New-York tribune., 1904-10-25
SMYTH-

So Smyth Is at It again. Smyth. or Smythe.
or plain, old fashioned Smith. The spelling OF
his name has varied a good deal in the various
publications Of tie last ten years. At present
ne appears 10 figure as Smythe, Clifford H. No
matter; he is the same man, whatever be may
be called. he is well known. TOO; perhaps bet
ter known than his friends and hackers may
desire. Not even the use OF cipher in his dis
patches TO the chief OF the literary bureau OF
the Democratic National Committee can con-
ceal bis identity or disguise the character of the
work in which he is engaged We see that Mr..
George +. Parker, chief Of the literary bureau
aforesaid shows "gueat irritation" because
some Of Smyth Scr Smiths or nlythe's-cipher
dispatches have gone astray, and declares 1t is
"nObodys business" We see, too. that Mr..
Delaney Nioon does mot know much about
Snyth. Perhaps it viii be worth while to en-
tighten Mr.. Nlcou and others concerning Smyth,
and to indicate TO Mr. Parker to what extent
Smyths dolngs II Colombia and Panama may
he somebody's business besides that Of the
literary bureau Of the Democratic National
Committee.
Sngth was United States Consul at Cartha-
gena. ColOmbia in the second Cleveland admin
isTaGon. After that occupation OF his was
gone he disappeared for a tine from the public
eye. His reappearance was effected in Decem-
ber, 1868. Al that tine ne turned up at Rogota
press Of the United States" In that alleged
capacity he addressed letter to DR. Marroouin.
Fice-President and Acting President Of Colon
bis, conveying his most cordial expressions OF
good VIII and sentiments OF respect" and an
nouncing that he had been sent thither .-as the
representative OF syndicate Of Democratic
newspapers instructed 10 investigate and re-
port upon, IN the most truthful and impar-
'ual manner possible, the situation Of Colon
r--fFl
upon The Is,hmus Of Panama" The sfrTJtbFuJ
and Impartial" spirit Of his mission was further
SCI forth By him ia this precious letter. as fol-
lows:
There prevails IN my country. with resnac, %
THIS matter, great sentiment Of syrnpsTbvJ for
LolofnDiai ana tie acts and attitude OF the
movement of secession in Psnayns are regarded
WITH profound Tepuguance This sentiuneTt vro
vans chleny ia the Democratic marty n vv5sch
rave tne honor 70 belong and 20 represent.
.leN--s, l-eEeIore. the greatest interest in that
me Democratic press Of my country shall eiTe
VICE publicity 10 the disastrous events which
nave occurred a. Colombia with relation n ~
Department OF Panama The marty which = -, e.
resent having adopted an attitude OF Opposition
70 ne Roosevelt government. desire on behalf
oi Co-onbia hrstly, and secondly for that party
which 1 represent, to obtain from your excel
lshey tne Information and counsel which I 50
- e,,5.,ar.,y .s.ea.y soilelt Al this moment
az expression from your excellency. addressed
lLroegh ne 20 the Democratic party of fbe
thltea states and 70 the American people. would
Granted the fact that Colombia bas on h.- .,1c:
I.s1a enc justice an the generous hearts of the
ssiols -. q me world are with her For the OBJ
1eet expressed, ] would be grateful n YOUR ex.
eelency would grant me the honor of an audi.
ehce al the earliest possible moment so as "a
optsln such Information and opinions as shnI
enable ta7e American people 70 make a decIsior
people Of Colombia.
Aneh was the mission Of smyth, as described