ The Minister is accompanied by his secretay
Edward Fl. LOTUS, who was attached to ths
special embassy composed Of Prince Mares ani
Prince Sonapandit brothers Of the King: F
/ Snagh. major of the Royal Siamese Guards; an
English secretary WfIberforce Wyk-. Mr. Lotus
and various Wallets and servants which was sen,
| around the world IN 1881 on a voyage OF discov-
cry with instructions To report on anything they
met with-CUstOms methods. Iaws-worthy O..
| Introduction into the Siauese Kinedom The
mission of this embassy was eTuinen-Iy success