New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-07-15
ENGLISH TRIBUTES TO Hay
"reminiscences Of His Career IN, Lon
don-HOnored as an American.
London. July 8.

leading article or The Times" There are two
passages worthy OF second reading. II they have
already been telegraphed by The Associated
Press One explains the secret OF his popularity
and influence in England IN these words: 'AEr.
Fay was thoroughgoing American patriot, and
our conviction that he was one was the first con-
dition OF his popularity with q nation which
likes every man 10 love his own land first and
best But just because he loved America first he
loved England next" There never was any
doubt tn the minds OF Englishmen over the sin
oerity and consistency OF Mr.. Hays patriotism.
Il vas not an Amerfcanism 70 be Haunted IN
anybody's face nor to be expressed with i'm
polite emphasis; but It was felt by every
Englishnan who came into contact with him.
and he honored and respected for It; so
true is It that self-respecting Englishmen ad-
nire and like the American who is loyal TO his
own country and distrust and despise the faint
hearted foreigner who is ashamed Of his birth
right Mr.. Hays patriotism had a strong. tsna-
oious fibre. and II made him representative
American; and it explained his usefulness and
success as an Anglo-saxon missioner OF recon
citation and fraternity. AS The Times well
says IN its hne tribute TO him; ITO him. per-
haps. more than 10 any other single man are
due the growth and the maturing OF Anglo
American friendship which constitutes i'm
portaut factor in the present, and, as We
trust for ell time" England trusted him when
Il found out how true and straightforward
American he was and friendship became real
and permanent when II was apparent that each
country. while indirectly helping the other in
neighborly spirit OF accommodation, directly
promoting its own policies and interests.
AIr. Hay came TO England as Ambassador
when the opposition TO the Industrial policies
represented by President Mckinley was in
sttnctive. because, with all their ignorance Of
details. people here felt that their commercial
interests were menaced BY hts election and by
the return OF the Republican party TO power.
&c appeared also al time when the settlement
~ the Venezuela question abruptly raised by
President Cleveland was regarded as a triumph
Of American diplomacy of a peculiarly aggressive
nature and when the debates over the arbitration
treaty IN the Senate had excited impotence II
r0r resentment, as an indication that the
American people were unconciliatorE even when
their own principles were sanctioned by the
British government His first word, moreover.
was an emphatic declaration that he had been
sent across the Atlantic 10 work to the best OF
his ability for the interests and welfare OF the
country represented by him
Mr.. Hays mission did not open In particularly
1avorable circumstances. yet from the outset It
was markedly successful and when he returned
10 Washington as Secretary OF STAKE he had won
The confidence and friendship Of everybody in
public life. The late Lord Salisbury had been
y constant communication with him and knew
how STRAIGHTFORWARD and highminded he was in
diplomacy. and when the appeal was made from
Washington for the revision H the Clayton
Bulwer convention IN spirit OF accommodation
and good will so that great engineering work
could be undertaken in the interest Of civiliza-
ton assent was not Withheld. AS tine went on
Secretary Hay became the most influential dip
Ionatlst IN high matters Of world policy, up
holding International Arrangements in Man
churia commanding respect for the open door as
e principle with solemn engagements behind it.
indicating American rights IN the Pacific and
establishing psecedents for financial honesty and
political order within the lines Of the Monroe
Doctrine His leadership was accepted and his
authority recognized without sign OF Jealousy
OF apprehension IN England. Good feeling
increased as the practical benefits OF his
ughtened diplomacy were perceived A basis for
mutual service was established when the ad-
vantages OF association and friendship were
shared.
NJ Hay did not make many speeches while
he was Ambassador. He delivered a notable ad-
dress at be unvening OF the bust Of Sir Walter
Scott At Westminster Abbey, and many who
heard him said among themselves This is an
0lher Lowell" His speech at the dinner Of the
Omar Khayyam Club was even more felicitous
IN form and fairly pulsated with sympathy and
Gus voice as he repeated with solemn cadence
a quatraiu which he heard frontiersman in
tone at sunrise among the high Rockies, and
remember now the confession Of one Of the most
cynical OrnRrians that he so profoundly
moved by the beauty Of the language that it
was with difcHty he kept back the tears.
Mr. Hay did not, however. talk his way into the
affections OF the English people. nor did he
conduct important negotiations while he was
here. His personal charm Of manner and nat
~ was felt bul this was less important than
ere impression created in al circles that he had
received an ideal training and equipment for
Diplomatic work He established intimate per-
sonsI relations with the late Lord Salisbury, Mr..
Arthur BaIfour. Mr.. Chamberlain and other
leaders In public life He was at home among
the Ambassadors, for he seemed 10 know in
tuitvely what was going on in the Continental
palaces and what were the secret motives Of
governments and sovereigns- He had so much
henbiity and tact and demonstrated in so
many ways his fitness and capacity for diplo-
msdo work that when he was transferred TO
Washington men said with one accord: IF
America is 10 have a diplomacy shaped and
propornoned 10 q new career OF expansion, this
is a master OF statecraft with resources and
talents for directing II" Mr.. Hays measure
e diploInatist and statesman had been accu-
rately taken IN London while he was here. and
his subsequent achievements in the State De-
psrtnent did not cause surprise He was hon
orsd ss a great American and trusted one.
since he was known 10 be a friend OF England
champion Of the worlds peace.
like myself 70 think OF Mr. Hay when he
was full q anxiety over the outbreak OF war
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