The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-12-27
JAMES BRYCE WILL
COME OVER soon
NEW AMBASSADOR EXPECTED TO
SAIL IN A FEW WEEKS.
WIFE TO ACCOMPANY HIM
He May Head British Delegation at
Next Hague Peace Conference
and Promote Joint Policy

& l.
London, Dec. 25.-James Bryce, the
retiring chief secretary for Ireland
who is to succeed Sir Mortimer Du
rand as British ambassador at Wash
ington, is arranging to leave for the
United States in about three or -four
weeks. Meantime he has started on
a tour for the purpose Of closing up
his businessl affairs, first going to
Dublin, where he is now comforting
with the lord lieutenant, the earl OF
Aberdeen, concerning the transfer Of
Irish affairs. Then Mr.. Bryce will
visit his constituents at Aberdeen, re-
turning later to London in order to
close up his residence and hold final
conference with Foreign Secretary
Grey concerning Anglo-American
questions before sailing for New York.
1t is hardly probable that Mr.. Bryce
viii again enter the Irish office, as his
desk is cleared and paters are being
adjusted for his successor. These
preparations for Mr.. Bryce's depart
ure for Washington are proceeding,
although his appointment as ambassa-
dor has not yet been officially an
nounced.
Chance to Meet Congressman.
The early departure of Sir Mortimer
Durand's successor is designed to give
him several weeks in Washington
prior to the adjournment OF congress,
thus permitting renewal OF the ac-
quaintance made on the occasion of
his last visit, when he was given the
privilege of the floor of the house of
representatives and was invited to oc-
cupy seat at the speakers desk.
The personal appearance of Mr..
Bryce has considerably changed since
then, his iron-gray hair and close
cropped heard having turned white.
However, this has not aged him per-
ceptibly, as he continues to display
those striking characteristics of intel
lectual vigor and engaging PERSONAL
ity which have given him the reputa-
ton of being one of the most agree
able conyersationalists in England.
Mrs. Bryce Coming.
The closing of Mr.. Bryce's London
home points to the probability that
Mrs. Bryce will accompany her hus-
band to Washington. Mr.. Bryce's
grandmother was an American and
she preserves many American charac-
teristics and associations.
Up to the present time the Bryces
have moved rather more among intel
lectual than fashionable society. They
have not entertained extensively, al
though since Mr.. Bryce has been a
of the cabinet Mrs. Bryce's
cabinet receptions have been notable
for their geniality.
The opinion is growing stronger in
official and diplomatic circles here
that Mr.. Bryce will be named head of
the British delegation to the next
Hague peace conference, and it is
pointed out that this will be another
evidence of Great Britain's desire to
with the United States, as
Mr.. Bryce's presence in Washington
prior to going to The Hague will per-
NIT of an arrangement for the pursu-
ance of joint policy there. 1t is ex-
pected that France will join IN the
same movement as a result of the
entente, thus permitting
the United States, Great Britain and
France together to exercise an import
ant influence on the final results TO be
achieved at The Hague.
As to Hague Questions.
Reports recently have been IN
in certain capitals of
Europe to the effect that Great Brit
ian was opposed TO the American plan
Of submitting the Drago doctrine to
The Hague tribunal, but the official
exchanges going on here have not dis
closed the slightest opposition on the
part of Great Britain to this step. On
the contrary, the indications are that
Great Britain is ready to submit the
question of the Drago doctrine (which
provides that no power can collect
debt of its citizens from another pow
er by force of arms) to the confer
ence, but reserving final action there
on until it has been discussed
No definite arrangements, however,
regarding the question to be submit
ted at The Hague have yet been made,
and Mr.. Bryce's presence in Washing
ton and his probable appointment to
the head Of the British delegation to
The Hague are expected TO contrib
ute to an arrangement whereby Great
Britain and the United States may
act along parallel lines.
Pardon as Christmas Gift.