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father and grandfather of Lieut.. Attweu
were officers in the Argentine navy, and
the young man graduated from the Argent
tine naval academy at the head Of his
class. During the fourteen years which
have intervened since his graduation he
has spent ten years in the United States as
a member of the Argentine legation staff,
Lieut.. Attwell was first appointed naval
attache at Washington in 1887 and re-
mained at the American capital for dye
years, during which interval he several
times served as acting secretary of lega-
ton. He acted as secretary OF the Argen-
tine commission to the worlds Columb an
exposition at Chicago, and prior to L.s re-
turn TO his native land was married to
Miss Marguerite Estelle Huyck of WASH
lngton. When he returned to Buenos
Ayres in 1896 he was appointed secretary
to the chief of staf of the navy and con-
tinued in this position until 1900, when he
was again detailed to Washington.
Among the military and naval attaches
of comparatively recent appointment 70
diplomatic posts at the national capital
probably the greatest interest attaches to
Lieutenant Colonel Wantanabe an officer
who was a witness of some of the most
interesting operations of the Chinese-Jap-
aneSe war and who is the first representa-
tive Of the mikado's army ever accredited
to ashington as military attache and
Rittmeister Baron Won Kapherr, attache
of the German embassy. The baron, who
is said to enjoy the favor of the kaiser,
holds the rank of a captain in the cavalry
sars of Potsdam. He was once an aid-de-
camp on the staff Of the late Grand Duke
of .Mecklenburg-Schwe and also held
for considerable length of time the post
of military attache of the German emb lssy
at Vienna.
The ENJOYS from South and Central Amer
lea, almost all of whom are comparatively
young men, have seized of late a number
of opportunities to display ability of a high
order and other similar openings may bs
anticipated in the near future. SeEor Don
Augusta T. Puldo the Venezuela charge
d'affaires, and Senor Don Carlos Martinez
Silva, the Colombian minister, have each
been parties to negotiations which threat-
ened to become of rather delicate nature,
and similar possibilities may be said to con-
front Senor Don Luis F. Corea, the NIcas
raguan minister, in view OF the prospect
for an active consideration at the next
congressional session OF the project for o
canal across the isthmus. A seal OF ap,
proval for a young mans work came In the
recent announcement to Senor Juan Cucs.
tas, the envoy from Uruguay and only son
of the president of that republic. that hf
had been advanced in diplomatic ranS froru
minister resident to minister plenipotens
tiary and would henceforth be accredited
70 Mexico. as well as the United States.
WALDON FAWCETT.
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bessy.
Thiebaut who was transferred to Berne.
Switzerland The present first secretary
of the French embassay would be a most
valuable member of any embassy staff, for
not only is NJ. de Margerie thoroughly con-
versant with diplomatic problems in Tur-
key, but he has made a most thorough and
exhaustive study of conditions in the far
east, and particularly in China.
NJ. de Margerie is a son of Mr.. Amelie de
Margerie, very well-known writer on
philosophical and literary subjects, who has
several times been laureate of the Acade-
mie Franchise, and who lately published
translation in French verses of Dante's
Divine Comedy. NJ. de Margerie's mother
was the daughter of Count de Lespinats
known In his day as one of the best eques-
trians in France. Madame de Margerie is
a daughter of Mr.. Eugene Rostand we'll
known economist and writer and member
of the Institut de France. Her brother,
Edmond Rostand, is quite well known irr
this country as in Europe by reason of his
authorship of "Cyrano de Bergerac'' and
LAiglon'' Edmond Rostand has ac-
cepted the invitation of his sister to visit
her in Washington this winter, and this cir
cumstance alone will be sufficient to make
| the house at 1853 street, formerly the
home of Colonel Tyler, which has been
taken by the de Margeries, a social center.
By a singular coincidence the cablegram
in which NJ. de Margerie announced to his
brother-fn-law that he had secured a house
in which to entertain him when he comes
to America passed en- route a message in
which Rostand announced his election to
the charmed circle of the Forty Immor-
tails"
The Italian Ambassador.
