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circle Is asking why. She Is, to be sure,
rich republic, one Of the three richest In
South America. but what will be gained
by her establishing an embassy at Wash
ington is a debatable question. All those
who have studied the subject are of the
opinion that this plan is simply dictated
by ambition, the not very worthy ambi-
ton of being ahead OF her sister republics
in the lower half of the Western Henri
sphere. To America it viii mean very
little, except that it may bring back to
the diplomatic corps here Mr.. Cana, who
was Chle's representative in Mr.. Arthur's
administration and again in Mr.. CIeve-
lands. one OF the most polished, accom-
plished. and acceptable diplomats ever
stationed IN Washington. His stay here
will always be remembered by those who
knew him and his family. Miss Cana, a
charming and attractive girl, made her
debut during her fathers residence in
the American capital, and her eldest
brother studied law az one Of the local
colleges and was admitted TO the District
bar. Mr.. Cana resigned his position in
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American people know how much they
owe to him for the Improvement he has
made in the diplomatic service of this
country. 1t may be urged that he has
appointed Harvard men TO all the chief
places, but we have found out on the
other side that Harvard men are' good
men and we cannot have too many of
them. Still, there are two sides to this
question. He has given the most important
post, that at the Court of St James, TO a
Yale man, which is magnanimous, for
there Is more rivalry between the sons
Of Eli do you call the Yale men? and
the CrimsOnites, or-there is a song, you
knOw-a young lady was always singing,
singing IL the last time / came over on
the Celtic-the line of CrimsOns, an! /
don't know. but it makes no difference,
what / want to say is that Mr.. Roosevelt
is fair. OF course, he is partial to his
alma mater. we are all partial to our
alma matters. but his charm is his fair
ness. He recognizes ability wherever he
finds Il, and that is the secret of his sue
cess. / ain not quite sure that your Pres
ident is not more popular in Europe than
he is at home. His name is on every
tongue. and it would amuse you II you
could hear the German fraulein call him
Herr Teddy the Italian signOrita roll
out her euphoniOus Teddy, and the
French mademoiselle deliver herself
about zee Monsieur Teddy whose accom-
plishments excite their imagination and
whom they all adore, these little girls Of
another world.
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The Mexican Ambassador.

1t is extremely disappointing to the
people of Washington to learn that the
present Ambassador from Mexico has al
lowed his name to be used as candidate
for the governorship of Chihuahua. be-
cause his nomination viii mean his cleo
ton, and, obviously, his retirement from
this post. Ambassador and Ambassadors
CreeI have made a most agreeable impress
sion in the few weeks they have been in
Washington. The former. a Mexican from
birth and choice, but of American parent
age. is r man of great force and attract
i've personality, while his wife, who pos
sesses all the grace and dignity of the
Spanish woman, has made a most ac-
eeptable chatelaine of the Mexican En-
bassy, and it was thought that, under the
regime OF the present Ambassador, the
prestige of the Mexican Embassy would
be revived. There was no diplomatic res
idence in town more popular than was the
Mexican Legation during the incumDency
Of Mr. and Mrs. Romero Mrs. Rom
ero had no children. but she had a univer-
sal sympathy and vas especially at
tracted by and to young people. The aft
ernOon dances which she gave weekly
during the season win not soon be forgot
ten by those who participated in them,
nor VIII the stately dinners given every
week from New Years to Lent by Mr.
Romero and his wife Much has been
written since the death of this noted
man, but the half has yet to be told. He
was the devoted friend and confidant Of
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Amhassndor Torer.

