Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-05-12

After a most successful and varied
career as a secret service man in the
employ of the Department of State.
during which time he was in charge
Of the work of guarding the Presi-
dent of the United States and high Of
ficials. who were guests of the ma
ton. Joseph NJ. Nye has resigned
from the government service to ac-
cept a confidential position with a
large eastern corporation. the name
of which is not announced.
Secretary cambridge Colby OF the
State Department., has accepted Mr..
Nye's resignation to take enect May
81. expressing "a feeling almost OF
dismay." and officials Of the state De
spoke most feelingly of the loss OF
Bill Nye, as he is generally known.
Known to Royalty.
No other American. in the govern
ment service or out. is better known
in high official circles in Europe than
Mr.. Nye. To King Albert of Belgium
he is "Beel." as the monarch pro-
nounces the name. and the Prince OF
Wales knows the secret service man
intimately. At various times Mr.. Nye
convenience Of the British high COM
mission. headed by Arthur James Bal
four; the French high commission,
with Premier yiviani and Marshal
Joffre in Its personnel: the Italian
high commission, headed by Prince
Ferdinand of Savoy: the japanese
high commission. with Viscount lshii
in charge, as well as several lesser
delegations from abroad.
Special distinguished visitors have
included Prince Arthur of Connaugh.
Prince Axel of Denmark. the Duke of
Deyonshire, Sir Robert Borden. Presi-
dent Pessoa Of Brazil and President
Brum of Uruguay.
In recognition of his courtesies
King Albert decorated Mr.. Nye with
the Order Of Leopold. while the Prince
OF Wales conferred upon him the Vic
torian Order.
Active During War.
Prior to the outbreak of the world
war Mr.. Nye was attached to the
secret service guard directly re-
sponslble for the safety of former
President Taft and President Wilson.
After the outbreak of the war he was
detAched ard especially assigned to
look out for the interests OF the
President Wilson stepped on the plat
form 10 tell Congress that he had
sent Count Won Bernstorff his pass
ports Mr.. Nye was in charge of the
German embassy and he cared for the
dismissed envoy and his suite until
their steamer left Hoboken.
Under date Of April 22 last Secre-
tary Colby wrote to Mr.. Nye asking
him il he could not remain with the
government a few months longer, as
his services would be particularly
valuable. In reply to this Mr. Nye
wrote:
"Abount all that a public servant
gets out of life is the satisfaction OF
accomplishment, the respect Of those
under you, and the appreciation OF
your efforts by your superiors. This
is reward enough for any one who
can financially stand the pace. Some
one has remarked that the first hun.
dred years are the hardest and, as ]
have a pretty good start, being fifty
one. | do not feel, and l think you
will agree with me. Mr.. Secretary, az
though l can afford to sacrifice my
future prospects for present emer-
gencies."
=, Under date of May g. accepting the
/ resignation. Mr.. Colby said:
You have worked too long anG
! faithfully in the public service to fee
{ called upon to make continuing anG
further sacrifices of your personal in
: terests. and we are all so fond Of you
!. that anything that is calculated te
/ promote your interests must command
our sympathetic concurrence"