The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-10-01
AMBASSADOR HERBERT DEAD.
VICTIM OF QUICK CONSUMPTION
AT SWITZERLAND RESORT.
Sir Michael Was on Leave From washington
in Search Of Health-Alaskan B0un.
Diary Commissioners Yay Tributes to
HIm-Successful Career a. Diplomat.
,spreia! Cable Despatch to THE SUN.

died at Davos Platz, Switzerland, at 1880
O'Clock this afternoon, of quick consump-
ton. He was on leave Of absence from WASH
ington, and had been staying with Lady
Herbert at the Hotel Belvedere, in Davos
Platz for the past I weeks in the hope Of
penetiting his heal which had been poor
for long time. i e news of his death
came as a great shock to everybody.
His wife and his brother, the present
Earl of Pembroke and the Countess Of
Pembroke were present when he passed
away.
The body will probably be buried at the
Pembroke country seat, at Wilton, Sails
bury. Lord Lansdowne has asked the
Swiss and French governments to facili-
tate the immediate transportation Of the
remains.
The death of Sir Michael was first an
nounced during the session Of the Alaskan
Boundary Tribunal. Lord Alverstone and
other members of the commission made
eulogistic remarks in regard to the
career of the dead diplomat, and, as
further tribute Of respect to his memory,
the Tribunal adjourned.
Mr. Hannis Taylor. OF counsel for the
argument and Sir Edward Carson, the
British Solcitor.General. had just begun
his address when messenger entered from
Ambassador Choate. A few minutes later
Commissioner Turner whispered something
to Lord Chief Justice Alverstone who held
up his hand and interrupted Sir Edward,
and with tears in his eyes said:
.The members of this tribunal have Just
learned with the deepest sorrow Of the
death Of Sir Michael Herbert, who. in behalf
of Great Britain, negotiated and signed
the treaty whereby this tribunal was con-
ettuted. i cannot trust myself to express
the feeling Of grief which the announcement
has caused to every member of the COM
mission and others within hearing Of me
who had the great privilege Of Sir Michael's
friendship He was the worthy successor
Of great men who have filled high Office
He brought to his duties not only great
ability. but the most charming personal
gifts. 1t is no exaggeration of language
to say that no man was ever brought to
discharge duties who had higher ideals.
and few, il any. had greater qualifications.
The King and the British people have lost
a devoted public servant. and many Of us
cherished personal friend
Judge Dickinson. Of counsel for the Uni
ted States, then arose and said that he de-
sired, in behalf OF the people and the bar
q the United States. to pay tribute to the
sterling qualities Of the lato Ambassador.
He went on 20 express the Eeeling that both
nations had suffered great loss and then
moved that, as further mark Of respect.
the tribunal adjourn.
Sir Edward Carson seconded the motion.
and in doing 30 paid tribute to the states
manship OF the late diplomat.
All the American members Of the Alaskan
tribunal expressed deep sorrow over the
news Of Sir Michael's unexpected death.
Elihu Root said he was inneasurably
shocked by the news. Commissioner Tur-
ner said he felt that the death Of tho Am
bassador was great loss, rs he had UNDER
stood the Americans and exerted great in
fuence in developing friendship between
Great Britain and the United States.
Senator Lodge said the death of Mr.. Her.
bert was a great loss to both countries.
While loyal to his country he had been a
strong friend of the United States. He had
been personal friend Of the Senator for
many years and the latter held for him the
most affectionate regard. 1t would be
hard to replace him at Washington.
Only few days ago j. W. Foster. OF
the American commission. who was great
friend Of Sir Michael when Foste was Secre-
tary OF State and the British diplomat was
an attache of the Embassy at Washington,
received letter from Herbert which was
written in the most CHEEKY spirit. In this
letter Sir Michael expressed regret that he
had been unable to attend the sessions of
the Alaskan tribunal but adde1 that
he hoped he would soon see Mr.. Foster in
London, before the latter sailed for home.
As soon as he received the news Am
ba ssador Choate sent letter to the Marquis
Of Lansdowne, Secretary for Foreign At
fairs, expressing the deep sorrow of the
United States AT the death OF the Ambassa-
dor.
Ambassador Choate called on the Mar
ouis Of Lansdowne and personally ex-
pressed his feeling of grief at the death
of Sir Michael. He also sent a telegram
of coincidence to Lady Herbert. Senator
Lodge and other members Of the American
Arbitration Commission also sent tele-
grams of sympathy to Lady Herbert.
Sir Michael Herbert, the fourth son Of
the Right Hon. Sydney Herbert Of Lea, was
40 years old and had spent almost half
his lifetime in the British diplomatic ser
vice, for which he was specially educated
He entered the service first in 1877, filing
an unimportant post in the Home Office
His abili y and his personal graces We're
soon recognized. and he was appointed an
attache in the Paris Embassy. After
four wears of service in Paris he was n ade