Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-07
Secretary Knox's Cable.

Secretary Knox's Cable.
Secretary Of State Knox addressed the
following cablegram to the American enl-
hassy in London:
Apart from the message which the
President has sent to Queen Alexandra,
you will make to the British government
appropriate expression of the sympathy
Of the President government and people
of the United States in the loss by their
British kinsmen of a ruler so beloved and
SO distinguished among the nations for
the influence OF his kindness and wis.,
dom toward all that is best
Members of the cabinet called at the
embassy and left cards, as did men,
bers of the diplomatic corps. Secretary
Knox. speaking of the king death, said:
The people of the United States are
sure TO feel for their British kinsmen
deep sympathy in the loss of their vice.
tactful and kindly ruler. King Edward
VII had qualities which made his fine
affairs. and this influence was always
found on the side of peace and justice.
Sad News for Japan, Too.
Ambassador Uchida of Japan-It
is with profound sorrow that l heard
the sad news. 1t is not only so for
Great Britain. for my own country. but
for the whole world. The cause of
peace, for which King Edward gave his
support, is. however, living monument
to his memory.
Ambassador De La Barra of Mexico
The cause OF peace has lost a
great supporter. but happily his son, the
Prince of Wales. has been educated with
the same ideals. and will follow the
same steps of his august father for the
prosperity of his kingdom and empire,
as we'll as for the maintenance of peace
in the world.
Edwards death Secretary OF War Dick
inson 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 wise
and just ruler His reign has been char
acterized by love of peace among ma
tons. Although conservative. he has
shown a deep insight into and fine
comprehension of the spirit of the times,
aud has responded freely to the advanced
rticipation in the affairs of government
by the people.
Secretary Meyer-The sudden death of
the King Of England comes as great
shock to the world His diplomatic in
huence ruler of great empire has
always been in the interest of peace and
progress.
Senator Cullom-Profound regret gener-
ally will be expressed throughout the
ward. The people Of this country. like
the kings own subjects in Canada and
England. came to respect him highly. AS
king he was conservative and careful
His administration was successful. and
he did his utmost to give prosperity to
his own country and preserve the peace
Of the world His reign was highly sat
isfactory to the people of the British en-
pire.
Effect on Foreign Relations
His death will cause confusion. and
there may he nervous feeling in some
quarters. but this will be only for a short
time / have no doubt that the heir to
the succession will prove as conservative
and careful as was his father. He now
enjoys to a greater degree the confidence
of the people than did Edward at the
time of Queen Victoria's death. Edward.
as 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 eXem-
plary So lar as the relations between Great
! Britain and the United States are con-
time of Queen Victoria's death. Edward
death will make the slightest difference
l had the greatest faith that as long as
King Edward lived everything that pos
| sibly could be done would be done to
preserve the friendly relations between
1.-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. to initi-
ate new course. quite different from
that of his predecessor. 1t should be re-
membered that the King of England. in
the framing of governmental policies as
well as in the exercise of actual admin
| istratiye functions has not the power
enjoyed by our President.
Representative Foster-Representativ
David J. Foster of Vermont chairman Of
| the House committee on foreign affairs
! said: