Evening star., 1937-12-19
ROOSEVELT PAYS
BINGHAM TRIBUTE
Mourns Death of Old Friend.
Says Nation Suffers
Heavy Loss.
- the Associated Press.

- the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt and other high
ranking Government officials paid
tribute last night to Robert Worth
Bingham, United States Ambassador
to Great Britain, who died in Balti-
more.
Mr.. Roosevelt said he felt the loss
keenly.
He. was not only an old personal
friend" the President added, but as
one Of the foremost citizens Of Ken
tucky and Of the Nation. He exercised
An active and consistent influence In
the cause Of decent government and
high ideals in politics. As Ambas-
sAdor OF the United States to Great
Britain he truly represented the best
interests Of his country. All of us
have suffered heavy loss"
Secretary Hulls Tribute.
Secretary Hull said in a statement
he learned with the deepest sorrow
Of the Ambassadors death.
He was a close friend of many
years standing" the Secretary de-
clared. His career was throughout
one OF true civic service in many fields.
He had been outstanding in agri-
cultural leadership in Kentucky and
neighboring districts. He. was among
the most distinguished of The country s
journalists and editors; but perhaps
his most conspicuous service was as our
Ambassador to Great Britain where
his work was of the highest value. He
was a faithful interpreter of all that
we stood for and by his loyalty and
sense Of fair play he won the respect,
the confidence and friendships of the
people and government to which he
was accredited. His passing will leave
a sense of genuine grief in both
countries"
Senator Barkley, the majority leader
and fellow Kentuckian, said he was
deeply shocked and grieved. In ad-
dition to personal loss" he asserted,
L deplore his departure as a dis
tinct loss to the State and the Nation.
He was a sincere patriot and was de-
voted to the best traditions and well
fare of the American people"
Great Man Lost"
Senator Logan, Democrat, of Ken
lucky said he had not known the Am
bassador was seriously ILL., His death
Is very shocking" he added. Ken
tucky lost great man and so has
the Nation"
Other comment:
Speaker Bankhead: Il deeply re-
gret to hear of the Ambassador
death. He had reflected great credit
on us at the Court of st. James and
his death will be distinct loss to the
diplomatic talent of the country"
Chairman McReynolds of the House
Foreign Affairs Committee: 1--WE have
lost great public servant. His serv-
ice as Ambassador to Great Britain
was beneficial to this country and
complimentary to him"
Representative Fish, Republican. of
New York: The Ambassador rendered
distinguished service and his passing
will be loss to the diplomatic corps"
<1o ASAHASeoal, ny, 1Of. n. D.
Chandler declared the death of Mr..
Bingham "a tremendous loss"
This news comes as a great shock
to me-" he said. The judge was one
OF my most loyal friends and sup
porters
II had joined with many other
friends Of Judge Bingham in urging
him to give up his ambassadorship
because of the strenuous efforts such
service required, and to come home
where he might join his friends and
continue his great work in this State.
His death is {. tremendous loss"
Joseph P. Kennedy, chairman of
the Maritime Commission, who has
been rumored as the next United
States Ambassador to Great Britain,
said America has lost a true states
man, both at home and abroad"
His statement came from Palm
Beach. Fla, where he is on a vacation.