Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-01
DIPLOMACY OF TRUTH
Minister Barrett Characterizes Secre-
tary Hays Standing.

Mr.. JOhn Barrett, minister TO Colombia
and formerly minister to Panama. said:
The death of Secretary Hay comes as
a great shock to those of us in the diplo-
matte service who have long served him as
our chief. If I were to make special men,
ton of any particular one of his many
qualifications as great Secretary of State
l would emphasize the fact that he always
impressed upon us the necessity of exer-
cising perfect honesty, truth and fairness
in our dealings with foreign nations. He
was great example of the successful
workings of the diplomacy of truth. Mr..
Hay not only was eminently patriotic and
jealous in the protection of American In
terests in foreign lands, but he instructed
all ministers, especially those accredited to
lesser nations, to be thoroughly considerable
of the interests of the latter and deferental
to their own sentiments of right and wrong.
Except the President. no American states
man was better known or more respected
abroad.
I'm Asia and In South and Central Amer
fca where 1t was my honor to serve under
him. his name stood for all that is best in
international diplomacy For instance, |
often heard President Amador of Panama
say that the interests of the Latin countries
were sure to be safely guarded as long as
Mr. Hay was Secretary of State. He took,
moreover. a personal concern in the well
fare and success of all members of the
diplomatic service, and won their affection
and loyalty by his generosity of admoni-
ton and kindness of advice and treat
ment.'
Many Calls Of Coincidence.
Nearly every embassy and legation in
Washington represented in the list of
callers at the State Department today to
express regret and coincidence over the
death of Secretary Hay. Among the first
of the ambassadors to call was Senior
Mayor des Planches, the Italian ambassa-
dor: the others calling later in the day. Mr..
Vogel. the Swiss minister, and Senior
Rivero. charge of the Cuban legation, were
also among the early callers.
The Secretary's Desk Draped.
A pathetic featur OF the day at the
State Department was the draping of the
large square desk and chair in the office
Of the Secretary of State that had been
used by Secretary Hay since his appoint
ment to the cabinet of President McKin-
ley. That tribute of respect was paid by
direction of Acting Secretary PIERCE and
was the only physical symbol of sorrow dis
played in the department outside of the
half-masting of the flag. The drapng of
public buildings in mourning, such as was
the custom in years gone by on the death
OF member of the cabinet, is now pro-
hlblted by statute and the covering of the
desk and chair in somber black was the
only action of the kind that could be taken
Admired by Cassini.
Count Cassni. the Russian ambass ador,
ana dean OF the diplomatic corps, received
shortly after noon the official notice from
the State Department announcing Secre-
tary Hays death. The ambassador later
In the day will communicate the news to
his colleagues. though, of course this al
ready has been done by the State DEPART
ment. the acting secretary, Mr. Pc rec hav-
ing addressed a note to each ambassador
minister and charge d affaires in Washing
ton.
Count Cassini, in speaking of the Secre-
tarys death. said he was unable to find
words to express the personal loss which
lie has sustained. Il cherished for him the
highest personal regard and admiration"
said the ambaSSa dor. Aside from his
great ability. his experience his profound
knowledge of international law and dipIo-
macy. Mr.. Hay had that charm of manner
that deiicacy of feeling which made him
the ideal diplomatist. Not only has this
government. which he served so well lost
one of its most distinguished and able serv-
ants but the civilized world also shares in
the loss"
Commissioner Warmers Praise.
Commissioner Vespasian Warner of the
pension bureau said he regarded Secretary
Hay as one of the greatest statesmen this
country has ever produced He said he
knew and loved Mr.. Hay personally. as
ne knew him as the secretary of Presl-
dent Lincoln, who was his neighbor Moth
ing too good can be said of the dead states
man. Mr.. Warner declared, and his sm-
press American history will pavar no