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Tributes From High OMcials
WASHINGTON. Nov. 1S.-The senators be-
low named will attcnd the funeral Of ex-
President Arthur on behalf of the senate:
John Sherman, George +. Edmunds, John A.
Cameron. Warner Miller, George G. Vest A
T. German, Joseph r Hawley and James K.
Jones Attorney General Garland said
He had known ex-President Arthur intimately
and had every reason to esteem him both s.s a
friend and public officer. Mr. Arthur occupied
yery irving position as president. entering the
White House us he did. during the political cx-
citcnient which followed the death of President
ability Of a high order
Secretary Lamar said:
Mr. Arthur's death will touch the hearts of
many heople with grief. Called to the preni-
dencS under most painful and trying circum-
stances. he bore his honors with dignity. and ad-
| minlstercd the executive department OF the gov
ernment in manner that was just to all Sec
tlons. He was highly esteemed, and especially
liked by many OF the Southern senators and
representatives.
Postmaster General Villas said:
Mr.. Arthur's administration of the govern
ment had commended him very strongly to the
respect of the people. and especially considering
the very trying circumstances under which he
took office, his administration might be called
formed the duties of his office in q more COM
| mendable manner.
| Secretary Whitney said:
1 knew and esteemed President Arthur very
highly long before he became president.
| deemed him a much abler man than was his
| repute when he was placed upon the ticket, l
| regret his death personally for he was the most
genial OF gentlemen, and leaves large circle OF
| friends, 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. As president, he exercised the otfic.
In manner which won for him the lasting graf
| 1tude OF his countrymen
The Standard says:
| Ex-President Arthur's 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. T., Nov. 1S.-The following
was issued by Gov. Hill this afternoon:
| Bv the death of a distinguished citizen the
| people OF the state are again called to mourn.
Elk President Arthur entered into eternal rest at
| He had always made his home within our state,
| and from his early manhood had occupied
within 1T places OF official distinction As cit
| izen or the state he was elected vice president
| 6v the whole country Upon the death OF
| President Garfield he became president by sue
| cesson. 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 the name of gentleman. Remember
Ex.President Arthur. it is fitting that by snch
| action "a 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
Chester A. Arthur. lately the president 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 tragedy which cast it's shadow
over the entire land. His assumption
Of the grave duties was marked by an evident
| and conscientious sense OF his responsibility
| and an earnest desire to meet them
in ,., patriotic and benevolent spirit.
WI Mith ,,dEta dignity and ability he sustained
| reputation of his personal worth. con-
sspicuops and patriotic fidelity will long
In token of respect to the memory
| Of the deceased it is ordered that the executive
mansion and the several department buildings ba
| and that on the day of the funeral ali public
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-president's death
|
9. Reed. the latters confidential Sec
| retary. 1t was received at the White House
| about O'Clock. and merely stated that Gen
Arthur died at o'clock this morning The
| president was very much shocked at the in
| telllgence, and at once indicted the follow
| ing telegram of sympathy to Mrs McElroy.
| the ex ex-presdent's sister:
Accept my heartfelt sympathy in your per-
sonal grief and the expression of my sorrow for
the death OF one who my kind and con
| siderate friend. The people OF the country
VIII sincerely mourn the loss of citizen who
| served them well in their highest trust, and won
their affection by an 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
~ O'Clock Secretary Bayard heard Of the
ex-presidents death about IL o'clock and
proceeded directly to the White House to
confer with the president as to tho proper
| course to be pursued. All the other mem.
bers % OF ,,,1 the cabinet arrived about IL
o'clock. The death of Gen. Arthur
was the only subject of discussion at the
cabines meeting, and it was agreed to issue
| an executive order directing the government
buildings to be draped In mourning for thirty
uays; ana pubic business be suspended on
| IMPRESSIONS OF THE EDITORS.
| New York Sun: Ek-President Arthur was n
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
American. strong, broad, Catholic and generous
ana every generous heart can join in the admi-
ration, affection and sorrow that will surround
| his grave.
New York Tribune: No mistake need be over
!ooked IN order to award to President Arthur
she honor OF having served his country with rare
hdelity and hearty public approval In circum-
stances of the greatest difficulty.
New fork Times: His memory will have the
penent OF record as president which raised him
steadily In the esteem and respect Of the nation
ana left him a distinction which, at the age of
n1ty. ne had no ground for expecting and which
no one could have predicted for him.
New YORK Star: Few presidents have held
the scales OF justice with so firm and even n
haho. his geEerosity of mind and his wide ex-
perience with men made him indalgent to op-
ponents and charitable to their opinions
New York World: Gen Arthurs name will
not be enrolled in history among the heroes or
statesmen, yet he won u victory which many a
nero Hli2ht envy victory over himself, and in
a mos trying and delicate position he acted
Win Judgment, prudence and honesty which
many statesman might prottablv emulate
New YORK Herald: In words and Deeds what
never lost sight of what was due TO the peopIe
whom he represented. and to his lasting honor
no narrow personal motives or early afiiljation
debecteJ his course from the straight and high
;hlhded path he had determined to follow
A large part OF the business portion OF
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