The Washington times., 1904-01-01

prettiest. brightest young women in so
ciety, diplomats in dazzling uniforms,
hoary-headed warriors, Respondent I'm
gold and lace; men distinguished in
many ways. and callow youths, who
have yet to win renown, mingled to-
gcther and formed a scene OF kaleido-
scopic splendor.
Innovation for Diplomats.
The members Of the Diplomatic Corps
assembled i'm the state dining room this
year, which was an innovation. Hereto
fore they have come together in the
Red Room and have proceeded directly
into the adjoining apartment. where the
President stood. The growth of the
Diplomatic Corps, by reason, principally,
OF the increased STATS Of all the embas-
sies. led to this change in the White
House arrangements of the day.
There were several noteworthy Incl
dents in the passing of the Diplomatic
Corps.
The Nicaraguan minister, Senior Corea,
surprised his colleagues by returning
from his Southern trip in time TO take
his proper place in the line. His train
was delayed en- route. and it was ex-
pected he could not reach Washington
in time for the reception.
DR.. HeTTan Absent.
The Colombian charge, DR.. Herran.
was conspicuous by his absence. HIS
oonferees did not expect. however, to
see him i'm line. because of the tense
relations now existing between his coun-
try and the United States. Neither was
General Reyes present he having ex-
cused his absence by announcing several
days ago that he was not accepting
any Sopial fpVffaffopc af oil
DIR. Herran was reported indisposed
because of a bad cold contracted at
dinner at one of the uptown hotels last
night.
The Cuban minister. Senior de Que
sada. was accompanied by his wife. who
put aside her mourning for this formal
occasion of ceremony. This act was APP
preciated by the President as a special
mark of official courtesy from the new
island republic.
Led by Cassini.
AS dean of the Diplomatic Corps
Count Cassini. in all the impressiveness
of a Russian nObleman as well as diplo-
mai headed the line, with the CouDtess
Cassini and the members OF his en-
bassy staff in fall uniform. These were
Mr. Hansen. first secretary; Mr.. Gu
towski. attaohe; Colonel Raspopow, mil
itary attache. and Commander Bouta-
kofT. naval attache.
Senior de Azpiroz, the Mexican am
bassador, came next. in a dark blue
uniform. decorated with gold braid. He
wore around his neck a ribbon OF the
Mexican colOrs. to which were attached
two crosses, representing military or
ders conferred upon him for his part
la the war between Mexico and Franco.
and a Portuguese decoration of the
Commandery of Christ.
He was accompanied by Sonora de
Azoiroz and the members Of his STAFF.
The Italian Charge.
Count di CeIlere charge d'affaires OF
the Italian embassy who. in the alb
sence of the ambassador, was present
as the chief representative of Italy,
wore a uniform Of dark blue. the nu-
merous orders with which he was dec
Grated adding a touch of brilliancy to
bis otherwise sOnnber attire. With the
count came the Countess dI Cellere and
his sister. Countess Antroneln. Of Rome.
his guest for the season, and Senior
Aontagna and Prof. RavaioH. the on Y
members CT the staff at pre- sent in the
country. the other secretaries. like the
ambassador and Signora Mayor des
Planches. being on leave of absence in
Italy.
A Picturesque Figure.
One Of the most picturesque figures in
the diplomatic procession was the Aus
friau ambassador. Mr.. Hengelmuller.
who. gay I'm a red tunfc. with trousers to
match. high boots and a tall peaked cap.
ornamented with a glisteDing jewel fol-
lowed with his handsome wife, Madam
HengelmuIlcr.
Immediately after them came Baron
Gisfzra and his American wife who were
accompanied by their guest. Miss Elliott.
noted Southern beauty. Count Hoyos
and Mr. Rubido Itchy completed the
members OF Baron Hengelmullers Off
cial family.
Fifth in Line.
The French embassy, a year ago the
last on the list. was fifth in line today.
II was headed by the ambassador. n
Jusserand. who wore the regular Euro
pean uniform OF the diplomatic service,
his only decoration being the beautiful
Legion OF Honor insignia. Madam JUS
serand accompanied her husband. and
was followed by Viscount de Chambrun
and Commander De Faramond
A Brilliant staff.
All the officials Of the German en-
bassy staff appeared in military uni
forms. Their STAFF was the largest pres
ent. and with their bright uniforms
presented a most brilliant appearance.
Baron Won Sternburg wore the blue
and silver uniform of an officer OF a
German Hussar regiment. Across the
front OF the blue and silver attila were
number OF decorations Baron Won
dem Bussche. first secretary Of the en-
bassy. were the red uniform of the
Hanoverian gentry. Mr.. Schcller-Steln-
Eartz, second secretary. wore the blue
and white uniform OF an officer in the
German Horseguafds. The uniform Of
Herr Won Verdy du Vernois. third sec
retary. was that OF a lieutenant OF the
Emperor Alexander Guards Lieuten-
ant Martin wore the uniform OF the
Fifth Dragons Major Won Etzel. mill
tary attache. appeared I'm the regular
Prussian major uniform of dark blue
and gold. Commander Schaefer. naval
pttache. wore the blue marine uniform.
The women I'm the party included Bar
oness Won Sternbgrg. wife Of the am
bassador; Ivy Langham. sister OF the
baroness; Baroness Won dem Bussche
and her mother and sister. Mrs. and
Miss de HOZ OF Argentina