New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-28

coss.d from this earth The Hon. James u.
Blaine died in his house in this city at / l o'clock
This morninp. His long illness had in some
p,easure nrenared us for that, but the dread
event will carry sadness and mourning through-
out all tie United States. and will AWAKEN III
terest and sorrow wherever civilized man lives
on the face Of the globe. Mr.. Blaines career
WAS 80 remarkable and his pablo services were
40 great that in all the histories which may
be written of his times he Will stand as '"e
central figure not only as TO MS own coun,'S'
but on policies and sui iects fhat a"ec'eu o'"e,
Great nations. lie belonged. Mr.. President, not
20 any one State, but to all the country an,
pcnn.vlvania. which gave him birthplace ana
uu,turcd him. and Maine, where he made his
home and where he became her first citizen, and
who filed his lap with all the honors when
she could bestow mourn him no more To-Day
than do the dwcllers by the shores of the great
Gulf and in the cabins Of the far Sierras
This is no time place for me 10 speak III
detail of his distinguished public life. lie was
for years distinguished member on the poor OF
the House of Representatives OF the Nation' anu
for six years presided there as ITS speaker Ills
serviccs in this chamber covered years lie was
twice Secretary of State, and was until OF ia'e d
member OF the present Administration. 90 not
think there is one Senator here VINO Will no'
deem IL fitting in view OF these facts' ana vi 'no
foot that he died where his last peaceful look
from his chamber window might embrace C'iS
Capitol. where his voice had been so many times
h.ard that we make a precedent at this time. and
that. although Mr. Blaine was at the time OF Ills
death a private citizen. this BODY take immediate
adjournment"
Mr. Cockrell said: In view Of the announce
msnt bv the Senator from Maine of the sad event
which has just occurred under the very SHADOW
of the National Capitol, and as further marx
of respect TO the memory of the illustrious deao
move that the Senate do now adjourn"
The vice-President put the motion, and at
1920 declared the Senate adjourned TIL 10
morrow.
In his opening prayer this morning the chaplain
of the House referred feelngly to the dea'h y,
Mr.. Blaine. After some routine business anu
profound silence, Mr. M.llilen rose and SAID
Mr.. Speaker: 1t becomes cy sad duty 10
announce to this House the death OF James IT,
IIaine Mr. Blaine was for fourteen years u
rrominent and leading member Of TINS HOUSE.
For six wear, lie was the distinguished speaker
CT the House. Every position he has held nc has
cilded with the light of genius, and he mas siSc n
TO the public service for generator su." "a has
ton and such industry ana such iIoJ Jouht not
troucht HIM 10 his death today. i douvt noU
that every member OF this House VIII DE giau -
paw him tribute of respect hy an adJonfhMn eatbs
Mr. Holman SAID. MT. SINdhti wy
uh;ch have been announced recently of iilustri-
Os citizens well bin < oar minE Hw ' are p the
ppiohtv fallen The death of James q. Blame VIII
profoundly the s Of tts tine eGEm'r Of
his fame in this hall. Here were his great anu
ea,ly " triumphs. How often have We heard y, IN
this hall the tones of his ringing eoquehce ,,v to
was great in craftsmanship known not only "a
our country but the statesmen OF tine s GTlT n
world and not ONLY great in statesnahS ,ni ave- C
onlv one of the ilistrious characters when nav
; Ths the value OF free institutions but
beyond that ne great in the held OF IRE
As the historian of the grandest eroch III ~, ~
historv Of the world he Cid his work we'll His
history, covering period OF years , VIII s
down 70 posterity as one OF the DriShtesa,
Illustrations Of the period in which he lived ana
of the grand events of which he was ps par
1t would SEEM Mr.. Speaker TO be elnnen'ly
proper and fitting that with the ;s @reo OF
acbievcmpnts this House, out of respect TO ms
memory. should adjourn. ! therefore move 'n"'
the House do now adjourn , oou,;ncl, t.t
1880 r. M the House adjourned