Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-03
FRANCE GIVES SYMPATHY

L hhliO, Aug. o.--G rance DOWS III
deepest sympathy with the United
States in the loss of President Hard
ing, Premier Poincare declared in a
statement issued today.
''Only yesterday" the statement
said, "the world greeted the noble
words of President Harding in what
constitutes a magnificent last test
ament, wherein he advised the
United States to participate in a
world court and outlined the essen
tial conditions. Is it not the finest
counsel of u chief of state to the
people?
"Death of President Harding at
the present time is a world disaster
which may have wide effect on
the present status of world af-
fairs.'
~ am deeply grieved and shock
ed. France is especially sorrowful
owing to President Hardings atti-
tude toward France problems.
Andrew Mellon, American secre-
tary of the treasury conferred with
Poincare, but later said the call was
purely social one.
He said he was greatly astounded
at the news of President Harding S
death.
Paris Press Comment
The Paris press today expressed
deep regret at the death of Pres
ident Harding, calling him friend
of France.
"We regret the disappearance of
a great friend of France,' said the
Midi.
'Mr. Harding was man of great
courage and uncommon political
honestly said Information. "He
showed himself a fervent friend of
our country and his death can only
cause the liveliest regrets here as
Ill the United States.
Whole Nation Mourns
A. deep sense of personal loss was
apparent throughout the mourning
of the nation today for Warren
Gamaliel Harding.
Flags at half mast, black border
ed newspapers columns, solemn
meetings at which expressions of
sympathy were sent to Florence
King Harding, bespoke a national
regret at the President s passing.
Throughout the world wherever
the news was flashed, diplomats and
just common folks joined i'll ex-
pressions of regret. q
90 af Uni N
States in far away places flew the
signal that marked the President S
death. Expressions of sympathy
were forwarded to Mrs. Harding
from many lands.
Died Martyr to office
"President Hadring died a
martyr to office,' American Am
bassador Myron Z. Herrick declared
today. "He died for his country
just as any soldier killed in battle.
He was killed by the pressure of
great responsibilities of his office.
"'The American people now must
realize that the office of president
must be reorganizcd. We must cut
off some of that load of response
bility. No man can live through it.
"The responsibilities of the pres
idential office must in some way be
divided. The human frame cannot
stand it. | knew something of
President Harding's worries.
"When man is president there
is no peace, no happiness for him.
This tragedy should bring this to
the attention of the American peo-
pie"
Plans to Rush Home
Grief stricken Ambassador Her
rick planned to rush home to Mar
ion, o., in hopes of arriving in time
for the President s funeral.
Colonel f.. M. House said: 81
share the grief of every American
who knew Mr.. Harding. He was a
kindly and lovable character and
held the confidence and affection
of our people. - .y..
Marshal Foch expressed deep
grief. ....
Minister Sarraut said that be-
cause Of his close relations with the
late president at the Washington
arms conference, it was 'eVcn more
painful to learn Of the death of a
great friend of France who did lns
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