The Washington herald., 1912-12-16
WHITELAW REID,
AMBASSADOR TO
ENGLAND, DIES


me. Mr.. Reds death is a loss to both
countries, for his services as Ambassador
was exceptional in the closer friendship
that he secured between them through
his own personality. His Intimate knowl-
edge Of both countries, his profound re-
spect and love for England. entirely con-
sistent with the highest loyalty on his
part to this country, gave him peculiar
influence for good in his great station.
l sincerely thank your Majesty Tor your
message and your expressions OF SYM
pathy and respect.
WILLIAM II. TAFT
The President cent this personal mes
sage to Mrs Reid:
December Is, 1872
Mrs. Whftelaw Reid. London:
Mrs. Taft and I extend to you our
deepest sympathy in your great sorrow.
The country has lost a most able and
loyal public servant. Mr.. Reds death
ends one of the most notable of the ca
reers OF the great men who have repre-
scented this nation in London. He has
exercised a personal influence that was
exceptional in maintaining. the close
friendship OF the two countries, and he
has been successful in a remarkable de-
gree In thstw very heavy branches Of
his duty. the one Of pure diplomacy and
the other the Offering to the thousands
Of Americans who have frequented Lon
don during his incumbency a friendly
hospitality that made all OF them feel
at home. We hope that the thought
Of the great name he leaves will in time
mitigate your grief.
WILLIAM n. TAFT"
shocked Over Death.
Commenting on the death of Ambassa-
dor Reid. Secretary of the Navy Meyer
said:
Il am greatly grieved to learn OF Mr..
Reds death. I had supposed and hoped
that he was merely suffering from a Sc
we're cold. He filled the post OF Ambas-
sador to Great Britain with real ability.
and he reflected credit not only upon
himself but upon his country. His
death is a genuine loss to the United
States"
Henry L. Stimson. Secretary OF War,
said:
Mr.. Reds death removes one OF the
old-time journalists who has been asso-
ciated with the best in American journal
ism since the civil war. as well as the fig
ure of a statesman and public officer who
has occupied very important positions.
He has made a charming impression upon
all Americans who have come in con-
tact with him since he has been Am
bassador at London by his hospitality and
courtesy to them. In that way he was
representative OF the best traditions of
our service there. His loss will be deep
ly felt"
Attorney General WickershAm said:
Mr.. ReId's death removes a very
striking figure from American political
life. He combined In a striking way the
social, literary. and statesmanlike quail
ties OF an unusual character. Distinctly
American in his thought, he was none the
less thoroughly appreciate OF all that was
best in European life. He was a lifelong
consistent Republican, and his political
will share in an especially
acute degree the sense Of loss which is
common TO all Americans"
Admired rs Ambassador.
Senator Root said:
Mr.. Reid was not only a very able and
useful public officer. but he was a very
useful and public spirited citizen and
has been an admirable ambassador. He
had a good many delicate and difficult
tasks to perform and he has performed
them with skill, judgment and success,
and he has maintained the high stand
ard OF American representatives in Great
Britain set by his predecessors by the
digniied and able character OF his pub
lie addresses. The work of an Ambassa-
dor, the difficulties he has TO meet and
the value Of the results he attains are