New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-24
IN MORIAM.

DUNCAN-The Pilgrims Of the United states
desire 70 record their profound sorrow tcf
the loss Of their late President, William
Butler Duncan. one u the Founders OF the
society and from the beginning an active
member Of It's Executive Committee, an-
sinco February. 1907. It's President.
Mr. Duncan was at all times most Jealous
America mn ~ notable scotch descent and
educated IN both countries; having through
out his life strong family ties on both Side
OF the water, he always appreciated rhe
great importance OF maintaining not only
friendly but cordial relations between the
two countries, and did all he could TO con
tribute 10 this result. he hailed with eN-
ultatlon the formation OF this society ana
OF its kindred association Of the same name
In London as tending practically u 1omots
perpetual friendship and peace between the
two branches Of the English-speaking race
~ HIS de lghtful home In New York he was
constantly entertaining celebrated English
men. as well rs those Of lesser noe, anu
his election in 1907 as President OF The pa
grims was recognized IN London, as vel as
In New York. as the choice OF the right man
FOR the right place. for he was equally at
home In both.
To the discharge Of the duties OF this Office,
which he accepted with alacrity, he brought
generous enthusiasm and devotion. which
contributed largely 10 the success OF the
formed 20 promote.
His distinguished social posltlon--his eminence
as man OF business and his genial snd
lovabie disposition admirably qualified him
for the important post, and 10 the day ot
his Death be devoted himself with truly
patriotic spirit 10 everything that tended 20
bring England ana America into bonds OF
closer union.
Lord Roberts as President Of The Pilgrims
OF Great Britain, and the two men were
very similar In public spirit and IN faithful
allegiance 20 the cause OF peace and good-
will While each was noble example OF
loyalty TO his own government and country,
the two worked harmoniousy together t0y
the mutual object which they loved 70 cher
ish aud advance.
Mr. Duncan was A splendid example OF Ameri-
can citizenship He rejoiced In everything
that tended 10 maintain at the highest
standard It's honor and glory in the non,
despised everything that could possibly
briHG IL into public ridicule or contempt
lie believed that no public Official, how
ever exalted no American, however famous,
had the right 20 resort 10 any measures or
Indulge in any conduct that would cast a
cloud on our national character.
Ard so in private life IFS conduct was ever
guided by the highest sense of honor and
responsibility. His manly courtesy. hls
sweetness % temper his uniform willingness
90 serve and his reluctance 20 assume any
appearance OF leadership en9eared him to all
with whom he came in contact and made
him especially dear 70 all who were asso-
ciated with him In the good work OF this
society! We all loved him and the simple
dignity Of his character commanded uni-
versal esteem and reverence.
In his death great and familiar figure and
q bright ornament has disappeared from the
business and social lie OF New York. Let
US honor bis memory by striving always TO
be true to his principles and his example.
that the noble standard OF civic virtue
which he go ftly represented may not perish
or decline IN the city which he loved and
the country Of which lie was 50 proud. This
will be indeed q worthy crown Of his long
and honorable life
JOSEPH Il. CHOATE.
ALTON b. PARKER.
FREDERICK W. WHITRrDGE
JAMES SPEYFR.
WILLIAM ALLEN BUTLER.
GEORGE I. WILSON,
Committee