The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-08-10
GOVERNOR HILLS REMARKS


served and the order attend the funeral.
GOVERNOR HILLS REMARKS
Albany, Aug. 4.-Governor Hill in
speaking Of Mr.. Tilden tonight, said: 81
favored his nomination TO the
presidency IN 1880 and | be-
lieve he would have been triumphantly
elected. He was one of the greatest Ren
this country has ever produced seen him
for the last time al his home in Greystone
where ! visited him at:his request. Intellec-
tually be was never brighter. He talked
freely on pnblic questions and | discovered
that he was thoroughly posted on
everything that was transporting
His general health was better than it had
been for some time, although his
voice was very weak. He wrote 10 me
quite frequs ntly all during last winter and
spring, and NV last letter from him was
only few weeks ago. He has
been firm friend for many years and aid
ed me by his efforts, friendship and advice
In the campaigns Of 1882 and 1885. The
democratic party has lost one of lis most
distinguished leaders, and his place will
be hard 10 FILL"
IN KANSAS.
Leavenworth, Kan, Aug. THE demo-
cratic state convention met this morning
and was called to order by VI. C. Perry.
A resolution eulogizing and regretting
the death Of Samuel J. Tilden was passed,
after which the temporary chairman, Thos.
Tenlon, appointed a committee on creden-
tials. Order OF business and resolutions.
The convention then adjourned until two
p. m. There is full attendance and much
enthusiasm.
THE NEWS IN NEW YORK.
New York, August 4.-The unexpected
death of Samuel Tilden was a surprise TO
the community and politicians generally.
Flags all over The city are al half mast.
The news of Tilden's death spread through
the city very rapidly and expressions of
sorrow were heard on all sides and from
parties of all political faith.
AT THE CAPITAL
The president sent the following tele-
gram TO Col. SAM e. J. Tilden, jr., at Grey
stone, Yonkers:
81 have this moment learned of the
sudden death Of your illustrious relative,
Samuel j. Tilden, and hasten to express
my individual sorrow in the event by
which the state Of New York has lost
its most distinguished SOD, and the nation
one of Its wisest and most patriotic coun-
sellors.
[Signed GROVER CLEVELAND.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
Philadelphia, Aug. Humorous prom
inent people here have sent kilograms of
The democratic clubs will
meet tonight or tomorrow TO take suita-
bic action in the matter.
AT WASHINGTON.
Washington, Aug. 4.-When the news
Of Samuel J. Tilden's death was posted in
lhe walls of the capitol there was a sud- |
len stampede 10 those points. The death |
Of the great statesman was unexpected. La |
he house Of representatives resolution |
vas offered by Mr.. Morrison, of Illinois, |
expressing sorrow over the death of the |
distinguished statesman, Samuel J. Tilden. |
L was adopted unanimously.
AT BOSTON.
Boston, August 4.-The news of Hon.
samuel J. tt den's Geath was received /
lere this morning and created a profound
Flags were lowered and the
Jews is the subject of universal comment
The kindest feelings for the dead Usage of
are expressed on every hand.
AT CHICAGO.
Chicago, August 4.-The news of the
cath of Samuel J. Tilden was announced
ERE this morning. Papers are issuing
xtra editions. They ,are eagerly sought
fter. The flags on the public buildings
re being lowered. The Irioquois club will
leet tonight and take some suitable action.