The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-11
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Washington. D. c.. September To-
This month OF international anniversa-
ries-the centennial OF the govern
ments of Mexico. Chill and Argentina
and the fortieth year since the estab-
lishment of the French republics
marked by the number OF diplomats in
Washington en- route to one or moro
Of the Latin-American celebrations.
Former Governor Curtis Guild. Jr.. of
nection with his mission. as special
AMBASSADOR Of the United States to the
Tooth anniversary OF Mexican inde-
pendence, and who will sail from New
York tomorrow on that mission. was
his erstwhile friend. Theodore Roose-
Welt, about whom all the world Is Just
now talking Observing the Governors
political reticence. a local wag gently
quobed:
"Breathes, there man with sould so
dead.
Who never to himself hath said. .
He knows 1t all-our precious Ted.'"
to which his confrere sententiously re-
marked that 1t was fast becoming less
q question. What will we do with our
ex- Presidents? than, What will they do
with us? Governor Guild was his
genial self again, whenever the con-
versa tion turned to Mexico. He. there
FORE rarely missed an opportunity to
laud the successful works of our sister
erande. Among other things, he point.
ed to the practical manner In which
the centennial Is to be observed by
the Mexican authorities. INSTEAD OF
spending millions in erecting temper
airy structures and palaces which will
afterward have to give way again"
he said, "the government decided to
expend this money for permanent I'M
provements. like hospitals. streets, IL
braries. parks and works OF 1. that kln !.
lost, as In the case OF most celebra-
tons of similar Importance"
Other distinguished visitors OF the
week, who while being entertained
contributed to soeietys international
note book, are Herr Friedrich Schu-
nacker of Berlin, who referred inter-
estingly to the Kaisers effort to awake
a love for the fatherland In the hearts
and Lorraine by giving them homr
rule. or sAl-goyeInment: J. szamek, OF
Budapest. who Is touring this country.
ACCOMPANIED by his wife and child.
preaching ss ne gees. the doctrine Tah 20, Of
Henri Carrier. of Paris who referred
to the French Revolution. OF which
last Sunday was the fortieth annlver-
sary, in his prophecy that at the rate
IL IOfRELtlHE aHeFS
Iof 1870 and becoming friendly with
Germany, the two countries soon will
have buried their differences deep
for the present generation
there to conclude an alliance over the
cT.1mada grave.
Not 20 optinistic is Arnold R.
Churchill London lawyer now on a
months stay In washington who
points to the mathematical precision
and scientific skill with which Germany
is annually adding to her fleet, as
strong evidence OF the Kaiser's ambi-
ton to test DnSland's modern right to
her standing AZ the first naval powerin
the world Anticipating similar RI
valry between the United States and
Japan, Mr.. Churchill champions the
cause Of larger and more effective
navy for this country.
From our HOMEGROWN visitors II was
ascertained that the largest RUIZ In the
world Is In the grand lodge room In
New York City Sneaking of this solen-
did example nf floor covering, I, r.
Wrisley, Of New Orleans. said that 1t
was sixty feet SQUARE and was 80 heavy
that he wondered how II was ever car
|ried through the streets.
George T Armitage, OF Sacramento,
told OF Calitornia's plan OF carrying an
horticultural college from one town to
another, by which means $4,000 per-
sons were able to attend lectures nf
practical value to the farmer and HIS
\ According Co y. il. Blanton. OF Mash.