No single evidence of the aggressiveness
of the younger men in diplomatic circles
has caused more widespread comment than
did the announcement some time ago of
the appointment of Marquis Carbonari di
Malaspina to succeed Baron Fava as Ital-
ian ambassador at Washington. MARQUIS
Malaspina, who is forty-four years of age,
is said to be the youngest man holding am
bassadorial rank in the diplomatic service.
Not many years ago he was second secre-
tary of the Italian embassy at Washington,
and within year past has served as first
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can seat of government. All the diplomats
stationed at Washington at the time were
gave the bride away, James Buchanan
walked with one of the bridesmaids and
President Van Buren and Daniel Webster
were among the guests. Miss Olga de Bo-
disco, the granddaughter of Madame de Bo-
disco, is now first maid of honor to the
Empress Of Russia.
Russian diplomats have indeed shown
marked preference for American women.
NJ. Georges Bahkmeteff while serving as
secretary of legation was married to the
daughter of General Beale Later NJ Bank
meten was made Russian minister TO the
Grecian court and during her residence in
Athens the Queen of Greece took a great
fancy to the American woman. Madame
Bahkmeteff occasionally comes 20 this
country to visit her mother. Mrs. Edward
F. Beale, and her sister, Mrs. John r. Nc
Lean. Madame de Wollant. wife of the
present first secretary of the Russian En-
bassy at Washington, Is another American
woman who occupies prominent place In
Russian diplomatic circles. The other
American wives Of diplomats now resident
at the capital are Duchess Virginia de Ar
cos, wife of the Spanish minister who was
married while hsr husband was stationed
in the City OF Mexico. and Mrs Yung
Kwai, the wife of the interpreter OF the
Chinese legation.
Tt return to the topic of the prominence
into which many Of the younger diplomats
at Washington have recently come. il may
be well to call attention to the recent rec
ord Of two Of the members of the stan of
the Argentine legation. During the long
interval which preceded the appointment Of
Senor Don Martin Garcia Marou as Argen-
tine minister Senor Antonio del Eiso the
secretary of legation, acting as charge a af-
faires, discharged ministerial duties so sat
isfactorily that it would have occasion no
surprise in diplomatic circles to have seen
him elevated to the rank Of envoy.
An Argentine officer.
lately been winning laurels is Lieut. Juan
s. Atwell, the naval attache. who has
served as the commissioner of his govern
ment at the Pan-American exposition. and
is said to be largely responsible for the
very creditable Argentine exhibit Tha
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Present Venezuelan-C Colombian Strife
May Involve This Country.
SPANISH REPUBLICS JEALOUS NOW
Would Be G ad to Unite Against
the United States.
PAN-A ERICAN TOPICS
Copyright, 1901.)


wrfttal for The Evening Star by Clifford Smyth.
War has been so common with our
neiEhbors in South and Central America
that really notable military achievements
on battlehelds. marked with almost incredi-
bic deeds of vaIor have scarcely found a
headline in our daily press We have but
one comment: "They are fighting again
They are always fighting. After awhile
some one will be hurt" 1t would be more
startling in the way of news to announce
that all revolutions in South America have
come to an end.
The trouble that is brewing today, how
ever, between Colombia and Venezuela is
of a distinctly different character from the
everyday Latin-American revolution. 1t Is
the result of a long series of causes to
which the United States is not a stranger.
1t involves interests and questions that
have 10 do without our own future as
nation. 1t suggests. finally, the possibili-
ties Of a great pan-AmeriCan war.
In the minds Of the founders of South
American independence there was the
scheme for single government, binding to-
gether all the Latin republics in one strong
union. This idea arose naturally from the
fact that under Spain all South America,
with the exception of Brazil, was bound to
one ruler; while the successful union of
states in North America was an obvious
demonstration of the political advantages to
be gained by such a federation Thus. Boil
var conceived and carried out the plan of
having Venezuela. New Grenada (now CO.
lOmbia). Ecuador Peru and Bolivia united
under the one Republic of Colombia. Mi
randa. Bolivar predecessors and the shrewd-
er statesman of the two. went further than
this in theory, and hoped to consolidate all
Latin-America in one republic that would
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Late Arrivals Of Members of the
Diplomatic Corps.
The INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGES
Young Men in Many important
Positions.
ABILITY OF HIGH ORDER

Written for The Evening Star.
The advent of another season witnesses
the usual number of changes in the per-
sonnel of the diplomatic corps at Wash
ington. The comings and goings which at
tend this annual reassignment to posts of
duty is serving to emphasize a very evident
tendency to allow younger men to play
prominent part in the field of international
statecraft at the American capital. The
American seat of government has, of
course, always had its full share of the
younger diplomats acting as secretaries
and attaches of the foreign legations and
embassies, but perhaps never before has
so great a measure of important issues
been intrusted to the negotiation of these
more youthful representatives of foreign
nations as during the past few months, a
responsibility which, if indications be ac-
cepted, is to be continued in the future.
One of the most capable diplomats among
the younger contingent of the newcomers
is NJ. Pierre de Margerie, the first secre-
tary and counselor of the French embassy,
who during the absence of NJ. Jules Cam
bon, the ambassador, has acted charge
d affaires ad interim. NJ. de Margerie en-
tered the diplomatic service of his nation
In 1885 as third secretary at Copenhagen.
From there he went to Constantinople,
where ne remained for ten years. He was
stationed at the Turkish capital during the
continuance of the Turko-G Grecian war and
throughout the troubles in Armenia, and.
indeed, received a gold medal from the
French government in acknowledgment of
his services during the period of the Arme-
nian maSSacres.
After his period of service in Turkey NJ.
de Margerie was again detailed to Copenha-
gen In 1899, this time first secretary,
and there he remained until notified of his
appointment to Washington to succeed NJ.
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enough. If Castro's intention in the pro-
posed conquest of Colombia has been cor
rectly interpreted by his friends as we'll
as his enemies he will not stop with CO.
lombia. His program involves the other
republics of Latin America 5 well, until
he or some other South American Napo-
leon wields the dictatorship over united
continent
We Would Interfere.
Before such a result could by any possi-
bility be attained the active interference of
the United States would be inevitable. The
history of the past century shows unmis-
takably that our government has viewed
with marked disfavor any attempt on the
part of the South American republics to
form a union. We discountenanced it ex-
plicitly under John Quincy Adams, and it
is not likely that in this direction our pol
icy has weakened under President Roose-
velt Besides, such change in the politi-
cal map of South America as Cas-ros
Greater Colombia" contemplates wouti m
fringe the Monroe doctrine well as i'm
peril the maintenance of the isthmus as a
free and open thoroughfare-and the
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Cancerous Houses.

From London Truth.
My Paris correspondent recently pro-
pounded some theories with regard to the
propagation of cancer, and I have since had
a good many letters on$ the subject-more
particularly with reference to the sugges-
tion that houses become infected with the
germs Of this malignant disease. Several
correspondents mentiou5case within their
own knowledge which seem to show that
the cancer germ attaches itself to houses
which have been occupied by cancer pa
tients. In one case family of healthy
girls without any cancer taint in the family
took a house at an English health resort.
not knowing that o asdaughter of the last oc-
cupant had died Of cancer. One of the girls
slept in the room where this patient had
previously died, and she herself developed
the disease. The gentleman who gives me
this case mentions two of similar char
acter in prairie villages in the Northwest
territory of Canada In these cases there
were no oak trees or other large trees for
many miles aroundAw1fch goes against the
theory that certain trees have something to
DO with the propagation OF the disease Per-
sonally, l believe. firmly in the infection of
houses by cancer In house which | know
well two ladies have died of this disease
within some four or five years, and third
lady Who occupied the same house for a
snort period between the tenancies OF the
other two though she left the house several
years back, has since developed cancer. /
40 not know what may be the accepted doc
trine among experts on this point. but l
would not myself live in a house where
place.
