The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

foreign ENJOYS on the banks OF the SEINE
IN their relations to the various political
parties. Thus one Of the principal causes
OF complaint on the part OF the iron
chancellor OF Germany against Count
Harry Arnim when the latter was Ger
man ambassador TO Paris. was that he
was devoting himself 10 the promotion
OF a monarchicalt restoration in favor Of
the house OF Orleans. Bismarck consid-
cred that the re-esta biishment Of a mon
archy in France would be detrimental %
Ge.man interests, since II would find K
necessary, in order 10 restore its prestige,
10 embark upon another war with Ger
many. for the purpose OF recovering 3he
lost provinces of AIsace and Lorraine.
Arnim with ROyalisfs-
Arnim identified himself altogether with
the Orleanist and Royalist element in
PARIS, and il was this that after his recall
rendered the position OF his successor 50
extremely difficult in society on the banks
OF the Seine. Baron Mohrenheim and
Prince UroussOff. ambassadors OF the
Car. made a similar mistake in espous-
ing the sO-called Nationalist cause in
France against the government OF the
day So utterly incautious and tactless
were their activities in this respect. vir-
tualiy bOycotting. as they did. the gov
ernment adherents. opening their arms 10
the NatioEalists. that the French min
istry OF foreign affairs was compelled in
each instance 10 insist upon their recall.
Count NelidOh, the present representa-
tive Of the Car in the Gallo capital. has
he fr rnI nd
although he retains friendly relations
with the RGyaIists and NatiOnalists. new
ertheless is extremely effusive in his p0-
iightness 10 the members Of the govern
ment of the day.
One Of Greatest ENJOYS.
II were asked what diplomat there is
to-day who plays a role in the internal
politics Of the country in which he is sta
toned. the name OF Camille Barrere. the
ambassador Of France at Rome. would
be the first 10 occur TO me He is without
doubt one or the most able and skillful of
ENJOYS either Of France or Of any other
great power. Reared amid the hardships
OF exile. in the difficult school OF journal
ism, and. having sOwn his wild oats, not
as a member OF the jeunesse dOree. but
as one Of the most picturesque leaders Of
the Paris Commune of 1870, he has known,
during his long residence at Rome. how
70 manipulate political factions there in
such fashion as 10 create an all-pOwer-
ful sympathy IN favor OF France. 10 su-
persede that which formerly existed in
behalf Of Germany. In fact By his pro-
found knowledge Of Italian factiOnal poll
tics, and by his use thereof. ne has man
aged 10 estrange italy from the Triple Al
lance and TO bring her within the sphere
Of the Anglo-French union. namely. OF the
entente cOrdiaIe. With all that he has
done it so tactfully and so discreetly as
TO excite no criticism or the part OF the
Italian government or by the Italian and
foreign press.
All Not Gifted.
Al foreign diplomats are not gifted with
the llghtness Of touch and the almost
Oriental talent for intrigue that distin-
guishes Ambassador Barrere. and would
undoubtedly ;njure rather than further
the interests o. the country which they
represent were they 10 endeavor 10 fol-
low his example and 70 emulate his sue
cesses.
Bismarck, although he disapproved Of
the activity Of Count Harry Arnim. was
an adept in this particular branch Of
diplomacy. and many are the cabinets Of
foreign countries that have been over
thrown the agency Of his more or less
av0wed representatives. In fact. he went
so Tar as 10 maintain IN every foreign
country. save America. subsidized news
papers. the editors of which were paid by
him with money derived from the interest
OF the, at that time. seQuestrated fortune
OF the Duke Of Cumberland and Bruins
wick. known as the Guelph fund
So Forry4 - Ffr,Tor,ro.at- fHae Iee
20 a great extent gone out Of fashion. and
to-day, in spite OF the popular belief that
the diplomatic Office is Of less Importance
than in days Of yore. il Is a fact that
there Is a greater demand from men IN
the service in these present times for the
virtues Of delicate tact and discretion.
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