The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-04-10
AMBASSADOR T
Hts Simplicity OF Character and Unprcte,
tious Home Living.
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AMBASSADOR BAYARD.
Hts Simplicity OF Character and Unprcter-
tious Home Living.
Ambassador Bayard goes to one Of the m lost
punctilious courts and the proudest nristocra-
cy OF Europe from the simple society Of his
own little State. Tho men Of the Bayard fam
lily. notwithstanding their political distinction
OF many generations. have always kept close
to tho common people OF Delaware. The late
James A. Bayard took small pains to concil-
late men. and was. like his son. as far as nos
sible removed from the popularity. seeking
politician. He walked the streets OF Whining
ton often In apparent Inconsistencies Of the
fact that he was surrounded by his constitu-
ents; but he frequently passed days together
at the homes Of plain farmers. cunning. fish
Ing. talking horse and politics. His son has
borne much the same relation to the people OF
Delaware. but has been even more beloved.
and is perhaps more genuinely democratic in
his social attitude. His home. lust within the
city limits OF Wilmington. il Il plain. roomy
old house Of colonial style. commanding from
Its eastern porch a view OF the Christlana and
the Delaware. together with almost the whole
city and a broad stretch OF country. 1t was
the birthplace OF Myra Clark Gaines.
Whenever Mr.. Bayard has lived ut home he
has endeavored to DO on Just such terms with
his neighbors as he would have been as n rri-
vate citizen. and since his retirement from Mr..
Cleveland's Cabinet. In 1883. he has been able
to carry out this wish. He took his new wife
down to dine with Tom Cochranc. n famous old
farmer Of New Castle county. and was not dis
turbed when Tom swore straight through the
meal. Statesman and farmer called each
other Tom" by the way. and Mr.. Bayard
still receives that salutation from a good many
OF fha older Damnprnfa r npOD htq onrefit,-
ents. He was always Tom" to good old
Gassaway Watkins. an old-time politician Of
tho New Castle county peach region. and the
two used to drive about together over the
smooth. level roads OF that region. tho older
man listening with pride to the political wis
dom OF the younger. the Inter enjoying the
characteristic tang Of the farmers marked in
dividuality.
Mr.. Bayard returns In full measure the afrec-
tion accorded to him by tho conservative littlc
community OF which he and his ancestors
have so long been part. He counts as per-
sonal friends scores OF Delawareans. welcomes
them to his house. c~onsults their opinions.
and leans upon their iudRm ent. He treasures
the traditions Of the little State and intimately
knows its history. He was the chiaf speaker
at the first dinner ~ the Delaware Society "
volunteering II second speech alter dinner.
full Of the wnrmest feelings for the Common
"S The fr rH %nes 81 S M1. Bn 'nTy T ie Ss ms u have
most siskly young fellow Originally ap-
humdrum business life. first into an erect.
broad.shouldered. and, unusually stnlwart
hale but whito-haired and benign statesman
on the shady side OF 80. The somewhnt
nsts3ss fSME NJ. Bsyard {, es sena as Iate rs f tsn s ssar;
grave CHARM 81 face. in which benevoIsincae and
mn n - IA nrnfI ~ II a 1xynr nl nlEn EAry ,n-.
traits convey an adequate notion OF the charm
and distinction that mark his ripened face
Mr.. BayarI Is By, no means unknown to the
s 8" OF which he is shortly to form part.
Great Britain. both. here and in England. His
father. a singularly handsome and distin-
Grent Britain. and returned home leaving bo-
hind hind him b the eh rerptatiEn Of being the best
sent to London. The SON at his first Visit to
Europe passed some time in Great Britain
and made the acquaintance OF many public
probable from tho stories no brought back
that he met sSme men that did not belong to
Although Mr.; Bayard has sometimes quoted
with approval Popss lines.
For forms OF government let fools contest;
That which IL best administered Is best.
he came back from Europe moro than eve. a
believer in American Institutions. and es-
peeciiaily IN that equality Of 9pportunity"
ItS Nv Aiihh NiiSy ~ ~ oil Il
visit to he came to know and to es-
TEEN Prince Bismarck. then at the height OF his
power and prestige as creator Of the new en-
mutual. Tor Mr. Dayard especially prizes a
fine portrait Of bismarck sent him by the
Chancellor.
Ambassador Bayard will be one Of the most
distinguished figures at Eictoriais court. even
though he conform as closely as did James
can citizen" urged tp the circular Fl Secretary
rhnnan so non annOvanPa Rafnra that tlna
State Department Mr.. .M.rcy''s circular. is.
credited to the court Of ST. James,. troubled
sr Edward Gust, and he lntimated that mr..
in court dress. Mr.. Buehanan answered
t pealed be at d aourt not his sr hsbit L hs are ss'f By Day ~;
"a" Halos Ss sn nieAT BUT wi %ha T osher ssm @or lSt careful fai' in a
little old.fashioned now, as it consisted Ola
black coat. a white waistcoat out rather high;
2 broad white, neckcloth. black trousers. and
Sir, Edwin Gust urged that Mr. Buchanan
should not appear at court In the dress he
c @Sr : yen 70 him nsFfhs or; n wish Tia HAT ' he S"a se some.
thing to distinguish him from the upper ser
wants Of tho court. \ sword was suggested ns
chRnan. glrdirg ON "A plain black sword. went
to court In his everyday suit. to be received
h n spits e OF II" ia.t Oy th ta,' h .u Genes M IF 4 hnI INA 81
statesmen older than most such lines now rep
resented In the British House Of Lords. 10
chanan's persistent preference for the simple
dress OF an American citizen.
III, OOO Subscribed for Home Rule.
Apublic meeting to promote tho home rule
movement in Ireland was held last night in