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and the recent wedding OF Madame Regina
Barbour de Rengifo. widow Of the late
minister from Colombia 20 Peru, and NJ
Eugene Thiebaut, first secretary OF The
French embassy at Berue. Switzerland, ana
late occupant Of the same position NJ ne
French embassy in Washington, has served
10 direct attention TO the number Of Ameri-
can women who have married foreign di1lo-
mats One OF the first marriages Of this
character took place I'm the White House
during the administration Of President An
drew jackson, and the chief executive
claimed the honor OF giving away the
bride. Miss Mary Lewis. the daughter Of
Major Lewis. his intimate friend and COM
panlon in arms. Miss Lewis was married
10 NJ Alphonse Joseph Yver Pageot. a ma
tive Of Martinique. who first met the Young
lady while serving as secretary of the
French legation at Washington and who
was later appointed by Louis Philippe
minister TO the United States.
Romnnces Recalled.
Easily the most famous Of all the earlier
ceremonies which Joined an American girl
to a diplomat was that which united Har-
riet Beall Williams OF Georgetown. a school
girl Of sixteen years. and Baron de Bodisco,
the Russian representative at the Ameri-
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Young Men at the Head of Colleges.

From Success.
The youngest college president is said to
be John H. McCracken, vino, at twenty-five.
presides over Westminster College at Full
ton, Mo- while his father. Henry NJ. Nc
CIacken, is the executive head of New
York University. jerome Hall Raymond,
president of the University of West Vir-
ginia, was elected to that Office when twen-
ty-eight years old. President Boothe Col
we'll Davis of Alfred University. New York,
was elected when thirty-two years old Rev.
Burris A. Jenkins was two years younger
when he became president of the Univer-
sity of Indianapolis. Dr. Daniel E. Jenkins,
president OF Parsons College, Iowa, was
just thirty years of age when he took the
place, in 1896. DIR. Jacob Gould Schurman
was thirty eight years old when he went to
preside over Cornell University.
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HE WANTED "SHEEPS.,
But the Live or Toy Variety Did Not
Exactly Suit.

From the Kansas City Star.
A young Frenchman, recently arrived in
this country, found himself a pleasant
boarding place in East Blank street, where
most of the boarders were of long resi-
dence and We're well acquanted-almost
as members of a family. The Frenchman
was bright, intelligent, gentlemanly. fell
low, and was taken into full fellowship
very soon. One night a little poker game
was started-a penny ante" game, or
something of the kind. The Frenchman
| took to it very quickly and found it very
fascinating. The next day he determined
to purchase for himself poker outfit to
take back with him to France when he
should return, So he went to a large de-
partment store and asked If they had some
"sheepS.''
"UpStairS,' said the polite clerk, ''in the
| toy department..
The young man went up two floors and
again asked for Sleeps
over in the far. corner said the floor
walker.
When he reached the counter to which
he had been directed a young woman to
whom he had made known his wants
showed him number Of wooden sheep with
wool fastened on them.
Pardon, eet ees not zeese I want
weeSh Sleeps "
We'll, these are certainly Sheep said
the young woman, " and they are very
her, and she added: "Of course, If you
want something cheaper you will find some
tin animals over at that other counter
| pointing across the room.
But 1t is not Sleeps I want, but
| Sleeps l want not Sleeps re animals,
but Sleeps to play wiz
my dear sir, these are sheep to play
| with!
The poor man was growing distressed,
when second girl came to the rescue II
know what you want" she said. Come
with me-
| He went with her, and she piloted him
over to counter on which We're piled
| miniature ships, yachts. and SO forth
There you are!" she exclaimed tri-
umphantly.
| But it is no, not zis! 1t is Sleeps zat 1
want"
| By this time it began to be the general
| impression on the floor that the man was
| crazy, and this was strengthened by his
| explanation that he wanted the "sheeps''
| for his "aunties!'
'"They must keep a boarding house."
whispered one girl to another, "and he has
| mistaken this for grocery"
| But sophisticated man overheard the
| Frenchmans remarks, and said:
Excuse me, sir, but think l understand
what you want-poker chips, isn't it?'
| Surelee! Sleeps for pokeair! Eat ees
eet!"
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willing to ObIige.

from lit Bits.
An Epglishman at a dinner once told a
tale of a tiger he had shot which measured
twenty-four feet from snout to tail-tip
Every one was astonished, but no one VEN
tured to insinuate doubt of the truth
of the story.
