New-York tribune., 1903-01-09

Baron Spech ron Sternbmg His
Probable Successor.

Washington. Jan. S.-Dr. Won Holleben, the
German Ambassador. let Washington for New
york to-day TO consult specialists. He has
peeh sick man for some time, and his indis-
/ position has been aggravated by a protracted
speil or inclement weather. He expects that his
physician will advise prolonged rest at some
Of the health resorts in Southern Europe, and
therefore has arranged to sail on Saturday. At
ms own request he has received prolonged
leave of absence. in the hope that he may be
restored to health
Count A Won Quadt Wykradt-Isny. counsellor
and first secretary of the German Embassy is
now charge d'affaires. having been instructed
by the Foreign Office TO take charge on the am
bassadors departure The count was in charge
or aHalrs at the embassy in the early part of
the Venezuelan negotiations when the ambas
sador was in New-York and he is therefore
familiar with every phase of that question His
relations with the State Department are cordial.
the officials regarding him a diplomat Of ex
ceptional ability. His conduct Of the Venezuelan
negotiations has been most acceptable TO this
government
Berlin, Jan. S.-Baron Speck Won Sternburg,
the German Consul General at Calcutta. has
been appointed charge d'affaires at Washing
ton during the absence of the ambassador, DR..
Won Holleben, sick leave Chancellor Won
Bdlow regarding the business at Washington
SO important at present to require a Special
substitute for the ambassador The inference
naturally follows that Baron Speck Stern
burg will succeed Dr. Won HolIeben as ambas
sador should the Iatter's health prevent his
return. This inference is confirmed by the fact
that Chancellor Won BIIow, months ago. was
understood TO have the baron in view as Dr.
Won Holleben's ultimate successor. Besides,
President Roosevelt, it reported here two
months ago. had expressed approval Of Baron
Speck Won Sternburg should the Emperor desire
to send hi . TO Washington
DR.. Won Holleben has given notice TO the For
eign Office that he sails from New-York on
Saturday His health vas so bad during his
recent leave OF absence that his audience of the
Emperor postponed for six weeks. as DR..
Won Holleben was feeling too i'll to see his
majesty. 1t is understood that the ambassad doris
present leave Of absence is unlimited and that
it will certainly exceed six months. Dr.. Won
Holleben has heretofore found Carlsbad the
most favorable place for regatning his strength
and he will probab bly, go there upon his arrival
in Germany.
The suggestion that DR.. HolIeben's in
definite leave OF absence was caused by illness
alone is received here with some incredullty
Most Of the newspapers only print without COM
ment. q brief dispatch from Washington an
nouncing the ambassadors Illness. and saying
he was going to New York for treatment by a
specialist but the .'LokaI Anzeiger' says it has
good reason TO believe Dr.. Won Holleben VIII
not return to his post. and, in seeking for an
EXPLANATION. asserts that the government is dis
pleased at Dr. Won Holleben's nou-succesS II
persuading President Roosevelt to accept the
proposition that he arbitrate the Venezuelan
dispute.
Baron speok voD sternburgs work on the
Samoan Commission is still remembered by the
government here as marking him for promo
ton.
r,aro, Hartman speck Won Sternburg was former
~ secretary Of the German Embassy at Washing
ton He was one OF the German commissioners at
the Samoan Conference and was conspicuous IN the
negotiations following the outbreak Of troulle IN
China when he was recalled from Washington TO
Rerlin for q conference with the authorities there'
The barons appointment as consul general TO Cal
cl,tta was q recognition Of his services. On De
cenaber g. 1900, Baron Won Sternourg was HaIIleu
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