The dispatches anent the American
Ambassador TO Berlin, regarding the
Barnes affair, the Harry Lehr affair, and
several other affairs of about equal i'm
portance, and the disafectiOn Of the
Kaiser toward him, furnish much amuse-
ment to those who have been in Berlin
during the last year or two, have been
at the American Embassy, and
introduced at court 1t is no eXaggera-
ton to say that Mr.. Tower is one OF the
most popular diplomatists at the German
capital. Emperor William never misses
an opportunity TO show his regard for the
American representative, and whenever
question regarding this country comes up,
his presence is at one requested and the
matter in hand is discussed with him
freely and openly; indeed the Empror
speaks 10 him with as much fraukness
as he would with one of his own cabinet
ministers, and he can, for Mr.. Tower is
a man not only Of the highest principles
but, after years Of service, he has be-
come such an accomplished diplomat that
it would be almost impossible for him TO
make mistake. The sensational stories
that are cabled over are discredited before
they arrive here, for in the same budget
that some great scandal is reported, il Is
noted that the Kaiser dined with the Am
bassadOT the night before, or that the
crown prince and the crown princess were
at Mrs. Towers ball. or that the Ambas-
sadOr and Mrs. Tower We're guests at the
royal palace at dinner or that the Amer
lean Ambassador had been invited To an
especial audience. There is no American
accredited from this country
who is more acceptable to the court at
which he is stationed than Is Mr.. Tower
to the German capital
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Washington to accept the portfolio to the
Court of st. James, where he has served
continuously ever since. He is man OF
fine presence, genial character, and great
personal magnetism. Curiously enough
at the time that Mr.. Cana represented
Chile in Washington. Mr.. Dominguez was
the Minister from the Argentine Republic.
Mr.. Cana and Mr. DOminguez were re-
called about the same time and sent TO
England, where they have both repre-
scented their countries, which may be said
20 be rival republics. for the last decade
or more. Mr.. Dominguez. indeed. has
grown old IN the service, but his sons.
who were mere boys at the time OF his
residence in Washington. are now all Of
them In the diplomatic service, some oc-
cupying important positions. Vincente
Dominguez, who was his fathers secre-
tary q quarter Of century ago, made a
brilliant marriage. or. II net a brilliant, at
least, a wealthy one, and his wife's dover
has enabled him to accomplish much in
the diplomatic service Of his country.
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MR.. LODGES BRIGHT IDEA.
Massaehusetts Senator Credited with
Suggesting Exclusion Amendment.

Washington Correspondence Providence Journal
II is the opinion of experts that no
more clever piece of parliamentary work
was ever performed than the settlement
of the vexing japanese question by
means Of the few words including il as
an amendment in the immigration bill.
The credit for the adoption of this device
belongs entirely to Senator Henry Cabot
Lodge, Of Massachusetts. a member Of
the Immigration Committee.
To President Roosevelt and Secretary
Root. of course, belongs the credit Of
evolving the plan for appeasing the wrath
of the people of San Francisco, and at
the same time retaining the friendship
and good viii Of Japan. as we'll as obtain
ing in advance their official Endorsement
of the mode of settlement. But Mr.. Lodge
is the man who invented the method, in
geniOus in its very simplicity. by which
the desired result was accomplished. The
public may never know how seriously
concerned the administration has been
over the Japanese question, which, at
more than one stage of its discussion,
babe fair to provoke a war with Japan,
or possibly with some other nation inter
ested in having a blow struck at the
United States. Japan never did present
an ultmatum to this country. However.
and President Roosevelt never did express
a fear that war might take place. a fear
based on his knowledge that the United
States was Unprepared, and all contrary
statements on these two points are un-
true. Nevertheless. the President aud
Secretary Root both feared that the reck-
less agitators In San Francisco would
nulIify the efforts which they had been
making for six months or more for a
peaceful settlement of the entire japanese
question, and undoubtedly they would
have done so if the controversy had COP
tinued much longer.
The crisis OF the situation was at SIS
height when Senator Lodge, while horse
back riding alone one morning, evolved
the brilliant idea OF including the pass
port provision, which up 20 that time Il
was generally supposed would have to
be subjected in advance 20 treaty nego-
tiations, long and uncertain process. as
an amendment TO the immigration bill,
pigeonholed in Congress since last ses-
sion.
Mr.. Lodge FASTENED to lay his plan be-
fore the President and Secretary Root.
claiming for il the extra virtue of beiug
a means for resurrecting the immigration
BILL which, until then, seemed 20 have
no hope Of being adopted. The President
and Mr.. Root saw the strength of the
Senator's plan at once. and the result IS
a diplomatic and parliamentary victory
which was made possible at this stage OF
Al e.
out by Senator Lodge, that It would be
necessary to consult only about a half
dozen men about it. whereas to handle
| the japanese question any other way
would require the agreement OF the entire
| Congress.
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LET EN- GO IN WAR SHIPS!
Plea for the BefittinE TrRnspOrtH-
tiOn of Our Legislators to Panama.

