Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-21

l and finally have concluded that the State had the right to enquire into the crime and that such enquiry could only be brought about by holding an inquest. In the interview Alt torney General MacVeagh stubbornly insisted that the government at Washington ruled the little district at Elberon which was picketed by United States forces that all the machin- cry of the government would be used to pre- vent the forcing of an inquest by Jersey jury and that no Jersey coroner would be permitted to enter the portals of Francklyn cottage. At first the authorities felt nettled. State Secretary Kelsey and Stafford Little, ex-clerk in chancery, both leading members of the Jersey bar, were then consulted. The coroner explained to the Jersey legal lights that according to law he saw nothing else. for him to do but poll jury, view the body of the President, and if the jury thought post-mortem inquest necessary to hold it. Attorney Gen. eral MacVeagh was again sent for. He had just returned from a visit to the members of the Cabinet and reported that the Cabinet was astounded at the intended action or the State authorities. As the Attorney General and coroner were discussing the matter telegram was received from Governor Lud- low advising the State authorities to waive the right of holding an inquest, which would entail the bringing of Guiteau. It was then that the coroner decided not to hold an 1n quest. The National Associated Press agent met Coroner Button on the steps of Clerk of Chancery Little's just after the decision. Coroner Button stated that according to the statutes of the State to hold an inquest would be the right course. 'sIf deceased was anybody but the President of the United States, said the coroner, '1 would hold an inquest without seeking the authority of anyone. As it is I do not want to conflict with the government, and by holding an in- quest have poured upon me the wrath of the world" What have you done ?" asked t'I first sent word to the members of the Cab- met that I would receive any advice they would like to make, and after receiving their reply that it was arranged to have the attend ing physicians hold an autopsy on the Presi- dents body concluded I would waive the right of an inquest. In not holding an in- quest was influenced by the fact that un- der the laws the assassin would have to be brought here to appear before the coroner's jury, and fear he would be the subject of mob violence" Outside of Attorney Gen eral MacVeagh's protests the Cabinet seems not to have made any strong efforts against the coroner carrying out his first intentions. While the matter was not yet decided the National Associated Press agent met Sec retaries Windon, Kirkwood, Hunt and Post master General James. The question was asked if an inquest was held and Guiteau was demanded by the State authorities would the Cabinet make protest. General James, who was spokesman for the party, said ''We cannot tell what action will be taken. "JohnI. Lanning the county prosecutor, says regarding the probable indictment of Drs. Bliss, Agnew and Hamilton for practicipg in the State without first filing their diplomas, that the State will waive this and permit the assessor to give certificate of burial or a certificate of death signed by the attending physicians
 The difficulty feared about securing un- disputed transfer of President Garfeld's re- mains from Monmouth county N. J., to the District of Columbia has at last been entire ly removed. A transit permit has been is- sued to Charles A. Benedict, the New York undertaken selected by the government to embaln and care for the body.
 THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE FUNERAL.
 The following arrangements for the fune ral services have been ordered by the Cabi- net and are given to the press The re- mains of the late President of the United States will be removed to Washington by special train on Wednesday, September 21st, leaving Elberon at 10 a. m. and reaching Washington at p. m. Detachments from the United States army and from the marines of the navy will be in attendance on their arrival at Washington to perform escort duty. | The remains will lie in state in the rotunda | of the Capitol on Thursday and Friday and will be guarded by deputations from the Ex- ecutive departments and by the officers of the Senate and House of Representatives. Religious ceremonies will be observed in the rotunda at 3 o'clock on Friday afternoon. At 5 o'clock the remains will be transferred to the funeral car and be removed to Cleve- and, Ohio, via the Pennsylvania railroad, arriving there Saturday at p. m. and be then inferred in Lakeview cemetery. No ceremonies are expected in the cities and owns along the route of the funeral train beyond the tolling of bells. The detailed for the final sepulture com nitted to the municipal authorities of Cleve- and under direction of the Executive Of the State of Ohio.
 J. G. BLAINE, Secretary of State
 A FORMAL NOTICE TO FOREIGN MINISTERS.
 The following was sent tonight: To LOWELL, Minister, London Janies A. Garfield President of the United States lied at Eberon, New Jersey, last night at ten min before eleven o'clock For nearly eighty days he ufered great pain and during the entire peri e1- 1ibited extraordinary patience, forttude and Chris ian resignation. The sorrow throughout the coun- ny is deep and universal Fifty millions of people ,tan1 mourners by his bier To-day at his resi- | fence New York Chester A. Arthur, Vice President ook the oath of offce President, to which he ac ,edes by virtue of the constitution. President Ar hur has entered upon the discharge of his duties ou will formally communicate these facts to the l British government and transmit this dispatch by or ike communicat to the governments to which l
 BLAINE. Secretary
 THE REMAINS TO BE EXPOSED. |
 It was announced that the public would | be admitted to the cottage dur | ng the half hour from to 9:3O o'clock to- | morrow morning There will be no funeral | services at Elberon and as little display as | possible, although flowers cannot be prohib- | ted There will be nothing elaborate about | either trappings or coffin. The plate will | born November 19, 1881; died President of | he United States, Sept. 19, 1sS1." Very few | persons, perhaps not dozen in all not con- | 1ected with the immediate cottage family or l admitted professionally have seen the re- mains of the President. Tomorrow it is ex- | oected there will be great crowd.
 DR. BLISS TERRIBLE ORDEAL.
 Dr. Bliss has become nervous and over wrought under the constant strain which has | .ested on him for nearly three months and | ,ays he has been unable to sleep. The de- | hands on him for outside information both | ;or legitimate purposes and out of curiosity | las been constant and uninterrupted, while | if course the worry and anxiety connected | with the case has never let up for moment | ,f the whole time since the memorable Sat | 1rday morning when he first came into the |
 
 1ntil three o'clock and then only for an hour. | He spent the remainder of the night in the l ,hastly occupation of hunting up, cleaning | md putting in order the drainage tubes, | znives, testing instruments, &c., which have | been used in the case. These he carefully | scaled up and will take with him when he re- turns to Washington, intending to keep them | IS relics of the terrible contest with death.
 Tine News Broken to Grandma Garfield.
 CLEVELAND, O., Sept. 2O.-A special from Solon to the Penny POSt says: Grandma Garfield has been with her daughter | Mrs. Larsbee, here for weeks She did not arise before o'clock this morning, and knew nothing of Ter sons death It was the hardest task | ver burdenei with to tell the good old lady the | lreadful news One of the family finally informed | that the President had died last night. The poor i'd lady gave little scream and covered her face | vi her hands. When she took away her hands tears were streaming down her pale cheeks, but upon her ace shone that heroic resignation perceptible | vhen she first heard that the President had been | hot. She said 'Ah my poor dear James, Gods will | done" Then she left the family and retired to her