New-York tribune., 1902-03-09

! is one of the most noted statesmen of the coun-
try which he represents. and at the recent Pan
American Congress in Mexico. to which he
a delegate. added his reputation a shrewd
and sound legislator that Of brilliant debater
Mr.. Walker Martinez began life like so many
of the successful politicians of the day.
journalist. and by the vIgor of his work. his
high ideals. the stand he took current ques-
tions, attracted the attention of his party, and
he asked to stand as a delegate to the
House of Deputies, where, in 1891, he
of the most active and devoted workers in the
fight between President Bamaceda and the Con-
gress. For this efficient service he was ap-
pointed Minister of Finance of the recently
created Government Board. which portfolio he
later exchanged for that of Minister of War,
being present at the hotly contested battles of
Concon and Pacilla. where his party triumphed.
Victory being assured. Mr. Walker Martinez
was one of the first OF the ministers to return
to the capital, where he assumed charge of the
Cabinet until the return OF his colleagues from
the seat OF hostilities. and in the re-estabshing
and reorganizng Of the government took an ac-
tive and intelligent part No official worked
more zealously or with greater devotion for the
credit Of his party than Mr. Walker Martinez
at this crucial time, and his service abun-
dainty recognized by the grateful people. who
presented the young statesman with country
nome near the capital, whittier he retired to
enjoy a well deserved rest and to recuperate
from the eXacting work and the strain he had
been under during the civil trouble.
Mr. Walker-Martinez finally abandoned his
retreat TO establish daily paper. "El Consti-
tutiunal" through whose columns he criticised
the methods, policy and some of the acts of his
former party associates. further marking his
disapproval Of their course by alliance with
the independent party. His diplomatic career
began in 1896 with his appointment as Minister
to Brazil, delicate post. since between the
country to which he accredited and that
which he represented there had existed a cool
ness, owing to the fact that Chill was supposed
TO sympathiZe with the dethroned Emperor
Dom Pedro. With the tact and astuteneSS
which had marked his whole official career the
new minister succeeded In re-esta blishing friend
ly relations between the two republics and for
this signal service was transferred to Argentina
where a like duty awaited him. the relations
between Chilli and that country having been
strained almost to breaking.
His mission accomplished in Ruenos Avras
Mr.. Walker Martinez returned to his own conn
try to become a candidate of the independent
party Tor member of the House Of Deputies
to which place he elected by an overwheim-
Ing majority In that body his former successes
We're repeated, and shortly after his Inauguration
President Resco appointed Mr.. Walker Martinez
to the vacant post at Washington. naming him
at the same time a delegate to the Pan-Ameri-
can congress, where ne played most impor-
tant role, joining his colleagues in supporting
the policy Of the United States. and contribut-
ing TO the passing of the most satisfactory
resolution regarding arbitration The new min
lister from Chilli is handsome man of the
Spanish type, between forty and fifty years old
HIS bearing is gracious his manner genial and
he has fluent knowledge which will add to
his usefulness in his work here. Nine Walker
MaruheZ woman OF many agreeable quail
ties. and his four children accompa MED the min
lister to Washington, where he will shortly es-
tablsh a legation.
member of the Pan-American Congress re-
Gently returned from Mexico brings back an
enthusiastic account of President Diaz who. he
says, is enjoying the best of health and al
though past seventy, looks hardly fifty. he is so
strong, active and hearty. He retains, too the
Sa vic Of ind
Mexico such an impetus under his administra-
ton and made her progress in the last twenty
years greater than in the whole period of her
existence before then. This progress" :" ar
cording to the diplomat, who came into close
touch with the Mexican President, rs owing
TO the fact that from the beginning of his adj.
mlhlstratlon until now Diaz has insisted that
there should be peace. Scarcely had no talga,,
the oath of office when he announced that there
must be an end to internal struggles. that the
country might have time to grow and deveIon
her vast resources, and for the first time in its
history a long peace ensued which has resulted
In hitherto unknown prosperity 1t is the main
tenance of this peace that keeps President
Diaz at home. He has long planned to Tisit
the United States, where he has again and again
been assured of welcome but fears tn
turn his back on his own countr lest an up
rising take place in some corner or the domain
Tor the inhabitants of Mexico dearly love to
night, and If they cannot provoke their neigh
Dors to combat will war among themselves
Contrary to his habit a prominent member of
the Democratic party attended a local church
not many Sundays ago, but soon as the text
was announced he arose from his seat and
abruptly left the ed;fce.
why did you leave before the sermon >"
asked friend who had seen him go out .'It
was good one. and well worth staying for"
DO you think l would listen to a sermon on
a text IKE that? asked the member 1T was
from the Epistle to Titus. you remember PM
mem IN nnd 70 be subject TO principalities and
powers, 10 obey magistrates to be ready 70 do
every good work. Now. have been brought up