The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-15
MOURNING FOR DINCLEY,
Letters 81 Regret from Public Men Com,
from An SectieaS
HIS PARTY KEENLy FELT THE GREAT LOSS
The Dead Statesman Regarded M =
Man Of Intellect and Probity.-wili
Have . state Funeral.

Washington, January lin view OF the
long and distinguished services OF the late
Representative Dinglcy the funeral ser-
vices will be In the hall Of the house and
will be In the nature OF state funeral.
1t will be held at IL o'clock Monday, Rcv.
Newman being assisted by Rev. Dr. Cou-
den, chaplain OF the house. Invitations
will be sent to the president and members
OF the cabinet, chief Justice and Justices Of
the United States supreme court, senator's.
Representatives and members OF the diplo-.
matte corps. ss
There was constant stream OF letters.
kilograms of condolences and cards pour
ing in at the Hamilton hotel all day. They
we're from public men in all sections and
| personal friends of the family. President
Mckinley sent very feeling letter. In his
own hand, and expressed his grief and that
Of Mrs. Mckinley. II was as follows:
Executive Mansion, January A.--My
Dear Mrs. Dingley. l have this moment
learned OF the death of your distinguished
husband and write to express the profound
sorrow which both Mrs Mckinley and my
self feel for YOU In your great affiictton.
We mourn with you In this overwhelming
! loss, which will be deeply felt by the
whole country. From my long and init
| mate association with him, 1t comes to
| me as a personal bereavement. great
consolation In this sad hour is recollec-
tion of Mr.. Dingley's exalted character.
his domestic virtues, his quiet, distin-
guished life and his long continued and
faithful service in behalf OF his fellow citi-
zens, who will always cherish his memory
as that of great statesman and true
patriot.
with sympathy. believe me. always,
| sincerely, William Mckinley.
Washington, January IA number of
| letters of coincidence were received today
| from members of the cabinet and one from
General Joe Wheeler. They were as fol-
lows:
State Department, January A.-near
Mrs. Dingley: My wife joins. me In eN-
pressions of sincere sympathy In your
profound grief We have lost great
statesman endowed with eminent gifts of
| mind and character. Although it may b.
some consolation in your sorrow to know
the whole country is mourning with you.
l am, with heartfelt sympathy, N.ncereiy
| yours, John Hay.
| Navy Department, Washington, January
| III have called several times during Mr..
Dingley's illness and again this morning
| on hearing of his death to show the pro-
| found interest which in common with
others l have felt In his behalf. l know
| that no word can relieve your sorrow. but
take the liberty to express my sympathy
and also my appreciation of his long, USE
full and distinguished career AS native
4 OF the district he SO ably represented ant
almost neighbor, know that among Ill:
j constituents the news of his death VII
j be especially deplored. There was no bet
4 ter man in the public service Ii can b'
of any service. trust you will command
me. and believe me, sincerely yours,
u John ID. Long.
Treasury Department, January IA, 1892
Dear Madam While your family weeps I
Nation mourus. The legendary ingratitud
of republics Is refuted The character an,
public service OF Nelson Dingley is appre
ciated, gratefully recognized and Will no
\ be forgotten. History will faithfully pre-
serve the record of his intelligent zeal ant
devotion to public good.
| can not forbear to put In evidence m.
testimony to his virtues. My relations t
him were more official than personal Per
haps because of this was able TO compre
bend the great reach of his mind. his vas
knowledge of public affairs, and the publ
expenditures. His accuracy in questions o
currency and finance classed him will
conceded authority, while the purity of hi
personal character and the uprightness o
his motives won the confidence and lovin
respect of all. Truly a great man has thi
| day fallen. Your personal bereavement AM
the grief OF his children may be assuaged-
If any abatement can be found--in the rae
that your less is also our loss, that many
many thousands of whom you can neye
know. stand in reverent but tender sym
pathy with your affliction. Sincerely yours
| LYMAN Gage.