The morning call., 1891-04-10
HONORS TO SWIFT.
Resolutions to the Dead Min.
ister's Memory.

A meeting of the friends of the late John
F. Swift was held last evening in Parlor A
OF the Palace Hotel TO arrange for the recep-
ton of the remains which are expected to
arrive here on May 18th. Those present
were: General S. NJ. Backus, NJ ayor San
derson, Colonel J. D. Fry, Paris Kilburn,
john F. Davis, John NJ. Morton, S. d.
Mayer, S. X. Thornton, II. NJ Estee, j ohm
McComb. William Vandever, Edward Curtis.
H. l.. Dodge, General w. Fl. Pratt, Mark
Sheldon, Judge S. S. Wright ]. L. Rath-
bone, A. A. Louderback, j. w. Porter. Cen
eral John II. Dickinson, William Johnston,
ID. A. Mckinley. E. Peterson and George A.
Wentworth. Mayor Sanderson presided,
while Edward Curtis acted as Secretary.
A letter was read from George A. Norris,
brother-in-law Of the deceased, describing
the funeral ceremonies in Japan, as was
also one from Mrs. Swift, relating to the
same subject
General Dickinson stated that the Second
Brigade, n. G. c., would be placed at the
disposal of the committee, to be assigned
to place in the cortege, and Morris NJ.
Estee notified them that his lodge of Masons
had autho rized him to signify their desire to
participate in the obsequies.
The following resolutions were read and
adopted, and Edward Curtis was named as
a committee Of one to have them apprOpTi-
ately engrossed;
The people OF San Francisco feel deeply the
loss of their distinguished fellow citizen, John
Franklin Swift who died at the post OF his duty
as United States Envoy EXtrao binary aud Mill
lister Plenipoteniiary TO the Empre Of Japan on
the 10tn day OF NJ arch last.
The suddeDness Of Ills death, occurring as II
did Unexpectedly, without prem0nition what
ever, has intensified the universal SORROW, and
especially SO IN this CITY, which has been bis i
high personal character and the purity OF his do
nestle social and professional life were best
known aud most appreciated, ana where so
many had the privilege OF his personal friend
ship.
Ii was in this city that his earlier struggles
were made and his EARLIER successes achieved.
1t was here that he worked and studied and
learned, and commenced the ascent from humble
beginnings 10 independence and distinction.
His fellow citizens OF this city have ever re-
joiced in his achievements and when bis abilities
led 10 Iriumphs at The bar, on the hustings. In
halls OF legislation and IN The courts OF foreign
nations san Francisco has felt that She too was
honor ed by The hUnors heaped upon him, one OF
her most cherished sons.
This. the city Of his home, feels deeply this
loss This meeting OF her citizens Is called TO
give some expression OF the high esteem she
had for him, both IN his private and official
character, well as 10 give some expression OF
the profound sorrow she feels at his deaLh Be
IL therefore
Resolusd, That in the death of John Franklin
swift the world has lost an honest man; our
county has lost statesman OF marked ability;
that this Stale and city have lost citizen OF
whom were justly proud, and whose qualities
of head aud heart commanded and won their
highest respect and affection; that many In the
community have lost friend who was a wise
counselor undrr difficulties, and whose clear
judgment and sound advice were 10 them OF in
eStimabe value
resolved, That our sincere sympathy is ex-
tended TO his family circle, and especially TO her
his ever constant companion, the sharer OF his
every joy and sorrow, whose grief Is ineon-
solabIe.
S k Thornton, j. F. Sheehan, Selden S.
Wright. c. F. Bassett, NJ. NJ. Estee. Paris Kill
burn. A. u. Booth.
The meeting then adjourned to the call Of
file Chair.