New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-02
FRANCE HONORS EX-MINISTER REID.
THE SISTER REPUBLIC PRE.ENTS A sEvRES
VASE AS A TOKEN OF ITS REGARD AND
ACCOMPANIES IT WITH GRACE
FL'r. LETTER From NJ RIDoT.

Full LETTER From NJ RIDOT.
From The New York Herald. Jan. l.
France through It's Minister In Washington. has paid
n graceful tribute 10 Whitcnw Reid BY forwarding to
him gift at once expressive Of the high regard In
which he is held BY the French President and Gov
eminent. and their regret Mt the termination Of his
diplomatic mission.
The French Consul General in NewYork delivered
to Mr. Reid yesterday a large sevres vase. forwarded
by the French Minister ut Washington. by instruction
OF the French Government
On the face Of the vase Is this inscription:
The Government. Of the French Republic to Mr.. wheliw
Reid late Minister Of the Untd States Of America
souvenir OF nj mission az Paris. 1sSo-is02.
The correspondence accompanying the gift together
With Mr.. Reds graceful acknowledgment, which 'las
been received from Washington. IL indicative OF the
happy relations Mr.. Reid sustained In diplomatic cir
clcs abrnd and the un!cmcd regret with which the
French Government regarded his resignation
NJ RIB1T's LETTER.
The following letter from ". Rbot. French Minis
ter Of Foreign Affairs, accompanied the vase
Mr.. Mlpnicr-At the moment when circumstances led
10 your voluntary resignation the high diplomatic func
ons which you excrcls'd years Paris tho
Pr sdent the Republic specially Gcslrous Of send
Ing 10 you In Of the French Government souvc
Of mission which you have worthy filled ont
the premature close OF which cxctcs In us very sincere
regrets.
Of first "ts was 70 associate the Republic 81 The
rnird States Of America with The celebration Of our grand
centenary aud since then you have failed, while d.
Tending the interests OF your country. 10 think constantly
OF the friendship Of century wIch untcS IL To
Funec-a hip which finds to-day in The similarity
Of their political institutions for continuance aud
growth.
in accepting the object Of art which I have She
pleasure Of Offering you in tho OF the French Erpuo
c will please find Ia this testimonial pIof Of the
sentiments generally expressed your account and ~ tho
agreeable souvenirs of YOU which We cherish.
Acccpt. Mr. Minister The assurance u my very high
consideration and CT my most sympathetic cg'dS
HIBOT.
MIR. REDS REPLY.
Mr.. Rcl's Acknowledgements IS n, follows.
Mr.. Mniser- have the honor TO acknowledge the 70
coipt my return this city last wcck Of the pll,c
letter IN which you CONVEY generous expression 81
the cordial sentiments held by The President " the r.,
public and by the French respect my
mission I'm years 1890 1891 and 1S9o
beg also 20 acknowlNlgn receipt ut the tine
through tho Kind offices Of Mr. ntenotrr In Washington.
and Of Mr.. Durlnd in NewYork. ~ the object 81 art
which the President and the Government have doac tho
honor To present a souvenir % this mission.
10 Is only reminder OF very agreeable Official
and PERSONAL rotations had tn, happiness TO sustain
durng my residence the Government Of the French
Republic bur an exquisite evidence that artistic
premacy which France long since wortly won and -
ind sputably continues hold and for both r'ason shall
treasure II through life with peculiar pride
ask Your ENcclloncy Z express IN the President
and to tho Government Of rho Republic my high appr'ca-
ana thanks Tor their good opinion and good viii.
a. well FOR this choice and beautiful symbol q 1t.
VIII you permit add NY THANKS foT the graceful
VII ca delayed the presentation not only. under our
constitutional requirements until should be out VI office.
but also until close OF the late popular campaign, In
which made candidIto 'ot Office.
You will know that whether IN private OF In public hfo,
shall hope always DO whatever may b. property Ia my
power promote closer relation between our two ert
countries and pr nea,ion Il their unbtosen friendship
throughout the centuries
Accept, Mr.. Minister the assurance Of tho high regard
and friendship with which have the honor u be Your
Excclcncy's very obciient servant
WUITrrAW REID
The vase Is i've feet high 81 classic form. ana
rcets upon fine base Of gilt bronze.