Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-08-06
THE DEATH OF SHERIDAN.
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EN-. szsRDAx's SUCCESSOR.
After comforting with the Secretary OF War the
President decided to order Major General Schoeld
commanding the division OF the Atlantic, with
headquarters at New YORK, to proceed at once to
washington 70 assume command Of the Army,
acting AdJutantGeneral Keiton this afternoon.
While the command can be considered but tempo
rssy u character there can be no doubt but that
ne as al Amy ny. 6y virtue Of rank and service.
Of the rank OF lieutenant general title not now
IN exsSence ~ is hardly thought probable, how
did not become so endeared to the hearts Of the
people as to make his promotion matter OF gen.
who held that rank. Besides there is no necessity
for the rank, as the small Army can be considered
nOSnisg mSs ,s than major
prospect OF anything In that direction being done
&C this session OF Congress-
what Congress may 90 with regard to rsnewins or
reviving the rank OF general general,
but Il seems to be the general opinion Of mem
rank Of general will not DO revived unless at some
period or the future in another war, some oficer
me rank OF acknowledgement that may possibly
De conferred upon Gen. Sheridan's successor, but
not, perhaps az any early day.
CHANGES IN COMMANDO
It is not expected that any immediate changes
In division commands will be made, but 1t IL very
probable that Gen. Howard, at present command
| ing the Division Of the Pacific viii eventually
succeed Gen. Schoneld in command OF the Division
OF the Atlantic. For the present, however, Gen.
sSh SauS while commanding the Army wil. in
mand OF the Division OF the Atlantic through his
stan. II Is known that transfer TO the East would
probable that such move would be desired by
ties as long as Indian troubles continue in the
dier-Generai Miles win douotiessy succeed him in
command Of the division OF the Pacific.
The President countermanded the order direct
ing Gen. Scho1eld to come to Washington, and Or
dered him TO go to NonQuitt as he ia to have
Col. Lamont says that another order will be is
sued closing the Executive Departments on the
day OF the funeral
Instructions 10 General Sch0field.
The Secretars OF War to-day received q telegram
| from Col NJ. w. Sheridan stating that it is Mrs
Sheridan's wish that her husband should be buried
with military honors, and that, at the same time,
there should be no display beyond what pertains
to strictly military funeral. In proper respect to
his rank and asking that he authorize such funeral
field Col Sheridan adds that the funeral Will
be In Washington, but when and where he can
not yet say. He suggests that Gen. schoneld
The Secretary Of War sent a copy of the teie-
gram TO Gen. Schofeld, and telegraphed addl-
tiOnal instructions as follows: Il leave 1t TO
as requested. You are hereby directed to make
the necessary arrangements In regard TO the
ISa1 including tine funeral train to bear
Mrs. Sheridan her husband will be
BURIED WITH MILITARY HoNoRs,
with no display beyond what per-
tains to strictly military funeral
and proper respect to his rank. This
request will be strictly compiled with, and
the escort Will conform to regulation 531-
funeral TO general-in.chief-and you will issue
orders for such troops to assemble as may be nec-
esary to complete his escort. You Will detail the
Please Ascertain from As Mrs snerSas whom
sns as Fssss inform
me from time to time In regard to arrangements
The place Of burial and day OF funeral still unde-
| clded."
Regulation 631, mentioned in the above tele-
gram, fixes the funeral OF the general-in-chief at
regiment OF infantry, battalion Of cavalry, and
two light batteries.
ACTION OF SECRETARY WHITNEY.
Secretary Whitney learned Of the generals death
through the newspapers, and sent the following
telegram to Col. Sheridan:
81 must express to you my great personal regret
and sorrow, and that OF the whole naval service,
| at the death OF Gen. Sheridan. 1t is the desire
OF this Department to participate In all ceremo-
MES which may take place In recognition
and to mark the high esteem in which such
services are held BY his countrymen. The
President directs me to place at your
| should contemplate returning by water"
THE NEWS IN THE SENATE.
News OF the death Of General Sheridan was Of
course, received with deep regret by all the Sena
tors, though to many it was not unexpected. 1t
seems that some members OF the military commit
tee were advised some days ago. OF letter from
Colonel Mike Sheridan, in which he stated that
his distinguished brother was suffering from q
complication OF diseases, and that as q matter OF
fact there was scarcely ray OF hope OF his re-
cOvery. In regard to what action the senate ought
TO take respecting the death OF the commanding
general OF the armies. there was some question.
There was no precedent to follow. General Sheri-
dan was the first commanding general TO die while
in active service. General Washington was In re-
bon retired prior to his death. General Grant was
also on the retired list but with his full rank at
| the time OF his death. Gen. Rawns. who held tie
position OF Secretary OF War under President
Grant. died on the 9th OF September, 1869. when
Congress was In recess The Senate leaders deter
tons expressive Of the appreciation OF Gen. Sher-
dams services and sense or their great loss On the
day OF his funeral Congress will probably adjourn
The general sentiment Of the Senators Is that the
dead general should be buried In washington. but
they concede that this Is . matter for the family
to determine.
The eBNATE CUA4ITTEE
to act conjointly with OF the House In funeral
arrangements Is as follows: Messrs. Hawley, Man.
derson, Cullom, stewart, Hampton, Gibson and
Gray. Senator Henderson was q warm personal
friend OF the deceased general This friendship
| began In the earlier portion Of the late war, when
Gems Sheridan and Henderson served together
| IN the western army. They were together In the
battles OF stone River and Mission Ridge After
the war, when Gen. Sheridan was in command Of
| the Western military department., he and Gen
henderson were thrown much together, and since
the latter entered the Senate the intimacy had
been very close.
The capitol building is being draped in mourn
ing.
The Valley Campaign.
REPRESENTATIVE MKNLEY's TRIBUTE 10 sHIRI-
DAMS MEMORY.
Representative Mckinley was on CROOKS stan
| with Sheridan during the Valley campaign
speaking Of the dead general to STAR reporter to-
day MI. Mckinley said: Just returned 10 the city
and but short time ago heard OF Gen. sheridan's
death. He was o most valiant and courageous
soldier and withal o great man. He earned the
| fame he enjoyed. There has been no ADLER execu-
tive officer than he. I have always compared him
\ In my mind with Stonewan jackson. He was TO
our Army what jackson was TO the other side.
He was a dashlng commander, yet calm,
CONTAGIOUS and determined. When he started out
to do thing all his energy was devoted to its
complishment. He did not calculate the cost: the
| thing was to be done, and he would do It. He did
not think OF the EFFORT 1t cost him. The result was
that he was successful and his victories were at
less sacrifice than attended victories won BY more
cautious commanders. He was . fighter His ar
rival at Cedar Greek was like the reinforcement OF