New-York tribune., 1909-10-18

who was found dying on London street.
placed in the hospital morgue and the police
we're notified The Identity of the dead man was
discovered this afternoon through inquiries sent
out by the management Of the hotel where Mr..
Buchanan was staying. An inquest will be held
to-morrow.
Mr.. Buchanan. who had come 10 London while
n G mission for the United States government
in connection with the Venezuelan claims. had
hssa here for several weeks. He previously had
visited Berlin and Paris. He took up quarters
at cardge's Hotel which Is about half mile
h5m Park Lane. He left the hotel last night
FOR dinner early in the evening. attired in even
ing dress No one has yet been found who
Knows where he spent the evening. but il is sup
posed that he was walking home when stricken.
Park Lane is particularly quiet street on Sat
Wday nights when most of the residents are
ont Of town. a passerby found the diplomat
lying on the sidewalk. A policeman was sum
moned and he quickly called ambulance, but
il too late for medical aid.
The name wv. I. Buchanan" was found on the
clothing, which was recognized to be of Ameri-
can make. The initials were engraved on the
jewery. There was no other means of identi-
hcatlon The police made these particulars
known and the manager of the hotel and Off
Gals from the American Embassy called at the
hospital and identified the body
A cable dispatch was sent TO Mrs Buchanan,
at Buffalo, informing her of the death Of her
husband and asking for instructions. The
American Embassy and the coroner took charge
Of Mr.. Buchanan's effects at the hotel which
are supposed TO include papers Of great value.
u is customary ia such cases in England TO per-
form an autopsy, but the American Embassy
has requested that this be waived The hotel
management says that Mr.. Buchanan usually
dined out, frequently returning at midnight
Hailv e4ry
noticed until this morning.
Physicians who examined the body say that
death apparently was due TO heart disease or
apoplexy, and that there was no indication what
ever Of foul play, which was suggested in GER
tain quarters.
After the State Department at Washington
learned yesterday of the death in London Of Mr..
Buchanan, Huntington Wilson, Third Assistant
Secretary of State. made the following statement:
The press report Of the death in London of Will
Ian J. Buchanan was a great shock TO tie Depart
ment of State, where he was very well known
man Of high attainments and signal abilities in
The field Of diplomacy.
Mr.. Buchanan's official career included service
ss Minister 70 the Argentine Republic. While hold
ing that Office he settled arbitrator famous
boundary dispute between the Argentine Republic
and Chill. He was first American Minister to
Panama lie also served a delegate to the
ono and head Of the delegation the third Pan
american Conference. lie ably represented the
United States al the Central American Peace Con-
ference. which resulted in the Washington conven-
uons Of 1867. which have meant so much 10 the
central American republics, and was also con-
hecteo with the negotiations Of the United States
~olombia-panama treaties
His recent achievements high commissioner
10 settle the disputes between the United States
and Venezuela were important and successful. Al
He time OF his death he had been appointed agent
q the United States for the future arbitration at
Inc Hague OF the one Venezuelan case not already
adjusted as consequence Of his negotiations at
Caracas
His presence In London was unconnected with
Official business"
10 no Official Of the government. perhaps, did
ne news Of the tragic death OF Mr.. Buchanan come
es greater shock than 10 A. A. Adee, Assistant
secretary OF State. He had known Mr.. Buchanan
ever since the latter the diplomatic service.
ana their acquaintance developed into the warmest
friendship. The achievements OF Mr.. Buchanan
were referred to by bir Adee. who said that Mr.
buchanan possessed 10 greater degree the in
lihci OF diplomacy than any whom he had
lO"n. He believed, said M Adee that il was
'teT 10 avoid difficulties than 10 make them.
since President CIeVeland's last administration,
I4ilng which time mr.. Buchanan first came prOmi-
ehty before the public. he had. with short inter
Fsls Of intermission. been connected with the De
F"tiinent Of State IL some of the most important
automatic work which has engaged the attention
" tne department. and the uniform success which
aNenced his undertakings and his fine personality
Nsea him 30 be regarded AS one Of the most sue
f'W Of American diplomats
IN the early years Of President CIeveland's sec
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