Omaha daily bee., 1883-01-05
Men Of ALI Nations HOnuying the
Memory Of the Dead Re-
publican.
Gambetta's Remains Viewed
by Thousands in Palais
Bourbon.
Preparatio ls For tho Funeral To
day Victor Hugo's Tribute.
A Variety OF General News From
Other Points.
DEATH.
Special Dispo Is TO Tus Bra.

GAr-BErTA's DEATH.
Special Dispo Is to TUE BgA.
FORTUNE OF FRANCE.
PARIS, ]. jember 5. Duclerc, presi
dent of = council, in q letter t.
President i,evy submitting the dc
cree for a iblic funeral in honor Of
Gambetta, Iys: "a great misfortune
has befalls France. She is mourning
one OF her ,uost illustrious sops, The
services he rendered are in the mem
cry Of all. In the days Of the sores,
trials he bore the flag Ct invaded
France without despairing her future.
he was one of the most eminent
members Of tho government, which,
NJ least say d the honor of the coun.
try during he difficult period which
founded the republic. He helped to
win those majorities which are now
the bulwark Ut our institutions. A
conscientious, upright citizen, q clear,
intelligent, lofty mind, an orator Ct
Incompatible power, this statesman
cannot be treated with too great marks
NJ esteem and gratitude. In propos
ing a public funeral, We are sure we
are responding to the feelings which
you were first to express on learning
Of the fatal news"
Gambetta being out of office at the
time of his death, Great Britain will
not be officially represented at the flu
neral. The British ambassador may,
however, attend in his private ca.
pacity,
Gambetta's father demands religious
interm0nt at Nice.
The weight Of Gsmbstta's brain is
e,cyen hundred Crammsr.
A HINT TO GESdANY.
The Steele, replying to articles In
the German press on the death of
GGmbetta, says, "rhose journals are
mistaken IT they auppose the just
claims of France die with Gambetta. "
Madame Grevy placed tho frat
Sreat, On Gambetta's coffin.
The Journal ID. Paris declares there
is convincing proof that domestic af-
.irs had nothing whatever to do with
me pistol shot wound Of Gambetta.
glhs facts will be published when the
proper moment arrives, 1t Is esti-
mated between 200, 600 and 800, 900
1ps,sons viii be present at the flu
The markets will be closed.
THE BODY IN STATE
The GOTTA lies in the ball room of
ae Palais Bourbon, covered with
reatha. Three hundred republican
Sdcrubsy- - tho chamber of deputies,
heaSseA prs-ia.rt Prinnnp wnILaa
around the cotin. The pail besrers
WILL be Dnciasa, president OF tho
oouncil, or SON { ..s.s ..se.e-ons.tivs
Of the ministry; Lereyer, vios pissI
dent of the senate; Briuson, president
of the chamber of deputies; the mayor
of Belleville; Rane, from the r pub
lique Franchise, and the delegate
from Galore.
Victor Hugo brought q wreath to
the Palais Bourbon, but before he
reached the room containing the coffin
his strength gave way and he was I'M
able to personally place tho wreath
on the cotnn.
The secretary Of the British embassy
will represent the prince of Wales at
the funeral.
The American legation have had a
wreath placed on the coffin.
MEMORIAL SERVICES IN NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, January 4.-Gambstta
funeral service In this city takes place
Sunday In Tammany hall. A detsch.
ment OF the Garde dLafayette, will be
on guard at the catsfalque. The Al.
SAGE Lorraine society called a message
Of uympathy, and that u floral crown
be placed on the cothn.
GAMBETTA's FUNERAL.
PARIS, January 1.-The reason for
postponing Gambetta's funeral was to
enable the deputies from Alsace, Lor.
raine and other distant departments
to attend. The public will be ad.
mitted to view tho cstafalque to-day.
The hearse to be used was formerly
engaged In the obsequies Of the Due
De Morny. 1t is ornamental with
and With a dome of plumes.
The municipality Of Stetienne, where
the socialist element is strong, has re.
fused to send a ~deputation to Join the
funeral procession.
WAITING TO SIZE GAuBETTA.
At 9:25 O'Clock this morning I'm.
mense crowds have already assembled
Palais Bourbon, waiting to sec
coffin, Populations from
Alsace and Lorraine will form conspio.
uous figures in the funeral procession,
Insulting comments from some Eona.
partists' yeactienary papers, caused an
intense indignation. The offending
journals are torn to pieces and stamp
cd upon III the cafes. Victor Hugo
Is expected to attend the funeral and
deliver a short grafton.