The Washington herald., 1909-04-08
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who has been mentioned as President
Taft's second choice for the Court OF ST.
James, VIII be given another post. for
the former editor Of the North American
Review would make an Ideal representa-
tive OF this country in Europe He is.
indeed. so eminently fitted for a dipIo-
matte post the. wonder Is that he was
not long ago offered a foreign portfolio.
Mr.. Bryce is well known in Washing
ton. where he was educated at George
town College. and where he served as a
member OF the Fiftieth Congress. when
he was particularly active in the legisla-
ton concerning the copyright laws. He
Is well known In England too. for he
lived there a number Of years. and took
the degrees Of B. A. and NJ. A. al Christ
Church, Oxford. and. Ike all Americans
who have lived for any length OF time
IN Great Britain, he loves the grand old
country from which this country grew.
Possessed Of an independent fortune.
since his retirement from the editorship
ot the North American Review. IN 1886.
Mr. Bryce has had the leisure 20 follow
MS bent for travel and writing, and his
books have a reputation among literary
people, although they are not popular IN
the ordinary sense Of the term The
Romance OF an Alter Ego" published
some twenty-five years ago. had quite
vogue when. II appeared, and another Of
his books that has been much talked or
Is Lady Blanche's Salon"
It seems that T. st. John Carney. who
has made a creditable record as consul
general al Dresden. is 20 become the
Minister 10 Portugal His transfer from
the consular 10 the diplomatic service viii
be for the country-s good. as well as in
the line OF his ambition. for this clever
and talented Irishman has the training.
experience. and s2voir faire that will
make him an acceptable dlplomatist
NJ Gafney kissed the Blarney Stone
before he left the Emerald Isle. which
ceremony so increased his natural elo-
Quence that ever since IL occurred he has
been able 10 induce people 90 give him
whatever he wants. and he has wanted
for some time. more than anything else.
q diplomatic billet
Portugal is not the largest country OF
Europe, but II IS one Of the most inter
esting. and all OF the Americans who
have been stationed there have been de-
lighted with the court circle IN Lisbon
Mr. Ganney viii succeed Charles Page
Bryan who entered the diplomatic serv-
ice some twelve years ago. half Of which
time has been passed IN Portugal With
bis resignation. it is said Mr.. Bryan VIII
quit the diplomatic service. because he
failed Tor promotion and transfer 10 a
more important post. "A recognition he felt
that his service as Minister 20 China.
Brazil Switzerland. and at Lisbon clearly
entitled him.
MIR Bryan was born IN Chicago. but he
comes from an Old Southern family.
which is pleasantly remembered here. his
parents having lived for a number or
years in a spacious Old-fashione6 house
on Highland terrace, with Senator Ed
munds and the late Justice Miller. Of the
supreme Court. as nelghbOrs- Mrs Bryan
was woman OF the old school. who sur
rounded herself with the most interesting
people in town and whose receptions
bore no resemblance 10 the modern
erushes OF to-day. but were more Ike
the French salons OF century ago. Mr.
Bryan carried his family traditions with
him 20 Portugal and the. American lega-
ton which was presided over by Mr..
Brysn's sister. has been one Of the most
popular houses in the foreign circle.
Miss Ethel a. Arnold. niece Of Matthew
Arnold. sister OF Mrs. Humphry Ward
and a propagandist for woman suffrage.
has made a distinct impression upon all
those who have met her since she has
been in town. whether they sympathize
with her views on woman suffrage or not
To begin with. she is a woman OF fine
and dignifed appearance. with a face so
sympathetic and intellectual that one for
gets 10 ask whether she Is beautiful OF
rot. and with an afr Of Hne reserve thar
is seldom associated with the militant
suffragettes OF the day. II seems strange
that in a family camp there should be
such A war as exists between Mrs
HUmphry Ward. Who has organized the
Auti-Suffragist League in England. and
her sister. Mrs. Arnold. who is heart and
soul in favor OF sunfrage: but the latter
explains IT, smilingly. by saying; You
know. my sister is thirteen years my
senior" Yet there are many other
women as old and older than Mrs
Humphrv Word who are as heartily in
favor OF Imam suffrage as is Miss
Arnold. who. IL must be confessed. IS
better equipped than most women TO dis
cUss the subject. because she does not
as do so many Of her sisters in Great
Britain look upon woman suffrage as
q new movement but is thoroughly in
formed as 10 its history. and Of the
many unsuccessful attempts that have
been made 10 establish IT, But this val
liant woman Is Undsterred by those fail
ures. and has bright hopes for the fu-
tUre.
There is a little Chinaman living with
his parents in the West End who is be-
ing educated at the public schools in
Washington. His parents keep him
clothed in the picturesque gsrb Of his na-
tive land. and he stir wears the Queue that
distinguishes all faithful Cinnamon. The
other day ne was playing marbles in true
American style outside OF his home. when
he was accosted by some inqulsitive lit
tie strangers who passed by
Hello. little Johnnie. Ike 'Meiica and
lice 'Melicans?'' they asked.
The little Celestial, who, perhaps. was
eight years Old looked up at his ques-
TONERS gravely. and then replied. in per
I feet English:
Yes; 1 like America and ] ike little
/ Americans. but my name is not Johnnie.
and 1 don't see what business OF yours
| Il Is what I like"
Reason for the Price.
Lorin ?. Deland in the Atlantic Monthly.
II must he ray7arr1hera5 ofu-o,-e +No4 9,