New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-21

when the end came, Mrs. T. Benedict, or New
York. widowed daughter. and Mrs. J. B. Bell
niger, a married daughter. Frederic R Coudert.
jr, son is expected here tonight from the
South. The funeral will be at ST. Patricks
Cathedral. New-York. on Tuesday morning, and
the burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Brook
Ign.
Frederic Rene Coudert was born in this city
March J. 1892 and was the son Of Charles Coudert,
a native born Frenchman. who had been forced TO
fly from France because of his connection with
the futile attempt to seat the Due de Reichstadt
on the throne The elder Coudert to this
country in 1924. and made shift to earn q living by
prosperous enough TO set its proprietor well upon
his feet once more. From his father Mr.. COudert
received his education, which tnclcded thorough
mastery OF the French and Spanish languages
great value 10 their .possessor. and which had
Mule lnhGehse upon his career. <-.. -.
ne F6 entered Soum6ia college ana was graduatefd d
a portion OF ms expenses oy dolnG work Tor news
papers. and at the same time CARRYING on the
mind 10 stuiv law and he entered the 9fica Of
Edward Sanford who at that day Of the
leaders OF the NeW-fork bar. Three years later
sfteg that time ne formed With his brother Charles
Coudert the law firm with which he had been iden-
tined curing the fifty years that have passed since
The firm of Coudert Brothers is one of the best
6n9Wn S9q most P[oSpTS law Tns IN this TINS city
nected with some Of the most important and famous
ocean. Long ago Mr. Coudert developed a reputa-
ton as an expert on international law. and his
firm has, too done great deal Of foreign business.
a branch in Paris. The Importance of Mr.. Couderts
relations abroad may be inferred from the fact
the Cross OF the Legi9R OF Honor and from Italy
q SlIier dtco tIoli- NIr. CouueFI vas d utiss+te
tons. was associated with James c. Carter and
F. J. Phelps in presenting the arguments for the
United States before the Behring Sea Commission
and was appointed by President Cleveland early in
mission.
4 STANCH INDEPENDENT DEMOCRAT.
II politics Mr. Coudert always a Democrat.
but he was not partisan who loved his party
better than his country. He vas one Of the sup
John Kely's famous bolt he did his utmost to Sc
cure party unity. but again in 1892 he was one Of
ynt M sigafe 10 the Denocrati Ea foDs Con-
vention TO work and speak for the nomination of
mon the Bench Of the Court of Appeas Mr. Coudert
Was foremost of those who cried Shame and he
upon the committee of the Bar Association
suited in the triumph of decency Although
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ne presided over an ant-LaTlna1y meeting IN
died, and soon after Mr. Coudert was chosen presi-
dent Of the Manhattan Club, an office which ne
cIining denomination
Bq i s 9 oR Ks nov aVHfT o2 and the so@3r1
but graceful, polished and eloquent occasional
speaker and genial gentleman. His Gallicism
tended to others of his attributes than his prof
cheney n languages. mere vas oilfnesqne sprit
il distinct pleasure to hear thf words that tell
Among Mr Coudert's Gallo inheritances was his
religion. he was member OF the Roman Catholic
activities of that Church in this city He belonged
most influential members. His influence in the
Church 10 which he belonged was not confined to
this city for he was once president OF the United
States Catholic Historical Society
LECTURER AND WRITER
Notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Coudert was
so widely known and highly regarded he per-
sistently and consistently refused TO become can
didate for public Office. although rurnor was busy
with his name in connection with high public sta
ton more than a few times From various utter
ances Of his it seems probable that Mr.. Coudert's
refusal to enter politics after The manner 6eI Of $50 SO
religion he held Especially significant In this re-
gard were the incidentally uttered words OF Mr..
Coudert before the combined committees Of the
last Constitutional Convention of New-YOrk:
Il know that there are certain offices to which
neither nor mine can aspire for years TO come and
because I know that if were the Archangel
up my faith, / can never enter the White House
except as visitor"
the appreciation accorded him by his fellow citizens
ana lndeg S he nsV o In rem f6re coer
Columbia Fordham and Seton Hall. The Columbia
as did the. members Of the Young Mems Dem9cratie
Club and his fellow lawyers OF the Bar ASSOCIATION
gift OF the people their representatives which
Mr. Coudert might have had, rumor says II he
would have taken them The list included the am
hasa iorship OF the great countries OF
F11r0pe and a seat upon the bench OF the Supreme
Court Of the United States.
Mr. Cou5ert's Intellectual efforts were wholly
occupied by his professional affairs or his relations
with the community. His COn-professtonal writings
were considerab bic and included striking reply 10
Dunas's book on Divorce. which attracted much
attention at the time Of is publication. He for
nerIv appeared frequently the lecture platform
although not Of late. and his subjects included
manners and Morals" Lying as a Fine Art
..--bU~ch and Bar" Burke" and ''Curran-" Some
thing Of the breadth of Mr. Coudert's interests
nev he known from the list OF clubs OF which he
~ a r7prlber- The Association of the Bar Of the
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nard century University. Metropolitan. New-York
Vacht Saavarhaka COrinthlan Yacht, Catholic
Nineteenth Century, PatTia and University Glee