Plea for the BeftttnE Transports
tion of Our Legislators to Panama.
From The New York sun.
II IS proper that legislators proceeding
to Colon to inform themselves as 10 con-
ditions on the isthmus should go in a
manner BETTING the dignity of their re-
Iation to the canal and the Importance of
their immediate errand: and for the trans
portation OF these legislators of the
United states the Navy Department
should provide a fleet of at least three
battle ships. attended by at least six
cruisers.
1t is true that a single battle ship or
cruiser would suffice, IN the physical
sense. for the accommodation of The
Senators and Congressman. But that is
not the sole requisite. There is needed
for the education not only of the peO-
pie of the Republic of Panama, but also
of the people of the United States OF
America, some such impressive reminder
Of the independent existence of the Con-
gress as a coordinate and equal depart
ment of the Federal government.
The object lesson would be worth the
trouble and the expense. even should the
Congressional squadron include every one
of the fifteen battle ships and seven
cruisers now available. And how meal
culabIy valuable might be the reflex
action on the Senators and Congressman
themselves, in the way of a quickened
perception of their equality and co-Ordi-
nate character, and a stidened sense Of
their dignities and rights
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If POIOnius Had Been a Pittsburg
millionaire.

There, my blessing 60 with thee
And these few prccepts in thy memory:
Avoid the Chorusl Give pie-grl feasts,
Nor try 70 beat the record Jimmy Hyde
Hath proudly made for reckless lavishness.
Be not familiar with the actOTne.
Those friends that thou dost make BY squandering
The wads Of money have made in steel
VIII not rise up to save you in your need.
Son, do not dull thy palm with entertainment
OF artists models and their friends.
Give every man thy ear, but keep thy change,
And, being in quarrel, be thou slow
To press the trigger Of thy gun.
Let not thy trousers bag about the knees.
Nor wear a collar which may saw thy neck,
Yet hold thyself sloof from gaudy vests
And cultivate taste for flaming ties.
For the apparel oft proclsims the man.
This above ali: To thine own self be true.
Remembering that al things have their ends:
While others know that you have riches you
Need spend bat little to have hosts OF friends.
-Cbicago Record Herald
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Martha Northumberland.

Nothing gave me more delight said
an old friend Of Mrs. Pearsail. formerly
Mrs. Jimmie Blaine, whose husband was
one of President Roosevelts Rough Rid
ers, than to hear that Martha is well
and happy. Everybody demonstrated
with her when she married Jimmie His
own mother, who was then living, OPP
posed it on the brides account, not her
sons, but Martha was persistent, and
her invariable reply to all remonstrances
was, If l don't marry him. will die of
unhappiness. and If I do marry him. 1
viii probably die Of abuse, and so she
married him, and was as unhappy Cor
the few years they lived together as
she could be Now she writes of ecstatic
bliss. and it is good to hear. tor she is
not only a beautiful woman with the
reputation of belle, but she is good and
honest and true, and deserves all the
happiness she can get"
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Mrr. Perry ReImont,r Go,,ns.

Mrs. Perry Belmont is said to be the
best dressed woman in town. 1t would
seem easy to the uninitiated for a per
son with unlimited income to dress in
irreproachable taste, but it is much more
difficult than It appears. and any sbclety
woman who never makes a mistake in
her costume should be awarded a prize
one of the leading members of the Sen
ate. who dined with Mrs. Belmont at
Senator Elkins' house the other night,
and has no more idea Of style or fashion
than a turtle, went crazy over her cos
tune. When asked to describe it, he said
well, I don't know, it fit her-well, it
fit her, and was one dazzling veil from
her beautiful neck TO her heels The
sable coat that she wears for afternoon
visits is the envy Of every one who sees
il. but more enviable really is her charm
ing and gracious manner, her brightness
and spirit. because her esprit is truly
wonderful, and 1 cannot recall a more
delightful hostess
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Cbarge d,Anaires to aetire.

The diplomatic circle will lose one of its
most attractive members when Mr.. Luis
Pastor, who has been for nearly two
years charge daffaires of the Spanish Lee
CATION. retires on the arrival of the new
ly appointed Minister. Senior don Ramon
Pima Mr. Pastor is not only an accom-
plished diplomat, but a sincere and earn
est man, who has made friends at every
capital where he has been stationed He
is a fluent linguist, a student of history
and no one in SPANS diplomatic service
does her more credit than this still COM
paratively young man, who has demon
strated his friendship for America by
marrying an American girl.
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GOSSIP OF DIPLOMATIC LIFE
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT WELLKNOWN PEOPLE,

President Grant, and when the disastrous
and warrior. Mr.. Romero was the first
person 10 wire him, begging the general
to draw upon him for whatever funds he
needed. He as much as said, Here are
my signed cheCks-use them
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stiII Higher.

