Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-11-11

But among these Mr.. Bryce was
recognized as the one peculiarly
qualified for the post at Washington.
as In addition TO his noble service in
England he had an Established repu-
tatlon in the United states for his
brilliant literary work on the Ameri-
can Commonwealth This was ac-
cepted not only as a standard on both
sides Of the water but Il was looked
upon as notahlo production of a
ritish officer who had viewed Amer
team public HE from thoroughly
sympathetic standpoint
Mr. Bryce was regarded as espec-
Tally fitted for carrying forward the
era OF good feeling between the two
countries and for bringing to cul-
mination the desire on both sides OF
the water for treaty of arbitration
which would take the place OF the
Hay-Pauncefotc treaty left unratificd
by the senate.
Mr. Bryce came 70 Washington un-
der most favorable conditions. He
was given most cordial farewell in
London by the Pilgrim society. made
up Of many prominent Americans and
some of the leaders In British public
life ana was similarly welcomed on
his arrival at New York by the Amer
scan branch Of the Pilgrim society. In
Washington he took active part in di-
plomatic work and at the same time
found time to continue his literary
lahors.
MIR Bryce said At the time to a
friend
Il am particularly glad to come
back TO America in order to continue
my observation Of American public
affairs and to round out the conclu-
sions stated In my earlier work"
This resulted in his writing extend
ed additions to the American Com
monwealth which have been published
since he came to this country He
next turned his attention to South
America. visiting many OF the coun-
tries and stopping at Panama. for "A
personal inspection Of the great work
there.
on the diplomatic side Mr.. Bryccs
most notable achievement was in CON
ducting negotiations with Secretary
Knox, leading to the conclusion OF the
American British treaty Of arbitration
This work presented many Obstacles
The previous Hay Pauncefote treaty
had been to some extent platonic
understanding, whereas the purpose
on both sides of the waters was to
get 4 definite instrument which would
insure lasting peace between the two
countries.
As finally drawn the treaty was be-
Iieved to have accomplished this
end In very large degree
although the adverse attitude of the
senate to some extent has detracted
from this work OF diplomacy.
Mr.. Bryce had hoped to make the
successful negotiation Of the arbitra-
tion treaty the crownng achieve
nent OF his diplomatic career and was
bitterly disappointed when the senate
insisted on amendments which prae-
ically nullified his efforts and those
IF President Taft.
During the discussion OF the rect
,rocity agreement between the United
states and Canada, Mr.. Bryce main
aimed watchful attitude in behalf
II the imperial government, but took
10 active part in the negotiations
which were entirely in the hands of
he ministers appointed by Canada
md their associates on this side Of
he border
Many other delicate questions have |
'een handled and many diplomatic
'roblems have been brought about
lnd settled by Mr. Bryce without !
ttracting public attention