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New-York tribune., 1909-10-30

Sir Edmund John Monson. scholar and
statesman. had been a prominent figure in
the British diplomatic service for nearly
forty years. 1t was ne who in 1889 was
CHOSEN by the American and Danish gov
erhments to arbitrate the Buttcrfeld claim
an exceedingly difficult question, arising out
OF the detention by the authorities of the
island of st. Thomas Of two American ships
on the ground that they carried CONTRA
band Of war for Venezuela He decided
against the United States, but so satisfied
vas this government with the Judgment OF
Sir Edward that it Joined Denmark in pre-
senting to him a service of silver plate.
Another striking incident in his career
occurred while he was representing his gov
ernment in France at the time of the Fa-
shoda affair. He delivered a speech before
the English Chamber of Commerce in Paris
In which he severely criticised the French
government. There was great indignation
ir Paris as result. His general conduct
OF the affair. however. smoothed the difi-
Guilty. and peace was maintained. So high
ly was he esteemed when he retired in 1901
that he took with him the cross of the
Legion of Honor.
Sir Edmund was born in 1894, third son OF
the sixth Baron Monsou. and was educated
at Eton and at Balliol College Oxford.
Having been nominated as an attache in
the diplomatic service In March 1885, and
having passed the necessary examination
three months afterward he was appointed
to the British Embassy in Paris and began
his diplomatic career. He was secretary
to the late Lord Lyons, British Minister to-
the United States from 1858 to 1868. In that
period he was sent by his chief to see how
the land lay in Cuba, where he was the
guest of Marshal Serrano. On his return
he visited New Orleans, being entertained
by the Slidells, and was at the theatre
when the news arrived that the Confeder
ate flag had been hoisted on Fort Sumter.
Subsequently he saw much of President
Lincoln
After serving as secretary and minister
in different capitals he was appointed En-
voy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni-
potentiary to the King of Denmark in De-
cember, 1884, and to a similar capacity with
the King of the Hellenes in 1888. He was
appointed Envoy Extraordinary and Min
lister Plenipotentiary to the King of the
Belgians in 1892, and was promoted to be
Ambassador to the Austrian Court in July,
1898. In the same month he was sworn
member of the Privy Council. He became
Ambassador to France IN 1896, retiring
seven years ago.
Sir Edmund Monson was man of great
personal charm, famous for his accom-
pishments. His wife, whom he married in
1881, was a daughter of Major Munro, then
her majestys consul al Montevideo.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
LOVING CUP FOR HENRY WHITE.

Paris. Oct. 29.-The American Chamber
of Commerce gave farewell reception
for Ambassador White to-day. In appre-
citation of what the retiring diplomat has
accomplished for American commerce dur
ing his stay in France. the Chamber pre-
sented to him loving cup suitably en-
graved- Ambassador White was deeply
touched, and in "A speech promised that on
his return to America he would do every
thing within his power to facilitate the
French-Amercar tariff arrangement
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a NEED SATISFIED.
Editor Of The Trlbune

