The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-16

statement making important changes in
the plans for the funeral services over the
remains of President Mckinley in this city
was given to the press tonight:
In compliance with the earnest wishes
of Mrs Mckinley that the body of her hus-
band shall rest in her home at Canton,
Wednesday night, the following changes in
the obsequies of the late President will be
made:
Funeral services in the rotunda of the
Capitol will be held on Tuesday morning
on the arrival of the escort. which will ac-
company the remains from the White
House. The body Of the late President Will
lie in state in the rotunda for the re-
mainder of Tuesday and will be escorted TO
the railroad station Tuesday evening. The
funeral train will leave Washington at or
about o'clock Tuesday evening and thus
will arrive at Canton during the day
Wednesday.
JOHN HAY,
Secretary of State.
"ELIHU ROOT,
Secretary OF War.
JOHN d. LONG,
Secretary of the Navy.
.sHENRY r. F M'FARLAND,
President Board of Commissioners of the
District of Columbia
THE ORIGINAL PLANS.
The original plans, as announced by Sec
retary Hay, but which were changed at the
request of Mrs. Mckinley, were:
1.-The remains of the late President Of the
United States, after lying in state in the
City Hall of Buffalo during the afternoon
of Sunday, Sept. Is, will be removed to
Washington by special train on Monday.
Sept 16, leaving Buffalo at $50 a. m. and
reaching Washington at 9 p. m. The re-
mains will then be carried under the escort
of a squadron of United States cavalry to
the executive mansion where they Will
rest until O'Clock in the morning OF
ried to the Capitol, accompanied by mill
tary and civil escort, the details of which
will be given in a separate notice. The re-
mains will lie there in state. Religious
services will be held in the rotunda of the
Capitol on Wednesday at IL o'clock, noon.
At l o'clock the remains, under a military
escort will be transferred to a funeral
car and carried to Canton. o., via the Penn
sylvania Railroad, arriving there on Thurs
day at IL a. m, where arrangements Tor
the final sepulture will be committed to the
charge of the citizens of Canton. under the
direction of a committee TO be selected by
the mayor of that city.
mo ceremonies are expected in the cities
ard towns along the route of the funeral
train, beyond the tolling of bells
The programme for Monday night and
Tuesday, as announced above. where it does
not conflict with the changes. will be car
ried out. The programme for Wednesday.
of course, has been abandoned.
GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
In the War Department acting Secretary
Sanger was in consultation with General
Gillespie. Colonel Ward and General Barry.
arranging for the transportation TO Wash
ington of the troops 10 participate in the
funeral procession. making details for
guard duty and other matters. General
Randolph. chief of artillery, whc is to rep
resent the army at the Capitol. arranged
with Sergeant-at-arms Ransdell that they
should cooperate in the management Of
the funeral ceremonies a the Capitol Four
private soldiers will stand watch. one
at each corner OF the catafalque. as
long as the remains of the late Presi-
dent shall lie in the Capitol building. A
suitable guard will be maintained at the
entrance and will keep the people in align
ment when they are admitted 20 the Capt.
tol to view the remains Tuesday. Act
ing Secretary Hackett ordered that "A de
tail should be made up. consisting of two
officers. four petty officers and twenty-one
privates In the marine corps. for duty at
the Capitol next Tuesday TO supplement
the army representation. The special guard
of honor TO represent the navy at the
funeral ceremonies will comprise the fol-
lowing officers OF high rank: Admiral
Dewey. Rear Admiral Crowninshield. Rear