The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-11-25
Tributes From High Ohicials.


P. German, Joseph R Hawley and James X.
Jones' Attorney General Garland said
He had known ex- President Arthur intimately
and had every reason to esteem him both as
friend and public officer. Mr.. Arthur occupied
a very trv,ng position as president, entering the
White House as he did, during the political ex-
element which followed the death OF President
Garfield, and his administration was marked by
ability nj a high order.
Secretary Lamar said:
Mr. Arthur's death will touch the hearts of
many heople with grief. Called to the presi-
dency der most painful and trying c1rcum-
stances. he bore his honors with dignity, and ad-
ministered the executive department Of the gov
ern;nent in a manner that was just to all sec-
tlons. He was highly esteemed, and especially
liked by Eiauy Of the Southern senators and
representatives.
Postmaster General Villas said:
Mr. Arthur's administration Of the govern
men5 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
remarka bly, 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 1
deemed HIM much abler man than was his
repute when he was placed upon the ticket.
regret his death personally, for he was the most
genial CT 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:
of America AS president. he exercised the office
in a manner which won for him the lasting graf
itude 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 Y. Nov. 1S.-The following
was issued by Gov. Hill this afternoon:
Bv the death Of distinguished citizen the
people of the state are again called to mourn,
Ex-President Arthur entered into eternal rest at
his residence in New York city this morning.
He had always made his home within our state,
and from his early manhood had occupied
within it places of official distinction As cit
izsn of the state he was elected vice president
bv the whole country. Upon the death Of
President Garfield he became president by sue
cession, and with dignity to himself and with
honor to the country, he filled that highest office
in our government. In ali his life he bore with
out abuse the name Of gentleman. Remember.
ing the service and admiring the character of
Ex-President Arthur, 1t Is fitting that by such
action 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. 1S.--President Cleve-
land to-day issued the following:
It is my painful duty TO announce the death of
Chester A Arthur. lately the president of the
United States. which occurred, after an ILL
hour this morning, at his residence in the city Of
New York. MIR. Arthur was called to the
chair Of the chief magistracy Of the Union
the ense ana lis It's
of the grave duties was marked by an evident
and conscientious sense OF his responsibility
and an earnest desire na to meet then
the @ important duties Of % his station and the
reputation Of his personal worth, con-
be cherished by his fellow countrynlen.
In token Of respect to the memory
of the deceased it is ordered that the executive
mansion and the several department buildings be
draped in mourning for period of thirty DAYS,
and that on the day OF the funeral all public
business in the departments be suspended. The
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
G. Reed, the latter's confidential Sec
retary. It was received at the White House
about 8 o'clock, and merely stated that Gen
Arthur died at o'clock this morning. The
president was very much shocked at the in
telligence, and at once indicted the follow
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the ex-presidents 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-
will sincerely mourn the loss Of citizen who
served them we'll 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
flags on the other public buildings
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
IL O'Clock. Secretary Bayard heard of the
ex-president's 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 tho other mem
bers of the cabinet arrived about IL
o'clock. The death Of Gen. Arthur
was the only subject of discussion ut the
cabinet meeting, and it was agreed to issue
an executive order directing the government
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 q
man Of patriotic motives, Of high and steady
practical wisdom, always faithful to his own
convictions OF right. warm. gentle and true in
American, strong. broad, Catholic and generous
and every generous heart can join in the admf-
ration, affection and sorrow that will surround
his grave.
New York Tribune: No mistake need be over
looked in order to award to President Arthur
the honor Of having served his country with rare
fidelity and hearty public approval In ctrcum-
stances OF the greatest difficulty.
New York Times: His memory will have the
benefit Of record as president which raised him
steadily in the esteem and respect Of the nation
and left him distinction which, at the age OF
fifty. he 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 50 firm and even
hand. His generosity Of mind and his wide ex-
perience with mc1 made him indulgent to op-
ponents and charitable to their opinions.
New York World: Gen. Arthur's name viii
not be enrolled in history among the heroes 0l
statesmen, yet he won victory which many {
hero might envy. . victory over himself and IN
most trying and delicate position he acted
with Judgment, prudence and honesty which
many statesman might profltablv emulate
New York Herald: In words and deeds. whist
he did was marked BY gracious moderation. He
never lest sight Of what was due TO the people
whom he represented, and to his lasting honol
no narrow personal motives or eariy adlliatler
detected his course from tho straight and high
minded path he had determined to follow.
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