The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-23
EngIand's Golden Age.

THE Victorian era is the golden era of
English history. The ruler whose remark
able reign has just closed was pre-emi-
nently distinguished as a model queen
and a model woman. Her influence was
sweet and wholesome. Her inspiration
and government were for the right. She
has served the cause of peace, humanity.
and progress. Her lofty character and
her salutary influence have secured the
honor and admiration OF mankind
Ethan Allen Hitchcock, Secretary of the
Interior:
The American people viii deeply and
sincerely sympathize with their kinsmen
across the sea in their irrepara5le loss OF
a devoted sovereign whose pure and gra-
cious personality and illustrious reign
have so abundantly blessed the people of
her great domain. and which have con-
tributed SO effectively to Christian ciyili-
zation in every quarter Of the world
Secretary Root wss too i'll to be seen
yesterday 10 make a statement for pub
licaticn.
Expressions Of manifest sorrow were
also made by Assistant Secretaries Hill,
Adee, and Cfidler, CT the State Depart
mert, and other prominent officials.
AS mark Of respect 10 the dead soyer-
eign the flag floating over The White
House was lowered TO haif-msst by dice
tion of the President Immediately after
the receipt of the cableEram from Am
bassador Choate. confirming the repcrt ef
the Queens death. the example %as I'M
mediately followed by the heads of the
departments, and flags on ell the Govern
ment buildings were lowered. They will
also fly at half-mast upon the day OF the
funeral.
Il required but a very short space of
time yesterday afternoon for the general
dissemination Of the fact Of Yictoria's de-
mise. The Washington public mad been
expecting the sad intelligence, and mani
Tested much concern. II was the general
topic of conversation in all sections OF
the city last night, where thcse in unofil-
cial as well as those in official life as
sembled
Every -bera tt-rr was r--
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I $50 -1era
condemn .h r-.G-a Ge-- 10. .
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.lr.se. a-f a- c-u- dI .H
Hr- =. 4.eIana, and because of other pub
lie policies, there was favorable comment
upon the personal character and womanly
virtues OF Queen Victoria, showing that
she was unquestionably held in high
esteem and affection. Upon many private
buildings the flags were lowered to half
mast, aud there were other marks OF re-
spect paid 10 the dead Queen.
At the British Embassy.
Lord Paueefote, the British Ambassa-
cor. received the news of the death Of his
sovereign, Queen Victoria. shortly before
O'Clock yesterday afternoon through a
direct cable message from the Home Of
fee ard Royal Chancery. The Ambassa-
dor, when the despatch arrived, was sur
rounded by Lady Pauncefote. the Misses
Pauncefote. and his official household
Though the news of the demise of the
Queen was expected at any time. and
everybody was prepared for the announce
ment, its receipt created a feeling OF in
tense SORROW and grief. cablegram Of
coincidence was Immediately despatched.
The news Of thu death OF the Queen
spread rapidly throughout the city, and
during the whole afternoon there was q
constant flow OF callers at the Embassy
leaving their cards Of confidence. Cabi-
net officers. Supreme Court Judges, Sen