New-York tribune., 1903-01-26
TRIBUTES TO COL. BUCK.
Expressions of Esteem for the Late
Minister by Japanese.

7-b aaa-b q, Colonel Buck United States Min
lister to Japan, which occurred on December u
caused widespread regret in the land OF tae
Nikado The newspapers published at the time
q number OF which have been received by General
Stewart I Woodford ex-Minister to Spain, ana
shown bv him TO a Tribune reporter-contain elo-
ouent tributes to the Colonels memory. and, Incl
dentally, this country AS may De recalIeu'
Colonel Buck of the guests at the DUCK
hunt Of the Emperor in the park OF the shloa
Detached Palace For several years, says Ihe
Japar Daily Mail" Colonel Buck had suffered
from a weak heart, and at times his CONDITION
inspired uneasiness But during the iasI le"
months he enjoyed exceptionally good health ano'
although a slight henorrhage from the lungs took
place three weeks ago, its effects soon disappeared
On the morning Of the 4th he seemed to De well
and in excellent spirits, nor did his appearance
suggest to any of those present at the palace
PARTY that cause existed for solicitude He Joined
in the amusement of netting ducks, but just as.
after the capture of bird, he was turning
round merrily to renew the pastime he fell to the
ground without a word groan and died in
simultaneously. Mrs Buck not present being
confined TO her room by cold. All possible meas
ures TO restore animation were adopted imme-
diately under expert direction, but the heart never
beat again
When Colonel Buck became i'll Viscount Tanaka,
household minister teIegraphed the fact at once
10 the imperial palace Marquis Tokudaiji carried
the message to the Emperor. His majesty evinced
The deepest concern and ordered DR.. Ishikawa,
court physician visit him forthwith. The Toxic
Eiju Hospital sent a stretcher and number OF
nurses to the park.
The TsukiH Cathedral was filled over1oWing
the funeral which took place December 8
Americans and Britons of Toxic and many per
sons from Yokohama were in attendance, the pa
pers say. In numerous rows Of pews reserved for
officials the members Of the diplomatic corps,
all in uniform On the opposite side Of the aisle
4 still greater number of seats were occupied by
Japanese officials and those who formerly held
Office. Among others were Field Marshal Marquis
Oyama Count Matsukata and Count Okuma. Off
GERS Of the army and navy and A large contingent
from every department Of state well as the
imperial household. were present.
The following extracts will show the high
esteem in which Colonel Buck was held by the
japanese:
The Jill" says:
Special relations have existed between the two
countries since the opening of the empire
feeling that existed has deepened with the devel-
oqment of both States This was no doubt at
tTibutable to the mutual desire for peace as we'll
as the unity Of the interests and sentiment held
hcWeEer. that % the deceased gentleman has con,
trbuted much TO bringing about these satisfactory
vi icb won him the general respect and influence
both in political and social circles.
The "Kokumin shimbun":
The goodwill and sincerity shown by the deceased
toward the Japanese Government and its people
while he was in office is widely appreciated by US.
residents of this empire at the time the revised
treaties came into operation. and which largely
reproduced in all the principal newspapers,
dov bt contributed toward bringing about the closer
friendly relations between the two nations.
The "Iochi Shimbun":
The more knew him the struck
by the sincere and amiable qualities OF his char
acter- He beyond doubt the desirable
and ittest representative for the United States.
which requires the services Of a diplomat who is
sincere and upright. true TO his word and right
eoUs in his conduct. We glad have such
a good representative from a friendly power, and
much regret his loss.
The Toxic Nichi Nich':
That he has commanded the general respect of
Japanese and foreigners since he took up his post
in Toxic hardly needs repetition. Every one who
knew him admitted him be a devout Christian
and amia bic gentleman. simple and unostenta tious
in his life Besides these admirable qualities he
possessed good business capacity. He was greatly
respected by his staff. and his example was a
model to others in ruling their conduct He
never known TO have uttered harsh word Many
instances might he cited to show how he
do service to his Countrymen in small
matters hardly worth his personal attention. The
good viii he had toward the empire proved
by his action in connection with the quarantine
question in Hawaii In which the government was
involved.