New-York tribune., 1901-01-23
AMERICAS SYMPATHY.
Continued from first paee.

through the SLOW process or the mail the formal
expressions Of regret which are prescribed by
international etiquette.
The announcement of the death Of Queen Viz
toria received with universal sorrow at the
foreign embassies and legations in Washington
and nowhere was the sentiment of bereavement
more pognantly felt than at the British En-
bassy. Lord Pauncefote had expected that the
end could not be long deferred and had been
prepared for the sad intelligence that the Queen
was no more. But IT came TO him almost as
a personal affliction. for it was only a few
months ago that he was the guest Of the Queen
at Osborne, when he received from her hands his
elevation to the peerage. Aside from this. Her
Majesty had frequently shown most gracious
consideration 10 Ambassador and Lady Paunce-
fote, inviting them TO Windsor and to Osborne
for visits which were something more than brief
official exchanges.
On the last occasion when Lord Pauncefote
saw the Queen at Osborne she was in excellent
health. considering her years her mental facul-
ties keen and observant. She drove about the
palace grounds, and conversed freely and pleas
antly with the circle of friends gathered about
her. which included, besides Lord and LADY
Pauncefote, Prince Christian and a number of
the members OF the royal family
MEMENTos OF THE QUEEN.
About the Embassy there are many personal
menleuloS oI oeNollon 10 the queen. At the
head OF the main staircase hangs a large oil
portrait showing Her Majesty soon after her
coronation, young. radiant and beautiful. 1t is
by the famous painter Sir George Hayter Court
painter IN the early days OF the Victorian reign
and IS a counterpart OF that in the grand corri-
dor at Windsor Palace. In the Ambassadors
library hangs another portrait Of the Queen,
showing her with the royal diadem on her brow
The proprieties of the occasion forbid Lord
Pauncefote TO speak publicly at this time but
TO his large circle Of friends he has expressed
his heartfelt sorrow. Among the British Off
cals there is only view as to the reign OF
Victoria They look upon it as transcending in
Importance the Elizabethan or any other era
and as being more fraught with great achieve
ments than any other epoch in English history.
The personal character Of the Queen attracted
as much respect and tribute as did the glories
Of her reign.
1t is too early TO say what official tribute the
British Embassy will bestow upon the dead SOW
ereign. These formalities must await the de-
termination OF the new King and his Ministers
It is probable that the King will reissue TO Lord
Pauncefote the credentials OF Ambassador 10
Washington, and the Foreign Office will an
nounce what the period of mourning is TO be-
Whether there viii be commemorative exercises
similar TO those held in Washington after the
uCabLA u IAc d-AlpItsS OF ALSITld ana OF IDe
King OF Italy will depend upon the instructions
issued from London. In any event, Lord Paunce-
fote and those about him are withdrawn for
some time from participation in the social and
official affairs at the capital.
The German Embassy shares in the universal
sorrow, and there Is an added sentiment OF be-
reavement in the fact that Emperor William is
the grandson c: the dead Queen. The German
Ambassador, Dr. Won Holleben, gave expression
10 his deep grief. and paid a tribute OF respect
and admiration for the noble life and the illus
trious reign OF the departed Queen. The family
ties between the royal houses Of England and
Germany are closely united
At the French Embassy N. cambon, the
French Ambassador, spoke Of the exemplary
qualities Of the Queen and her service TO her
country. NJ. Cambon's brother. NJ Paul Cam
bon is the French Ambassador at London, and
in this capacity has had frequent audiences with
the Queen, and has had opportunity TO learn the
gentleness and dignity OF her character
Count Cassini the Russian Ambassador, spoke
in the vein OF the noble qualities Of the
Queen Similar expressions were made by the
Duke dArcos, the Spanish Minister; Minister
WI, OF China; Minister Takahira4 OF Japan. and
others in the foreign service. Indeed the senti-
ments Of mingled grief and admiration We're
universal and sincere. All the Ambassadors,
Ministers and their suites took early occasion,
after receiving word OF the Queens death to
call at the British Embassy and leave their
cards. Lord Pauncefote saw only few Of his
most intimate associates, and received from
them personal expressions OF coincidence.
MEMBERS OF THE CABINET SPEAK
Secretary Hay, on being Informed Of the
Queens death declined TO make a statement for
publication, on the ground that, being under
obligation TO send an official message to the
British Government the subject. he did not
feel called upon TO make a further supple
mentary private statement.
Attorney y-General Griggs said:
Hers has been a noble life Whether she was
greater Queen or as woman is hard TO
say. Her good influence upon society and indi-
vidual character beyond estimate or calcula-
zion. II IS rare that the personal worth OF
royal parsonage equals in public estimation the
reputation that attaches to the royal Office but
great as has been the glory Of her political reign
her personal sway over the manners, the morals
and the hearts of men and women Of al ma
lions has given her a worldwide dominion
and brings for her death an extent OF profound
sorrow and mourning which comprehends the
whole civilized world.
Secretary Gage said:
The death OF England's we'll loved Queen
closes the happest period in all her countrys eX-
istence Victoria was, by force of character,
conspicuous in moulding the life and tendencies
OF the English people during her reign. She
will be Venerated by them because Of her per
s0nal qualities, purity Of mind and integrity OF
character She endowed with clear ana
independent judgment, which early won the pro
found respect Of her official advisers and the
love of her countryrnen. This respect and love
have increased as the years have gone by.
sovereign under the theory Of divine right" she
in reality the head Of a highly democratic
State. Her sympathies were toward the people
The people recognized the fact and repaid her
with q generous and loving confidence. To few