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June 24, 1901
The Times
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
London papers sympathetically report the death of U.S. Consul Adelbert S. Hay in New Haven, praising his kind and zealous service in Pretoria aiding British prisoners during the Boer War, and extend sympathy to his father John Hay.
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SYMPATHY IN ENGLAND.
The London Papers Speak Kindly of Mr. Hay's Record.
LONDON, June 24.—The morning papers sympathetically record the death of Adelbert S. Hay, the American Consul to Pretoria, who was killed at New Haven Sunday morning. The newspapers, which print comments on the young man's career speak appreciatively of the tact and discretion he displayed at Pretoria. The "Times" recalls the fact that he won the good opinion of the Boers and British, especially the British prisoners, for whom he did all in his power. The "Times" continues:
"He discharged his delicate duties with a kindliness and zeal which will not be lightly forgotten by the British people. Sorrow for his terrible, premature death, and sympathy with his father, who has done so much to strengthen the friendly feeling between America and this country, will be general and sincere among all classes of Englishmen, particularly among the officers and men whose suffering he did so much to alleviate. Not much friendship has been shown us or much justice done us in the course of the war. We owe more ready recognition on that account to those who deserved well of us in the day of our trial, and among them Adelbert S. Hay has held a high place."
The London Papers Speak Kindly of Mr. Hay's Record.
LONDON, June 24.—The morning papers sympathetically record the death of Adelbert S. Hay, the American Consul to Pretoria, who was killed at New Haven Sunday morning. The newspapers, which print comments on the young man's career speak appreciatively of the tact and discretion he displayed at Pretoria. The "Times" recalls the fact that he won the good opinion of the Boers and British, especially the British prisoners, for whom he did all in his power. The "Times" continues:
"He discharged his delicate duties with a kindliness and zeal which will not be lightly forgotten by the British people. Sorrow for his terrible, premature death, and sympathy with his father, who has done so much to strengthen the friendly feeling between America and this country, will be general and sincere among all classes of Englishmen, particularly among the officers and men whose suffering he did so much to alleviate. Not much friendship has been shown us or much justice done us in the course of the war. We owe more ready recognition on that account to those who deserved well of us in the day of our trial, and among them Adelbert S. Hay has held a high place."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Adelbert Hay
Consul Pretoria
British Sympathy
Boer War
Premature Death
What entities or persons were involved?
Adelbert S. Hay
Mr. Hay
Where did it happen?
London, Pretoria, New Haven
Story Details
Key Persons
Adelbert S. Hay
Mr. Hay
Location
London, Pretoria, New Haven
Event Date
June 24
Story Details
London newspapers express sympathy for the death of Adelbert S. Hay, American Consul to Pretoria, killed in New Haven on Sunday morning. They praise his tact and discretion in aiding British prisoners during the Boer War, earning respect from Boers and British alike.