The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-17

Washington, ID. c.. Sept 17.-Today was
the occasion when the nation was TO pay
its last tribute OF respect and admiration
at tho bier of the dead president. All
the country had sent here It's representa-
tives to testify that the dead had his
place deep in the national heart. Other
nations had ordered their diplomatic and
military representatives to be present as
a token that they mourned with America
in its loss. Ex-President Cleveland was
here TO take part in the ceremonies. and
like President Roosevelt paid his tribute
first in private at the White House and
later at the public services in the rotunda
OF the capitol.
The King OF Great Britain was present
In the person OF Mr.. Gerard Lowther'
charge of the British embassy, whom the
king had specially commissioned to par
ticipate in the services as his personal rep
resentative. Capt. Louis Bailey, OF the
Royal navy represented the embassy.
They will return to Newport tonight and
not TO go to the family funeral at Canton.
The other embassies and legations like
wise had sent their representatives. Many
of the states had sent their chief execu-
tives and part OF their staffs.
ALL BRANCHES REPRESENTED.
All branches OF the national govern.
ment legislative, executive, judicial and
military were represented. Senator Frye,
president pro tern Of the senate, arrived
from Maine this morning. With him was
Chief Justice Fuller of the Supreme court.
David B. Henderson, the last speaker of
the house of representatives attended as
the representative of the popular legisla-
tive body, as well as the long time per-
sonal friend and associate of the dead man.
Many others were present also OF the leg
islstive and judicial departments The
army and navy had their highest Officers
within reach OF the city i'm attendance
and all officers within the limits of the
national capitol took part under orders,
directing them to participate in the ser
vices of honor TO their late commander I'm
chief. The South sent Gen. Longstreet
and other former leaders of the Confeder-
acy.
About the White House. the patrol OF
soldiers and sailors guarding the entrance
and grounds told the sad story. The night
there had been a quiet one. A vigil over
the dead had been maintained through
out the watches Details of cavalrymen.
artillerymen and infantrymen, sailors and
marines were on guard around the
grounds. A sentryman paced back and
forth on the portico. Inside the house
others did duty. In the East room. SOM
brc with its drawn shades and dim burn
ing lights and its heavy black caskct
I'm the center OF the room. the guard Of
honor watched over the dead. Members
Of the Loyal Legion and the G.. a. r.
performed this sad duty.
Mrs Mckinley had retired by 10
O'Clock and at that hour all the private
apartments I'm the White House were
locked for the night. There were no un-
toward developments I'm Mrs. McKinley's
condition and tho night gave way 20 dav
without incident having broken its sor-
row.
The second stage OF the late presidents
Journey toward the waiting grave AZ
Canton was begun Just n few minutes
after . o'clock todav. As oarlv as an hour
before that time tho chief officers of the
government. civil. military and judicial
began To arrive and many others whose
names are familiar the world over. came
singlv and I'm groups 10 pay their tribute
at his official home 20 the nations Illus
trious dead
Several members ~ the Diplomatic
corns in court costume were among the
carly Corners Former President Glove
land ana former Secretary 81 War Lamont
arrived about $3.50 and were shown ~
once ~ seats IN the Red parlors. ne
members ~ The cabinet began 10 arrive
soon after and were Immediately follow