Presently Scotchman told his tale He
had once caught a fish which he said he
was unable to pull in alone, managing only
to land 1t at last with the aid of six friends
1T we-s a skate and it covered two acres -
Silence followed this recital, during which
the offended Englishman left the table The
host followed. After returning he said to
the Scotchman: Sir, you have insulted my
friend. You must apologize"
II dinna insoolt him." said the Scot.
Yes. you did, with your two-acre fish
story. You must apologize
Well. said the offender. slowly with
the air of one making great concession
tell him IL he will take ten feet off that
tiger will see what 1 can do with the
fish,
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secretary at Madrid From the Spanish
capital he was transferred direct to his
first executive position as minister at Bue-
nos Ayres, capital of the Argentine Re-
public. Diplomats were amazed at the
rapidity of the promotion when he was
found to be gazetted for so important a post
as that at Washington, and in the light of
the event set to work diligently studying
the policy of the new italian premier.
Will Bring a Bride.
Among the new ENJOYS accredited to
Washington there is no more interesting
personality than that of Baron Ludoric
Moncheur. the newly appointed minister
from Belgium. Previous to his assign
ment to his present post Baron Moncheur
was the Belgian envoy at the City of Mex
leo, and it was here that he became ac-
quainted with Miss Charlotte Clayton,
daughter Of Gen. Powell Clayton, United
States minister to Mexico to which young
lady. he Is to be married in the near fu-
ture.
This international matrimonial alliance
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Supreme at That.
From Life.

With touch that Is as dainty
AS any bird that preens
And sails above the whitecaps,
She skins the magazines.
With eyes that are haf-blineed
By girlish thoughts that fit,
She reads the latest novel
Enough to talk of II.
Yet. deem her not constructed
Upon shallow plan.
Her speciality Hes higher,
For she can read q mani
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just So.
From Puck.

Barber-"Hab de back O. yo' neck shaved
suh?"
Philosopher Qn the chair)-"Nope. can't
see 1t myself, and nobody else cares"
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Jones (referring to the pleasant ia cad
lady who has just passed)-"Ah. my boy. I
owe great deal to that woman"
BrownE"Indeedi Who is she?''
Jones-''My landlady."-Tit-Bits.
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United States is pledged by treaty to guard
the isthmus and by tradition to uphold the
Monroe doctrine.
Thus if Castro is financially able to con-
tinue his attack on Colombia and to keep
peace meanwhile in Venezuela a pan-Amer-
lean conflict would seem to be speedily i'm
mnent, in which the United States would
bear hand as the probable ally of Colom-
ba. Strangely enough, it would not be the
first time that our troops have fought on
Colombian and Venezuelan soil. On two
memorable occasions in the past we lave
tasted the horrors of warfare in those trop-
ical countries
Way Back in 1906.
The first blow for South American inde-
pendence was struck in 1906 by a party Of
Americans New Workers, under the leader
ship of General Miranda. with the knowl-
edge and some say with the approval of
President Jefferson. Most of our men were
either killed or captured by the Spanish on
this Inflated expedition, and ten of them
were hung in the public square of Puerto
CabellO, where a monument has lately been
erected to their memory by patriotic Vene-
Zuelans.
Years before that, however, before we
had achieved our own independence, Law
renee Washington, George Washngtons s
half-brother under the British Ad.liral
Vernon, headed 5000 Americans in Inc
siege of Cartagena. He captured the fort
ress Boca Chica at the entrance to the
harbor, and made one of the most heroic
assaults in history the fortress OF San
Felipe. overlooking the walls of Cartagena
In this assault he was unsuccessful, and
nearly every American who accompanied
him perished either in battle or by the
subtler ravages of fever. But he practical
ly destroyed the old fort, and today il
stands there as he left it in 1741, ruin,
one of the most picturesque ruins In Amer
lea, but a monument as well to the bravery
of those Americans who We're the first to
onrio oil
History is full of surprises Puerto Ca =.
bello, in Venezuela; Cartagena, In Colom-
bia. are names of romantic tragic import
to the United States. But in the pan-Amer.
lean conflict that today threatens 20 sur
round these old places, what a reversal Of
history will need to be chronicled,