New-York tribune., 1903-02-16

born in Lima in 1S42, studied that city and FIN
ished education in Paris. He travelled extern
svely through Europe and in the Orient, Visiung
China and Japan. On his return TO Peru ne eli
tered the diplomatic service. and was appointed
secretary of the Peruvian Legation in Chilli in
1871 he joined the Civil party, which was organized
by Manuel Pardo. During the administration OF
the latter he was already well known thor
ough man of business. and became manager OF
one Of the leading banks and director OF several
financial and industrial institutions In 1916 he be-
came colonel in the National Guard, and later
was elected Mayor Of Lima In the war with
Chill he enlisted private in the reserve army
that defended the capital, and fought in this
CAPACITY at the battle of Miraiores on January ID,
1851 After the fall of Lima he was deported to
Chilli together with many of thu leading citizens
of Peru and held prisoner until the Treaty OF
Ancou was signed. in October. 1888.
ON his return to Peru he aided materially in the
reorganization of the Civil party. and became an
ardent partisan of General Caceres who was nght-
ing for the supremacy Of the constitution. which
had been in allegiance since the war. When in
1856 General Caceres became Constitutional Presi-
dent Sefor Candamo elected Senator from
Lima and shortly afterward was CHOSEN president
of the Senate
since then he has distinguished himself as an
able politician upright and sincere and progress
sfye in his ideas It due TO his high standing
and ability that, on the death OF Dr franclsc"
Rosas the chief Of The party he was electeo 10 HI
the vacancy
Presidency but the subsequent political events
made it necessary his party to join forces with
the Democratic party under the leadership OF senior
Tlcn Nicolas dc Pierola. and consequently MS can
6;dacv was not persisted in. But in lS2, IN the
interregnum between the downfall OF Geherai
caceres and the Inauguration of Senor Plerola as
Constitutional President, Senor Candanho Decdh'e
President of the Junta and Minister OF fotelsh
Affairs In those brief months he gave substantial
proofs Of his administrative capacity, and showed
;,nself well qualified fill the highest office in the
state In 1897 he elected Senator from Lam
hsvedUe and President Of the Senate he Is d
member of the Council of State. and on several
occasions a seat in the Cabinet aud diplomatic
noe+e have been offered to him. all of which he
has adfastIy refused. while giving his whole time
n tbe support Of his party and its leadership In
Congress.
IN Isqq he was again mentioned possible can
didate but he withdrew from the contest ana
nledped the support of his party TO Senior Romano
the present President
se5or Candano, besides being Senator and A
ember of the Council of State. has been president
| NJ III. Lima Chamber of Commerce several tunes
! and nresident of the Benevolent Society. He is a
member of the boards Of many of the principai
/ financial and commercial enterprises III feTu' IL
! associated with mines and railroads. and occupies
the highest social position in the country lie Is
! -, abIe orator a fine debater and skilful leader
/ and his party is to-day the most influential ana
/ best organized
! sincere that he is known to be man all parties
can trust and If called upon to flll the PRESIDENCY
will govern solely for the good OF the nation IRE
/ spective OF party politics
The Presidential election takes place in May OF
! this wear and the President then elected Is m
| ausurated on September S. The political outlook
| I'm Peru in view Of the coming contest Is prieuy
as follows: The political parties are three-the
| civil at whose head IL Senor Candamo; the Demo
cratic under the leadership of Senor Pieroia aho
,be Constitutional under General Caceres- Be
sides these leading parties there are two groups
which command a certain foiiowlns-the Union
c.i,-cs and the Liberal party. The civil party iS
81. b.st organized and most influential, and the
constitutional party has combined with II Tot the
forthcoming campaign. Al convention OF the
delegates of both parties the following ticket was
adopted
For President-senor cANpAho 01vtl -, o
! For FIRST Ntce-President-Dr- LIMO AlAAFtSo ieon
| siitutonalt. c.IDFRoN
| tCIsin
The Democratic party. the Liberal and the Union
| ciyica have not yet decided upon Joint pro-