The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-01-28
BLAINE'S LIFE Is OVER.
THE GREAT STATESMAN CALMLY
PASSES AWAY.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Ex- Secretary Of
State James @. Blaine died at IL O'Clock
this morning. He passed a restless night
and shis morning was very weak. Shortly
before o'clock a change for the worse
occurred and both physicians we're hastily
summoned aud remained at his bedside
until he died. His death was quiet and
peaceful, and he retained consciousness
until "A few minutes before his death. His
entire family, Miss Dodge and the trained
nurses were at his bedside.
DUE TO EXHAUSTION.
DR.. Hyatt said Mr.. BleInes death was
due to sheer exhaustion. He was unwilling
TO make statement regarding the exact
disease Of Mr.. Blaine until be received tho
consent of the family
The news Of Mr.. Blaines death spread
like wilddre Crowds gathered on the COR
ner and visitors 1ooked 10 the house. DR..
Hamlin, who was passing the house when
the announcement of the death was made
at once entered, and remained with the
family for some time.
Word was sent to President Harrison i'm
mediately after the death. At IL :26 o'clock
President Harrison, accompanied by Private
Secretary Halford and Lieut. Parker.
walked over TO the Blaine mansion. The
President showed marked signs of grief.
Postmaster General Wanamaker followed
the footsteps Of the President.
DIED WITHOUT SUFFERING.
To reporter DIR. Johnston said: "I was
called this morning to the Blaine residence
about 0:30 o'clock. and found Mr.. Blaine in
a very exhausted condition. He had grown
weaker during the early morning hours;
and about $3.50 O'Clock the nurse observed
that his breathing was more difficult and
his pulse more feeble than it had been. Dr.
Hyatt was also sent for and arrived there
about 10 o'clock. After my arrival Mr..
Blaine continued 20 grow weaker very rap
idly his pulse becoming more feeble. He
died at II o'clock. He was perfectly con-
soious up 10 within a few moments Of his
death and recognized all those around him.
He died without suffering"
OFFICIAL ACTION.
The President had been warned OF Mr..
Blaine's approaching end through press bull
letins, which informed him that Mr.. Blaine
could not live through the day. few
minutes later he received the announcement
of his death. The cabinet was Immediately
notified.
Secretary Foster of the state department.
was at home preparing to leave town when
be was notified by telephone Of Mr.. Blaine's
death. He postponed his trip and ordered
that the department be closed.
The President issued proclamation an-
nouncing the death Of Mr.. Blaine and di-
recting that on the day Of the funeral all
the executive departments at Washington
be closed, that on all public buildings
throughout the United States the national
flag be displayed at half staff, and that for
thirty days the department of state be
draped in mourning.
COMPLICATION OF DISEASES.
In answer to the direct question: "Did
Mr.. Blaine die OF BriRht's disease?" DR..
Johnston said: "While there has been, dur
ing the last several months, evidences of
chronio disease Of the kidneys, being form
of what is commonly known as Bright's dis
ease. yet this was not the sole cause of
death. There were other complications
which tended to exhaust him and to hasten
the end. The relapses which he has had from
time to time were due to heart exhaustion,
that 10, feebleness and trreRularity of the
action Of the heart. accompanied by diff
cult breathing.
TOOK VERY LITTLE NoURIsHMENT.
"During yesterday nothing of impor-
tance occurred. MIR. Blaine simply lay
there in feeble condition. taking but very
little nourishment. Indeed, he has taken
but very little nourishment since bis serious
attack on Dec. 1S, and this has consisted
almost wholly Of milk. At no time has he
had any difficulty with his stomach, aud he
has been able to digest whatever food was
given him.
Throughout his long illness he has been
able to recognize the members Of his family
and his physicians. While he has not con-
versed to any extent, even with his family,
for some time past, he has always been able
to indicate his wants very clearly. To
questions which have been asked him he has
always replied lntelligently, but in mono
sylables."
NO HOPE FOR WEEKS PAST.
DR.. Johnston further gaid that there had
been really no hope Of Mr.. Blaine's ultimate
recovery since that Sunday 10 December,
but up TO within the last two or three weeks
strong hopes had been entertained that his
life might be prolonged. Since that time,
however, there has been no hope. No effort
has been made 10 sustain life by the use OF
stimulauts, and practically nothing has
been done except TO give him his Dourish-
ment
If the family will consent 10 10 the physi-
clans will give out statement of the
progress Of the disease as circumstantial as
the Importance of the case and the emiuence
Of the patient calls for.
1t was further ascertained from the
physicians that there was nothing dramatic
or sensational in Mr.. Baine's last moments
There were no last words. He simply
faded away.
Mr.. Blaine's remains will be buried in
Oakhill cemetery, Georgetown, in the same
lot with his son Walker aud his daughter,
Mrs Coppinger, who died In the house in
which Mr.. Blaine's body now lies A pub
lie funeral was suggested, but the wishes OF
the family prevailed and the ceremonies
will be Of a private nature. They will be
held ct the Presbyterian Church of the
Covenant, where Nir. Blaine was a pew
holder. on Monday morning. DR.. Hamlin,
who ofiiciated at the funeral Of Mrs. Har-
rison aud her father, will conduct the
services.
MESSAGES OF CONDoLENCE.
The messages OF coincidence and sympathy
received by the family were very numerous
and from men OF all political parties.
Among them was the following from Gro
yer Cleveland His brilliant statesmanship
will always be- an inspiration to the nation
he has served so long and 30 we'll. Permit
me 10 extend my sympathy IN the death OF
your distinguished husband" Others were
from Gov. Flower OF New York, Gov. Pat-
tison Of Pennsylvania, Gov. Crounz OF
Nebraska, Gov. Cleaves OF Maine, Gov. Nell
son OF Minnesota, Gov. Boies OF Iowa,
Robert Lincoln, j. B. Foraker, Andrew
Carnegie, Chief Justice Fuller, James 3.
Clarkson, William Mckinley, Jr. , and from
many organized bodies civil, political and
religious.
SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT POSTPONED.
MIR. Blaines death has occAsioned a post
ponement OF many social entertainments