Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-04-17

men are receiving many requests for
information concerning these lands
from Iowa people in various parts of
the state. Congressman Burke, of
South Dakota says there are no devel-
opments in the situation. He is being
advised by various parties to favor the
lottery scheme in disposing of the
$500 farms of 160 acres each.
| Washington, April H.
1t is not unlikely that Iowa will be
called upon to provide another distin-
suished citizen to occupy public po-
| sition of great responsibility, requir-
ing the highest type of diplomatic gen.
JUS and far-seeing judgment. The po-
sltlon referred to is that of Minister
to Cuba, and the Iowa man in mind is
Hon. William l. Buchanan. of Sioux
City.
Is Important Post.
1t is conceded on every hand that
the post OF minister to Cuba, at least
for some years, will require the best
talent possessed in the United States.
This will constitute the Cuban forma-
tive period and during this time the
minister to Cuba will be in position to
immensely strengthen the ties, com
mercial and otherwise, with the bud
ding republic at our door, or the re-
verse.
Looking for the Man.
For months the President has had
in mind the question of representation
on the part of this government in Ha-
vana. He has realized the vast i'm.
portance of the mission and has been
looking for the man combining the
greatest aggregation of desirable tai
ent for that particular and exacting
position. 1t is understood that he is
exceedingly well pleased with Mi.
Buchanan. in fact it is said the Pres
ident regards Mr.. Buchanan as per-
haps the most competent man consid-
cred in that connection while it can
not be asserted that the President
will appoint Mr.. Buchanan there are
strong grounds for the assumption
that this may be the ultimate result
of the deliberations. 1t is thought
the matter may be taken up and dis
posed of within a few days.
Buchanan Gold Democrat.
Mr.. Buchanan is of the political
school known as gold democrats. He
is reported to have voted for Presi-
dent Mckinley; at any event he was
most highly esteemed by the late
President. Mr.. Buchanan first came
into national prominence as minister
to the Argentine Republic, the ap-
pointment having been made by Pres
ident Cleveland. Speaking of Mr..
Buchanans administration of that
post Senator Dolliver observed that
Mr.. Buchanan's style of representing
the United States was a revelation not
only to the Argentine Republic but to
the United States, as well. He took
hold of the post as business and
commercial proposition; instantly saw
the trade possibilities contained
in the situation and in four years ac-
complished more in the way of pro-
noting trade relations between Argen-
tine and the United States than had
been accomplished previously in a
quarter of century. He built ware
houses, established agencies for all
manner of American products, got
them into the hands of the people,
perfected himself in the Spanish Ian.
guage, became factor and power in
the country and Increased the prestige
of the United States UNNECESSARILY
When President Mckinley was elect,
ed he requested Mr.. Buchanan to con,
tinue to represent this government at
Buenos Ayres and the latter consent
ed to do so.
At the time of the Inauguration of
the Pan-American exposition at Buffa.
10, Mr.. Buchanan was called to assume
the active management at salary
four times that paid him as minister
At the present time Mr.. Buchanan is
connected with the st. Louis exposi
ton in responsible capacity.
Compelled to Decline 100000.
During his term as minister to Ar
gentine Mr.. Buchanan was entrusted
with the delicate undertaking of ad
ljusting the boundary dispute between
Argentine and Chill, and so successful
was he in this task that hostilities
We're averted and Mr.. Buchanan was
rendered a present from the two coun
tries of 100000 which gift he was
compelled to decline. 1t is said there
is probably no man in the country sc
we'll equipped to take hold of the Cub
an mission and handle the situation
as Mr.. Buchanan. He thoroughly un
derstands the Latin characteristics
and temperament, is tactful and re
|sourceful in an unusual degree and
would undoubtedly literally mold pub
lie sentiment in Cuba along lines of ad
vantage to the United States. 1t is
understood Mr.. Buchanan will be ir
!: Washington this week at which time
it is probable an audience will be hat
with the President and some conclu
!; sions reached.
Finds Its Mistake.