New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-18
". DE ROSEN PLEASED.
Ne7C Russian ambassador Talks of
His Return Here.

st. Petersburg May 1s.-In his apartments at the
Hotel de rEurope where he spent the last winter
Baron de Rosen yesterday afternoon spoke with
disguised pleasure Of the prospect of representing
Russia Washington His acquaintance with
America extends over a period Of almost thirty
years, in which, he said. he had learned to admire
both the country and the people Besides his
vice as Consul General at NewYork, and charge
d'afaires at Washington during President Cleve-
lands first administration, Baron de Rosen spent
much time in the United States the way 10 and
from Mexico and Japan while serving Minister
to those countries. Although it is fifteen years
since he left Washington he still retains his
bership in the Metropolitan Club of that city
Baron de Rosen has an engaging personality and
4 frank hearty manner. The premature Whiteness
of his closely cropped beard and hair gives i'm
preston of age which the alertness of his mind and
body at once cOntradicts. His 1.-the frame and his
features especially his blue eyes. betrty a non
Russian origin. His ancestors lived in the land of
the Vikings, dating back TO the legendary days Of
Sweoen whence his immediate branch OF the family
followed the conquerng banners OF Gustavus
Adolphus in the invasion of Muscovy, three hun
dred years ago. The Rosens settled in Lithuania,
where the family estates are. Since the annexa-
ton of the Baltic Provinces in 1917, the family has
rendered distinguished services TO the Russian En-
perors in various fields, in some of them displaying
remarkable talent Baron de Rosen's brother
achieved erninence in science. and is a member of
the Russian Academy of In2mortals, being regarded
as perhaps the greatest living authority Arabia.
Baron de Rosen has charming wife and daugh-
ter, who will make popular addition TO the social
life Of Washington.
He said to-day:
Will make attempt conceal the pleasure
with which contemplate returning to Washington
in the capacity Of Ambassador. AT the same time
am deeply sensible OF the great Importance of the
mission with which am charged by my imperial
master. IS all Americans who have ever come to or
travelled in Russia can testify the word American
always has been synonymous with friend In the
days when l was in America I found the same
warm feeling toward Russia there. If, unhappy.
the old sentiment of America toward my country
has somewhat changed. cannot but attribute il 10
misunderstanding OF events which preceded the
present war-a misunderstanding which l sincerely
believe The future and impartial history will
rect. It certainly will be my earnest desire and
purpose 10 revive the ancient feeling by bringing
about a better understanding I shall be happy
indeed if l can contribute in any way TO thar
suit.
I have already met President Roosevelt a fell
low member Of the Metropolitan Club. although he
may noF remember me.
Although the baron is generally believed here TO
be an advocate of peace now, as he was before the
war he requested 10 be excused from discussing
any political questions The date Of his departure
for the United States has yet been definitely
fixed: but he will sail early in June. timing MS
arrival in America to suit Count Cassinis plans. 1t
Is not unlikely that h will be the bearer Of per-
soral message from Emperor Nicholas 10 President