The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-06
GRIEF FOR THE SENATOR
sERvICEs TO BE CONDUCTED IN
THE CAPITOL.

Aner the Formal Announcement
of His Death - Resolutions Adopted
nv the Kentucky Delegation and
also by the Senate.
U,sHryGToN, May 5.-The Kentucky
do,egation met at 1890 o'clock this morning
+o take action respecting the death of Sena-
tor Beck Representative Carlisle presided,
ond the following resolutions, drawn and
offered By Representative Stone, were
adopted:
WHEREAS. 1t has pleased our Father in heaven
N remove by death from our midst our friend,
colleague aud leader, Hon. James b. Beck;
therefore, be u
valued friend and wise and safe counselor in
+ba discharge of our public duties; that Ken
tucky has lost her greatest statesman and ablest
advocate of the principles. of government
t5at tRat T6e'N tbe United States has lost
one of its most earnest, forcible and
successful advocates of the preserv alton and
transmission of all the liberties of the people
that has ever held a seat in the Senate. That
we feel that his loss to the United States is
irreparable but, knowing his example is worthy
10 be followed by all, we will eodeavor to be
governed by those high characteristics which,
bereavement in that spirit that recognizes him
of all gods in all his doings. That we tender
to his daughter and son our sincere sympathy
in their sad affliction, and that as further
marx of respect the Kentucky delegation in
congress will attend his funeral IN Lexington,
Ky in a body.
TO LIE IN STATE.
It was arranged that the remains are to
lie in state in charge of a guard of honor in
the marble room, in the rear of the Senate
chamber, from l o'clock to-day until the
formal ceremonies tomorrow, when they
will be taken into the chamber. The fol-
lowing named persons have been selected as
the honorary pail bearers: For Washing
ton, c. s. Smith, NJ, o. Washington, o. o.
Stealy. p B. Thompson, j. Fletch-
er johnson, Representatives Blair,
Lee and J. C.. Breokinridge,
Col R. G.. Wintersmith, Maj. W. f. Tucker,
Judge L. S. Brimble; for Kentucky Gov.
s. B. Buckner of Frankfort, Alexander
Jeffrey, Beriah Magiffin, Gen. J. A. Robin
son, Judge r. A. Buckner, Dr. II. NJ. Still
man, Judge j. E. Morton, j. w. Whitney
and A. c. Mcdowell, Of Lexington, and E.
F. Clay of Paris
THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
The Senate and House committees
held a meeting this afternoon and
made the following arrangements for
the funeral: The committee of arrange
ments of the two houses of congress and
the pall-bearers will meet at the house of
Hon. w. G. p. Breckenridge, No. 21S East
Capitol street, at $50 o'clock In the morn
ing. The honorary pall-bearers on the
part of the Senate are Senators Morrill,,
Sherman, Allison, Call, Mcpherson, Vest,
Pugh and Gibson. At 10 o'clock the body
will be taken to the marble room of the
Senate and will there remain to be viewed
by the public till IL 80 o'clock. The public
will pass through the room to the east door
Of the marble room and pass
A. g ~ g. LIZ
After the two houses have assembled in the
Senate chamber the body will be taken
there by the pail bearers and committee on
arrangements The doors of the Senate
wing of the capital will be open to the pub
lcat 1915 o'clock. The diplomatic gallery
will be reserved till 10 o'clock noon for the
families Of the diplomatic corps.
HARRIsoN's PLACE.
The families of President Harrison and
vice-President Morton will occupy their
reserved seats in the east gallery. The
reserved galleries will be occupied
by the actual members of
members OF the House of Representatives
and of the justices of the supreme court and
members of the cabinet. The reporters
gallery will be reserved exclusively for
members of the press. The remaining seats
IN the galleries will be opened without dis
elimination to all at l o'clock, upon the an
nouncement of the presiding officer.
The clergy will conduct the funeral cere-
monies. These will be in charge of Chaplain
Butler and Rev. Mr.. Bullock, an ex-chap-
lain OF the Senate and personal friend Of the
deceased. AS soon as the ceremonies are con-
cluded the funeral procession will form and
march to the Baltimore and Potomac rail-
road station in the following order: Clergy,
committee OF arrangements, hearse, family
and relatives, Senate, House of Representa-
tlyes officers Of the Senate and House of
Representatives, invited guests. The
special train bearing the remains Of the late
senator, the members of his family, and the
committees Of congress will leave Washing
Ton tomorrow afternoon at o'clock for
lexington, KY. 1t will consist of three
Veshbuled Pullman coaches The arrival
at Lexington is scheduled for 9 o'clock
Wednesday morning The funeral will
take place at noon Thursday, and the
special train will start on the return trip at
$50 o'clock that afternoon, reaching Wash
mgton Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
ACTION OF THE HOUSE.
In the House, a message having been re-
eelVed from the Senate announcing the
qeath of Senator Beck and inviting the
house to be present at the funeral services
tomorrow, Mr.. Breckinridge of Kentucky
oHercd resolution accepting the invitation,
ana requesting the speaker to appoint a
committee of nine representatives to take
scuon with a similar committee appointed
Oythe Senate to take charge of the funeral
arrangements. The resolutions were adopted
unanimously
In accordance with the terms of the reso-
luton, the speaker appointed the following
TTUnmittee; Messrs. Breckenridge, Holman,
pDo1nt, Bland, Hatch, Wilson OF Kentucky,
banks and Butterworth.
4, AIe House then, as a mark of respect to
to tne deceased, at 2;30 o'clock, adjourned till
tomorrow.
GOV. BUCKNER'S ACTION.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 5.-Gov. Buckner,
GGontrary to last nights announcement, to-
Say sent formal notice of Senator Beck's
SS?aVh TO the legislature, and the election of
Ms successor will consequently take place
rnay oay IS A joint resolution of respect and
eyre GssreJ was reported by the legislature.
S Sov. Buckner is spoken Of as candidate to
rLed ptLCceed Senator Beck, but he has said en-
SSnaucally that he will not be a candidate.
s, ror wiil Lieut.. Gov. Bryan. Asprants to
pushing him.