The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-17
GEN. SHERMAN'S REMAINS.
Preparations for the Removal Of The Body to
Its List Resting Place.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.--There were very
few callers at tine Sherman residence this
morning. Yesterday and last night nobody
was allowed to view the body.
The Stock Exchange this afternoon voted
unanimously to close on the day of the fu-
neral.
The remains of General Sherman, dressed
in full uniform, will be placed III a casket in
the front parlor to-mnrrOw, but until Thurs
day none but members of the family will be
permitted to look on tile remains. The
funeral car will be placed on the
regular ST. Louis fast express of the Pennsyl-
The train is expected 20 arrive at st. Louis
Saturday morning. The procession in this
city will be an imposing one, and already it
has been arranged for more than 1900 men
10 be III line, including many military com
panleS from this and adjoining States,
the regular army, West Point
Cadets. marines and sailors, Grand
Army and Loyal Legion. Commander-in-
Chlel Neazey of the Grand Army Of the
Republic has ordered the posts on the route
of the funeral train TO form at the stations
and salute AS the train passes.
The Legislatures of New York, Maine
and New jersey to-day took suitable action
on the Generals death.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1G.-As a ceremony
incident 10 the funeral of General Sherman,
which will occupy Thursday and Saturday
OF this week, the President has directed the
public building in Washington to be closed
on Thursday and Saturday and those of ST.
Louis on the latter day.
The President and Cabinet were to-day
formally invited to participate in the cere-
monies IN New York Thursday, incident to
the transfer of the remains of General Sher-
man to St Louis, and the invitation will un-
douttedly be accepted unless state public
business renders it impossible for the PreSi-
an hpr Of h.a CnN
the capital that day.
THE MILITARY ESCORT.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 16.-General Merritt has
received orders from Major General Scho-
field stating that General Sherman's funeral
Will start from New York Thursday after
noon, and the burial will take place at St.
Louis on Saturday. Ransom Post, g. A r..
VIII escort the remains from the depot to
the cemetery, and General Merritt YVES di-
recJcd in addition to provide suitable es-
cort OF regular soldiers. General Merritt
has ordered several companies of infantry
cavalry and artillery here from Forts Leav-
enworth, Logan aud Riley.
a large meeting of representative citizens,
q. A. X. men and others. was held here to-
day, aud committees were appointed to per-
feet all arrangements for General Sherman's
funeral. The military organizations and
Grand Army posts OF this and adjoining
States Will be invited to participate. Presi-
dent Harrison and Cabinet have been asked
to be present.
REQUEST FROM ILLINOIS.
CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-At Il meeting held
yesterday it was decided 10 request, in the
name of the Grand Army OF the Republic of
Illinois, the actual presence of the remains
Of General Sherman at the memorial services
to he held here. A strong effort is to be
made TO have the remains taken to ST. Louis
by way of Chicago.
LONDON PRESS EULOGIES.
Eah IE-fIha
papers this morning all contain long obitu-
AIRY articles euiogstlc of General Sherman.
The Times says: His death removes one
Of the greatest heroes OF Il great war d i'm
poverishes the worlds stock of military
genius and renown.
The Standard says: Refusing to be drawn
into the mire of politics, General Sherman
enjoyed the esteem OF all parties, ana died
without stain upon the luster of his arms.
and as free from reproach as from fear.