The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-09-18

intervals along the route the presi-
dents favorite hymn, "Nearer, My
God, to Thee" The procession occupied
one hour and a half in passing given
point.
For hours before the arrival of the
funeral cortege at the east front Of the
capitol an impenetrable Gordon Of peo-
pie had massed along the walks and
areas fronting the plaza. Thousands
had gathered here to pay their last
tribute of respect and love to the MEM
ory of the dead chief magistrate.
Entering the Capitol Rotunda.
Just at 10 O'Clock Admiral Dewey
made his appearance, accompanied By
General Otis, General Davis and Gen
eral Ruggles. He glanced over the
scene within and then took up his sta.
tion at the eastern entrance where he
was Joined by the other members Of
the guard OF honor.
Mrs. Hobart, with her son, and Mrs
Russell A. Alger, escorted by Colonel
Hecker, also entered during this time
of waiting. The clergymen and the
choir the latter from the Metropolitan
NJ. e. church. which Mr.. Mckinley at
tended. filed in and were seated at the
head Of the catafalque. At twenty
minutes to II o'clock the cabinet en-
tered and was seated to the south Of
the platform, and then to the strains
Of "Nearer, My God, to Thee by the
Marine band outside the casket was
borne into the rOtunda. General Gil
lespie and Colonel Bingham led the
way, and every one arose. The guard
of honor on either side separated, and
the cnskct was placed gently upon the
catafalque. Next came members Of the
family of the deceased, Abner McKin-
ley leading. They We're seated near
the head of the casket. Mrs. Mckinley
was not present. Senator Hanna was
with the family party. Next the dlplo-
matte corps entered, all In full court
regalia. and were seated to the south.
Former President Cleveland, with Gen
eral Wilson. his escort, sat in the first
row. Lastly came President Roose-
welt. escorted by Captain Cowles and
preceded by Mr.. Cortelyou, secretary
to the president He was given a seat
at the end of the row occupied by the
cabinet, just south of the casket. Mr.
Rooscvelts face was set aud he ap-
peared to be restraining his emotions
with difficulty.
When the noise occasioned by seating
the late comers had ceased, a hush fell
upon the people, and then the choir
softly sang Lead, Kindly Light" Car
dinal Newman's famous hymn, while
every one stood in reverence.
Rev. DR.. MAYORS Prayer.
At the conclusion of the hymn Rev.
DR.. Henry X. Naylor presiding elder
of the Washington district NJ. Il.
church, delivered the invocation while
the distinguished company listened
with bowed heads. ...
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-<ssa lie stood at the head of the cas-
ket and spoke in sympathetic voice and
with many evidences Of deep emotion.
Bishop Andrews Address.
The acoustic qualities Of the rotunda
do not favor such addresses, and, al
though the bishop spoke in clear and
firm tones. the lippling echoes from all
sides made it difficult for those short
distance from hin a1 to eatch his words
1t was an affecting moment. In
the midst of the singing Admiral Rob
Icy Evans. advancing with silent tread,
placed a beautiful blue floral cross at
the foot of th3casket.
The last notes died away softly and
with upliftcd hands the bcnediction
was pronounced by Rev. DR.. w. II.
Chapman, acting pastor of the Metro
politan church. This ended the reli-
gous service.
There was pause for few minutes
while trr ushers cleared the a1sles and
the a,Semblage began to withdraw.
First . retire was President Roosevelt,
and II; l,r entered so he left, preceded
u short distance by Major McCawley
and Captain Gilmore, with Colonel
Bingham and Captain Cowlcs almost
pressing against him.
The remainder Of the company re-
tired in the order In which they en-
tered, the cabinet members following
the president and after them going the
diplomatic corps. the supreme court,
senators and representatives, officers of
the army and navy and officials of less
degree.
After the funeral services almost
twenty minutes were required to clear
the rotunda sufficiently to permit the
opening of the doors for the admission
of the general public. Most of the
flowers were removed from the casket.
The lid was lifted from over the face.
and at 1883 the people began to file
by, coming in to the building at the
east door and passing out through the
west door. The people passed on both
sides of the casket No one was al
lowed time for more than hurried
glance at the face of the dead prcsi-
dent.
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