The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-01-08
GAMBETTA.
Imposing Display at His Funeral.
OVER 100000 PERSONS IN THE PRO-
CESSION.

anu aions Ino qual q OrSay 10 the P6tlt Boub-
bon, distance of 25 600 metres. A dense
mass OF spectators, the majority of whom had
been In position half the night, occupied the
streets all the way TO the cemetery. The re-
malnder OF the city was deserted. The coffin
containing the body of M. Gambetta was plac-
ed In the funeral car at 1920 a. M, amid the
booming OF cannon, the beating of drums and
the sound of trumpets, the troops presenting
arms. The funeral car was specially designed
by M. Bastien Lepage, the painter. 1t was
drawn by six horses, and was preceded by six
horsemen in black and white uniforms, 1t had
low black wheels, streaked with silver On it
was placed the catafalque from the Palace
Bourbon. At the four corners were vases, in
which were burning perfumes shrouding the
coffin in vapor. The coffin was covered with
black velvet, which was again partially hidden
by tricolors draped with Grape, and two natur-
al palms, with wreaths of red immortelles
The platform of the car was literally covered
with wreaths, and several cars Containing
wreaths followed. The bearers also carried
wreaths supported on batons. The regimen
tai hsgs OF the escort were draped with Grape.
IL mad been proposed to bear Antonin Marceres
statue, "Gloria Victis," now in the Place de
Lafayette, on an artillery wagon before the
coffin, as an allusion to Gambettas services in
1870, but objections were raised by the authori-
ties. The procession which was nearly two
miles long started at 10 80 o'clock. 1t was
headed BY the relatives and friends of the de-
ceased, the representatives of President Grevy,
the ministers, generals. including Gen Gallifet
senators, deputies, including DR.. Clemenceau,
ana other members of the extreme Left M.
Brisson, president of the Chamber of Depu-
ties, and M. Peyrat, vice-presdent of the Sem
ave, neaged the senators and deputies, respect
lvely; Inc guard OF honor, preceding and
thanking the catafalque, was composed of the
Republican Guard, with its band playing fun
eral dlrge. 1t is estimated that there were
2OO,OOO persons in the procession, Conspicuous
among whom were the Freemasons, in COM
plete uniform, and the advocates and students
OF farls. An English delegation from Bou-
iogne was present. All the markets, except
ing the bourse were closed. All the ambassa-
dors, including Prince Won Hohenlohe, the
German representative were present at the
start OF the procession, and sent their carriages
10 JOIN the cortege as a mark of respect.
Ine deputation from Alsace-Lorraine met
with sympathetic demonstrations along the
entire route. From the place des Invalides,
the scene presented was of the strangest imag-
Unable aspect Above the swaying mass of the
crowds which covered it were banners wreaths
and enormous masses of flowers borne on
men's shoulders In The rue de PUniyersite,
from the square up to the esplsnade, were dep
utations, who were unable to find q standing
place IN the court of the Palais Bourbon The
whole front OF this bull ding was draped in
piack with large silver candelabra between the
pillars, giving greenish flame. A whole corps
car. The statue of Strasburg in the place de
IA Concorde was covered with Grape, and the
tri-color was spread in its lap. AS the process
sion advanced toward this point, kind of
snudder seemed to pass through the crowd A
formidable demonstration seemed aboat to
Dreak out. From time to time cries of "Vive
Ia Republiquei" "Vive la FranceW and even
"Vlve Gambetta!' were raised by the com pact
croWds assembled on the pavement, which
were echoed by people at distance. The rail
lngs OF the garden ofthe Tnilleries were lined
the stone work.
All along the rue de Rivoli flags bound with
Grape were placed, but they were not very nu-
merons. From the Hotel de Vile, they be-
came thicker and appeared on every story.
Ihe churches had not been called on to share
in the celebration and shut their doors. The
new Hotel de Vile was bare of flags or Grape.
BY the time the end of the procession had
passed through the rue de Rivoli, the head
was nearing the cemetery of Pere la Chaise,
which was reached at 1.30 o'clock. After the
CONN naa been placed at the entrance, M. De-
vos, minister of justice, on behalf of the gov
eminent, said he saluted the remains of great
citizen. The loss of such o man caused a ma
tionai grief. The fatherland mourned one who
loved and defended it passonately. The de-
ceased had loved France, and had had faith in
nes destinies, even when hope seemed to be a
oenance OF fortune His rsolution not to let
ner aDdicate her place among nations would be
ever remembered. Apart from his heroic de-
fence, his political principles and profund ven
GRAFTON for the will of the nation commanded
admiration. His life was employed entirely
Tor France and the republic. Though he de-
seemed prematurelY to the grave, he left his
country free, the master of its own destinies.
