Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-21

the headquarters of military commands in the
field. and at each military station, and at the
military academy at West Point, the troops and
cadets will be paraded at 10 o'clock am, and
!iie order read to them. after which all labor for
the day VIII cease. At dawn of day thirteen
guns will be fired at each military post, and
afterward at intervals of thirty minutes, be-
tween the rising and setting sun, single gun.
ana ar the close of the day national salute of
tnlrty-eight guns The national flag will be
displayed at half-staff atthe headquarters of the
several military divisions and departments, and
at all military stations. until the remains Of the
late Chief MAGISTRATE are consigned to their
nnal resting place, at Cleveland ONO The Off
GERS OF the army of ~ tie United States will wear
. .he paoge q mourning on the left arm and on
-.'rr swords, and the colors of the regiments
VIII pe put IN mourning for the period of six
months. The following officers of the army will.
WIN IKE number of officers of the navy. Sc
iected for the purpose. compose the guard of
nonor, ana accompany the remains of their late
COMMANDMENTS chief from the national capital
to Cleveland, Ohio. and continue with them
until they are consigned to their last resting
place: The General Of the Army Major General
Winfield 5. Hancock, Observation-Disclosures NJ.
Z. Melgs. Acknowledgement X. c. Drum Inspec-
tor-Oeneral ID. b. Sacket. By command of Gen.
eral Sherman. R.C. DRUM. Adjutant-Gene
The Navy.
THE OFFICERS AND MEN OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED
OF THE DEATH.
Secretary Hunt telegraphed last evening as
follows to Admiral Nichols: 1.-The officers and
men of the navy and of the Marine Corps of the
United States are hereby notified that President
Garfield died on the 10Th instant at 10:40 D. m
Under the constitution and laws of this govern
ment Chester A. Arthur, then Vice-Presdent,
duly took the oath of President of the United
States. and has entered upon the duties of that
office. AS President and Commander-in-Chief
OF the Navy of the United States he will be
obeyed and respected by all persons
concerned with this department. 1t is
becoming that time when the heart of
the nation is heavy with grief proper ex-
preston should be given to the respect and af-
lection so sincerely and universally entertained
for the memory of the wise, patriotic. and noble
Chief Magistrate who has departed this life under
circumstances so distressing. To this end the
officers OF the navy will see that all honor and
ceremonies befltting this occasion are observed
by their respective commands in accordance
with the regulations Of the service. The offices
OF the department will remain closed for all
business during the term that the remains of the
President shall lie in state at the Capitol
Admiral Nicholas last evening issued the fol-
lowing: The officers of the navy and marine
corps residing in Washington will assemble, in
full dress uniform, at the Navy department, on
Wednesday, the 21st instant, at half-past pm.
Tor the purpose OF proceeding to the Baltimore
d Potomac depot to receive and escort the re-
mains of the late President Garfield to the Capt.
tOl.
The Departments to be Closed.
Chief Clerk Crosby, of the War department,
last evening received the following telegram:
LONG BRANCH Sept. 20, 5 p. NIT has been
agreed here by all the heads of departments
that the departments shall remain closed from
this time until the conclusion of President Gar
fields funeral ceremonies in Washington. and it
is understood that you will notify the acting
heads OF all departments of this arrangement.
OF course the department is being draped. :.
ROBERT L. LINCOLN, Secretary of War.
Upon receipt of this telegram Mr.. Crosby at
once sent copy to the acting heads of the sew
eral departments. The Government Printing
Office will be closed until after the funeral,
as stated. Definite action as to the length of
time the office shall close will be taken by Mr.
Defrees.
Senators and Representatives Invited Here.
Sergeant-at-Arms Bright of the Senate, sent
Off yesterday to about fifty Senator's all those
residing within such distance as would enable
them to reach this city in time, dispatch as
follows: "The remains of the late President will
be brought here tomorrow and lie in state in
the rOtunda of the Capitol until Friday. when
the funeral cortege will depart for Cleveland.
GU are requested to attend and accom-
pany the remains to their last resting
place." Col. Bright thinks that at least
forty Senators will be present. Senator
Anthony will aprobably arrive tomorrow. A
member of the Edmunds family telegraphed last
VI II.
was on the road to Washington. Senator Joseph
4. Hawley telegraphed from Hartford that he
would be in this city tomorrow afternoon or
evening. Senator Bayard telegraphed that he
would be present on Thursday, and Senators
Sherman and Sewell send word that they will
arrive some time to-day. BY authority of Ser
geant-at-Arms Thompson kilograms to about
one hundred accessible members have been sent
cOuched in about the same language as those
from Mr.. Bright. and it is expected majority
yyhn yyn1 lotto r,,fI1 1,.,I
present by Thursday.
Ex-Speaker Randall on the Situation.
A dispatch from Philadelphia says: eek
Speaker Randall expresses deep sorrow in view
Of the death of his personal friend, President
Garfield. To reporter he spoke with great
warmth of the President, and rected many in
Eeresting incidents of their long service together
in the House of Representatives. In answer to
a suggestion as to what would be the policy of
the new administration he said: Il suppose
there will be a called session of the Senate as
soon as it can be convened. 1t seems to me
very desirable, indeed necessary, that there
should be immediate provision made for Presi-
dent pro TEN. of the Senate l see no reason
whatever for calling a session of the House.
although am not advised and can give no
opinion or form Judgment even as to the policy
OF the government in this emergency. The peo-
pie would feel much easier to know that there
was an officer ready to assume the presidential
OHCe Ill case zen. Arthur should be taken away |
God forbid that such calamity should befall the
country, but every emergency should be antici-
pated.' who will be likely to be elected Presi-
dent pro TEN. of the Senator Upon that sub |
ect | cannot express an opinion 1 have no
ioubt but that some able and conservative man
will be chosen. l believe also that the policy
pursued will be one looking to the good of the |
whole American people. l should deeply regret |
my agitation or whatever is likely to provoke
PARTISAN feeling in the disposition of the ques-
ions the Presidents death forces upon Con- |
.ress.'
The Views Of Senator Bayari.
The Wilmington Delaware Ne,cs this morning |
publishes an interview with Senator Bayard |
With regard to the political situation cOnse-
luent upon the death of the President and the |
,levation Of General Arthur to the presidency |
He though comment at present was peculiarly |
uniting, but after giving expression to his |
sorrow, he went on to say that after ALL the |
country was going under an administration that |
t had in great measure prepared itself for; |
here would be no crisis nor any evil resulting |
rom it. Referring to the question as to the inn |
Mediate resignation of the Cabinet, he said he,
If course, took it for granted that the members |
would at once resign. Such a course would be |
proper and according to custom. He said the
people would not take in good part any change
n the administration that would stop in any
for