Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10

Official Washington noted with
sorrow the passing yesterday of Ed
win NJ. Hood, veteran diplomatic
correspondent of the Associated
Press, who was personally known to
the leading figures in the nation 5
capital for the past half century.
Secretary of State Hughes. at
Marion. Ohio. where he today attends
the funeral of his departed chief,
Warren G.. Harding. led the American
list of officials and friends in mes
sages of coincidence. He wired from
Marion to the family.
Il am deeply grieved to learn of
Mr. Hoods death. You have my most
sincere sympathy
Numerous messages were received
from the STATS of embassies and le-
cations. Amhas sadors, ministers,
charges and other officials called at
the house to leave their cards. and
the home at 1926 Fairmont street
was being filled today with floral
Wreaths from host of friends, from
all ranks of the life of the city.
Officials at Funeral.
The funeral. which is to take place
At the home at 1880 tomorrow after
noon, VIII be attended by representa-
tiveS from the State Department and
White House for the American gov
eminent, and by officials from many
of the diplomatic corps.
From the British embassy came
message Of coincidence and notice that
Hugh Tenant. private secretary to
Ambassador Geddss who is absent,
Will personally represent the British
embassy at the funeral
1T was with the greatest sorrow
that l, and all the members of this
Hood" wrote H. G. Chiffon, counselor
~ the British embassy. He was a
valued and trusted friend Of all of
US. and We We're always glad to see
him and TO feel that anything we
might tell him in confidence would
never be published. We shall miss
his visits greatly. and we all tender
10 you our very sincere sympathy in
your bereavement"
Minister Sizes Tribute.
Minister SEE of China wrote: Il
Am shocked TO learn from the news
papers that Mr.. Hood died this morn
ing at O'Clock. Please accept my
heartfelt sympathy. In your hus-
hands death ! feel that l have lost a
lifelong friend"
From the Italian embassy. Augusta
RosSo. charge d'affaires sent the fol-
lowing: II had the privilege OF see
ing Mr.. Hood very often. and always
felt a great admiration for his quail
ties of mind and kindness OF char
acter. All of Tie embassy considers
him as a very good friend. The news
of his sudden death has been received
here with sincere grief On such Il
sad occasion, | beg YOU to accept,
madam. the expression of my SYM
pathy and deep sorrow.
The Overseas Writers. of which Mr..
Hood was Il member. met today and
adopted the following expression OF
their feeling for the departed CORE
Spondent:
Edwin VI. Hood was one of the
charter members of overseas writer's
and We are proud to record it. His
nigh professional standard, the loyal
service he gave through the years to
the great press association of which
he was so distinguished Il represent
atfye. and his own kindly and gem
erouS spirit were alike an inSpira-
ton to all of us. Himself Il veteran
in the profession. he never forgot
the word of enCOura cement or the
act of helpfulneSS which mean so
much to the younger man. We shall
not forget him. our hearts go out
10 EiS family in their affection and
10 Ed hood in grateful and affection
ate remembrance"
Press Club Pays Tribute.
The National Press Club has desig-
mated the following representatives
To attend the funeral: Mark l.. Good
win, Theodore Fl. Tiller II. o. Bishop.
Fred A. Emery. II. &. Stevens and
Avery e. Marks.
Honorary pallbearers viii be Mel