20 the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: VIII YOU permit Ele 20 present my
compliments and congratulate you on cut
ling ;hs price Of Tie TribUneg II VIII
mem the doubling OF its circulation and
-hea.en knows this country = Iadlv enough
in reed Of ? sparer coni iucted oi CON
ser,atise Hines al low price copy,
n sfords IRE great satisfaction. 10 5e able
20 tell yo1 that my sfa.Jfafber s,ag one
of 'he first e. subscribe 90 The Ifibnue
and lie never missed reading it = Ia, dur
ing h,s lifetime. = can ssv The same OF
in,. father To tfen % ,gas TIC IL ~ news
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when yon drsi arroH-.d }ra. polics
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DE WINT-At rest. on October IS 1909. Johs
a. De Wint, aged 50 years Funeral services
Rrookiyn' on ssturdar. october S. al $ D N.
Interment on sunday in MoraSian Cemetery.
New Dorp, staten Island
FLOOD-On Wednesday. October -. 1909.
Henry Flood Funeral services at his lste
residence. No. $50 45th St, BROOKLYN. sun
day, October 81. 1T 2. m IntermsnE
Greenwood Cemetery
FOX-On October =. 1909. Katie z. Fox
Funeral from her late residence. No 155
Bergen St. Brooklyn. on Saturday AT s'Sp
a
Francis J. Gaynor. Funeral from his late
residence. NJ. $50 Maple St. Brooklyn. on
Saturday. October so. at 10 a m
GREEN-on Thursday, October IS. 1903. Jon
Tesidence. d1 5 10. 5s5 Sa BsdfoTd ave- BrooSn
SATURDAY. October So. at p m Inter
ment private.
GUENTHER-octoeer %. George 6 Guenthe-.
241 West 2Sd St Campbell Buildingl. Sunday
morning. 1880.
HOLT-At PIsasantville. y. T. October q. ot
pneumonia. after a short illness. Kenneth
Mairs youngest son Of Linda Mairs and Dr-
l. Emmett Holt. ased 10 years Funeral Pri-
widow of Henry Irwin Funeral sergIees FRI
dence No. i32 RusIsdse st. R-oOllyn- IN
terment October 80. cypress Hills
KENAHAN-On Friday. October 20. Patrick
Kenahan- Funeral from his late residence
No. 2TTA 18th St. South BROOKLYN. on sun
day, at 2:3O m
KERRIGAN-on Thursday evening. October
2S. 1909. William ]. Kerrigan. OF No. 226A
Spencer St, BROOKLYN
KISSAM-At Dobbs Ferry. y. Y. October -.
Io,-s5 Soo - al. n I, TyisS,T, ES-,,srz,
services at Zion Church at Dobbs Ferry. on
Sunday. October 81. az p m
METCAI-F-on October %. John Trumbull Met
calf. in the S2d year OF his age Funeral ser
vices at residence Of his daughter. Mrs. Charles
A Marvin: 6S No, sIs CLINTON ton ST. BFOSSiyn On
at New Haven. Conn.
PETERS-At Great harrington. Mass. on FRI
day, October % Lucy D9dse, wife Of Gsorss
L. Dodge. The funeral services will be held
from her late residence on Tuesday afternoon
at O'Clock
POTTER-On Wednesday. October p. az her
year OF her age. Frances. wife OF the late
Right Rev. Aonzo Potter. Bishop OF Pennsyi
BarnweH seton Funeral services at 81.
Georges church. Flushing. on saturday. octo-
from East Saith St InteTmen- Thross Nees-
REHORN-At White Plains y. Y. on Friday,
October %. EuniCe. daughter % the late Fred-
vices at the residence or Abraham F. Haviland.
North 81. White Plains on sunday, October
White Plains station. on arrival OF train isav--
ing Grand Central station At 2:oS P m.
RICFIARDS-In Brooklyn on October % 1909.
Maria Hicks. daughter Of the late Rear Al
miraI Silss H. Stringhsni. L. ; y. and
widow OF William NJ. Richards Funeral froru
her late residence. No. Isl Hicks st., on Moa-
day. November I. at 10 o'clock.
ROCKWELIs-At santa Bsreara CAL on Cctc-
Der -. John Rockwell in his S1St year. for
merly OF TarrytoVn. y Y.
sHIPLEY-At Peekskin y 7. October -.
Jacob NJ. Shpley. aged - years Funeral ser
vices will Be held from his late residence. No
100 Orchard ST.. Monday. November I. ar
D. m. Carriages will meet II; 10 train from
Grand Central station and the 11S5 from Lex-
ington ave.
WARNER-Benjamin T. Warner. October %. AZ
his residence No. 81 Morton St. Brooklyn. IN
his Goth year Notice OF funeral hereafter.
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WAR VETERANS APPRECIATION.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: l want 10 assure you, for myself
and for the thousands Of Civil War veter-
ans Of this city. who agree with me know.
tlat the reduction in price of The Tribuns =
s. 70 be commended and greatly appreci-
sted.
Through all the long stretch OF years
almost hall a century now-since the Civil
War. The Tribune has been the consistent
friend Of the war veteran, and has never
been known 70 assan any just measure 70
promote their interests. and TO which their
faithful service in the darkest years of the
ration's life have entitled them. They VIII
aT;preciate The Tribune more than ever nov,
its Price being within the reach of all as
the publication Of the Grand Army Jour
ral.'' Of this state, has been discontinued.
GEORGE q. LOUD.
New York, Oct. 2S. 1909.
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THE WEATHER REPORT.

