The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-26
THE WORLDS" NEW EDITOR.


THE ..wORLD's" NEW EDITOR
From the New York Graphical
Mr. William Henry Hurlber,'s accession to the edi-
torshp Of the World dooms him TO the fate Of Byron
who awokc one morning and found himself famous
Inevitably Mr.. Hurbert;s now pronounced position
VIII subject him to the comments and criticism OF the
leading journals Of the country, and also those of
Great Britain and France, whore, by his frequent
tributions TO the prominent journals magazines and
reviews, he is well and tavorably known he in
New York. But from all this comment and criticism
we believe that Mr. Huribert will shrink. Prob.
ably the most complimentary notices viii be precisely
those most disaseiul to him. In all his journalistic
career sho has pcrsisently kept himself tho b OK
ground. Whc with At least prominent mctropoli-
tan journals with which he has been connected
been the motive power, he has been content 70 be
behind tho scenes, yet the power behind the throne
He has never ntruded himself as a poet yet
bis farewell to Gan Eden'' (hs ',Pen Pictures
from Cuba'J, the whole book itself perfect prose-
poem, is Of the choicest bits OF verse that ever
dropped from American pen. Moreover, in his
younger days he wrote several superb hymns which
hold nxod place the Unitarian collection. His
career has been remarkable Born in Charleston, s.
c., IN 1927, he graduated at Harvard College In
1s47 and In the Cambridge Divinity School ls4e. He
actually preached for while At Salem; but this school
was no held for him. In 1910 he went to Berlin and
attended the lectures Of Ritter, Won Raumer and
Ranke, and his return to Cambridge studied care
fully the law school for years Then ms real
life seemed TO open 10 him. He came TO New York.
suned prominent position the star Of I'utn0nl's
Aagazine and 1t the time dramatic critic Of
Of tho New York 'S ms on
editor chief 10 the absence Of Mr. Raymond In this
connection We must record what may be callod Hur-
hpr In fhA
1859, while Presidential nomination yet pending
Raymond was "out west' and Hurlbcrt, In full control
Of the paper, boldly committed thai journal the
support OF Stephen A. Douglas Raymond hastcncd
home and wrote an apologetlc letter. 70 re-
lcan ranks With the exception OF the late Lord
Lytton tBulwcr thore few writer's who possess the
written aimos. the only "Americann play that holds
the stage-that Is his "Amcricans in PARIS" great
favorte ~ waaok's In his younger days he wrote
that celebrated and since much quoted article In the
Edinburgh Rsries0 on AnSiavery," for those days
Hur'bert WIS somewhat OF radical though he never
took kindly TO the and would be
a Brook Farmer for any consideration With his in
innate acquaintance with foreign statesmen, his OK
tended travels all the world his knowledge thor
plshmcns and executive ability, he ought make
World the brightest and best OF tho New York morning
papers
Wilmington (Dcl) Hcrdld:-ssThe Now York World
has passed IRON under the control or Manton Marble
into the hands Of Mr.. W. II. Hurlbcrt Mr. Manton
Marble has been closely identified with the World sncc
It's inception, and while no made live. sprghtly cdi-
toria writer and exhibited knowledge OF politics that
gave the paper pre-ennincnce authority upon many
Of leading questions he lacked in judgment and
rather narrow In many OF his views. being bound
BY Judgments that were neither safe nor polite In
this way tho World has failed OF q large
support that it would otherwise have had and
instead OF occupying leading position with
other daily New York journals has remained far IN
arrears in circulation. But under liz editorial
direction, Mr.. Hurbert, who Is considered OF
abIest orial writer's in this country
IRON many OF the narrow views II had before,
confident that It win take the leading rank In New York
journalism"
New Brunswick On ~ Times:-''Mr Hurlbcrt has long
been leading writer the World and is called the
brilliant writer on the American presa HIS
respondence flor has travelled much and written OF
his travels for the World unanimously has been
signed W. H. H., and has always attracted much favor
able attention. He also thorough and accomplished
journalist, and has been the mainstay. It is said, OF
several journals in his lifetime. HIS journalistic
education was had, believe, tho Times under
Mr. Henry J. Ray nond, VINO famous for discover
ing and developing journalistic talent In young men
and no man IN inc word couu PC better exempar Of
Joined the World forces soon alter the paper
secular newspaper He will preserve all the good
lures OF the paper and VIII even gave u some dash anc
briiliancy."
Cleveland Leader :--~He is sybarts OF the most
advanced type. vigorous writcr accomplished IT.
erary scholar, the best judge Of vice salad tho
editorial profession and, In his best moods prince OF
good ieowa Ho has travelled widely and with HIS eyes
open his rooms in old New York University build
ing arc dream OF Oriental luxury aad interest being
furnished and dccora ed with tho gatherings OF Mr.
Hurlbcrt's extensive travels In hts purchase OF tho
World Mr.. Hurbert represents clique OF nnti Tam
many democrats, among whom Governor rilden Mayor
wickhnm and Corporation Counsel Whitney are proin
nent The idea seems 70 be 10 try get up a news
paper New York with muscle enough 10 throw tho
Cincinnati Enquirer"
IL ur~th
new editor OF tho World is the younger brothc. OF
General stephen Augustus Hurbut, who quite dis
tinsulshcd in the Seminole war, was brIgadier gen.
cral IN tho late civil war, Minister 10 the States
of Colombia 1s60-s3 and has bcen republican
member Of Congress from Illinois WhiIc ne, as his
father Did before him. Insisted upon the spens OF tho
name u Hurlbut william Honrys more srstvcratic
instinct INSISTS upon the old English nac from which
the family traces, u Herbert"
Buffalo Commercial 1.-The new editor Of tho World
has enjoyed very envabe reputation for years as
writer Of great versatility HIS Is brilliant and At
the samo time an effective PEN As a correspondent
his style occasionally very fascinating. Some Of his
foreign articles that have appeared in the Tribune
World aud other metropolitan journals hav0 attracted
deserved attention for their literary merit What may
be tho political significance OF Tho editorial change on
the World told; but u IL likely that Mr.
HurIbcrt's promotion viii detract from Us editorial
ability and forcc.
Louisville (Ky.) Commercial :--ssNr. Manton Marble
has sold his stock in the New York World to Mr. will
lam Hen ry Huribcrt who has been for long time
ISOLATED with him. and has high reputation bril-
liant and effective newspaper writer the change APP
pears 10 have somc connection with Mr. Tldcns can
didscy but Mr.. hurlbcrrs letter announcing tho
change does not make u absolutely clear what The
nectgn " or what the Worlds course will be- There
have boon sens very recently that would not be
entirely devoted 70 Mr. Tldeus fortunes has been
heretofore"
Boston PbH :--"Mr. Manson Marbles successor, M
william Henry HurIbert, . gentleman well calculated
70 maintain the brilliant reputation Of shs New York