The record-union., 1891-08-14
JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL.
Expressions of Regret at His Death a.
Homo and Abroad.

Expressions of Regret at His Death at
Home and Abroad.
LONDON, Aug. l3.-Au the morning
papers contain comments and long obit-
uary notices on the death OF Lowell.
Walter Besant, the weIl-known writer
and novelist, sent telegram from Dart
moor, in which, referring to the death of
James Russell Lowell, the celebrated
American writer, poet and diplomat, he
says: THE English Authors Society
sends its deepest regrets and sympathy
with Americans on the death of that great
writer, its friend, James Russell Lowell" !"
The Times says: The death of Lowell
is probably more keenly and widely felt
in England than would be any other
American, or, indeed, any man not a
tellOw-countryman. With his death
there passes into history really remark
able mind, whose reputation will grow
with time Corrupt politicians hated
him, but he goes to his grave mourned
by all that is best in America, and amid
the heartfelt regard and admiration of
England.
The Standard says: America NAV
claim the distinction of his birth, but his
fame belongs to the wide public speaking
the English tongue
The Daily NelUS SAYS: Lowell will be
lamented in England not less than i'm
America. He was ever fighter, and al
ways on the side of truth, honesty, ius-
tice, freedom, mercy and peace
All the other London morning news
papers contain comments and long obit-
uary notices.
Many kilograms from Englishmen
prominent in literary, dramatic and other
walks Of life are being received in this
city expressing sorrow and deep regret at
the death of lowell. Among the tele-
grams received this morning was one
from Tennyson, the aged poet and close
friend OF Lowell. The latter's death has
affected him deeply. Lord Tennyson's
message says: England and America
viii mourn Lowell's death They loved
him and he loved them. PRAY express
tor myself and mine our sincere sym-
pathy with Lowell's family"
THE QUEENS SYMPATHY.
WASHINGTON, Aug. l3.-The Acting
Secretary Of State has received through
the British Minister at this city the fol-
lowing telegram from Marquis Salisbury:
The Queen desires to express her sor-
row and regret at the news which has
Just reached this country of Lowelps
death" Sir Julian Pauncefote requested
that this telegram be laid before the
President, and by his direction copy
was Immediately transmitted to the
family of the deceased. Wharton. i'm
answer to'Sir Julian's telegram. wrote as
follows: The President directs me to
acknowledge the receipt through Won of a
telegram from the Marquis of Salisbury
conveying the Queens condolences on
the death Of Lowell, and to convey the
expression Of the Presidents apprecia-
ton of her majesty's sympathetic mes
sage"
SECRETARY BLA1NE's SORROW.
BAR HARBoR Me-, Aug. I3.-Secre.
tary Blaine, when informed of the death
of James Russell Lowell, expressed hi,
deepest sorrow. When asked if ht
would not make some statement of T,ow.
ells career as diplomatist he declined.
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES AFFECTED
Boston, Aug. 13.-Dr. Oliver Wendell
Holmes was much affected by the deatl
of his lifelong friend, James Russell
Lowell, although, as he says. he ha
known ii was coming for a long time