Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-07-04
Hope a, the White House.

Hope az the White House.
II is expected that the crisis will come some
time this afternoon. All depends upon how
the President bears up under 1t. hopeful
view OF the case is now taken at the White
House There is q confidence there that the
President viii recover. Attorney General Mac
Vesgh and Postmaster General James are earn.
est In that hope. Mrs. Garfield had q good
She believes confidently that the President
will live.
SECRETARY LINCOLN
is little more confident. Secretary Blaine
was not at the White House up to noon. He
was up all last night and does not feel well to-
day.
Secretary Blaine and the President.
1HK AFFECTION BETWEEN THEM.
Secretary Blaine has suffered the keenest
mental anguish since the President was shot
down. and his suffering has told upon him fear
fully. He was witness Of the assassin's deed,
and the shock almost unnerved him. Then,
besides the grief and anxiety which Is natural
to every patriot, and In addition to his
responsibilities as a prominent official OF
the administration, the Secretary's personal
T. elngs are deeply involved. He has been q
close and intimate friend of the President for
years. They have stood by each other In the
trying and stormy times OF the past, when both
were In Congress together. The bond of afIec-
ton between them has strengthened with each
succeeding year. When the President was
called to preside over the people. his first
thought, In connection with his weighty
duties, was directed towards his trusty
friend. the present Secretary of State.
The Secretary, as he appeared before leaving
the White House, about two O'Clock this
morning. bore the traces OF great suffering on
his face. Ee talked Ct hope, but seemed to
think OF despair. In an distracted manner he
said. VII n asked about the President: "We are
hopeful, but there's great anxiety. We hope.r
SATURDAY night, it is said Secretary Blaine.
whea in presence OF the President and wit
ressIng the latter's suffering, could not en-
rely restrain himself. Tears rolled down his
cheers and were observed by the President.
who with smile, rebuked him for giving way.
sayiLg IL was yet TOO early for that.
Cable Dispatch from Secretary
Blaine.
Secretary Blaine has sent the following
telegram 10 the representatives of the United
States in London and Paris:
IAN important consultation was held this
morning at which DR.. Agnew, OF PHILADELPHIA
fpl surgeons, were present The result is not
seassuriDg. though the conclusion was that
recovery is possible. We do not give up hope.
{Signed) BLAINE, Secretary
Messages of Sympathy.
TKLEGRAMs RECEIvED TO-DAY AT THE WHITE
HOUSE.
The following kilograms are few out OF hun
dreds OF messages OF sympathy and coincidence
received at the Executive mansion and by the
Secretary OF State:
AN EX-CONFEDERATE SOLDIER
"EpENToE, N: G., July $40 Has Erceueracy
J. A. GARFIELD: A blind and wounded ex-confed-
crate soldier tenders his congratulations on
your improved condition. May God raise you
to preserve the peace and dignity Of the nation.
[SIgned,l T. W. BOND"
ANXIETY IN CLEVELAND.
CLEVELAND, O., July 4.-Generdl D. @. S,rainn-
A very large meeting OF citizens will be holden
at three O'Clock this afternoon. Will you send
Geographic dispatches to US every half hour
during the two hours, commencing at three
O'Clock, the condition OF the President. Send
through American Union. They have made all
arrangements. Answer.
AMOS TOWNSEND.
sHRoUDKD IN GLooM
Col H. c. Corbm:
What of the President? Telegraph fully.
Cincinnati is shrouded In gloom. on every
hand is heard. "God save our President"
BEN. BUrTKRw0RTa.
CRUSHED AND BLEEDING.
Assure the President that the people are
wrapped In admiration for the wonderful hero
ism he manlfests. Millions OF good people
pray hourly Tor him and the nation. MY heart
Is crushed and bleeding.
c. q. GRosvENoR.
INEXPREssIBLE SORROW.
NANTAsKET BEACH, MASS.
cannot express my sorrow In regard to the
nnlnr mfr Lot
dents present condition. GEO. X. NASH
SUSPENSE IN BROOKLYN.
BROOKLYN, N. Y, Ju.y4.
Your dispatch to Mr.. Daggett forwarded to
Albany, where he was and Is. suspense here
intense. For pity S sake relieve us.
JAS. MCDENNorT.
President Garfield and ali HIS Cab
met Reject the Conspiracy Theory.
The theory that the shooting was the result
Of any conspiracy has been entirely abandoned.
Indeed it has never been seriously entertained,
save by few. The President does not believe
In any conspiracy, nor does single member Of
his Cabinet.
The New York Detectives.
Much stress has been laid upon the fact that
New York detectives are In the CITY. Their
presence here was the initial point at witch
was started the sensational repGft that
there had been conspiracy to murder the
President, An official report made by the de-
tectives themselves has exploded 1t. It is now
said that Detective Cosg1ove, of New York,
came here with Vice President Arthur as sort
Of body guard.
A 1he"vv af the Assassinati0n.
WHAT COL COOK SAYS.
COL W. A. Cook was called on this morning,
ana the following Interview took place:
The STAR reporter ;.sked. Col Cook, "What
Is your Idea or theory Of the assasslnation?"
Col Cook.-'I have now NO definite or final
theory 10 reference to 1t. and 1t would be both
unjust and unwise to form theory. To do
so Is Inconsistent with q full. fair and
impartial examination of the case
All theories should be temporarily entertained.
SO as to be considered In connection with all
the facts that may De ultimately elected
Wherever these facts In the end may guide.
we should be willing to follow, irrespective OF
persons and party.
Q.-Now, are there any facts tending to show
that Guiteau had any companions or assocl.
ates?
A.-There ara not any facts, but there have
Deen statements made from persons present
ABOUT me time OF the shooting, which II correct