New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-07
F1RETELL TRIBUTE TO MR.. REID.
DINNER TO BE GIVEN IN HIS HONOR on
MARCH PA REPORT THAT COL. HAY
Is TO SUCCEED HIM.

Paris March 6.-The farewell banquet to Mr. Reid,
the retiring United States Minister. has been fixed for
March "A, and will be held in the sale de fctc Of the
Hotel Continental The American banker, Mr. IIarjcs,
will preside. The farewell address, engrossed parch
ment, will be read by COnsul-tieneral King. Among
the guests outside of the American colony win be the
members OF President Canots military household, Gen
era Brugerc probably representing the President; Min
listers Ribot, Roche and Ronvicr; Deputies Spuller
Melne and Sgfred Senator Barley and VI. de Blowitz
Mr.. and Mrs. Reid are busy attending receptions
musical entertainments and dinners given in their honor
The American female artists living in Paris, whose
association Mrs. Reid has generously aided with large
contributions, have presented to her portfolio OF
original sketches, many of which Of high merit.
1t Is reported that Mr. Red's successor here will be
Colonel John Hay, that ne will occupy the house
Mr. Reid is about to vacate
Some of the Of the American colony here have
been asked recently for expression Of their views on
Mr.. Reid's work Minister. Mr.. Thurber, pastor OF
the American Church. said mfr. Red's departure
will be greatly felt by all American residents. Not
combining himself to the diplomatic duties he has so
ably performed he has been socially most popular and
has been liked by those who hold political views differ
ing from his. AS have heaif In French circles
adverse criticism Of him, feel that it can be
said he has been fully appreciated by those among
whom he has been placed by his official position
General Meredith Read, ey-Minlster to Greece, said
al have known him personally for thirty five years
No United states Minister here fulfilled his duties
more successfully lie came here three years h&o with
diplomatic experience. The success of his mission
is sufficient proof Of his capablity and adapabilty.
lie is universally liked by people OF all shades OF
political opinion and Of every nationality
Mr.. Harjes, the banker said: "Sncc the time OF
General Dix In 1866, when first came TO Paris. no
American Minister has been so popular as Mr.. Reid
His treatment Of all with whom he has come In con
tact has been uniformly kind, his manner never be
traying brusquenes. The most partisan Democrats
cannot but esteem him. The way his duties have been
performed calls for appreciation from everybody
william Seligman, the banker. said " Mr. Reid Is
q remarkably able man, and worthy Of any place to
which he may aspire. have nothing to expect from
him. so my opinion cannot be considered biased His
knowledge Of the French language and character has
enabled him to prove himself the perfection OF Foreign
Minister"
John Munroe, the banker. said: "Mr. Reid has
been deservedly popular throughout his mission. lie
has been kind to every one. and has suffered himself
to fall into the hands OF clique lie has been very
attentvesto his duties. and pos the high esteem
of us all. His home has been thrown open most nos
pitably 10 all. His departure will be felt by the high
a. we'll as the low, as great loss