From the New YORK Sun
Knicker-What do you think of Federal
encroachment on State rights?
Flatter-It doesn't affect me: live
under a janitOr.
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French DipIomnt in Cuba.

Returning Americans from Cuba bring
interesting accounts Of the present
French Minister, N. Lefaivre and his wife,
who seem TO be on the high tide Of pop
ularity. They live in a delightfully."- sit
uated villa, and entertain handsomely and
frequently; indeed. the French Legation
is one of the most popular houses in the
Cuban capital This is Of especial inter
est 10 Washingtonians. since Mr.. Lefaivre
served here at two different periods dur
ing Mr. Arthur's administration. and
again when Mr.. Cleveland was President
When he first came to America, some time
IN the eighties, the present French Minis
ter to Cuba was a slender. bashful youth
with big blue eyes. an incipient and very
scraggy beard, and nothing much to rec
ommend him save his righteousness and
the talent. in which he was not lacking.
but seemed afraid to display Fifteen
years or so later he returned to Washing
ton. having served in one capacity or an
other at nearly every capital on the map.
an accomplished man of the world, with
almost a swagger. certainly with the
aplomb and confidence that should char
acterize a diplomat. At this time he was
the chief secretary of his embassy, and a
potent factor in its management His
genius for making caricatures was re-
rnarkable. and many of the smart houses
uptown have evidences Of his skill in this
direction. One, that he gave a friend Of
his early days in Washington, THE
MIser." Is inimltabIe and worthy TO live
Since he has been in Cuba Mr.. Lefaivre
has been most popular and successful, and
the good wishes Of his Washington
friends follow him.
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The Feminine Aim.

From the Cleveland Leader.
"1f women got into politics. would they
throw mud?'
Maybe. But they wouldn't hit any
thing
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Ambitions Chile.

II Is an established fact that Chile win
promote her legation at this capital to an
embassy. and every one in the diplomatic
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Of these is untiring energy and devotion
TO business; the second is the practice OF
economy; the third is regard for the DO
nestle virtues. II stands to reason that
any young man who will work, save his
money. and take care Of his health has
a better chance 10 GET on IN tho world
than one who neglects these cardinal
principles OF well-being. These traits are
really the basis Of Jewish success.
The Jew has had a brilliant record IN
politics. Oscar Straus is the first mem
Der OF that race 10 hold Cabinet port
folio. There have been six Jews in the
Senate: David Yulee. Of Florida; Judah
p Benjamin, of Louisiana; Benjamin r.
Jones, OF Louisiana; Joseph Simon, OF
Oregon; Isidor Rayner, Of Maryland. and
Simon Guggenheim. OF Colorado. Twen-
ty-four Jews have served I'll the lower
branch Of the national Congress, and
four now representing their race there are
Henry Goldfogle and Joseph p Bittauer,
Of New York; Lucius Kahn, Of California,
and Gen. Adolph Meyer. Of Louisiana.
William Loeb. secretary TO the Presi-
dent. is generally regarded as having as
much power as a Cabinet officer. There
are about 1000 Jews in the government
employ.
As educators the Jews have left their
impress on every country in the world.
Rabbi Gershom SeiXas was one Of The in
corporators Of Columbia College. and was
one Of the fourteen clergymen present
at the first Inauguration Of George Wash
ington. Felix Adler has immortalized
himself by founding the ethical culture
societies in New York and Philadelphia.
There are eighty papers and magazines
published by Jews in the United States.
Prominent figures in the world Of Amer
lean journalism are Adolph Ochs. owner
of the New York Times; Joseph Pulitzer,
owner Of the World. and CarvalhO, man
ager of the Hearst papers.
Rose Pastor Stokes, Albert Steiner. and
Samuel Gompers are familiar Jewish
names in literature. art, and philanthropy
The present telephone transmitter is the
invention Of a Jew, one Emil Berliner.
The art Of stone masonry was first
brought TO this country by the Hebrews,
who also introduced the cultivation Of
sugar cane in America. The first white
man-child born in Georgia was Isaac
Hints. a son of Jewish exiles. The worlds
champion typewriter is Miss Rose Fritz,
a Hebrew girl
The Jews practically dominate the the
atrical business in all its branches. Hon
rich Conried and Oscar Hammerstein, the
giants in the operate world are both
Jews Klaw & Erlanger. the Frohmans,
and the Shuberts are successful man
ayers and producers. David BelascO is
not only a successful writer of plays. but
the foremost producer IN the country.
Charles Klein is one of the most success
full playwrights of the time. Alfred J.
Cohen, better known as Alan Dale. is one
of the best known dramatic critics Da-
yid Warfeld. a famous actor, IS Jew.
Most Of the musical comedy stars. such
as sam Bernard. George Cohan. Joe Web
er. Lew Fields, and Rogers Brothers, are
Jews.
TO-mOrrOw-"The Germans in
America"
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THE JEWS IN AMERICA
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

