The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-29
FOR A SOLDIERS BURIAL,
Secretary Gresham 10 be Buried With
Military HOnOrS.
THE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION
Displayed at Half-Msst aud All Public
Buildings to be Closed-The Inter-
mont 10 Take Place In Chicago.


WASHINGTON. May 2S.--Walter Quin-
ton Gresham viii receive a soldiers
burial Except John a. Logan, Of Illinois,
no Other man. not Of the regular army.
has ever before been honorcd by the or
Gcring out OF United states troops to at
tend his funeral. The preliminary services
VIII take place in the East room OF the
White House. which has witnessed scme
memorable obsoques. the last being those
Of President HarrisOn's wife. but which
has never before been the scene OF fune-
raj services over "a Cabinet officer. There
VIII further be this distinctive feature in
to-fn0rr0w's sad ceremonies. that the dra-
pcrics and other accessories will be en-
tirely military iu character. The flag
which General Gresham loved so well,
under which he fought so braveiy, and tn
whose defence ne was so grievousiy
wounded. Will be the chief emblem OF
mourning around his funeral casket.
Bishop Hurst Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. will conduct the services. lie
was a warm personal friend of tho dead
Secretary. who himself was brought up In
the Methodist faith. his father ana mother
btlonging 10 that denomination. All the
Cabinet are present. except Secretary car
isle. and viii join the funeral cortege
en- route TO Chicago. where it has been
finally determined that The interment
shall take place. Secretary Hoke smith,
the only other absentee OF tho Presi-
dents official family returned this morn
Ing.
MANY CALLERS.
Sir Julian Pauncefote. British Ambassa-
dor as dean of the diplomatic corps,
this evening convened a meeting or the
members OF the diplomatic corps at ms
embassy and they, after adopting SUIT
able resolutions of sympathy on the
grievous loss which the Government OF
the United States has sustained, deter
mined 10 attend the funeral services IN a
body. Similar action was also had by the
Justices Of the Supreme Court All eNecu-
tive departments have been ordered closed
by an executive order. This action WIN
Docoration-Day. a legal holiday, so close
Iy following. viii practically smut OH pun
lie business for the balance of the week.
The callers to-day at the Arlington An
ucx. where the remains Of Che dead Sec
rotary will remain until removed 10 the
White House early tomorrow included an
the foreign ambassadors, and minister's
the Cabinet officers, the judges OF the
Suprom Court. and most OF the
other DISTINGUISHED residents of the city,
Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland being among the
earliest visitors.
The Gresham apartments are I'm that
part Of the Arlington. known as the
Sumner house, building formerly oc-
cupied as a private residence hy Charies
Sumner. which faces Lafayette square
one OF the most beautiful public parks
in Washington. Half "a block away work
men were busy erecting theatre on the
site OF the house where James @. Blaine
died not more than two years ago sport
IS after l0.30 o'clock the President and
Mrs Cleveland reached the White House
from Woodley. I'm his private once MT
Cleveland found Secretary Lamont and
Secretary Morton waiting for him. No
other Cabinet officers were present
MR.. AND MRS. cLNrIANp.
IL had been arranged that the Presi-
dent and the members of the Cabinet
should see Mrs Gresham at IL o'clock to
make ARRANGEMENTS for the funeral The
REGULAR Tuesday Cabinet meeting, which
was set for that hour was postponed, ana
at 1915 Mr. and Mrs Cleveland We're
driven over to the Arlington which is
almost opposite the White House.
The President was dressed in black
clothes and wore "a SILK hat. lie wore a
long clOse-httng. black OvercOat, which
contributed TO his appearance of mourn
ing Mr. Cleveland dld not look in good
health. but showed signs of the severe
bilious attack from which he has been
recently suffering. Secretary Lamont had
reached the hotel from the White House
Just prior 10 the arrival of the President.
1ie and Mrs. Lamont had been constant
~ in attendance ON Mrs Gresham, and
had done much hy their practical sym
pathy and active assistance 10 relieve
her sOrrow. They remained at the Ar
lneton long after AIR. Gresham had pass
cd away. and were there again AT 2
O'Clock this morning. Secretary Lamont
assumed "a large part of the work neccs-
sary 90 perfect the arrangements for the
funeral. and made several suggestions,
which were subsequently, adopted.
THr EAST ROOM AccfrITD
During the morning many distinguished
persons called at the Arlington and left
their cards Chief Justice Fuller was
one of the first 10 appear
Attorney Oieny came Just before the
President. and remained some time.
After stay of three-quartcrs Of an
hour az the Arlington the President and
Mrs. Cleveland returned To the White
House Afr Cleveland had rendered. and
Mrs. Gresham had excepted. the use of
the spacious East-Room for the funeral
services. and the details OF the funeral
arrangements We're left 20 the Cabinet.
which assembled about noon in lts regu-
lar mceung-room.
All the members Of the Cabinet were
present with the exception Of Mr. Car
Isle. Acting Secretary Jhl represented
The State Department.
1Hs wEsiDENT's PROCLAMATION.
The President this aftcrroon issued the
following proclau alton:
BY the President OF the United States
Walter @. Gresham Secretary of State
Df the United States IS dead.
The President I'm making this distress
ing announcement 20 his fellOw-country-
men. speaks from the depths of person
al ahiiciion TO remind them that they
have lost pure and able public servant. a
wise. patriotic guardian OF all their rights
and interests. manly and loyal Amer
ican. and a generous and lovable man.
As q suitable expression OF national he
roaNement. l direct that the diplomatic
representatives OF the United States in
al foreien countries display the flags over
their embassies and legations al half
mast for ten days; that for Ike period
the flag Of the United States be displayed
al half-mast at all forts and military
posts and at all naval stations. and on
All vessels OF the United States. Ii Is
further ordered that en- the day OF the
funeral the executive departments in the
city Of Washington be closed, and that
on an public buildings throughout ths