New-York tribune., 1890-01-11
IN MEMORY OF MR.. KELLEY.
THE HOUSE ADJOURNS AS A MARK OF RE
SPECT FOR THE DEAD STATESMAN
THE SENATE NOT IN sEsSIoN-MR o'NElLLs
TOUCHING EULOGY-C0MMITTEkS FROM
BOTH BRANCHES TO ATTEND
THE FUNERAL

THE FUNERAL
Washington, Jan. 1O.-Draped IN black ana aoorheu
with simple bouquet Of white howeIS' the desk so
long occupied by Mr. Kelley. of Pennsylvania TINS
morning reminded members that the "Father OF the
House had departed from among them IN HIS opch-
ing prayer The Chaplain said;
Thy servant 80 long III and suffering, is at rest The
event that has been approaching mas come. Inc s los1
and useful member Ci this body gong III ana ouV
among his associates here, has gone away forever.
The places. the scenes the duties, that here Knew hn
So long and well will know him more forever. And
what can say but hat the Lord gave: and we thank
away: we would dcvoutly recognize Thy hand alA be
enabled even 10 add. Blessed be the name OF the
Lord
Immediately after the reading of the journal Mr..
ONcil, Of Pennsylvania, arose, and in voice which
was at time, shaker with emotion, said
NJ Npeaher rise to announce to me members md & OF
William ID. Kelley, which occurred al twenty minutes
past lat evening" at We rds5 EtSsN NOT "on,y, s3y
Mr. speaker that tbs is the saddest dnty that mas
devolvcd upon me since my connection with the
n[ou7e [ ie ueaan oI Suuse hSc5 t ne w'V of ,hc p6a
dephla districts (he first election occurring III
october. 1850. and the last occurring in November.
lScel. takes from me the lonEe, acquaintance OF my
public life. an intimate friendly acquaintance, never
express nv feelings and nv Thoughts on the deceaSe
OF this distinguished man, known not only through
known throughout the world than almost any man
in public life today. for his great services TO ms
and for ali that appertanS To- faithful Representative
for nearly thirty wears in the House Of Represepia'
speaker. 10 ask the House, in the near future, 10
designate day when members may express ther
l offer the following resolutions:
Resolved. That House has heard with deep regret
and profound Of the death Of the Hon william d.
elev Representative from the state OF Pennsylvania
Resolved That. in recognition Of the long and dis
nruishcd term Of service rendered in this body by tho
Hon. William u. Kelcy-a term the longest in its history
and which had made him for many years "he Father OF
the Houe that appropriate services be held In the hall
Of the House tomorrow ct l2 O'Clock
Resolved. That committee Of nine members be ap'
pointed who with such members of the Senate be
appointed shall attend the funeral at Philadelphia.
Rc5olved. That the clerk communicate these resolutions
Senate and trpnsmit copy to the family OF the
deceased.
The resolutions unanimously adopted, and the
Speaker appointed the following committee: Messrs.
O'Neil of Pennsylvania; Mckinley Cannon, Banks.
McKenna. Carlisle, Mills, Holman and Mutchler.
The House then, as a mark of respect to tho
memory Of Mr. Kelley at 10 10 adjourned.
VicePreSident Morton has appointed Senators Sher
man. Cameron. Henderson, Butler and Colquitt to
represent the Senate at the funeral of Mr. Kelley.
After the adjournment Of the House TO day. the
members Of the Pennsylvania delegation held meet
Ing TO take action respect 10 the death Of tLcr
colleague Mr. O'Neln presided. and Mr.. Reilly acted
as secretary. On motion OF Mr.. Dahell seconded
bv Mr.. Reilly and Mr. Osborne, the following resolu
tons were adopted
Resolved. That the Of Pennsylvania has lost. Nv
the death Of aur distinguished cocac o the lion william
D. Kelley Representative the full Of that term
actual Of twenynne years. unbrohcn in
continuity, with unremittnc fshfulnes> to every duty
has made the name Of deceased colleague known from
one end Of the the other and feel that the
OF the United States sorownc with us Oh this
sad occasion.
Resolved That. testimony OF esteem to the mem.
ofy OF the "F9ter Of the House" the members OF the
nsvlV de-
body.
Resolved That copy Of these resolutions be trans.
u,;ted to the family of the deceased.
Tie honoIed title OF Father OF the House. which
Judge Kelley bore for many years has by mis- death,
descended TO another Philadelphia Member, MIR.
Randall still another Philadel2hlan. Mr.. Ncll.
entered Congress at the same time that Mr.. Randall
did, but failed of reelection one term; II Wa
matter Of comment In the House to-day that the urce
Oldest Members IN continuous service came lOui lhe
same city
monies both here and in Philadelphia, have been ar
ranged. Tomorrow morning at II o'clOcA the Com
Riggs House 10 the Hall Of the House Of Representa-
tives. where eulo.istic speeches Will be made by
Chamber. At the conclusion Of the addresses proba
bly, about 10 P M the body Will be escorted TO thG
Pennsylvania station and placed aboard special
train. Arriving IN philadelphia. 1t viii be taken 10
No. 1923 Cllestnut-st The services IN Philadelphia
Will he held a. the First Unitarian Church; Twenty-
second and che tnut SIS. and VIII be C9nGuctcd by
long friend. No regular church service however II
j. thought will be held. but instead Dr. Furncs will
make few remarks the life and character Of his
friend.
Il is said that many years ago Dr. Furne,s who
had Oniciatcd al Nr. Kelley, welding. became
nOunced Aboliuonist thereby gaining the enmlty Of
large and Influential part Of his congregation. 80
strong was tie pressure which wa, brought to bear
that be was compelled 10 resign HI charge. During
the controversy Mr.. Kelley became hi, etanch friend
and CHAMPION and ever since that time thev had
remained close and tcadia,t in thcr friendship a,
brothers, 1t wa, judge Kelley, request made some
weeks ago. that his old friend should De asked 70
conduct the services a. hi- funeral
Mr.. Wischucwetzhy. Of New York. the Judges sec
Ond daughter arrived here TO day. The Congressional
Committees will not to Philadelphia the funeral
train, but Will leave here sunday afternoon