The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1908-01-03

erans of the war of 1864; mill
tary order of the Loyal Legion of the
United States; Grand army of the
Republic; Medal of Honor Legion;
Union Veteran Legion; Union Veter-
ans Union; Society of the Army Of
Santiago; Spanish War Veterans;
Army and Navy Union; Minute Men;
Sons Of the American Revolution and
Oldest Inha abitants Association OF the
District of Columbia.
And then the public Gathering in
constantly lengthening line at the
west gate to the white house grounds
the people had stood since 9 O'Clock
in the morning.
Numerous changes in the diploma
tic corps have occurred during the
year, so that for quite a number or
the foreign Representatives in Wash
ington il was their first new year ex
Dei1enc, at me white house. Death
the rO,ariOn n office followed BY
some nations with the members of
their di DlOmGtic corps and the Flcls-
STUDIES C political life were respon-
sible for =. absence Of familiar and
the Drc+-u.a of new face - those
who 2tt- iced last years reca ton the
mcal uotanio absentee today was NiS-
count AD>l, the Japanese an.E&&s2-
dor, n0E returning to Jap&u. and
that nGGiCn vas represented by the
members t.f Tie embassy staff, hea,-
ed by Baron Tsunejiro Miyaoka the
counselor. The familiar figure OF
Chekib Bey, the former Turkish min
lister, also was missing, having been
succeeded by Mehmed Ali Bey. China
likewise changed her minister dur
ing the year, Sir Chentung Liang
former minister, Wu Ting Fang, hav-
ing succeeded to the position. The
latter, however, has not yet arrived
and Mr.. Chow TsZchi, the first sec
retary headed the legations. Mr.. c.
Hauge, the minister from Norway,
died on December 18th and in his
stead was Mir 0. Skybak, the secre-
tary of the legation and charge d 'af-
faires.
The diplomats who were making
their first appearances at new year
function at the white house included
Ambassador Bryce, Of Great Britain;
Senor Don Ramon Pima, the Span
ish minister, and l.. A. COrOmilas,
the minister resident from Greece.
Although appointed ambassador from
Mexico a year ago, Senior Creei had
not presented his credentials to the
president at that time, SO that today
was his first appearance at new
years function in his official capac-
ity. Senior Don Anibal Cruz, the
minister from Chile, also was present
for the first time today and this ap-
piled alike to Minister Mejia Of Sal
vador and Minister Ugarte of Hon
GuraS.
Three members of the recent Cen
urho cfil
remain in the city were especially in
vited guests, including Senior Don
Policarpo Bonilla, ex-pTesident Of
Honduras; Senor Don II. Constantine
Fialles, minister of foreign affairs of
Honduras and Sen0r Dr.. Don Joss
Madriz, of Nicaragua, secretary to
the conference, w. w. ROckhill, Unit
e. Gates minister to China also was
il. .t.rn:5anCe. Assistant Secretary
Bacon, Adee and Wilson occupied
themselves actively in entertaining
the diplomats.
There was good representation
from the army and navy and marine
corps. all the officers on the active
list and many who have been retired
paying their respects to the president.
Those on active duty were in full
dress uniform, lending color to the
already brilliant spectacle presented
by the diplomatic corps in the full
insignia of their rank. Among the
prominent retired army officers were
Lieutenants General Bates and Cor
bin while general officers on active
duty included Major General Bell,
Duvall and Ainsworth. Admiral
Dewey who has just passed his sew
entieth birthday, headed the naval
contingent and was heartily greeted
by the president. Behind the high
officers of the army, navy and marine
corps came those of lesser rank until
all had paid their respects to the
chief magistrate and Mrs. Roosevelt.
President Roosevelt took occasion
in his new years greeting to DR..
Starr, who has just celebrated his
Tooth birthday anniversary to con-
gratulate the veteran member of the
Oldest Inha bitant's Association and
wish him many returns Of the day.
You. sir, have seen the growth Of
this republic" said the president as
he recognized Dr.. Starr and recalled
his previous new years visits.
Dr. Starr made an earnest reply,
wheTeupon the president remarked:
ANY word from you, sir, will re-
ceive instant consideration"
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