The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-02
CABINET Tributes.
They Look Upon Hays Death as Personal
as Well rs . National Loss.

WASHINGTON. July ALL the members
of the Cabinet are in town except Secretary
Taft and Attorney-General Moody, who
went away this morning, Not one Of them
was prepared for Mr. Hays sudden death,
which brought a sense OF personal loss to
every Cabinet officer, including Secretary
Of the Navy Bonaparte, who, while he
entered the Presidents official family only
his morning, knew Mr.. Hay well.
Secretary Of the Treasury Shaw said
'In the death Of John Hay, the nation has
lost one OF its grandest citizens and abest
public servants. His name will ever stand
among the foremost diplomats Of all times
His labors in the field of diplomacy have
contributed to results as far reaching in
their influence az the race In private life
he was most companionable, and l have
never met a man more instructive, as well
as interesting, in conversation. All who
knew him loved him, and those who knew
him best loved him most. Measured by his
attainrnents, he was the most modes.
,,nassiming and retiring man have ever
known
Secretary OF Commerce Metcalf said
.In the death OF John Hay the nation has
suffered an almost irreparable loss. No
man had a deeper or more abiding faith
in the future and greatness of the American
nation than he and no Secretary of State
has ever contributed 30 much to the nations
greatness as he. He loved his country he
worked for his country and he gave up his
life in his country's service. No man could
do more
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte said:
i was truly shocked to see the announce
n,ent OF MIR. Hays sudden death in this
mornings paper. / had fully appreciated
the serious character OF his illness, but
nothing made public recently led me to think
his condition critical. His abilities and
services as a statesman and his virtues
az citizen and man are so universally
recognized that any reference to them now
would be supernuous. His death leaves a
great gap in the Government and 1t will be a
hard task for his successor, whatever his
merits. to escape unfavorable comparison
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson said:
Secretary Hay was a thoroughly trained
and we'll balanced man. He made his
country power for righteousness among
world and their peculiarities az Familiarity
rs the President knows the Municipalities
u his Cabinet. He would have lived longer
had he retired to quiet life several wears
ago. and he knew this. but he thought the
American people we'll worth serving and
placed this duty before all selfish considera-
lions. even length OF days"
postmaster-General Cortelyou said: John
Fay lived 10 see the successful results OF
napy Of the great policies with which he
had SO much to do, Few men have come
to- high station with finer equipment for
public service. He IVES one Of the most
lorable of men and his loss will be keenly
felt by his colleagues, who will always re-
call the simplicity and dignity Of his char
acter and the genuineness of the man in
II iueT rein u,tth him ;ato ,rn
lace his name among the great Americans
no have contributed in large degree to
their oountry's glory and prosperity"
Secretary Hitchcock said: The death
OF Secretary Hay is an International as
well as n rational loss and to his country
ard countIymoN almost irreparable, in
view Of his mastery achievements In states
lrAnship, brilliant ability and TIE charming
personality which endeared him to all
who bad the privilege Of hisacq,aintance.