The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-07-24

oh M newspaper VIlctS, puDlr Dullu
ings, and steamboats, are at half mas
and In many places portraits of tn
departed drapcd In mourning wer
displayed.
LONDON HoNoRs GRANTS MEMoRy
London, England, June 23.-Th,
news of the death of General Gran,
has created profound impression IN
THIS city. The flags at the American
exchange and at the American con.
snlato were placed at half-mast the
moment the news reached the cit,
anu large portraits of the dead hero
draped in mourning, were placed over
the balconies and doors of both build.
ings; the whole front of the American
consulate was also heavily draped.
Mr.. Gladstone and John Bright were
both much affected on receiving a
copy OF the associated press dispatch
announcing the death OF General
Grant.
THE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.
Washington, July 23.-The follow
ing proclamation has been issued by
the presidents:
"The president of the United States
has just received the sad tidings of the
death ofthat. illustrious citizen and eN-
president of the United States, ten
eral u. 5. Grant, ut Mount MEG regor.
In the state of New York. to which
place he had lately been removed in
an endeavor to prolong his life. In
making this announcement to the
people of the United States tho presi-
dent is impressed with the magnitude
OF the public loss of a great military
leader, who was In the hour of victory
inagnanimous, and in disaster, serene
and selt-sustained; who in every sta.
non. whether as u soldier or chief
magistrate twice called to power by
his fellow-countrymen, trod unswerv
ingly the pathway of duty. undctcrred
by doubts, single-mindcd aud straight
forward. The entire country has wit
messed with deep emotion his pro-
longed and patient struggle with II
painful disease, aud has watched by
his couch OF suffering with fearful
sympathy. The destined end has
come at last, and his spirit has re-
turned to the Creator who sent Il
forth. The great heart of the nation,
that followed him when living with
love and pride, bows now In sorrow,
tenderly mindful of his virtues, his
great patriotic services, aud of the loss
occasioned by his death. In testimony
OF respect to the memory of General
Grant ii is ordered that the executive
mansion and the departments al
Washington be draped in mourning
for period Of thirty days, and that
all public business shall, on the day of
the funeral, be suspended, and the sec
retarics of war and OF the navy will
cause orders to be issued fer appro-
pirate military aud naval honors to be
rendered on that day.
In witness whereof have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States tobO affixed.
Done at the city of Wash
) ington this 23d day of
July, A. ID. 1885, and OF
y the independence of the
United States the ll0th.
BY the president:
GROVER CLEv Gland.
L. Il. BAYARD, Secretary of State.
THE PRESIDENTS ACTION.
Washington, July Shortly after
o'clock this morning the president |
was informed of the death OF General |
Grant and he Immediately directed |
that the flag of the White House be |
placed at half mast. The lowering of
the flag was the first intimation the |
people of Washington had of the
death of the distinguished man; al. |
though they had been anticipating IL |
the night Ten minutes
after the White House flags was
placed at half mast, flags on all public |
buildings and ON many private ones |
were placed in a like position. The
bells of the city tolled and citizens,
who heard them, readily recognized |
their meaning. Business men imme-
diately began draping their houses
with mourning, and residences were
treated in similar manner, thus
showing the public esteem Tor the de-
ceased. While the bells tolled, Presi-
dent Cleveland sent the following dis
patch to Mrs. Grant at Mt. McGregor.
Accept this expression ofmy heart
felt sympathy ia this hour of your
great allliction. The people Of the ma
ton mourn with you and would reach,
If they could, with kindly comfort the
depths of the sorrow which Is yours
alone and which only the pity OF God
can heal.r
The Thursday meeting of the cabi-
net was called for IL O'Clock, instead
of ~, the usual hour, to take action
on the death of the ex-president.
ANNOUNCED TO THE CABINET.
Washington, July 23.--With the ex-
ception of Secretary Eudicolt, all
members were present at the meeting
of the cabinet. The president told
them of General Grants death BY
reading the message from Colonel
Grant. President Cleveland has in
struclcd Adjutant-General Drum, OF
New York, to represent him, and 10
consult with Mrs. Grant relative 10 the
funeral of the ex-president.
GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED.
Washington, July 23.-The presi
dent has issued an order direclip.
that all executive departments of III,
| government be closed at O'Clock thi
afternoon as a mark of respect to In,
memory of General Grant.
ACTION OBJ THE NAVAL DEPARTMENT
Washington, July 23.-Secretar,
Whitney has issued an order directing
that the ensigns at each of the naya
stations, of each vessel of the Unitet
States navy, In commission, be hoiste,
at half-mast, and that a gun be fire,
al intervals of every half-hour fron
sunrise TO sunset at each naval station
and on board hag-ships and other yes
sells acting singly, on the day of tn
funeral, where this order may be r,
oeived in time; otherwise, ON the da
: after its receipt. Officers OF the nav
: and marine corps will wear the usui
! badge of mourning attached TO IN
sword. hit and ON the left arm, Tor II
b. 'period of thirty days.