The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-07-03
ALL NATIONS
PAY TRIBUTE
To John HAY
kilograms and Messages Show
! in What High Esteem the
Great Diplomat Was Held
FUNERAL IN CLEVELAND
WEDNESDAY MORNING
Baron speek Won sternburg Says
Career of Hay Was Beneficial
to Peace and Progress of
the World.

Washington, July 2.-The high esteem
in which Secretary Hay was universally
held at home and abroad is manifested
by the messages which have been re-
ceived by the government and by Mrs.
Hay since his DEATH They have come
from sovereigns. from foreign officers,
from officials in the diplomatic service
and from men in public and in private
life throughout this country.
Acting Secretaory Pierce and Chief
Clerk Michael remained at the state De-
partment today to receive any instruc-
tions which mieht come from the Pres-
dent. Mr.. Pierce was advised that the
funeral services in Cleveland will be held
at IL o'clock Wednesday morning.
e. J. Babcock, private secretary to Mr..
Hay left for Cleveland tonight to attend
the funeral. He carried with him a large
bundle of telegrams and eabegrams adj
dressed to Mrs. Hay, conveying express
sions of deep sorrow and sympathy
As mark of respect to the memory Of
the late secretary an American flag bear
ing a badge of mourning has been draped
over the entrance to the building occupied
by the bureau of American republic.
Japan Lowers Flag.
Mr. Takahira, the Japanese minister in
a communication to the State Depart
ment, conveying his expressions of grief
at the less of Secretary Hay informed
the acting secretary that the flag over
the legation here would be placed at
half mast as a token of respect.
Baron Speck Won Sternburg, the Ger
man ambassador, who came to Wash
ington today from Deer Park Nd, where
he has had a temporary residence, tele-
graphed President Roosevelt on behalf
of his government and for himself, mes
sages of coincidence and expressions OF
sympathy. The ambassador forwarded to
President Roosevelt the following ex-
preston from the German government:
"Mr. President-The German Emperor
has requested me to convey you the ex-
preston of his sincere coincidence on the
demise of the Secretary of state, John
Hay. The Emperor deeply sympathzes
with you in the loss of your old and
personal friend and fully appreciates the
bereavement of the American people
through the death of this true patriot
and statesman of purest character and
extraordinary endowment
ITO the President of the United states
of America, Oyster Bay:
"Prince Won Buelow has requested me
to convey to you, Mr.. President, and to
the American people, the expression OF
his deep sympathy on the demise OF
Secretary of State John Hay. Our peo-
nle profoundly appreciate the great loss
which America has sustained through the
death of the most distinguished states
man and diplomatist and poet and writer
"STERNBURG"
The ambassador also telegraphed the
President the following:
'To you, Mr.. President, and the Amerl-
can people. I send the expression OF my
heartfelt sympathy on the demise OF sec
feosi 's,Sned, "sTERNBERG."
Won sternburg's Tribute.
Baron Speck Won sternberg said to-
day:
II had the honor TO know Secretary
HAY for twenty years and for the past
five years / had been in close onic'ai
contact with him. This to me was
special privilege in my diplomatic capac-
ity. During this time mad occasion 20
become acquainted with his magnificent
talents as statesman. diplomatist ana
man of letters. His influence during MS
brilliant official career has been most
highly beneficial to the peace and prog
ress OF the world
air Mortimer Durand British ambas-
sador. has telegraphed to the state de-
partment from his summer homo at I.e-
nox. Mass, expression of profound re-
gret and deep sympathy on the part of
his government and a personal expression
from Lord Lansdown.
England's Message.
Lord Lansdown telegraphs to me that
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with profound regret Of the death OF
the death of the Hon John Hay. who
was held In universal respect by the peo-
pie of Great Britain. His majesty's gov
ernment recognized the great services
rendered by Mr. Hay in promoting the
friendly relations which so happily unite
the two countries They ask that an
expression of their deep sympathy may
be conveyed to the President In the loss
which he has sustained. Lord Lansdown
desires me also to express his great per-
'' "DURAND.''
The personal message read:
ct have received with the deepest re-
gret your telegram announcing the death
of Hon. John Hay. I know that my re-
gret will be shared by my government
"DURAND."
The following was received at the state
department from the Brazilian ambassa-
dor, Joseph Nabuco. in New York:
IT have just received your sad COM
munication and thanking you for your
courtesy. ask you kindly to convey tc
the President my deepest sense of re-
gret to his country and himself. have
sustained in the death of Mr.. Hay. Please
accept my coincidence for yourself and
the department OF state.
"JOAQIN NABUCO."
Takahlra's Sympathy.
The State Department is in receipt O
two messages Of coincidence from Kogor,
Takahira, the Japanese minister. con
veying expressions Of deepest regret an,
sympathy. They are addressed to tn