The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-09-18
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY.


that time, but it is probable it occurred
about two o'clock but the physicians
hesitated TO make the announcement
to the thousands waiting outside until
they were positive beyond doubt that
all was over.
BUFFALO, Sept. 14-Dr. Janeway
of New York, the heart specialist, who
arrived from New York after midnight,
worked over the President almost con-
stantly until he died but was unable to
stimulate the patients heart. When
Mrs. Mckinley went to the sick room
shortly after eleven o'clock last night
she stood beside the President with
her usual courage. He looked up and
said: "lps Gods will not ours, let
His will be DONE" then he relapsed
into a comatose state.
Mrs. Mckinley did not see her hus-
band after twelve O'Clock. He was un-
conscious as she was led from the room.
She has been informed that the end
has come and is bearing up well, but
has not shed tear since the change
for the worse came Friday morning.
Secretary Cortelyou was by the Presi-
dents side and held his hand when he
breathed his last.
The Cabinet officers all visited the
sick room before twelve O'Clock aud
took last look at their chief. Vice.
President Roosevelt is expected on a
special train.
1t was wild night in Buffalo. Be-
fore 10 O'Clock mob gathered around
police headquarters, clsmoring for
Czolgosz Ropes were stretched around
| the police station and no unauthorized
person was allowed within block of
the building. At eleven o'clock the
mob had grown 30 large and threaten
ing the 74th regiment was ordered out
and surrounded the Jail.
LONDON, Sept. 14.-There is intense
feeling through the city today on ac-
count of the death of the President.
Many Englishmen wear bands of crepe
on their arms. The feeling here is that
McKinley's death means the knell of
the Clayton -Bulwer treaty, as English
men look askance at Roosevelt. A re-
markaDle scene was enacted on the
stock exchange when the governing
committee refused to close. Members
suspended operations aud drew resolu-
tions condemniug the committee. All
dealings are suspended.
King Edward has sent this message
to Ambassador Choate: "Most truly
do l sympathlze with you and the
whole American nation at the loss OF
your distinguished and ever-to-be- re-
gretted President"
LONDON, Sept. 14.-The stock ex-
change closed by unanimous vote to-
day out of respect to the memory of
President Mckinley.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. lathe cotton,
corn and produce exchanges have
closed today out of respect for Presi-
dent Mckinley.
LONDON, Sept. 14.-News OF the
Presidents death became known here
at 7:30 and gloom hangs over the city,
especially around the American EN-
bassay where flags are at half mast and
shutters drawn. Messages in con-
stant stream are arriving at the Em-
bassay.
IN THE UNITED STATES.
WASHINGTON, Sept. l4.-President
McKlnley's life WAS insured fOr 50,000
in the New York Life Insurance Co.
He had carried this amount since 1896
New YORK, Sept. lathe stock,
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exchanges are closed.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-Secretary
Hay called the chiefs of departments
together ana all government depart
ments were ordered closed
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-Secr tary
Hay Officially Notified all foreign repre-
sentatlves TO this government of the
Presidents death this morning. I'm
mediately all flags were dropped to half
mast. Secretary Hay also notified Vice.
President Roosevelt that by the death
OF the President he becomes the
twenty-sixth President of the United
States, Vice-President Roosevelt may
be sworn in by any justice of the peace
in the country. All foreign embassies
of the United States Were notified TO-
day and the representatives of this gov
ernment Immediately cancelled all 50
cial engagements.
BUFFALO, Sept. 14.-Coroners Will
son and Boiler and Postmortem Exam
liners Herdier and Stocker went to Nil
burn house this morning. They lef
about 1890 after formally viewing th,
Presidents body. Mr.. Wilson said {
conference had been held with Disrric
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cided not to summon coroner's jury
Instead the coroners will deliver thei
verdict as soon as the death certifcat,
is made out.
BUFFALO, Sept. 14.-Mrs. Mckinley
is bearing up well today.
A private autopsy will be conducted
by Drs. Mann. Park, Metzinger anC
Randall of Fort Porter.
After the Presidents burial in Can
ton Mrs. Mckinley will remain there
A cabinet meeting this morning decid
ed that Judge Hazel, of the Unite'
States district court, should swear
Roosevelt in on his arrival.
SYRACUSE, Sept. IA. - Vice.Presi
dent Roosevelt's train arrived here a
10:37. 1t is rushing along at breal
neck speed with clear track.
WASHINGTON, Sept. l4.-Major Sy
monds, in Buffalo, has wired Actinl
Secretary of War Gillespee that there
will be no public funeral services il
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