Official Record and Forecast.-wa5hington ton.
Get. pa few light showers have occurred
in the central portion OF the Great Lakes re-
where east OF the Rocky Mountains generally
fair weather has prevailed. Showers have
continued in the Pacific Coast districts and
extended eastward over a portion OF the
plateau region one disturbance is now cen
ual in North Dakota and second is on the
North Pacific Coas-. Cnseasonably cool
weather stiIl prevails in the Eastern states
l.ut the temperature has risen throughout tho
central valley.
Unsettled conditions will prevail in the
Great Lakes region and tho Northwest states
as the North Dakota disturbance moves east
ward 1t is probable. however. that iittla
precipitation will occur in the sections east
OF the Rockies. The temperature. will rlsa
stil further IN the central valleys during
Saturday. and the rise in temperature will
reach the Middle Atlantic States by Saturday
night. and New England during Sunday and
Sunday night. the crest of the cool wave
passes into the Atlantic The temperatures
will. however. fall between the Rockies and
tho Missouri Valley during Saturday. and
quite generally in the Middle States on sun
day.
The winds along the New England coast
Will he brisk northwesc; Middle Atlantic Coast
moderate northwest. bee oming variable; South
Atlantic Coast, moderate northeast; East
Gulf Coast. moderate northeast to east: West
Gulf Coast. moderate east becoming variable;
on the lower lakes. light variable: upper
akes increasing southeast shifting TO south.
steamers departing Saturday for Euro
pean ports VIII have moderate northwest
winds, with fair weather. 10 the Grand Banks.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
MAKES MEDAL FOR EMPEROR
Visiting Japanese Operates Machine at
PHILADELPHIA Mint.

Philadelphia, Oct. 29-The visiting Japan
ese commercial commissioners inspected
the United States Mint here to-day. After
The working Of the various coming ma
chimes had been explained in detail. Baron
Shibusawa. the head of the commission.
operated the level of the stamping machine
while a gold medal, the gift of the United
States 10 the Emperor Of Japan. was
struck off.
Replicas were made in silver of the
medal. which bears portrait of President
Taft and is inscribed in both Japanese and
English: Visit of the honorary CONNER
cial commissioners of Japan to the United
States, October, I909'' These were given to
each member Of the commission.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30

.el' mean the looping off Of certain
speciSl features-the Marqu:se dc Fonte-
10y letter for example But I observe
you keep this up as well as the regu-
contribution OF foreign news.
one in the arts Will appreciate the
'u'' IL means the same high grade re-
Hle"s OF music, literature and art az in
ne 1ribune's three-cent days. by the same
'AeeHeht critics. consequently giving the
pubic the opportunity to read these criti-
OlsIlls' ARDEEN FOSTER.
New York Oct q. 1909.
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REDUCTION "a WISE MOVE

