New-York tribune., 1902-05-18

Of the Chilian Legation has been transferred TO
Buenos Ayres. and will sail for his new post early
next week Senior Infante is one OF the brightest
among the younger OF the South American diplo-
mats A member OF the bar in Santiago and pro-
ressor Of mercantile law IN the University OF San
tiago de Chill. Senior Infante abandoned his pro-
fession when the Balmaceda revolution broke out,
and accepted commission in the army, where his
gallantry soon him recognition from his supe-
riors who upon the declaration OF peace, showed
their appreciation OF his services by appointing him
10 an important position under the government. ana
In 1895 promoted him from First Assistant Secretary
Of the Interior the secretaryshtp OF the Chilan
Legation in Germany and Italy. whence he was
transferred TO Washington and for three OF the
five years he has served this post he has acted as
charge d'affaires. Senior Infante's successor will
be Senior Don Domingo Cana. eldest son OF the
former minister from Chilli to the United States.
other addition to the Chilian Legation is Senior
Garcia de Huerta, who was transterred from tne
retary. TO the same position here
NJ de Wollant who has been connected with the
Russian Embassy for the last ten years. has been
transferred 10 the City OF Mexico and his post will
he filled bv Theodore Hansen. man Of broad Dip
lomatic servtNe and we'll known TO number OF
the diplomatic corps who served with him at sew
eraI Of the European capitals. NJ de Wolan1 VIII
be much missed here He is a man or great inter
Iectualitv and many pleasing social qualities some
wears ago he married Miss Tisdel, one OF the most
beautiful and ACCOMPLISHED young women or W NaSn- 5
ingtOn Mime de NotitnI W,tS IG.i;. ,Iiitv
NJ de Wolant and his wife are now In Europe I SIE
will go 10 their new post untl carry III ''ie '''
The late Amos J. Cummings the champion
OF the birds in Congress. and some Of his most
brilliant speeches made in behalf OF MS
feathered friends. Senator Pettus is devoted 10
the SQUIRRELS and while he has never addressed
the Senate in their behalf. takes pleasure IN pro-
viding for their comfort and showing his sym
pathy for them. Almost any morning the ven
erabIe statesman of Georgia be seem as ne
makes his way from his home through the tapltoi
grounds TO the Senate Chamber scaIeTEs about
him as kittens
was the most talkative man in The Senate Hardy
a subject came before that imposing tody thit
the statesman from Kentucky did not take a haho
In discussing and a real fight was a sPecies VI
excitement that he constantly sought No"aH@yS
Senator Blackburn is one Of che silent men III
the upper house and is as anxious keep out
OF a controversy as he was formerly tesirous OF
entering and would rather absent hllSeIi
from the Senate than get into heated dlscusS!0A-
Speaking of the extraordinary change that mas
come over the Senator from the Blue Grass SIate'
and commenting upon his former delight in speak
ing one of his constituents told the following
story:
In his younger days Joe Blackburn was Jealous
IN his pursuit of votes. and never InsSed an qP-
portunty to talk pOntlcs or make couNtItS-
Ire tqLenJtd country fairs. horse Chr1Stelhss
lay. time hanging heavy on his iands. vent to
he hanging OF negro criminal, where. SO @ tns
with the moose about his neck. but despite TINS
Mr. blAckburn asked thyst the c certh 'ngS ms IToTr
Five minutes time was accorded and he began
spirited address. He had spoken only minutes
When the doomed man asked how much longer
ime there remained Three minutes. was tn9
nave had enough