Word: ambassador
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...formal induction will take place tomorrow morning at 10.15 o'clock. Speeches of congratulation will be delivered in behalf of the English founders and benefactors by Ambassador James Bryce; in behalf of the state of New Hampshire by Governor Henry B. Quinby; in behalf of the delegates by Nicholas M. Butler of Columbia University...
University of Oxford--Rt. Hon. James Bryce, O.M., D.C.L.; LL.D., D.Litt, h.'07, British Ambassador, Honorary Fellow of Oriel College...
University of Manchester--Rt. Hon. James Bryce, O.M., D.C.L., LL.D., D.Litt., British Ambassador; Honorary Fellow of Oriel College...
...Japanese ambassador was the next speaker whom Mr. Wheelock called upon. Baron Takahira, as he rose, was greeted by his countrymen with the national "Banzai." After apologizing for his poor command of English and explaining his position as ambassador, he spoke of the happy relations between the two countries. The recent "warscare" with Japan, he said, was due entirely to the reports which the press had circulated on insufficient authority. "Journalism would be more appreciated if it were possible for it to work in harmony with diplomacy." The recent visit of the feet to Japan was thought by many...
...excellency Governor Draper. Governor Draper spoke of his pleasure at being asked to convey the greetings of the Commonwealth to so illustrious a statesman as Baron Takahira, and complimented him on his speech. He mentioned the debt which the community owes to President Taft for sending the ambassador to Boston. There is no reason for any clash between the countries and he expressed his intention to further the friendship as far as was right and proper, concluding by extending the best wishes of the Commonwealth to the noted visitor...