Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-20
At ELBERON.
PRESIDENT ARTHUR THERE.
HIS JOURNEY FROM NEW YORK.
ARRANGEMENT, FOR THE FUNERAL.
. A SPECIAL TRAIN TO BEAR THE BODY
CONSULTING ABOUT THE INQUEST
Waiting for the President.


crowd at Elberon- The arrival of Gen. Arthur
and Secretaries Lincoln and Blaine is anxiously
awaited. Some doubt was expressed as to
whether Gen. Arthur was on the train, but
Secretary Window says he has telegraped that
he is coming Gen. Grant and his son, Col.
Fred. Grant, visited Elberon shortly after noon.
The STAR correspondent just left the General at
his cottage. He looked downcast and talked
mournfully of the Presidents fate. He said,
however, he has no fears for the safety of the
country.
On the Way.
LONG BRANCH, Sept. 20-Train from Jersey
City is on the way. Gen. Grant arrived about
one o'clock
The Coroner's Inquest Abandoned.
Lone BRANCH, September 20, 1880 p.m.-The
coroner's inquest on The Presidents body has
been abandoned by the local authorities.
Martial Law Suggested.
Lone BRANCH. Sept. 20.-A telegram has
been received that President Arthur and Gen.
Grant. and Secretaries Blaine and Lincoln, left
Jersey City at 12:05 The train is expected at
Elberon at Ills. Other members of the Cab
met are at Elberon to await the Presidents ar
rival. To get over the Leculiar New Jersey
law with reference to the inquest and the pro-
President should declare martial law for a few
hours until the body is removed.
The Capitol to be Draped in Mourning.
Lone BRANCH, NJ, Sept. 90, 1910 PIN
Sergeant-at-Arms Thompson, who is here. has
telegIaphed to drape the Capitol in mourning.
and have catafalque built upon which to place
the remains The body will leave here some
time tomorrow morning. The hour will be
known definitely AFT no ltafiop
spect to an inquest and the New Jersey law
applicable thereto. This consultation is now
being being held between the US. attorney for
this district and the attorney for Monmouth
county
PRESIDENT ARTHUR AND THE CABINET.
LONG BRANCH, n. j.. Sept. 90 1:5O pm
After the arrival of President Arthur there was
. Cabinet meeting held at the Attorney Gen.
erals cottage. 1t is thought the President will
accompany the remains to Washington. 1t is
generally conceded that all the members of the
Cabinet will for the present be retained
The President at the Attorney Generals Cot
tage.
LONG BRANCH. NJ. Sept. 2O.-Arriving at
Attorney General Macyeagh's cotta>e, President
Arthur and members of the Cabinet alighted and
entered the parlOr. military Gordon
was drawn around the building, and
no one was permitted to approach. 1t
is represented at this hour two PM
that meeting of the Cabinet is in pro-
gress; all the members are present, Secretary
Lincoln having arrived with Arthur and Blaine
1t is expected that the Cabinet session will con-
tinue for upward of an hour. Gen. Arthur will
probably visit the Francklyn cottage before
nightfall
A POSSIBLE CHANGE IN THE PROGRAM
LONG BRANCH, n. j.. Sept. 2O-Since General
Arthurs arrival there is some talk of changing
the program tor the funeral. 1t was intended to
go to Washington tomorrow morning. 1t NAV
be changed to go to New York.
By Associated Press.
The President and the Cabinet.
ASSEMBLING AT ELBERON-MRs. GARFIELD's
CHRISTIAN RESIGNATION.
LONG BRANCH, NJ, Sept. 90 1850 a. m.-The
Cabinet, with the exception of Secretaries Blaine
and Lincoln. have just arrived at the Elberon
Hotel and passed into the Francklyn Cottage
Secretary Blaine is expected within one hour
The report here is that President Arthur has lett
Jersey City in company with Gen. Grant, and
will arrive within an hour
Mrs Garfield bears up heroically this morning
In conversation with Postmaster General
James touching the lamented death she said,
THE Lords will be DONE"
Guard Of Honor Proffered.
LoNG BRANCH, Sept. 20-The following has
also been received:
TRENTON. NJ, Sept. 2O.-Hon Va,uae Mac
Tedgh:-I am directed by Gov. Ludlow to ten
der You guard Of honor to the remains of
President Garfield. (Signed)
WA- 5. STRICKER, Adjutant General"
The Attorney General replied that the offer
would probably be accepted.
Sympathy Of Queen Victoria.
Mrs Garfield received the following dispatch
from the Queen of England this morning:
"Ars- Garfield. long Branch:
Words cannot express the deep sympathy I
feel with you at this terrible moment May God
support and comfort you, as He alone can.
loiSned) The QUEEN
Barmoral Court"
kilograms Received at Long Branch.
LONG BRANCH, Sept 20.-The following tele-
grams have been received:
ALBANY, Ny, Sept 20.-Non Ua,nae Nae
VenJh, Long Brdnct:-The Albany Burgessts
Corps tender their services as an escort to the
remains OF President Garfield through this state
and to his late home at Mentor. and for any
other duties that may be imposed upon them.
lsigned) j. c. CUYLER, President
Mrs Garfield. Long Branch:
Citizens London feel deepest sympathy with
you and America in sad loss sustained.
toisheU LORD MAYOR, London.
The Surroundings ut Flberon.
AohA AboCf THE LAW QUESTIONS INVOLVED
INKS FAIRFIELD BROKEN DOwN-EyERYBoDY
TIRED AND ExHAUSTED-wuAr THE GARNET
OFFICERS SAY
Lone BRANcH,N-J. Sept 2O-The surroundings
efthe ElbeTon are terrible to behold. Be.ween the
Adness of the place, the tired faces of the peo-
pie who have been up all night, and the click of
hammers. that make an effort Of packing there
b little to cheer. dispatch has lust been
received that q train is waiting in Jersey CITY.
NTH steam up, to carry Gen. Arthur and Secreta-
Hes Blaine and Lincoln to Long Branch. Gen
Grant has also signiied his attention of accom-
panying the party, having expressed his regret
that he did not stay there day longer.
THE LEGAL QUESTION.
Lennox, the Inevitable jersey lawyer. Is
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