The Washington herald., 1913-06-12

Rodriguez. editor OF the Journal de Com
merce, of Rio de Janiero, who Is a MEM
Der of the party. acted as interpreter for
the visitor.
An inquiry as to public feeling in
Brazil on the coffee valorization dis
pute between the two countries, the
special ambassador dismissed by say
! ing that Brazil was content to leave
the matter in the courts where the
| United States had taken It. He doubted
| that the Panama Canal would be Of
much material benefit to Brazil, in
view of the fact that his country is
\ too far away from it. He expressed
particular interest in the large electrical
plants Of the United States. Speaking
OF educational institutions in this coun-
| try. DIR. Muller said that while this is
| his first visit to the United States, he
had very high opinion of these insti-
tutions. which he intended last year to
| express by sending his son, Lauro Null
Ter, tr., who is a member OF his party,
to school here. although he had been
prevented from carrying out that plan.
Various members of President Will
sons Cabinet called on DIR. Muller as
soon as he arrived at his hotel and
after his call at the White House, the
special ambassador made a trip around
Washington by automobile.
Notable South American.
DR.. Lauro Severiana Muller, the min
lister OF foreign affairs of Brazil, is one
OF the most notable men of the South
American republic.
For some time past commercial rela-
tons between the United States and
Brazil have been somewhat strained by
the action Of the Federal government OF
the United States in attempting to break
up the Sac Paulo coffee valorization sys-
oicate. through which Brazilian coffee
has been marketed in this country, AL
though the main questions at issue have
been settled to the satisfaction OF all
concerned. both governments would be
pleased II further understanding and
closer relationship between the two ma
tons were established. Brazil is one of
the foremost of the South American
countries in the commercial field, and
trade relations between Brazil and this
country mean much to American manu-
facturers. importers, and exporters.
Last winter, when the news OF DR.
Muller's intended visit was received in
Washington, it was with qualification
that former Secretary OF State Knox ex-
tended a most cordial invitation to DR..
Muller on behalf OF the American gov
eminent The new administration is also
particularly pleased to extend the invl-
tation and welcomes the opportunity to
manifest by its hospitality the sincere |
tons with Brazil.
Or. Muller Is accompanied by a large
suit, including De Hello Lobo secre- |
tary of the mission; Antoniao Sampias, |
captain of frigate; Alberto de Ipane- |
ma Moreari. naval aide; Capt. Antonio |
de FOnseca, former military attache |
of the Brazilian Embassy at Washing |
ton: Lieut.. Euclides Hehmes da Fon-
SEGA, military aide and son of Presi- |
dent Fonseca: Cus;odio Alves da Lima |
private secretary TO Minister Muller |
and Maurice Nabuco. attache. son of |
the late Ambassador Nabuco. Capt. !
LIE Vert Coleman. formerly military |
attache at the American Embassy in |
Brazil, has been designated as military
aide to the Minister during his stay.
DR.. Muller, although only forty-eight !
years old. has had a remarkable career
in Brazilian politics. He has been
member of the Legislature, and was
minister of public works under Presi-
dent Alves, during which time he
started the reconstruction OF the city |
of Rio Janiero, which has made that
port one of the most beautiful in the
world. He is a son OF German parents.
His native state is Santa Catharina.
His executive. administrative, and en-
cheering ability has made him one of
the most notable and widely known
men in Brazil, and he is being talked
of as the next candidate for the Presi-
dency