The Washington times., 1902-10-20
Among the Diplomats.

zane on leaving the carriage.
Among the Diplomats.
Durham White Stevens, the councillor
the Japanese legation, is expected
ne Friday from a visit of several
nths to Japan. where he went on
Biness connected with his legation.
Stevens has long been in the service
his government, and was recently
torated with the orders of the Rising
and the Sacred Treasure.
Gr Stevens began his career in the
lomatic service of the United States,
for more than a decade served as
tetary of the United States legation
Cokio, where he became popular with
officials of the Japanese foreign Of
who persuaded him to resign his
and accept a similar position in
service.
BON his appointment in the foreign
of the Flowery Kingdom, Mr. Ste
was dispatched to Washington to
lIe lekdlicu nSASs DuS was A>SnaN-
few years to undertake several
prtant commissions in Japan. While
he Eas. he acted as member OF
embassy sent by Japan to Korea 20
lie the disputes that had arisen be-
en- the two countries. That these
culties were so pleasantly and ami
ly adjusted was attributed by the
anese to Mr.. Stevens influence, and
recognition of this service he was
arded substantial promotion.
hortly after this commission was dis
Eed, Mr.. Stevens was again dispatch
to the United States. where he has
we'd continuously since. He is IN
ny ways the most important member
the Japanese legation. His knowl-
Re of the Oriental character and his
uuaintance with affairs both in this
Intry and the East make him a valu
e adviser to the ministers accredited
e, who have come TO depend upon him
social as well as official matters, and
his membership is due the fact that
japanese legation enjoys prestige
erior to that of any other Oriental
htion.
or many years, from the time of his
motion TO the rank of ambassador
l his death, Lord Pauncefote's name
npied- the first place on the diplo-
ic list, and as the senior in point of
Fice of his colleagues he acted as
"a of the diplomatic corps.
With the appointment Of new ans
sador the British embassy loses the
cedence it. has so long enjoyed, ami
tead OF first stands sixth on the Off
roster.
Put if the British embassy stands at
foot instead of at the head Of the
er embassies it will always, as here |
bre, take the lead in social affairs. |
reasons for this are chiefly that
embassy building IS more spacious.
re imposing. and better adapted for
pertaining than any other diplomatic |
idence in Washington. that the am
esador's salary and allowances ex-
I'D those of any of his colleagues. and |
private instructions impose con-
|lnt and bornteous hospitality.
Both the late Lord Pauncefote and his
fortunate predecessor. Lord Sackville-
est, entertained frequently and hand
Imely, but with the advent of Sir |
lchael Herbert a new regime will be
troduced that will exceed in splendor
" that have gene before it,
The Herberts have large fortune,
ey belong to what is known as the
mart set" they are both fond of So
sty and fashion. both Hospitality in
med, with the health, strength and en-
usiasm necessary for successful So
IL career.
With the opening OF the season the
nbassador and his wife will begin to
tertain on a lavish scale and the en-
ssy is now being overhauled, redeco-
ted, and refurnished. it's somber at
sphere changed to one of elegance
d brightness, that nothing may be
king to make the campaign a sue
is.
Lady Herbert brought from Paris a
ndsome wardrobe, and her menage
II be established on q magnificent
lie.
| little pamphlet. entitled the "Diplo-
tic List" containing, as its name i'm
es, the official roster of the members
the Diplomatic Corps, is issued every
nth by the Department of State The
nes are arranged according TO prece-
Ice. and the correct titles are given | {
The list for October the legend zap
hted" stands after the name of one
the ambassadors. Sir Michael Her.
!. and two of the Ministers, Senor
|Ojeds, of Spain, and Chekib Bey. of {
Key, which indicates that at the time
list was published these diplomats.
he formally accredited 10 this post.
not been officially received and ac-
ed by the President. !
be presentation of Ambassador Her. ;
has already taken place. that CT
|or de Ojeda will soon follow, and
|kib Bey hopes to obtain an early au- !
ice. h
be reception of the two former dip "
|ats was delayed because of the Pres
(t's indisposition. The. case of the