Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02

cities well established and your machinery
in operation. l look for developments dur
ing the next twenty-five years which will
startle the world. You Americans can
hardly realize the resources of your coun-
try. l am fairly awed by its possible
ties"
Sir Hugh Reid came to the United States
two months ago in response to an invita-
ton to preside over the worlds press parlia-
ment recently held in st. Louis. His
prominence as a journalist in Great Britain
and his efforts toward organizing the jour
HaliSts of Europe made him figure OF I'M
usual interest. and his coming to ST. Louis
gave the press parliament a distinction
which lent much to its success and the re-
suits it is expected to accomplish. Sir
Hugh is the owner and publisher OF
number of English daily papers.
AS first president and fellow of the In
stitute of Journalists he was prominent and
spent much time and money In bringing
about the organization OF the lnternau onal
Press Congress. composed of European
journalists, which has been entertained in
a lavish manner by many of the European
nations. Sir Hugh spends much of his time
in Brussels. There he holds rank as an Of
fcer Of the Order of Leopold and is a COM
nrander of the Order of the Crown. He is
a personal friend and admirer of King
Leopold.
Entertained in This City.
While in this city Sir Hugh has been en-
tertained by Secretary Hay and other cabi-
net officers. as well as a large number Of
his friends in official life. He was received
by the President and enjoyed a pleasant
chat with him.
What a sterling man is your President"
he exclaimed in speaking of Mr.. Roosevelt.
What giant he is with grip of iron.
His personality impresSes one Immediately.
i feel as though l had known him for twen-
" years or more. A clean mind, a finely
chiseled character. we have always ad-
mired Mr.. Roosevelt on the other side as
man who has lifted himself in the world
and is not the result of any wire pulling
We feel he is a force in American affairs.
and now that | have been confronted by his
strong personality it is an easy matter to
understand his success"
For "a number of years a member of the
British house Of commons, Sir Hugh became
thoroughly acquainted with and had a
hand in shaping the affairs of his govern
ment In the departments here at Wash
tngton. whore the domestic affairs of the
United States are directed he has found
much that is interesting. Sir Hugh Is an
advocate Of penny postage between the ma
tons OF the postal union. During his adj
Nocacy Of that policy he was in constant
communication with the Post Office Depart
ment Ill this city. Since coming here he
has found much to interest him at this de-
plrtment. and Postmaster General Payne
louil UnuCA pleasure IN aCQuatnting Sir
Hugh with the details of postal manage
ment in the United States At the State
war and Navy departments Sir Hugh be-
came acquainted with American methods.
lie spent an entire morning al the treasury
as the guest of Secretary Shaw, who talked
Interestingly of the financial conditions and
resources Of this country. At the Agricul-
turai Department, as the guest OF Secretary
wilson. Sir Hugh found enthrallng interest
In summary of the agricultural products
or the Cnitde States.
A Free Trader.
In Great Britain Sir Hugh is a member
OF the liberal party. which had its ascend
ancy with Gladstone. He is a warm sup
porter OF the policy OF free trade. and
hence. has been absolutely opposed to the
protection doctrines of Joseph Chamberlain
the former colonial secretary. Sir Hugh
is an ardent student of American politics
and as such Is familiar with the views anc
the careers OF the foremost American states
men. Long an ardent admirer of the
rugged senator from Missouri, Mr. Cock
rell Sir Hugh had the pleasure of meeting
the latter for the first time in this city
Sir Hugh has also had a deep interest II
the torceful and logical arguments OF Rep
resentatve John Sharp Williams. tnt
leader Of the minority in the House of Rep
resentatives. especially on the subject O
reciprocity with Canada. The English PEG
pie are fond Of oratory. and hence Sir Hugh
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reseatative Bourke Cochran. whom he Ia:
heard speak on several occasions in Lon
don. a follower OF Gladstone, Sir Hugh Il
an advocate OF that statesman's plan %
home rule for Ireland. He was invited b,
Mr.. Cochran. on the occasion of his visit
TO New York. to address a home rule gath
ering, but was compelled TO decline becaus,
of other engagements
There are many men in America to ad
mire.' said Sir Hugh Reid. regardless o
party or policies. Secretary Hays won
derfully brilliant address at the pres
parliament over which / had the honor t
preside stamped him as a statesman OF tn
first rank. and as an orator OF exceptional
ability. There's Mr.. Roosevelt the d0mf
nant figure OF your country. he has tn
honesty the strength and the irdepeni