To The Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: / am a Republican. but have been
taking as my regular morning paper a
bright wideawake Democratic one-cent
sheet, though l have often bought The
Tribune. which was for many years the
fome paper in my fathers household
shall now be regular subscriber TO The
Tribune e the present rate.
consider the change from three cents
which, purchased three penny papers, 10 one
cent wise move on the part of The Trib-
une. and New York and the public at large
vii be greatly benefited by the great in
crease sE the circulation of such a clean.
wholesome and thoroughly reliable news
paper as The Tribune has always shown
itself 10 he. WILLIAM ]. HAMMER
New York, Oct. 2. 1909
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MUCH PLEASED BY THE CHANGE

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The Tribune has been my best friend
N the newspaper line FOR twenty-odd years.
1 am one Of many who have long hoped
for this change in the price Of The Trib-
une. not 50 much on my own account as
for the benefits 10 the large numbers Of
workers who feel unable to afford more
ihan one cent for a morning paper yet
VIII welcome this opportunity II procure
. clean. ably conducted newspaper for the
same price as IL costs 10 read the more
or less yellow sheets heretofore offered.
We now have in The Tribune what has
long been a crying MEDIA first class. clean
aggressive Republican paper for the
masseE More power 10 you.
JOHN r. CHURCH.
Brooklyn. Oct. 2s. 1903
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le,sH TENOR ARRIVES.

Johr Mccormack. a tenor, who has been
engaged by Oscar Hammerstein Tor me
Manhattan Opera House this season, ar
rived here yesterday on the Cunarder
Afauretania. lie said he would make ms
first appearance with the Manhattan opera
Company in November, appearing WIN
Nine Te;razzini ir "Iuc!a ~ Iammer-
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
PRINCE HENRY TO MORGAN.
German Emperor's Brother Exchanges
Fluctuations.

The following cable messages were ex-
changed yesterday between Prince Henry
of Prussia. the honorary president of the
German reception committee for the Ameri-
can Exposition to be held in Berlin in 1910.
and J. Pierpont Morgan. who, as announced
at the time, has accepted the honorary
presidency OF the American committee for
the exposition;
Mr.. ]. Pierpont Morgan. New York
Just learn your nomination as honorary
president of committee next years exhlbt-
tOn. Wish to congratulate you. Hope to
work in unison with you for the sake of
both our countries.
HENRY OF PRUSSIA.
Mr.. Morgan replied as follows:
Prince Henry of PRUSSIA. Acknowledge
with thanks your cable. 7 am proud to CO
operate. J. p. MORGAN.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
TRIBUNE WELCOME AT ANY PRICE.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Hers on the Canadian frontier We
have been paying on the street and TO
newsdealers cents for the daily and 10
cents for the Sunday Tribune. They are
uov 5 cents and S cents, respectively.
The Tribune is welcome at any price.
rs distribution Of news. editorial matter
znd the very divergent topics of sport
literature and foreign society and political
Intelligence is remarkable. Only wide jour
nalistic experience and special faculty
could achieve such results. even with the
unlimited command of money which is at
;he papers disposal.
The known accuracy Of its officially in
Epired articles adds TO its value
A READER.
Plattsburg, y. Y. Oct. q, 1909
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
DELAY CT HEDRAL DEDICATION.

The trustees OF the Cathedral Of 81. Iohn
the Divine held 2 meeting yesterday, az
which II was reported that the new church
op Morningsidc Heights would nor he
reads for dedication until the early spring
'rIe meeting was held in the Office "f
gishop Greer. nho presided Besides thc
regular busincss TWO t5.'3 leeacies were
reporied. Another ein 10 the chulch WIS
. e1Id cup which Wa once the property of
t;ui.esi lrons!de Lotd Bishop OF Bristol,
Al 1861.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
VAN sTuDolFoRD SUIT HEARD.

ST. Louis, Oct 29.-Tho divorce suit OF
Grace Van Studdiford. the comic opera
singer. against Charles Van Studdiford
was heard to-day. The case was taken
under advisement by Judge Wurdeman
Mr. Van Studdiford was not in court but
he was represented by lawyer. Mrs Van
Studdiford's testimony covered the single
point of desertiou charged in the petition
and its alleged cause. her refusal TO give
her husband more money.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
TWO cENreNARIANs DIE.

