Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-01-05
GAMBETTA.

PARIS. Jan. 4.-The reason for postpo n
Ing Gambetta's funeral was to enable the
de )utations from Alsace-Lor raine and
other distant departments to attend. The
public will be admitted to view tho cata-
falque to-day. The hearse to be used was
engaged in the obsequies of Due de Mosny.
1t is ornamented with silver and with
dome of plumes. The municipality OF
ST. Etinne, where the socialist element is
strong, refused to send deputation to
join the funeral process sion.
At 9:25 o'clock this morning immense
crowds had already assembled at the Pal
coffin. Populations from Alsace-Lorraine
win form a conspicuous figure in the fu-
| neral procession. The insulting COM
ments of some Bonapartist re-actionary
papers caused intense Indignation. The
| offending journals are torn to pieces and
stamped upon in the cafes. Victor Hugo
is expected to attend the funeral and de-
liver a short Grafton.
PARIS, Jan. 4.-Duclerc, president of the
council. in letter to President Grevy, sub
| mittiDg adecree for public funeral in hon.
or of Gambetta, says: "a great misfor-
tune has befallen France. She is mourn
ing one of her most illustrious Sons. The
services he rendered are in memory of all.
In days of her sorest trials he bore the flag
Of invaded France without desparing her
future. He was one of the most eminent
members Of the government which, at
least, saved the honor of the country.
During the difficult period of the founda-
ton of the republic he helped win
those maiorities which are now
the bulwark of our institutions. A con-
scientious, upright citizen, clear intelli-
gence and lofty mind, an orator Of incorn-
parable power, this statesman cannot be
| treated by his fellow citizens with too
great marks of esteem and gratitude. In
proposing public funeral. we are sure We
| are responding to feelings which were 1irst
to express on learning the fatal news
Gambetta being out of Office at the time
of his death, Great Britain will not be Of
fcially represented at the funeral The
British ambassador may, however, attend
in private capacity.
Gambetta's father demands religious
interment at Nice. The weight of Gam
betta's brain is 1 100 grammes.
PARIS, Jan. 4.-The Steele, replying to
articles in the German press on the death
of Gambetta, says those journals are mis-
| taken if they suppose the just claims of
France die with him. Madame Grevy
placed the first wreath on his coffin.
Only four speeches will be delivered at
Gambettas funeral, in the name of the
mt fbo h., 0f
! ties, the bar, and the national government
defense. The speakers will probably be
Falliers, minister of the interior, Deputy
Brisson, Falate and Jules Ferry.
The coffin lies in the ball room of the
Palais Bourbon, covered with wreaths.
Three hundred republican members of
| the chamber of deputies, headed by Presi-
dent Brisson, walked around the coffin.
The pail bearers will be Du Clerc, presi-
dent of the council, or some other repre-
sentative of the ministry; LIE Rayer, vice
president of the senate; Brisson, presi-
dent of the chamber of deputies; the
mayor of Belleville; Ranc, from the Re-
publique Ffdncaise, and delegate from
Cahors.
Between 100000 and3Oo, 900 persons will
be present at the funeral. The markets will
be closed.
President Grevy will follow the cortege
for some distance.
Delegates from the French societies of
| Alsace request permission Of Gambetta's
family to erect a monument over his
grave.
The municipal council and council gen.
eral of the department of the Seine will be
| present at the funeral.
Victor Hugo brought wreath to the
Palais Bourbon, but before he reached the
room containing the coffin his strength
gave way, and he was unable to personally
| place the wreath on the coffin.
The secretary of the British embassy will
represent the prince of Wales at the fu-
neral.
The American legation has had wreath
placed on the coffin.
| Gambetta's father consents that the re-
mains be temporarily buried in Pere Ia
| Chaise.
Prince Hoheenlohe is expected at the
| funeral.
! New YORK, Jan. 4.-Gambetta's funeral
service in this city takes place on Sunday
in Tammany hall. A detachment of the
| Guarde Lafayette will be on guard at the
catafalqus. The Alsace-Lorraine socie ty
cabied message of sympathy, and that a
| floral crown be placed on the coffin.