Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-28
cP0vER'S PERIL0US TRIP
,rrCTANS URGE HIM NOT TO
foi' 60 TO INDIANAPOLIS.

hangers 10 thC - -
ne chief Magistrates Accidental
ihe wade startlingly ConspicuOus-
D9a, about the Mansion of the Late
vice President
,r.su,NGToN, Nov. Ex-senator Ed
and sneaker Carlisle called on the
uaa dent at the same time this afternoon
',rs him not to 60 out to Indianapolis
.,tord the funeral OF Vice President
n.ndreks. MIR. Edmunds said to him that
sonobt it was the duty Of the Presi-
ntin fbe present emergency not to leave
ens nat of government for day. He
'sbt moi. they said, to take any risk OF
srsr until the Senate had elected
president pro tempore. Mr.. Edmunds
rent on to say that when fresldeht Gar
G--se about to be buried, it was gen.
eT II,y understood that President Arthur
a,n5od an' tn 20 to the funeral in Cleve-
l.J TbereupOn he (Edmunds) and sew
1u1' p otber Senators called on President
',h,lr and persuaded him not to go.
5S.ost5ont Arthur took their advice and
~ did not go.
HIS DUTY TO THE NATION.
uoboned the President would see that
~ Snfv TO the nation was higher than his
Inty "a the dead Vice President. Speaker
garlisIe added like suggestion. Similar
o5cica was proffered yesterday and to-day
Nv otbpr public men, chiefly Democratic
ssrators and Representatives, including
t,rsral from Indiana. Some Of them are
ssrorfed this evening as having said to
,Se President that ii might be dangerous
W. him 10 attend the funeral of Vice
prosidept Hendricks. They said that
& ibe nublic mind was somewhat excited.
Msr5tbat the press was commenting upon
,5e fact that the death OF President CleVe-
81 iapd would restore the Republican party
IA mower. This. they we're AFRAID, might
tempt some person of the Gulteau stripe
"a attempt the life of the President. Mr..
Il #Cleyeland's visitors dld not Ike, they SAID,
H. discuss the question of his death, but
,bev thought it their duty 10 advise him
n euard his life carefully, as it was now
mare important than ever that he should
not incur any risks.
THE PRESIDENT NOT APPREHENSIVE.
The President thinks these apprehen-
siODs exaggerated. He does not look for
anv danger more serious in going to Indi-
snapoIis to the funeral of Vice President
MHendricks than those which might be en-
oountered on any railway journey of
,syeral hundred miles in winter, and
ho be thinks Will be reduced TO the
minimum by the care taken by the rail
Vav people. he feels that ne ought to 90
tbe funeral. he regards it as per-
,1ual as well as official duty and he is
r5t the man to be restrained from doing
hat he considers his duty by fear, but
be representations made by gentlemen
81 esterday induced him to submit the mat
sr again to the Cabinet this morning. 1t
understood that the Cabinet reiterated
Mieadyice given him on W ednesday night,
smely, that it would be wise aud proper
r him go. This he was able to tell gen.
smen who called TO demonstrate to-day,
lcuding Messrs. Edmunds and Carlisle.
lis present purpose is to 90. 1t may Of
purse be changed before Monday, when
would start.
THE STARS ADVICE.
The Lssaiag Star, in its news columns,
ays several prominent Democrats have
Wsed he President against his pro-
sed visit to Indianapolis TO attend the
neral OF Mr.. Hendricks, and in its
diNrsl columns publishes the following:
The intention expressed by the President to
Do indianapolis for The purpose OF attend
me funeral Of Vice President Hendricks
1t tuesday is In the highest degree credita-
10 MN as man and citizen, but it is
yeri5lle5s greatly 10 be regretted that he is
ol entirely ahsOves him from any sup
'tl psrsona or official obligation to be
resent on the occasion.
SHOULD REMAIN AT WASHINGTON.
lAeprCsert juncture in public affairs is such
omake the scat of government the true
aye l0r the President for some time. and it
be honci that such cOunsels may vet pre-
VI Us VIII persuade him to fOregO his
pose amt place himself as little as possible
Ae way Of adverse fortune at this incle-
,l season of special risk TO health, and liza
NY TO accident in travel by land or water.
" country will need no outward show to
v'elhe depth and sincerity of the Presi-
uiS .l glei at the loss which is equally felt by
WIN himself.
DANAPoLIs OF TIE SAME OPINION.
SplANAPOLIs, Nov. 27.-ln connection
WI lle announced intention of the
eoldent 10 attend Mr.. Hendricks obse-
es tuesday next the journal Of to-
iToH will say:
"e ,1"e the ciJzons Of Indianapolis, and the
vi indiana, would be both proud and
S'' I'd meet the President Of the United
er r lgr "hom the plurality Of them cast
to'ea year ago, with such honor and
N 'ue prOprieties OF the sad event OF
,gaefdi Of The late Vice President would
~ " " anu while the friends and nei9hbOrs
nv -a'u4as .L A. Hendricks fully appreciate the
a mat would be done TO his memory by
fesehce OF the Chief Magistrate here on
a{ next, the Journal feels constrained
MI !..nl@s .n@s II believes that President Cleve-
re,O .Q noi leave the White House at this
'''ie 70 make the journey.
THE PERILs OF THE TRIP.
. sle Ier.ls incident TO the necessarily rapid
SSublnt OF the special railway train should
aaldf0ed by President whose life aud
etea,I wees are now peculiarly valuable to
fbaP t mere are too many risks attend
e N'p as 1t viii neces ssarily have 10 be
fep..-a was remarked when the honorod
srs' s's''thJ was 50 suddenly taken away,
Apecjed that happens and against
tol.N Npecled, and we trust and believe the
nyal,e. J, is President Clryeland's Inn
NN'y 10 take all proper preeauton.
DANGERS OF A CRISIS.
tye,g.l4it tf} has gone through successfully
F. {otn U1rng he last quarter of n cen
IN ,"' iiie has, % more than one Cc-
en ,b',.h drawn 10 its highest ten sion.
r.B n i.' hol ne the possibility OF another
ers bo. nl ah prud nee can prevent 10.
rI.ns. Nuf rliiHen Of the country, re-
1WaC P"Iiy taith, prays for the life aud
ma e,,'u' 'u' iresldent who stands alone now
anfI.l llment OF constitutional power
af iss'I' " and from the moment nc
iab .. ,ne capital until he reached 10
ohc urr,.f tne country would be IA pa
-'e'' and anxiety.
b. NATIONAL PROPERTY,
nt.a ~ hit leelu free TO make this sugges-
lhlot publican newabapsr and As one
and jle home Of the late Vice Presi-
srgs r,.,..ao g.ao as ono AGAINST which the
aryifiIr oe made that it would do or
tbe n,b 'o interfere with the largest
9i',lnaea'ufe of honor 10 tho menorv of
toi M oS'ul,hed dead. But Mr.. Cleveland
oF nar,iuu NE T. not his party: he cannot
lea. iri. ,ne dictates Of his per onal and
ls mlv i'f., lp. lie is the nations head
erpefp.o etwecn government and an
e bbi IN view OF this, we would not
ID lraps't' 't'"I INC risks incidental 10 the