Chicago, oct 29.--Two women. whose
age aggregated 2o1 years, died to-day
MIS-. Amelia Mochloe. lul years old. died
from pneumonia, while Mrs. Antonio Spad-
Zinski. lOa years old. died from senility
Joseph Spadzjnsky. the surviving husband
OF the latter, Was 100 years old in July.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
HEADS ROCKEFELLER HOSPITAL

Baltimore. oct. 29-Afiss Nancy p Eli
colt. sister-in-law of Francis White. one
of BaItimore's wealthiest citizens, will go
TO New York Sunday to become superin-
tendent of the new Rockefeller Hospital.
Miss EIicott will at once consult with the
members of the board of directors in re-
gard to equippng the hospital. Miss Eli
colt entered the Johns Hopkins training
school I'm 1900 and received her diploma
three years later.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
FRIEND FOR rwoscoRE YEARS.

10 the EDITOR of The Tribune
Sir; 1t has been j great pleasure to me
10 know The Tribune as my valued friend
and counsellor since 1863. and also to have
enjoyed the personal friendship Of one Of
It's oldtime editorial staff (AIr Charles T.
ConR6onl
am much pleased with the recent
changes made. The reduction in price
Afould mean that much larger circle %
;nends VIII profit by it's instruction. I
iTpst that the very interesting New Jersey
section will not be contracted or discon-
unued- EDWARD r MYERS.
Mcutclsir, y. J.. Get. 2s. 1909
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AN ENGAGEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. John Davis Vail. OF fhs
Homestead. Blairstown. y. j.. announce
the engagement Of their daughter, Miss
Mary Gregory Vail. to Allen Collier. OF
Cincinnati
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
CARNEGIE sANAroRruM ACCEPTED

Harrisburg. Penn. oct. e9.Audrew car
negie's offer Of 80 acres of mountatn land
al Cressou. ou top OF tho Allcghenias for
q state sanatorium for thu treatment Of
tuberculosis was accepted to-day by The
state. Plans VIII he prepared at once for
TIE ercctinn OF bindings
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
ROBERT WARWICK DIVORCED.

Chicago, oct. 29.-Judge Petit. in the Cir
cult Court, yesterday granted a decree of
divorce and 5000 a year alimony to Mrs.
Airline Bien. daughter OF Ferdinand w.
Peck, from her husband, Robert Taylor
Bien. known on the stage as Robert war
wick
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
A DEMOCRATIC VIEW.

From the Nashville American.
The NewYork Tribune's reduction to one
cent copy should remind people that the
newspaper business, Disseminated against
as II is by protective tariff is the only
lndustry thus affected which still has re-
gard for the consumers abilities
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
Mr.. RoosEvELT's RETURN.
Report of Altered Plans Regarding
Stay in Africa.

Porto Maurizio, Italy, Oct 29.-Aftcr hav-
ing spent some time in Florence, Mrs.
Theodore Roosevelt, accompanied by her
sister, Miss Carow. has returned to Miss
CaroWs villa here. 1t is reported that Mrs.
Roosevelt expects her husband to return
from Africa sooner than he intended
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
MARRIED.

CI4ARkE-ALDRICH-At All Angels ChurcH,
New York City. on October IS 1eSe Helen
Hudson daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer
" Y.
TALBOT THURSDAY. October
2S. 1899, the home Of the brides parents.
No 24O ROseville ave. Newark. y. J.. BY TIA
Rev. George Avery Neal. assisted BY the Rev.
Dorr Frank Diefendorf. COrnelia Best DeGror.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Arthur L. Defsron.
TO Mr.. James Martin Talbot.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
MARROW coLuMNs-BRoAp VIEWS.

