New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-11-03
GOSSIP AT THE CAPITAL.
MANY CHANGES IN THE DIPLOMATIC
CORPS-WASHINGT AS A CENTRE
OF sTUDY-THE NEW CALL
FORNIA SENATOR.

FORNIA SENATOR.
Washington. Nov. This autumn, as usual,
many changes are announced in the Diplomatic
Corps. and number Of those diplomats who sailed
in the spring pass their vacation in Europe Will
remain on the other side. The most important re-
tfrement is that OF Baron Fava, for more tnan
twenty Itay's representative at this capital
who will be replaced by the Marquis Carbonari de
Malaspini, the youngest man of his rank in the
Italian diplomatic service, his predecessor was
the senior Of his colleagues. The Belgian Min
lister Count Lichtervede. is succeeded by Baron
Noncheur, and both the Argentine Republic and
Turkey have accredited new ministers to the
United States Two of these recently appointed
ENJOYS have already served at Washington 'ie
Marquis Malaspini. who was only few years ago
attached to the Italian Embassy secretary ana
Mr. Merou accredited here in June. 1885, as Ar
gentne Minister, but recalled to undertake ihoie
important detail after short period OF service.
Baron FaVa's successor is pleasantly re'heiil-
bered in Washington and will receive warm wei
come from the friends he made in his previous
residence here. The new ambassador Is os'ii'-
guished in appearance. accomplished III iidn"el'
@astrte and sa gacious in his profession. he IL r.
garded indeed. among the foremost oi i17"ai
5fnlor1at lists Il fact attested by his frequent anu
rand promotions and his detail 10 the most I'M
portant posts Following his service IN aS.'ins-
ron Marquis Malaspni acted secretary OF the
Italian Embassy in Madrid. whence ne was udl's
ferred to Buenos Ayres less than q year ago ana
promoted the rank Of minister at an age "4io'i
most diplomats look ahead to long years OF service
as a secretary. His speedy elevation to the hlsh-
est rank IN the diplomatic service, coming so soon
after this appointment, has occastoned some sur
prise for. while his great ability cannot ne ques-
TONED it is unusual raise diplomat 10 an
sroba ssadnrsbfp so shortly after his appointment
as minister.
Baron Moncheur who will present his ere
dentiaIs as successor to Count Lichtervelde comes
TO Washington from Mexico. where he has made
5irar ord
cludes service at most of the European capitals
and in the Orient. and he Is well known to several
members of the Diplomatic Corps who pronounce
him admirably equipped for the post at this cap
itaI. with which he is already familiar, having
visited here for several eks his way to Mex
leo. Baron Moncheurs friendship for the country
to which he is accredited is already shown by his
engagement TO Miss Clayton. daughter Of the
American Ambassador to Mexico. which has re-
Gently been announced.
Senior Don Garcia de Merou, who succeeds Dr.
Wilde Minister from Argentina, is a man Of
note among South American diplomats whose pre-
vious service in the United States
ceptable to his government that he has again been
accredited here Senior Merou was born in the
country he represents and educated in its schools
and colleges. His diplomatic career began in 1881
when he acted secretary to the Argentine dele
gates the convention at Panama Subsequent
TO this detail he made secretary of the legd-
ton at Colombia being later transferred 10
Venezuela In the absence of the minister, Senior
demonstrated his ability and was rewarded by
transfer 70 Madrid being finally promoted TO the
secretaryship at Paris. In 1885 he was recalied 10
act secretary to President Roca. OF whom ne ne. Is
a warm admrer. When relieved from this duty
he served successfully as NlnisteT 10 az So
ton well accomplished dipomatlst ana
the author Of a number Of critical ESSAYS a'i IL
poems. In appearance the Argenne Minister ms e -
tall and distinguished with much dignity o. beat h
tite ressryad and he irnpresses ono as a scholar
and thinker None OF his co sd if ron aairs
part IN the deliberations Of the PanAmerican Con
gress in Mexico. to which he is a delegate
Much interest centres in Pierre dc Marssre:
to Mr. Thiebaut who at his own request: was
IS the son Of the French litteIaeur Of that name
and his wife IS sister OF the famous kostAhd' "9
the diplomatic service in 1850 ana his hrs appoint
snt was as fTd T9GreIb99 5 q c sae ne vas
transferred TO Constantinople. where ne seTyea
troubles receiving in recognition Of his valuable
services gold medal from the French Gov ed
expect to find in 4 French woman OF her class
s9d R T Of so brilliant she as 4 uf e 6sn
Of person. IS bright witty, magnetic and speaks
s sesrdtsfT Root, Where Mr. Rostand vii make his
Baron Ambrozyi Of the Austrian legation IS sue
bert Bismarck and a member OF the Hoyos fam
s 50 GPs in a o BBfoad culture
and experience, and speaks English without an
The Japanese Legation for the first time IN
its history has a military attache. Lieutenant
Watanaoe, distinguished officer OF he japanese
army, who won his spurs in the Chinese war
Lieutenant Watanabc speaks most Interestingly
of affairs in mis- country, and OF its military sys-
TEN at IS similar to the best European
systems, that of Germany being followed 70 a
great extent. The peace footing of the army Is
from 1000 TO 5000 men. with footing double
that number, and reserves which be called
upon to almost unlimited number The army
is divided into thirteen divisions. with general in
command CT each. The troops armed and
equipped with the modern devices OF warfare
the latest pid firing inventions being three
years old. Our rife is distinctively japanese
weapon being made in our own arsenals, are
all the heavy guns"
The directors Of some of the scientific depart
ments and bureaus have been much annoyed at the
rumor which originated at the meeting of the Ma
tional Education Association in Detroit last
TO the effect that the historical and scientific
archives stored in the various government depart
ments were ina cessible to students and investi-
gators The statement is evidence of gross
ignorance the part of whoever made it, and
shows little knowledge OF the rules and customs gov
erning the use the libraries, files and other vau
able matter, which has been accommodating for
than hundred 1t would be regret
table, indeed If the treasures stored here were