The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-07

In the absence of official information
as to the date of the funeral no plans
were made by the State Department.
Il was suggested in official circles. how
ever, that Theodore Roosevelt may be
named as the American representative, in
case the state funeral is held before he
leaves England for the United States.
If Col. Roosevelt is not named Ambas-
sador Reid will probably be delegated
10 attend the funeral as the representa-
tive Of the United States.
No selection viii be made until the
State Department is officially informed
of the date Of the funeral.
News Shock TO Washington.
Omcial Washington was profoundly
shocked by the news Of the death Of
King Edward.
While the press dispatches yesterday
morning indicated that his condition was
serious. IL was not generally suspected
here that his death was imminent.
Expressions of deep regret were heard
on every side.
The first official report Of the Kings
illness was received at the State Depart
ment late yesterday afternoon in a dis
patch from Whiteaw Reid, American
Ambassador at London. II said that the
Kings condition was undoubtedly very
alarming
II was several hours later when the
official dispatch was received announcing
the Kings death. The President had
been kept informed all the afternoon Of
the condition OF the King. the depart
ment bulletins being supplemented by IN
official ones.
Gloom Rt the Embassy.
The British Embassy was not advised
OF the Kings death last night. The
Right Hon. James Bryce, British AM
bassador. was shocked by the news. and
declined 20 receive callers. He declined
TO issue any statement except to express
the regret of all the members Of the
embassy staff.
The embassy will go into official
mourning as soon as the Ambassador is
notified by the court, through the lord
chamberlain. OF the mourning period. At
the time Of Queen Victoria's death. the
period was three months OF full mourn
ing. followed by three months OF half
mourning. During this time all social
festivities at the embassy were sus-
pended.
The death OF King Edward will have
no effect upon foreign relations between
the United States and Great Britain. ac-
cording to the expectation of officers Of
the State Department. The King had
little to do with the foreign affairs OF the
government, leaving such matters en-
tirely to the officers Of the foreign Office.
Mutual sympathy Over Loss.
Secretary Of state Knox made this ex-
preston upon the Kings death before
he sent his official note 10 Ambassador
Reid:
The people Of the United States are
sure to feel for their British kinsmen
deep sympathy I'm the loss of their WISE
tactful. and kindly ruler King Edward
VII had qualities which made his fine
influence to be felt in many international
affairs. and this influence was always
found on the side of peace and justice"
Secretary Of War Dickinson said:
The people Of the United states deeply
lament the death Of the King Of England
and sympathize with the English people
in their loss OF a wise and just ruler. His
reign has been characterized by a love
OF peace among nations. Although CON
servative. ne has shown a deep insight
into and fine comprehension OF the spirit
Of the times and has responded freely to
the advanced participation in the affairs
Of government by the people"
shock 90 whole World.
Secretary Of the Navy Meyer said:
The sudden death Of the King Of Eng
land comes as a great shock 10 the
world His diplomatic influence as ruler
OF a great empire has always been in the
interest OF peace and progress"
Profound regret generally will be ex-
pressed throughout the United States over
the death Of King Edward" said Senator
Cullom, Of Illinois, chairman of the Sen
ate Committee on Foreign Relations.
The people Of this countrp, like the
Kings own subjects in Canada and Eng
land came to respect him highly. AS
King he was conservative and careful
His administration was successful, and
he did his utmost 10 give prosperity to
his own country and preserve the peace
Of the world His reign was highly
satisfactory TO the people Of the British
empire
Thinks Confusion VIII Result
His death will cause confusion. and
there may be a nervous feeling in some
quarters approaching a mild panic. but
this viii be only for short time. ] have
no doubt that the heir 10 the succession
viii prove conservative and careful as
was his father He now enjops to a
greater degree the confidence OF his peo-
pie than did Edward at the time Of Queen
Cictoria's death
Edward Prince Of Wales was not
the retiring man Prince George has been
But as King. Edward settled down and
since taking the crown his conduct has
been exemplary
80 far as the relations between Great
Britain and the United States are con-
cerned, I do not anticipate KING Ed
wards death will make the slightest
difference I had the greatest faith that
as long as King Edward lived everything
that possibly could be done would be done
10 preserve the friendly relations between
the two countries. but the Kings death
will not cause any change in the policy
Of Great Britain. While It is possible
FOR the new King. were he disposed N
initiate a new course quite different from
that Of his predecessor. it should be re-
membered that the King of England in
the framing Of governmental policies. as
well as in the exercise Of actual admin
istrative functions. has not the power en-
joyed by our President"
Representative David ]. Foster. of Yer
mont. chairman of the House Committee
on Foreign Affairs. said:
I'm the death Of King Edward VII the