The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-09-05
EX-PRESIDENT THEIRS,
PARTICULARS OF HIS DEATH.
CONSERVATION Among the
Republicans.

LONDON, Sept. 4-Thiers death was caused
by apoplexy. His sufferings were apparently
slight.
The attack which carried off Theirs was what
IS called in France Apoplepie Footdrdgante. He
was apparently in good health in the morning
and took his usual walk. After luncheon he
felt symptoms of illness, which speedily devel-
oped into an apoplectic fit BE remained I'M
conscious, apparently without pain. No event
short of a coup Getdt or Communist rising
could have created so profound an impressio on
throughout France. Its effect on the present
political crisis cannot yet be properly weighed.
PARIS, Sept. Alt is impossible to convey an
idea OF the grief and CONSERVATION which pre-
vais at the death of Theirs. This morning the
news spread like wild fire, and even at an early
hour, although the weather was very inclem-
emit, the street were filled with people in great
excitement. Some were actually shedding
tears. All were giving vent to feelings of grief
and appretensions. The death of TLiers just
now is being regarded by all as national Ca
lamity. The death of Theirs made deep i'm
preston in political circles. The conservatives
think it assures their success at the elections
Great CONSERVATION prevails in the republican
camp.
Ex-President Theirs arose early on Monday
morning and walked till 7.3O o'clock, when he
went for an hours walk ON the terrace. He
afterwards wrote until noon, when he took
luncheon with an appetite, but towards the end
OF his repast he stammered q few words, his
AhOuoh OoheAnCuOu, eyes UcCdIu6 COVer6u
with film and he was carried to his bed. The
physicians ordered mustard plasters and leech-
es. nj. Theirs did not appear entirely aware of
his danger. The prostration was complete
after twenty minutes had elapsed. Today
number of well-known politicians went to St.
German to condole with Madame Thiers and
kilograms OF coincidence were received from all
parts.
The Temps says that President MacMahop.
who is at Mont Brison, upon being informed
OF the death OF Theirs Immediately telegraph
ed to Paris to summon the Cabinet council to
arrange for solemnizing the funeral with the
greatest pomp. The Temps adds that Pres-
dent MacMahon thinks that in the presence of
such loss to the country all divisions should
for time disappear in order by great ma
tional demonstration to pay honor to one who
has rendered such great services to France.
The Moniteur announces that President Mac.
Mahon sent telegram of coincidence to
Madame Theirs, and that official journal will
Tomorrow publish decree announcing that
the expenses of the funeral will be borne by
tbs state. 1t is believed the corpse will be
inferred in the Invalides.
The whole Republican pres s express profou nd
and sincere sorrow Private kilograms from
the provinces show that Theirs death is re-
calamity. Most of the evening papers appear
with black borders, and even the journals
opposed to Theirs generally render homage to
the illustrious patriot, although they mingle
with their praises disapprOval of his most
recently expressed opinion.
Upwards of 10000 persons left cards at
Theirs Paris residence in Place de st. George
President MacMahon will personally attend
Th'ers' funeral, which is fixed for Saturday at
the Invalides: Theirs death has produced
deep impression in Berlin and apprehensions
may lead to new difficulties.
The English press generally think that to the
Republicans M. Theirs loss will be terrible. 1t
is not light matter that the Republican poll
cy instead of being represented by M. Theirs
mature WISDOM should be now without Sc
rious rival.