Little Falls transcript., 1886-11-26

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up all kinds of work. He remained quietly
at mis- home in enforced seclusion bv the ad-
vice of his physician, who believed that
entire rest would bring him around all right
But the remedy came
Tributes From High OmcIala
WASHINGTON, Nov. l8.-The senators be-
low named will attend the funeral of ex-
President Arthur on behalf Of the senate:
John Sherman George f. Edmunds. John A.
Logan, W. 3. Allison, NJ Q. Butler, James D.
F. German, Joseph Il. HawIey and James K.
Jones. Attorney General Garland said
He bad known ex-Presjdent Arthur Intimately
hnd had every reason to esteem him hoth as a
friend and public officer. Mr.: Arthur occupied
avery trying position president entering the
White House as he did, during the political ex-
c1tenlent which followed the death Of President
Garfield, and his administration was marked by
ability Of a high order.
Secretary Lamar said:
Mr.. Arthurs death will touch the hearts of
many heople with grief. Called to the presi-
dency under most palnfu! and trying circun1-
stances. he bore his honors with dignity, and ad-
Ininlstered the executive department. Of the gov.
eminent in manner that was just to all Sec
tlons He was highly esteemed, and especially
liked by many OF the Southern senators aud
representatives.
Postmaster General Villas said:
Mr.. Arthur's administration of the govern
menv had commended him very svrongly to tho
respect Of the people. and especially considering
the very trying circumstances under which he
took office, his administration might be called
remarkably successful No president ever per-
formed the duties OF his Office in {. more COM
mendable manner.
Secretary Whitney said:
knew and esteemed President Arthur very
highly long before he became president. T
deemed him a much ADLER man than was his
repute when he was placed upon the ticket. I
genial OF gentlemen, and leaves large circle Of
1rlendS, who will be filled with regret.
FOREIGN TRIBUTES.
LONDON, Nov 1S.-The Daily News, refer
ring to the death OF ex-President Arthur.
says:
His death will be regretted beyond the limits
OF America AZ president, he exercised the office
In a manner which won for him the lasting graf
itude Of his countrymen.
The Standard says:
Ex-President Arthurs death will be regretted
on personal grounds by numbers of people who
found something wanting In his political char
acter.
PROCLAMATION BY GOV HILL
ALBANY, N. Y, Nov 1S.-The following
was issued by Gov. Hill this afternoons:
By the death Of distinguished citizen the
people OF the state are again called to mourn.
EH- H-Prestdent Arthur entered into eternal rest at
his residence in New York city this morning
BE had always made his home within our state,
and from his early manhood had occupied
within it places OF official distinction. As Cit
lzen OF the state he was elected vice president
bv the whole country. Upon the death Of
President Garfield he became president by suc-
cesslon, and with dignity to himself and with
honor to the country, he filled that highest office
In our government In all his life he bore with
out abuse tho name Of gentleman. Remember
Ing the service and adm1rlng the character Of
Ex- President Arthur, it Is fitting that by such
action as may be deemed appropriate. express
our sorrow in his death and show respect for the
high official position which he held by choice Of
his Countrymen.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18.-President Cleye-
land to-day issued the following:
It is my painful duty TO announce the death of
nissd Lately the Of The
ness OF long duration, at an early
hour this morning, at his residence in the city Of
New York, Mr.: Arthur was called to the
by q tragedy which cast it's shadow
over the entire land. His assumption
OF the grave duties was marked by an evident
in a patriotic and benevolent spirit' S
WITH WI dignity and ability he sustained
reputation Of his personal worth. con-
6s Cherished BY bis iy feliow conntrymen: % 'nax
Of the deceased 1t is ordered that the executive
mansion and the several de partment buildings be
draped in mourning for period Of thirty DAYS,
business in the departments be suspended. The
secretaries of war and Of the navy will cause Or
ders to be issued for appropriate military and
naval hOnors TO be rendered on that day
The first official information received by
the president OF the ex- presidents death
was conveyed IN telegram from James
G. Reed, the latter's confidential sec
retary. 1t was received at the White House
Arthur died at s O'Clock this morning The
president was very much shocked at the in
relligence, and at once indicted the follow
ing telegram OF sympathy to Mrs. McElroy,
the ex-president's sister:
Accept my heartfelt sympathy In your per-
sonal grief and the expression of my sorrow for
the death OF one who was my kind and con-
siderase friend The people Of the country
al1 WIN sincerely mourn the loss Of citizen who
their affection by exhibition Of the best traits
Of true American character.
The flag on the White House was placed
at half-mast Immediately on receipt
OF the news, and soon after the
in the city were placed at half
mast Arrangements were made for drap-
ing the public buildings The work Of
draping the White House was begun before
II O'clock Secretary Bayard heard of the
ex-presidents death about II o'clock and
confer with the president as to tho proper
course to be pursued. All the other mem
bers of the cabinet arrived about IL
O'clock. The death of Gen. Arthur
was the only subject of discussion at the
cabinet meeting, and it was agreed to issue
buildings to be draped in mourning for thirty
days, and public business be suspended on
the day OF the funeral.
,- IMPRESSIONS OF THE EDITORS
New York Sun: Ex-President Arthur was a
man Of patriotic motives OF high and steady
practical wisdom, always faithful to his own
convictions OF right, warm, gentle and true in
every relation of life. Above all. Arthur was an
and every generous heart can join in the admi-
ration. affection and sorrow that will surround
New York Tribune: No mistake need be over
looked In order 60 award to President Arthur
me honor OF having served his country with rare
fidelity and hearty public approval in circurn-
stances OF the greatest difficulty.
New York Times: His memory Will have tho
benefit OF . record as president which raised him
steadily IN the esteem aud respect OF the nation
and and! left him distinction which e the age Of
no one could have predicted for him. .IT
New York Star: Few presidents have held
the scales Of justice with so firm and even \
hand His generosity Of nind aud his wide ex-
perience with men made him indnlgent to op-
ponente and charitable to their opinions.
New York World: Gen Arthnr's name will
Statesmen. vet he won victory which many =
hero might envy. victory over himself, and In
most trying snd delfcate position he acted
many sraIesman might profitably emulate.
s. New York Herald: In words and deeds. what
he did Was marked BY gracious moderation. Hs
whom be represented. and TO his LASTING honor
no narrow personal motives or early sfdIiatlon
detected his course from the s,rnishs and high
minded path ne had determined 20 follow.
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