The record-union., 1899-11-22

d. HoOn the time LOT Lie LuLci a. iieAeA
not been definitely set. It was stated,
however, that the interment would GER
tainly take place at Paterson, and 1t
was believed that it would occur Sat
urday afternoon. When the time is
definitely fixed. arrangements vii. be
made for the proper representation Of
the Senate at the ceremony.
The flags over the public buildings
were half-nasted early in the day.
Beyond this there We're no outward evil
dence of mourning and no drapings, as
law of Congress has put an end TO
the former practice of draping the
public buildings on the death of an
Executive All the Executive Depart
! ments will be closed on the day of the
funeral.
Attorney General Griggs left this
afternoon for Paterson. He goes as the
personal representative of the Presi-
dent and Cabinet, and will arrange
with the family of Mr.. Hobart for the
funeral. The entire matter is left IN
his hands, so far as the official features
of the ceremony are concerned.
Senator Foraker said: "Of course, the
Vice Presidents death was expected.
Nevertheless, in common with the whole
country, l am greatly grieved M.
Hobart was a noble, generous minded
man-one of the most lovable 1 have
ever known. OF him in his official ca
pacity it may be said that he was a
typical presiding officer, and deservedly
popular and most highly esteemed by
all Senators, without regard to party
affiliations. He will be greatly missed"
admirer of the Vice President, and con-
slider his death a loss to the entire
country
The Industrial Commission adjourned
at noon out of respect to the Vice Pres
ident's memory.
Senator Kyle, the President of the
commission, said: Il am panied to learn
of his death, and with the American
people share the universal sorrow and
loss. Leaving politics aside, all who
knew Garret A. Hobart unite in paying
the highest tribute to his personal
worth, gentlemanly, dignified bearing
and absolute fairness as a presiding
officer. His friends were legion, and
his enemies few
Senator Clark of Wyoming said that
all members of the Senate realized in
Mr.. Hobart one of it's best presiding
officers. He was a man who could
expedite business and did it in man
ner which caused no friction or un
pleaSantneSS among the Senators.
Senator Fairbanks said: "Garret A.
Hobart was a great Vice President, and
his death is a severe loss to the nation.
We shall not soon look upon his like
again He nncSeCSeG the raSDect and
confidence of the Senate, as we'll as OF
the entire country. Admiration for him
was not restricted by mere party lines.
No one knew better than he at all times
the state of the business of the Senate.
He was quick and just in decision, and
absolutely free from partiality No
provocation ever disturbed his urbanity.
Mr.. Hobart was thoroughly loyal to the
Administration, and had fully the Pres
idents confidence
Secretary Wilson said: 1.-THE Vice
President made a marked impression
on the country during his brief period
of official life. His training had pre-
pared him for presiding over the Sen
ate. The usefulness of our public men
depends in a large measure upon their
preparation for the discharge of official
duties. In addition to this, Vice Presi-
dent Hobart was a kindly man, genial
man, a lovable man. His Office has the
reputation of being perfunctory but he
magnified it, and made himself useful
to the people
Senator Cockrell said: L was person
ally very fond of the Vice President.
He was an excellent presiding officer.
Being always fair and impartial, he
aided materially in facilitating the dis
position of the business of the Senate.
He showed great aptitude and quick
ness in familarizing himself with the
rules and methods of procedure. and
was invariably pleasant and courte-
GUS"
Senator Harris said: Il heard the
news of the Vice Presidents death with
profound regret. l never knew a man
who had such a strong faculty for en-
dearing himself to those with whom he
came in contact His death is not only
national loss, but public loss to
every member of the Senate
PROCLAMATION ANNOUNCING
HOBART'S DEATH.
After the Cabinet meeting the Presi-
dent issued the following proclamation;
By the President of the United States:
A PROCLAMATION
ITO the people of the United States:
Garret Augustus Hobart, Vice Presi-
dent of the United States, died at his
home in Paterson, n. j., at $50 o'clock
this morning. In him the nation mas
lost one of its most illustrious citizens
and one of it's most faithful servants.
His participation in the business life
and the law making body of his native
State was marked by answering iidsl-
ity and by a high order of talents and
attainments; and his too brief career
as Vice President of the United States
and President of the Senate exhibited
the qualities of upright and sagacious
craftsmanship. In the world of affairs
he had few equals in his contempor-
aries. His private character was gen
tie and noble. He will long be mourned
by his friends as a man of singular
purity and attractiyeness. whose sweet
ness of disposition won all hearts, while
his elevated purposes his unbending in
tegrity and whoe-hearted devotion TO
the public good deserved and acquired
universal respect and esteem.
In sorrowing testimony of the loss
which has fallen on the country. | di-
rect that upon the day of the funeral
the executive offices of the United
States shall be closed, and all stations
of the army and navy shall display the
national flag at half-mast, and that the
representatives of the United States in
foreign countries shall pay appropriate