From The Houston Post
The New-YOrk Tribune has returned TO
inc narrow measure editorial columns but
some very broad views may be expressed
IN narrow columns If you put the right
KIND OF man in charge of the typewriter
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30

Highest temperature Yesterday. ~ degrees at
o. ul.1- Lowcst 50. average go average for
corresponding iaie ~ last ear 10; average toc
corresponding date ot last thirtN-thres years. -
Local forecast; Fair and continued cool TO
nay partly cloudy, with vistng temperature. sun
tay: moderate northwest winds. becoming light
ana ialiab.e.
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Praise Tribune's Metz, Po7;cD
It's FRIENDS Welcome the Additional Column on Each
Page and the Reduction in pr;ce

Tie Tribune continues 10 receive a multi
;u1e Of letters from old and new friends
commencing its reduction in price and
adoption Of a seven-cOlumn page. A few
Of therl follow:
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
To tn. Fmployer.

To the Employer.
Do you want desirable help QUICKLYt
SAVE TINE AND EXPENSE by con-
sulting the file OF applications OF selected
aspirants for positions OF various kinds
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UNDERTAKERS

FRANK z. CAMPBELL. 241-S West 23e 81.
Chapels Private Rooms. Private Auhuiances-
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GENERAL o. o. HOWARD BURIED.
Military Funeral at Burlington, vt
Washington Service.

Burlington. VT. oct. 29.-The city of Bur
lington paused for a while to-day from
its usual activities to pay a last tribute
to the memory of one of its most dis
tinguished residents, Major General Oliver
o. Howard. Regular soldiers from Fort
Ethan Allen, militiamen and members of
patriotic societies Joined in attendance
at the funeral of the dead warrior,
in the First Congregational Church, which
followed brief private services at his
home. The Rev. Z. G. Guthrie. pas
tor OF the church, ofI1ciated. BY order of
Major General Leonard Wood. COM
manding the Department OF the East. the
coffin was borne TO the church on a
caisson. escorted by military band and
two squadrons of the 10th Cavalry from
Fort Ethan Allen. The burial was at Lake
View Cemetery.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30

Washington. Oct. 29-MemortaI services
commemorative of its founder. and former
president, General 0. o. Howard. were held
here to-day by the faculty and students
OF Howard University. They took place
in Rankin Memorial Chapel. on the cam
pus. purchased by General Howard. CO.
incident with the funeral at Burlington,
Vt. President Thirkield presided
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
DIED..

Notices OF marriages and deaths must be
indorsed with full name and address
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
Forecasts for Special LocaIltie>.-For Ne

IOTeCHsIN TOT NUVCIAI IUtNIIIIrN.-~tUT NeW
England fair and continued cool to-day; Sun
day. fair with warmer in western port!ou
moderate to brisk northwest winds.
For Eastern New York. New Jersey and
Eastern Pennsylvania, cair and continued cool
to-day; sunday. partly cloudy, with rising
temperature, moderate northwest winds be-
coming light and variable
For Western New York and Western Penn
syivInia, partly cloudy to-day. becoming un-
settled sunday; rising temperature. light
variable winds. shiftins 10 southeast.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30

Local Official RecOrd.-rhe following Official
record from the weather Bureau shows the
changes in the teripcrature for the last twenty
four hours in comparison with me correspond
lnS date OF last year:
New-York tribune., 1909-10-30
CEMETERIES.
THE wOoDLAwN CEMETERY

THE WOODLAND CEMETERY
Is readily accessible by Harlem train from Grand
Central Station. Webster and Jerome avenue trcs-
Ieys and BY carriage. Lots $50 up. Teephone
1858 Gramercy for Book of Views or REPRESENTS
once. 20 East 23d St. New York City.
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Foreign Postage EAzA
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SIR E. .MONSON DEAD
Career of the Well Knozcn
English Diplomat.

London, Oct. 29-Sir Edmund John Mon
scn' formerly British Ambassador 70
France. died to-day.