The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1881-09-30
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mains of President Garfield, up to this
hour, have been viewed by $4,000 persons
The entire night steady stream Of human
ity poured through the Capitol building TO-
take a last look. From 5000 to 5000 peo-.
pie are in two lines from the east front Of.
the Capitol for long distance up Capitol
street, and are passing through the east
door of the rotunda one on either side Of
the remains and out throngt the west door
at the rate of about 1000 per hour
President Arthur has just taken the oath
of office IN the marble room at the capitol in
presence Of the members of the cabinet.
justices of the supreme court, few senators
and members of thehouse of Representatives.
Mrs. Garfield to-day expressed her sincere
desire not again to see the White House,
where she passed so many days Of sorrow
and anxiety and will not visit it while in
the city. but remain at the residence of Mac
Veagh
A meeting of the members OF Che house Of
representatives of the 47th congress in the
city, was held in the speakers room to-day.
John r. Tucker, was called to the chair and
John r. Thomas appointed secretary. Tho
chairman stated the object to be taking
such steps as should appear proper and right
to give expression through their representa-
tives to the grief and respect felt by the
whole people of the United States for tho
dead president.
Worcester, Sept. 2T-The republican
state convention meets with full delegations,
including Mrs. Mary A. Livernore, al
though the central committee last night
voted not to send her. They reconsidered
it this morning and she will sit in conven-
tion. w. w. Crapo was chosen president
and made thoughtful address. There was
some applause when he said appointments
to office should not be made at the request
of congressman or III response to petitions.
There was mournful silence when he
spoke of the death of the president. The
entire state ticket headed by Gov. Long
was then renominated by acclamation with
enthusiasm.
Constantinople, Sept. 21.-The Porte IL
about to send 60O0 more troops to Tripoi.
Tunis, Sept 2f.-The French occupied
Kalagrande after an obstinate resistance.
Troops are being sent constantly to Monon-
ba, whence the advance on Kavionan Will
be made.
Washington, Sept %. The following III
just received from the department. OF state.
By the president of the United States Of
America, proclamation.
Whereas, objects of interest to the United
States require that the senate should be con-
we'd at an early day to act upon such COM
munications as may be made to it on the
part of the executive, now therefore, l.
Chester A. Arthur, president Of the United
States, have considered it to be my duty to
issue this proclamation, declaring the extra.
ordinary occasion to require the senate OF
the United States to convene for the trans
action of business at the capitol in the city
of Washington, on Monday, the 10th day Of
October, at noon of that day, on which all
who shall at that time be entitled to act as
members of that body, are required to take
notice.
Given under my hand and seal, etc.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR, President.
J. G.. BLAINE, Se'y of State.
New York, Sept. 23.-The Posts WASH
ington special says: From all that can be-
learned, it is very evident there will be many
cabinet changes as soon as the new admin
istration is fairly launched.
The president this morning determined to
hasten instead Of delay the meeting of the
executive session. The senate will soon or
ganize.
New York, Sept. 23--Senator Jones Of
Nevada told Tribune reporter, that presi-
dent Arthur would, after leaving his house,
probably reside at private hoteE until the
White House is rendered habitabse.
The household now called to the White
House by the death of Garfield has no lady
presiding over it, Arthur lost his wife q
year ago. She was a daughter of Lieut. Com
mander Herndon of the U. S. navy, who
went down on the Central America.
District Attorney Corkhiil and his assist
ant, and Attorney General McVeagh believe
that under the laws of the district Guitteau
can only be punished for assault and battery.
1t may become puzzling matter how New
Jersey can obtain jurisdiction Some law
yers think extradition will be necessary. ~
is suggested that am inquest be held id this
district.
Worcester, Sept. 23.-The Republicans
platform favors single gold dollar stand
ard, no coinage of silver dollars of less value
than gold dollars, repeal of the law making
paper legal tender, revision of tariff laws by
commission, thorough civil service reform
which shall maintain the presidential pre-
rogative and prerogative of the senate to-
confirm such nominations free from execu!
tive dictation; no assessment of oficehold-
ers. competitive examinations, aid to illitei-
ate persons, a staple Indian policy and edu-
cation of Indians, It says the presidents
short administration will be memorable IN
our annals as one of rapid and splendid
craftsmanship, 1t fixed in an unparalleled
manner the constitutional perogatiye OF the
executive office; it successfully completed
great work in funding the public debt, not
withstanding the basis of fiuctuation created
by an incompetent congress; it overthrew
powerful conspiracy Of plunderers of the
| treasury and prepared their Indictment; it
| introduced into the postotfice department.
| business system that will make it self-sup-
| porting while increasing its usefulness In