Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-08-04
Washington News and Gossip.
MIR. TILDEN'S DEATH.
How the News OF His Demise WAS Re
cetved In Washington
,DEN'S DEATH.

NA Ass AAADEN' - DNA
How the News OF His Demise was Re
cetved In Washington.
THE PRESIDENT SENDS A MESSAGE OF con-
DoLENCE-THE SCENES AT THE CAPITOL
WHAT DEMOCRATIC LEADERS sAY-THE Po-
LITICAL EFFECT, &C.
The news of the death of Mr.. Tilden was re-
ceived in this city before ten o'clock this morn
ing ana promptly bulletined at The STAR Of
hce' AT the Capitol and other public places. AS
the announcement had not been preceded by
any news that Mr. Tilden was seriously i'll it
created general surprise. The news spread
very rapidly over the city.
how THE PRESIDENT RECEIVED THE NEWS.
AS soon as the news of the death OF Mr.. TIL
oen was received by telegraph this morning 1t
was sent over the government wire to the
White house and all the executive depart
Iuents, ana the news spread rapidly from room
70 10 rooni. AS soon as the President received
we Information he sent the following telegram
oi sympathy to Mr. Tilden's nephew:
EXECUTIvE MANSION,
~, s.,,,,,,,, washington, d. C., Aug. 4, 1855.
Cos; Sanuel y. 1ftden, ir., Greyst0'ae, YOnkers,
have this moment learned of the sudden
Geatn OF your tilustriOus relative, Samuel j.
Iilden, and hasten to express my individual
sorrow IN an event by which the state of New
YORK has lost her most distinguished son
and the nation one of its wisest and most
patriotic cOunselors.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
IL happened that all the members of the cab
lnee catlied at the White House this morning
ana the report was soon abroad that a special
caDinet meeting had been called to take official
notice or Mr.. Tilden's death, or to consider i'm
poItant information regarding the Mexican
troubles. Each cabinet officer had found 1t
necessary to call on the President in relation to
matters connected with his department The
death OF Mr.. Tilden was subject Of onversation
between the President and his advisers. They
az, an expressed regret and sorrow at his
as great leader in the democratic party. and
as one Of the most sagacious men Of the age
Notwlthstanding his feeble health tor q number
shock to his admirers. In the departments
there was general expression of regret ut his
death, and even those officials of republican be-
iieI VINO are still retained spoke feelingly of
the public loss.
ON THE FLOOR OF THE SENATE.
The news OF the death of Ex-Governor Tilden
was rapidly spread on the floor of the Senate
but did not cause any profound sensation
chiefly for the reason that It was an event
which every body felt prepared for. The demo-
cratic Senators all express the highest regard
ior Mr: Iilden, and accord him an exalted place
IN history; but they say that he had lived his
allotted time, and his friends were prepared to
hear OF his demise.
Senator kenna said: "Mr. Tilden had and
exercised more individual political influence
than any man of pOst-bellum times. He was a
great man. He was a man of superb ability
ana of courage and hrmness. No. don't think
MS oeath Will cause any sort OF disturbance in
PolticS. lie had, in u great measure, retired
from the political arena. In fact, he had ac-
tuaily retired, IN SO far as 1t rested with him to
do SO. Naturally his advice was sought. The
democratic organization in New York will 20
on undisturbed, and to greater victories tnan
in the past
HE was big m an" said Senator Beck: mo
DOUBT OF that, but his death will not cause any
trouble IN the party. No man is essential to
tnis world. Every gap caused by death is i'm
mediately filled. Why, you might as well
SUCK your finger in bucket OF water aud ex-
pect TO MAKE u hole to see any man missed
from the busy affairs OF lite.''
Senator Builer, while bearing tribute to the
Wisdom, saSacity and influence Of Mr. Tilden
expressed Tue opinion that his absence wouid
not have any effect VI on politics.
Other democratic Senator'S agreed substanti-
ANY Win the expressions OF those quoted, ali OF
them speaking In high terms OF Mr.. TiIden, but
holding that his political power will pass To
other nands in the party and be welded for the
good OF tue democracy.
Among the republicans there was no disposi.
tlon u crlllclse The dead chiettain of the OppO-
sltlon Republicans conceded 10 him ability
anu anu, ,i, auihIttea that ne Was useful man and
81 nator Manderson said the democratic party
nao iOst It's Wlsest counselor and would MISS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Very few members had yet arrived at the
House when a dispatch announcing the sud.
den death of Hon. Samuel J. Tilden was posted
at the telegraph office in the corridor. MIR.
Randall Was among the first to read it. and he
was visibly affected by the sad news He at
once sent off a dispatch of ineuiry. ut is bad
news. All our old chieftains are dropping off,"
His voice trembled as he spoke and he was
much moved. "'Tis a great loss, a great loss.
Just when we thought he was well; when his
health had much improved.' He went at once
to the Speakers room, consulting with him as
to what action should be taken by the House.
a lew minutes later Mr.. Morrison joined them
Inc nrst idea was for al adjournment ut once
as mark OF respect, but 1t was near final
ADJOURNMENT that 1t was decided simply to
drew up
The sad announcement caused deep feeling
OF regret throughout the House. particularly
among the democrats, all OF whom lelt the loss
OF IA leader, and many OF personal friend
Many expressions OF sorrow Were heard on
every hand.
FIVE CANDIDATES GONE.
The fact was commented upon to-day that
since the present administration came into
power five presidential candidates of the demo-
cratic party have passed away. These are Gems.
Hancock and Mcclellan, Vice President Hen
bricks, aOraliO Seymour and MIR. Tilden