The times., 1898-12-13

The body of Gen. CaIixto Garcia lay IL
state yesterday and thousands of people
thronged to the bier to pay homage to III
grand old patriot.
Government officials, senators, repre-
sentatives. military and naval officials, tn:
members of the various legations and 9th
ers of prominence passed in solemn line
and viewed with sorrow the features oi
the faithful warrior who gave his life foI
Cuba Hbre Now and then some kindly
soul bowed with bended knee at the bier
and uttered a silent prayer for the -fepart-
ed. Here and there a solemn, iron-faced
sentry stood at parade rest, while the
broad glittering knife bayonets formed a
strange contrast to the soft green of
palms and the peace of roses. So. too. was
the hush of death emphasized by the lines
of stacked rifles.
The room in which the body lies at the
Raleigh was bright with the profuson OF
flowers. Above the head of the bier stood
a handsome floral Cuban flag. the gift OF
Senator Mason. Near by stood a great
crown OF lilies, surmounted By cross.
This came from the members of the Gu
ban commission. Gen. Gomez. Col. San
gully. Col. Villaion, and jose LanuZa- AT
one side was floral Cuban flag and
wreath of lilies, the gift of Madame Que
sada, wife of the Cuban charge d'affaires.
Other floral tributes were wreaths and
pillows from Manuel De,gedo, Rereido de
Homendi, New York; Las Petits Revolu-
tionaires, Cuba; Veterans of the War for
Independence. Santiago de Cuba; Las In
dependencies, New York: Cuban Junta
New York. and prominent Cubans all over
the country.
Nearly 800 letters and telegta were re-
ceived from all parts of the country ex-
pressing coincidence at the death of the
great Cuban leader.
The following were received yesterday
afternoon:
The Vice Presidents Chamber Washington.
Hon Ccnzala de QGesada:
beg TO offer TO you and TO the family Of
Ten Garcia my sin-eFe sympathy in the
timely death of this patriot and solder who has
done so much to secure the f7e dom of Cuba and
OF the Cubans. His death is rno.e than less
TO Cuba. for it will be regretted throughout
country, and whe-evsr people honor those who
battle for liberty ard Independence. Sincerely
yours, GARRETT 4 HOBART
My Dear Mr.. Quesada
have not had time even 10 call. to express
TO you and the ot,er gentlemen from Cuba my
=
The flag that wraps hi, noble form is his in the
other life. which he enters with triumph de-
MED him here.
Marti and Garcia are martyrs in the cause Of
liberty and will he 30 registered in the hearts
of all to whom liberty is precious.
Men are not 50 important as principles and
truth in the working ont of the destiny of na-
tions.
1t Is severe loss to Cuba that Garcia has
departed. but the cau7e 50 dear to him survives,
the principles that governed his action are still
living, and the truth Will prevail.
/ tender you ard the Cuban delegation my most
sincere sympathy. With high regard your
friend, JOHN T. MORGAN,
United States Senator.
New Yo-k Dec l2. 1895
Jose II. Villalon, Secretary Cuban Commission:
wish TO express my deepest regret at being
unable to be present at the funeral OF that grand
old patriot, Gen. Garcia. Accept my deepest
sympathy, THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Governor's Island. \. Y.
/ regret very much that it is impossible for
me to come to Washington, as | leave here at
once / regret that circumstances prevent my
participation in the last honors TO u gallant sol
dier and my friend.
MAI. GEN. wM sHAFTER,
Supreme Court of the United States,
Washington, ID. c.:
cannot refrain from adding my own to the
general expressions of sympathy te.t for the fam
ily and friends of Gen. Garcia in the death of
that distinguished soldier and facorruptibie pat
riot Few instances are recorded in history
where man gave his life to his country with
more devotion and uRselfshness than he In his
political career, rs in his personal appearance
he was indeed a grand old man His name Will
go down to posterity az the chief fact,r in the
struggle for Cuban independence and his diving
words he quoted as embodying the aspirations OF
a life time. His loss is indeed irreparab!e Very
sincerely yours, ii. b. BROWN.
HOUSE Of Representatives. L. s.
Washington, December L. Is9s
My Dear Sir: Have just read in the morning
paper, with profound and sincere regret,
OF the death of Gen. Calixto Garcia, and my
near goes our IN deepest sympathy TO the stricS-
dren- anu '''4i-
great man, true patriot brave soldier.
VINO VIII be reckoned among the worlds generals,
ls dead but his deeds will live in the hearts of
patriots and be inspiration to the people whom
he strove to liberate from the tyranny Of spain
Yours with great respect and deepest COINCIDENCE.
HENRY y. COUDEN- |
Chaplain House of REPRESENTATIVES
cor-,,, !. o. Columbus. Ohio.
'0nza,a "a, oe qqssada Charge dAffaires, Washing
Gen; Calixto Garcia gave his life for the in. |
dependence of Cuba. He fell pleading his coun.
trys cause. He has not died In vain tn.
great American heart is touched and Che me
though dead, shall continue TO triumnb elo,'
ioGsy for his beloved Cuba.
l, 70 MS stflcken family the sympathv of l
The Columbus Cuban League. VI
JAMES KILBoURNE, President
=. d. GALBREATH, Secretary.
Messages were also received from uav
ana, Key West and prominent Cubans in
this country.
Ihe arrangements for the funeral this
morning have been completed. Owing 10
iaek OF time the number of troops will
be limited, and only those available in
this city will act as an escort. The fun
eral procession will leave the Raleigh at
$50 and will proceed to ST. Patrick,s
Church. where the services will he held
at 10 O'Clock.
The casket containing the remains will
be carried on an artillery caisson ana
Battery E. Sixth Artillery; Battery X
Fifth Artillery. and Battery C. Fourth
Artillery, will act as the military escort
headed by the Fourth Artillery band
Twelve noncommissioned officers from
the Washington Barracks will act as BODY
bearers
The following will act as honorary pall-
bearers: The Secretary of State. Mai. Gen.
Nelson A Miles. Gen. Lawton. Gen.
Gen. Ludlow, Senator Morgan.
Senator Mason, Senator Redfald Proctor.
Hon. 4. r. Proctor, Senator Money. Sem
ator Thurston and Hon. r. R. Hit.
Father McGee. assistant pastor of ST.