Evening star., 1932-07-18

William Guthrie, president of the
French Society of New York.
He owned fine collection Of Ameri-
cana, and at that banquet he exhibited
rare original signature Of George
Washington. presented to him by
President Coolidge when he retired as
Ambassador to the United States.
Norman Armour. charge d'affaires OF
the American embassy, presented his
Governments condolences to the widow
this afternoon
Gen. Pershing also called at the
home.
Il am profoundly distressed" he
to all of us of the necessity of keeping
forever intact living cooperation and
friendship between our two countries" !"
For % years Jean Jules Jusserand
was Ambassador to the United States,
establishing a record for the longest
continuous assignment in the history Of
the Washington diplomatic corps.
He was quiet and unaSsuming, but
those close to him knew that under his
administration the French embassy
achieved his ambition to unite his own
country and the United States in bonds
OF nrm lrlendShlp.
The American Presidents from Roose-
velt to Coolidge were his personal
friends His service began early in the
Roosevelt administration and he was
the Presidents companion In many OF
Mr. Roosevelt's vigorous activities.
He was an important figure in the
delicate negotiations involving transfer
to the United States of the French
rights In the Panama Canal.
In 1924, when France was negotiating
payment of her war debt to America,
Premier Herriot appointed Emile
Daeschner to succeed M. Jusserand.
Pays Tribute to Successor.
The veteran was disappointed, but he
remained loyal to his government.
When he left he said:
Il leave my duties in the hands OF
my successor and depart full of love
for your America. NJ Daeschner is an
upright and a sincere man, diplomat
and thinker
Then, with the smile which had won
him so many friends, he added:
And so am ]"
His unfailing tact and his great
ability as a statesman and diplomat
were of the greatest Importance during
the trying days of the war when the
United States threw in her lot with
the allies.
He was born at Lyons in 1855, and
began his diplomatic career early. From
1898 until 1902 he was the French
minister to Denmark, his first I'M
portant diplomatic assignment abroad.
One of his last public acts was to
deliver radio address which was re-
Jr,it
theme was his love for the country
where he spent so many years and his
regret the French people had been mis-
represented to America.
Il ardently desired to visit America
again." he said. but i'll health has pre-
vented me. Now, because Of this Won
derful invention. can address you
once more. probably for the last time. "
In that speech he expressed his deep
feeling for America and pointed out the
characteristics which French history
and the French people have in common
with those of the United States.
From what hear. and I wish il
were not true" he said. 'our faults have
been of late brought to the fore in
America. Maligners have magnified
them and have sown broadcast the seed
of scorn and misunderstanding
He recalled and denied charges that
France Is militaristic, and mentioned
the example of the American Canadian
border as an unfortified frontier.
MY answer" he said, lis this: Will
you change neighbors? Take ours and
give us your Canadians, and at once
we shall dismantle our fortresses.'
He knew the end was near. He said
The sands in the hour-glass are run
ming low. I must take leave probably
forever May peace, prosperity. happy
homes be the need Of your energy, good
sense and kind hearts.
Remember this and be well per-
suaded of its truth: The future is not
in the hands of fate, but in our own
MY dear American friends. fare
we'll"
During the period of his service al
Washington the embassy was bright
spot in Capital society. At many socia
functions. it was shown how universally
he was regarded as confidant and coun-
selor by other diplomats. At these
gatherings Nine. Jusserand. who was
Miss Elise Richards. woman of Amer.
ican birth, always played prominent
part. The Ambassador and Nine
Jusserand had been married in Pari;
! in 1895.