Under respected, popular government, the
republic at home is pacific, and the dignity of
france abroad henceforth is beyond attack.
The memory of M. Gambetta will remain in
sne hearts OF all patriots. M. Chaffour, on be-
halI OF the Alsace-Lorraine societies in Paris,
said M. Gambetta was the life and soul of the
defence at Bordeaux. He represented our dir
tress after our mutilation, and he remained the
representative of our invincible hope. He had
truly declared that the inhabitants of the lost
provinces we're doubly Frenchmen. A gener-
Gus workman, he died trusting in the fature
His work remains, both that which he accom-
pilshed and that which was the magnanimous
ambition of his life. Our tears for him are not
the sterile enes Of despair. Our despair should
be only that OF men who return to work with
Iresn ardor. A great friend of Alsace. Lor-
raine is dead, but France lives, and will re-
spond to the appeals of her glorious destiny.
HaUe Ia Frdncei" M. Brisson, in his grafton,
dwelt upon Gambettas efforts to promote the
Republican union and to save France. He
concluded, Let not our grief be sterile. Over
Gambetta's bier, around which are grouped
MS friends men of all parties, representatives
OF the army, and children of the provinces so
dear to US. we swear we will labor to accom-
phsh that union which was Gambetta's pray
or" M. Faateuf said the honors paid to Gam
petta were not to the man only, but they were
a conservation OF memories of resistance to tri-
umphant invasion. They were a mark of graf
itude to all who, at Gambetta's call, had died
Tor the country. The government decided this
morning TO accept responsibility for the speech
es OF MN. Brisson. Peyrat and Deves and
Gen; Biilot. All the other speeches were of an
1h a lyy r,rsxya ol,n n
sldent OF the council, was unable, from illness,
TO take part in the ceremonies. After the
speeches were over, the body was carried TO
cemetery, which was closed to the public. The
comm was laid in a Temporary resting place, and
the procession then dispersed. The passing OF
nm at the entrance of the cemetery ended at
800 O'Clock. 1t is estimated that 100000 spec
tators were present. Pere Hyacinthe preached
funeral sermon on Sunday, reviewing NJ.
Gambetta's life and public services. The fu-
neral services at Nice will take place on Tues
day, the municipality bearing the expense.
Popular Regard for Gambetta.
PARIS, Jan. 6.-Almost every member of the
Chamber OF Deputies and the Senate viewed
Gambettas coffin yesterday. When the gates
were finally closed against the public last ev-
enlng, some persons endeavored to force their
way In. The widespread nature of the feeling
excited by the death of Gambetta may be
I~~SSN AAohi tuc AdCb budb buo hOydll5t fOpulaf
League has postponed for q week grand ban
quet which had been announced before his
death for tonight.
Vague Feeling of Uneasinees.
LONDON, Jan. 6.-The Times Paris dispatch
says: The spectacle of the formidable army OF
sympathizers, members of the associations
which followed and acclaimed the remains OF
the great tribune, and his adversaries holding
aloof and maintaining silence, caused vague
feeling of uneasiness.
"One Peace-Breaker Less"
LONDON, Jan. 6.-The Times says: 1t is sta
ted that the Emperor of Germany, on being
informed by his generals on New Years morn
ing of the death of Gambetta, said: "We lave
one peace-breaker the less, gentlemen"
Latest Version of the Wounding.
PARIS, Jan. 6.-M. Remach, the intimate
personal friend of M. Gambetta, publishes a
detailed account of the latter's wound, inten-
ded TO dispel various falsities. M. Gambetta,
he states, was trying a new revolver, when the
breech stuck fast, owing to one of the cartrid-
ges not fitting properly. Holding the pistol by
the muzzle he endeavored to close the breech
forcibly, when the cartridge exploded. The
lady who has recently been prominently men,
toned, so far from being the cause of the acci-
dent, nursed him devotedly for "a days.
Press Comments.
PARIS, Jan. 7.-Royalist papers describe the
proceedings at Gambetta's fuaeral yesterday
as theatrical and insincere. The extreme rad
ical press declare that the people were absent
from the funeral. The Republican papers