Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-09-24

BADENWEILER BADEN. Germany.
diplomat. Baron Adolf Marschall Won
Bieberstein. died here today after a short
illness.
the baron. who had occupied the posi-
ton of German amba ssador i'm London
only since May of this year. had come
here to take a course of alkaline water
treatment and was in comparatively good
health until a week ago. Then he fell
i'll and rapidly became worse until he
died today.
The baron had suffered from an attack
or influenza earlier in the year and his
death is attributed to the after effects of
that malady and to his strenuous work in
London since his appointment to the en-
Sassy there.
The baron. who was a native OF Baden
was seventy years old.
Germany's "Strong Man.
Baron Marschall Won Bieberstein was
regarded as one of the most accomplished
diplomats Of his time, and since the death
of Bismarck he had been considered as
Germany's strong man.
The baron, in fact. stepped into the
shoes OF Bismarck when the latter left
off1ce in 1880. becoming. April l of that
year, secretary of state for foreign affairs
During his term Of Office he conducted
the negotiations with many foreign pow
ers for commercial treaties which have
been in force ever since with some few
notifications.
In 1854 he became PrusSian minister of
state. and three years later the emperor
recognizing his abilities as statesman.
appointed him ambassador to Turkey. He
remained at Constantinople over four
teen years. but was often ca He'd to Ber-
lin to confer with the emperor. not only
In regard to Turkish affairs, but in con-
nection with Germany's general foreign
policy as we'll 1t was often limited that
the baron practically controlled the en-
perors entire foreign policy.
Popular at Court.
He was strongly in favor of the ex-
tension OF Germany's dominions in all
parts OF the world. His views were so
well liked at the German court that he
was often mentioned for the imperial
chancellorship.
IN maintaining the influence of Ger
many In near eastern affairs, and 1T
was considered due to his diploma cy
that Germany's commercial standing in
q,
When he was nominated for the en-
bassy In London early this year it was
reported that lie was to endeavor to
bring about an understanding between
the two great rivals, Germany and
Great Britain. If this was his aim the
new ambassador had little opportunity Y
to attain It, for the three months that
intervened from the date of his ap-
pointment and his death scarcely suf-
feed for establishing himself in his
new surroundings.
Possible Successor.
BERLIN. September 24.-The name OF
the German ambassador at Washington
Count Won Bernstorff, has been men
toned unofficaily in diplomatic circles
as that OF the possible successor to the
late Baron Marschall Won Bieberstein as
| German ambassador in London.
| Count Won Bernstorff is reputed to be
an ardent advocate of good Anglo Ger
| man relations.
1t had been rumored for some
| days that Baron Won Bieberstein con-
templated retirement from the diplomatic
| service on account of impaired health
| II is stated that he was suffering from
| kidney and liver ailments. His DEATH
which resulted from paralysis of the
| heart. was utterly unexpected here and
| will, ii is thought. defer the negotiations
| for the Anglo-German understanding
| which he was said to have believed pos
| sible. His recent sojourn In London is
| believed to have strengthened his views
Tin this direction.