Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-22
Mr. HOBART DEAD.
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vide that no election is necessary at the
beginning Of a session. Senator Frye. ac-
cordingly, will continue as presiding
officer until the end of President McKin-
Iey's Administration, unless he chooses
70 resign. or the Senate chooses 10 elect
another senator to the Office
CURIOUS COINCIDENCE.
A curious coincidence Of the death Of
Vice-President Hobart Is found in the
fact that Of the six Vice Presidents who
have <isd In office. four died within a few
days of the same day OF the month in
the year OF their deaths. the death of
Mr. Hobart being the FIST Of November,
1888; that OF Mr. Wilson, the 22d of No
vcmber 1870; that of Elbridge Gerry, No
vember q 1914. and that OF Mr.. Hem
bricks November -. 1855. The other two
Nice-Presidents who died In office We're
Clinton and King The former died April
~ 1872, and the latter April II. 1888.
All the flags I'm Washington are half
masted, out Of respect to the memory Of
Nice-President Hobart.
SORROW IN WASHINGTON.
The Vice-President's death, while not
unexpected. came as a distinct shock. and
cast a gloom over the city, where he was
loved and honored. The news was first
received at the White House 10 minutes
before o'clock i'm a private message
from Paterson. The flag over the ENecu-
tive mansion was Immediately hauled
down 10 half-mast, and the doors Of the
mansion were closed 10 the public.
The President was deeply affected by
a. gpiIgugffafg
death, and at once dispatched a tele-
gram conveying the sympathy and con-
ISOLATION of himself and Mrs. Mckinley 90
Mrs Hobart Meantime. the sad intelli-
gence had been bulletined by all the
newspaper offices. and the whole city was
soon mourning the loss of the Nice-Presi-
dent
Secretary-of-State Hay. upon whom the
succession 10 the presidency. now falls.
heard the news upon his arrival at the
State Department, and he Immediately
repaired to the White House. Mean
time, Senator Fairbanks. of Indiana, and
Senator Forster, Of Washington, mad
ioined the President. and were with him
when Secretary Hay arrived. The Sec
rotary remained with the President about
10 minutes, lie was visibly affected
when he left the White House.
PRESIDENT DEEPLY MOVED.
President Mckinley was deeply moved.
and when Senator Fairbanks had left he
Joined Mrs. Mckinley I'm his private apart
ments His intimate relations with his
colleague made him feel the Niye-Presi-
dents death as a great personal bereavo-
ment. Mrs. Mckinley was greatly af-
Tected. She gave way completely TO her
grief and sObbed convulsively. Mrs.
D, INT i'm. faa here and
among her most cherished friends were
the Vice-Prosident and Mrs. Hobart.
President Mckinley aid all he could to
comfort his wife, and did not return 10
his Office until the members Of the Caoi-
net began 10 arrive.
The members Of the Cabinet were made
acquainted with the sad news as soon as
President Mckinley himself was inform
Cd bv means Of the telephone from the
White House Secretary Hay went 20 the
White House and had private confer
ence with the President. and returned 10
tho state Department TO give orders Tor
the official programme, so far as the gov
eminent is concerned.
MESSAGE TO MRS HOBART.
Secretary Hay sent n message to Mrs.
Hobart. expressing his sincere condo-
lence. and gave his attention to the pro-
cianatfon announcing the death OF the
vice President TO the people OF the United
States. u was also necessary 10 convey
the information 10 the nations or the
world. 90,
This was the day OF the regular Cabi-
net meeting. and the members gathered
at the White House at II o'clock. but the
death of tho Nice-Prcsident overshadow-
ed an else. and public affairs were not
mentioned. The Cabinet ministers show
cd the emotion which they all ielt
After the Cabinet meeting the President
issued tho following proclamauoh'
PROCLAMATION by THE PRESIDENT
nv the President of the United States.
\ Proclamation
To the PEOPLE of the United States:
Carrot Augustus Hobart wee fc-ldeil
of the United States. died az ms nome III
Paterson. y. j.. az $50 O'CLOCK lnla H"ill
ing. I'm him the nation mas LOST one on
its most illustriOus citizens ana one OF IFS
most faithful servants. HIS participation
ion the business life and the laW-maklns
body Of his native state was marked by
answering fidelity and 10y a hisn order
of talents and attainments. ana MS 700
brief career as Nice-President OF the
United states and President of the Senate
exhibited the loftiest qualities OF upright
and saeacious craftsmanship.
In the world Of affairs he had Few
GUUIIe among Ills fUuANllll fpA ca ANf's AAAR
private character was gentle and noble.
He will long be remembered and mourn
ed by his friends as a man or singular
purity and attractVeness. whose sweet
ness Of disposition won all hearts. Whlle
his elevated purposes. his uubending in
tegrity. and his whole-hearted devotion
10 the public good deserved and acquired
universal respect and esteem
In sOrrOWing testimony OF the loss
which has fallen upon the country, l
81 .NfIrr Of Ia Al HE4
executive offices Of the United states shall
bee closed and all posts and stations Of the
army and navy shall display the national
flag al half-mast. and that the represen-
tatives of the United States I'm foreign
countries shall pay appropriate tribute
10 the illustrlous dead for period Of
thirty days.
In witness whereof have set my hand
and caused the seal of the United States
IL be affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington this
twenty-irst day of November. in
Seal the year Of our Lord, one thou
---- sand eight hundred and ninety
nine. and Of the independence Of the
United states. the one hundred and TWEEN
ty-fOurth.
CSigneO WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
by the President:
Slgned John Hay Secretary of State.
MR.. GRIGGs WILL ARRANGE THE
FUNERAL.
Attorney-General Griggs left this after
noon for Paterson. He goes as the per
sonal representative Of the President and
Cabinet and will arrange with the fam
ily 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.
MIR. HOBART'S CAREER.