Among all the peoples flocking TO our
shores, none hold the name America IN
higher reverence than the Jew. This is
the arst land of equal opportunity he
has known in eighteen centuries Of aim
less wandering Ever since that reck-
less Jewish ancestor, looking in the face
OF Jesus in Pilates court. cried out: His
blood be on US, and on our children,
the Hebrew has been called man without
a country or a flag, a foreigner in every
land.
But IN the United States the harried
Jew may come into his own. In the
American Ghetto there is no fear Of mid
night raids and massacres. There can be
no Kisheneff here. There is no Pale in
Yankeeland- If in all the world there is
a place where the age-long lamentations
Of the distressed Israeiite may cease. It
Is here And how has the Jew meas
ured Up to his chance in this land Of op-
poTtunity? Has he proved a worthy son
TO the mother who adopted him? Let
history answer.
While the Jew is not rated as a fighter.
he has taken a brave part in al our
wars 1t Is said that In proportion TO his
numbers he outclassed every Other. race
or nationality in the Revolutionary war
by two 10 one. David s. Franks was
on Gen. WashingtOn's staff, and there
were twenty-four other Jewish officers
enrolled. There were Jews IN the War OF
1872. and in the Mexican war. Seven
thousand Hebrews we're enlisted on both
sides Of the civil war. and Abraham Lin
coin presented medals Of honor for bril-
liant military service to seven OF that
race. There were 1900 Jews in the re-
cent war with Spain. the first volunteer
enlisted. and the first man shot in that
conflict were both Hebrews.
Commodore Uriah p Levy held the
/ highest command in the American navy
before the civil war, and it was he who
abolished corporal punishment on board
the battle ships. It was Commodore Levy
who gave TO the United States the first
statue, which was given to the govern
ment to be put in the Capitol. This was
a figure of Thomas Jefferson done by a
French sculptor. It was accepted by
Congress in 1873 by a resolution offered
/ by Senator Charles Sumner.
The Jew is always ready 20 assist in
public enterprises. even though not al
ways directly interested. The last $1,000
necessary for the completion OF Bunker
/ Hill Monument was given by Judah
/ Touro. Jew, who was net even a resi-
/ dent Of the State Of Massachusetts. IN
| 1876. al the Pennsylvania Centennial. the
Jews of the United States erected a
monument to religious liberty. which was
executed by Moses Ezekiel. Of Richmond,
/ Va. the foremost sculptor Of his race in
/ America. AS early as 171l, seven Jews
| contributed 10 the building OF the steeple
OF Trinity Church. When the fortunes Of
/ the Revolutionary army were at such a
[ low ebb, the financial depletion was
/ ameliorated by the gifts OF Haym Solo
mon. who contributed $4,000. George
/ Washington is quoted as saying that had
/ Il not been for this timely gift. the cause
Of the struggling colonies might have
/ failed
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Harvard Men in Diplomatic Corps.
1t is outside Of my province" said a
member of the diplomatic corps at Mrs.
Elkins' dinner. the other night. Ito com
meut favorabiy or unfavorably on your
President, but I really like to have the
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There are several universal traits of
Jewish character. which, If observed by
other nationalities would tend to make
them equally successful In life. The first
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TO-mOrrOw-The Germans in
America"
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2 Question: Forgive my tresTsssing on your time.
but this is ms first winter in Washington. am an
American from the Wes. and unused. perhaps 10
cIe Eastern code q form and manners. and the
other day ] received. from foreign visitor. card
bearing her name Madame Blank. and underneath
her maiden name. is this customary IN America, OF
did she tins style because II Is en- regie IN her
own country! think she Is a Geman.-R. : X.
Answer. That style is invariable in
continental Europe, and good style IL is.
too. since IL instantly places the person
leaving the card.