Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-21
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hour increases evidence that the pres
ent Is q more remarkable demonstra-
ton Of sympathy than ever witnessed
in Europe. The bells of the parish
churches in various places in England
are tolled, which is an unprecedented
tribute to the foreign ruler. The mu-
nicipal bodies of Leeds. Hartelpool,
Falmouth and other places passed res
o%lutions of coincidence. A mourning
flag was hoisted on the Manchester
cathedral.
Among the callers yesterday at the
American Embassy here were most Of
the representatives of foreign govern
ments.
The Methodist Ecumenical Council
closed with the adoption of an ad.
dress to all Methodist read by Bishop
Peck and signed by representatives Of
every Wesleyan body, recommending
the views favored at the various sit.
tings, calling upon all to cooperate in
the work of Christ, 10 maintain the
traditional Methodist means for the
promotion of e~arnestness and declar-
ing that the call should go forth fol
great spiritual awakening. The
meeting of the next Council in Amer.
lea in 1887 was authorized.
The provincial papers rival those Of
London in expressions of sympathy,
The Manchester Guardian says: "TC
be cut Of like Lincoln is less trying Ia
onlookers. His countrymen will best
honor his memory by insisting upon
the completion of the task he under.
took. 1t is something to be able to
say that General Arthur's conduct
since the lamented event, has been
admirable. He may disappoint alike
the hopes of some Of his friends and
the fears of many of his enemies"
The Liverpool Courier heads an
article 1.-THE Martyr President" and
says, I'VE consider that the most APP
propriate comfort to the American
people are the words Of Garfield him.
self, at the time Of the death Of Lin
coin: The government at Washing
ton still lives"
The Liverpool Post says: "The
man dies not in vain round whose
death-ded are buried all the dissen-
sions Of the people. The misgivingl
relative to General Arthur are proba.
bly, unjust to him, and certainly un.
derestimate the good sense with which
the American public opinion uniform.
ly controls the Executive"
The Times has eleven columns o
news relative to the death Of Presi.
dent Garfield surrounded with mourn.
ing border. A crowded meeting was
held at the London Good Templar't
Lodge last night. KegaR Paul, pub.
Usher, presided. Bishop Hood, col.
ored, eulogized on the late President
The Mayor Of Liverpool and the
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French Consul, of that city, have writ
ten letters Of sympathy to Packard,
United States Consul.
DUBLIN, September 21.-The Land
League at its weekly meeting passed
resolutions of sympathy with the
American people.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, September 21.-
The Porte is about to send 6O0C
troops to Tripoli.
MADRID, September 21.-The Cor
ties met to-day, and King Alfonso in
opening the session said the relations
Of Spain with all foreign powers were
very cordial, and with the Vatican
very affectionate. After recording
his devotion to the Pope he proceeded
to state that the blOodthirsty attack
on the Spanish colonists in 0ran ne
cessitated negotiations with France,
the result Of which proved that good
relations are existing between the two
countries.
ROME, September 21.--The Gov
eminent on behalf of the King and
the people and Cardinal Jacobini, the
Papal Secretary OF the State, on be-
halt of the Pope cabled their condol-
ences to Mrs. Garfield. The 0pinione
expresses sorrow at the Illustration Of
President Gar6eld's programme by an
assassin, but hopes and trusts hat
General Arthur will follow in the
footsteps Of his predecessor.