Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-19

1 ow-moviug, gray clouds occasional
NspHsms OF rain fell, giving way for
Smolnentary intervals to glsams Of dull
!, tsuushine. and soft wind barely stirred
4 Into relief the sigus of mourning on
u libuiIdine fronts that told as well as the
subdued air Of the public that this WINS
X Ia day oil sorrow.
W Thu. sday the last that was mortal Of
IN William Mckinley will be committed to,
earth at Canton with ceremonies as per.
tBonal AZ the national character and
N interest IN its Executive will permit
.'Today was tho occasion when the nation
\ was to pay its last tribute of respect
I nnd admiration at the bier OF tie dead
President All the country Lad nent
here Its representatives to testify that
fhs dead hud his place deep in the
Rnational heart. Other nations had
ordered their diplomatic and military
Representatives tolbe present as token
that they mourned with America in its
n loss. Former President Cleveland was
NJ here to take part in the ceremonies,
and. like President Roosevelt, paid his
4 tribute first 10 private at the White
House, and later at the public services
\ in tho rutunda Of the Capitol. The
King of Great Britain was present in
the person of Gerard Lowther, charge
OF the Brltish Embassy, whom Ed ward
n lad specially commissioned to rartici-
tite In the services as his personal
representative. Capt, Louis bailey of
The Royal Navy represented the ON
lassy. They will return to Newport
bnight, and not go to tho family funeral
| II Canton. The other embassies and
eRationg likewise had sent on their
representatives. Many of tho States
\ lad sent on their chief executives and
Tart OF their stats All branches of the
ational government, legislative, execu-
I've, judicial and military, were repre-
~ bnted. Senator Frye, President Pro
elm of the Senate. arrived from Maine
his morning. With him was Chief
Justice Fuller OF the Supreme Court
David B. Henderson, the last Speaker
lif the House Of Representatives, at
buded as thu representative of the
4 lbopular legislative branch, as we'll as
y Fhe long tiine personal ftiond and asso
biate Of the dead man. Many others
sere present also Of the legislative and
IN Judicial departments. The army and
N aasy had their highest oliieers within
v .euch Of the city in attendance, and all
,fiicers within the limits of the national
Inv apital took part under orders directing
hem to participate In the services OF
,honor to their late Commander. in oh ief
Either former leaders OF the Con.
!ederacy.
SCENE AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
\ About the White House tho ratrol Of
\ eldiers and sailors guarding the en-.
Aranoe and grounds told the sad story.
I The night there had been quiet one.
TIA vigil over the dead had been main.
tanned throughout the watches. Details
~ Nlnf olrur man rttllary, Ia
men, sailors and n,ariues were On guard
around the grounds. A sentryman paced
! back and forth on the portioo. Inside
the house others did duty. In the east
.Foom, sombre with its drawn shades
and dim burning lights and the heavy
\ black casket in the centre of the room,
H The guard of honor watched over the
N Head Members OF the Loyal Logic
II thnd the q. A. r. performed this sad
NJ i1uty silently, giving why to othars every
v Two hours. At\the bend Of the cashet
Ili blood an artillefyman and sailor. AT
w ghe foot were cavalryinan aud q
\ marine. All were at parade rest These
II watchers were relieved every half hour.
VI Mrs. Mckinley had retired by 1C
A o'clock, and OF that hour all private
A apartments in the White House were
NJ bcked for the night. There were
nv 10 untoward developments In Mrs.
I'M McKiney's condition, and the night
IUj Ave way to day without incident hay.
IVY hg broken its sorrow.
N Y The second stage of the late Presi
NJ ent's journey toward the waiting grave
\ it Canton was begun just a few minutes
N liter O'Clock. As early as an hour
J before that time the chief officers Of
Ij The government, civil, military anC
judicial, began to arrive, and many
fE.e 49, estl ~
elworld over came singl, and IN groups
10 pay their tribute at his official hom,
Tito the nations ilustrious dead. Sew
llcIeral members Of the diplomatic CORPS,
Klpn court costume, were amUng the early
tpromers. Former President Cleveland
IAnd former Secretary of War Lsmoni
ifhhrriyed about $40 O'Clock, and were
n hhhown ut once to seats in the red parlor
NT The members Of the cabinet began Il
A arrive soon after, and were Immediately
d followed by the members Of tine Senate
committee aud the members of thu
W United States Supreme Court, headeC
by Chief Justice Fuller, in their robel
of office. President Roosevelt arrive,
| 1t $50 O'Clock, accompanied by hi,
wife and his sister, and went i'm
Y lhedIately to the blue parlor, wher,
M hney were Joined ny the members of tn,
cabinet. The President wore frool
N BOAT, with q band Of crepe on the lief
I n pam. Mrs. Mckinley arose earlier thar
I b usual to prepare for the ordeal. Sh,
TX had rested quite well during the night
but her pale face told plainly her suf
II terings. She gave no sign of collapse
M however, and her physician contidentl,
Nn believes that she will keep up.s,he
M @trength and courage to tile end. Sena
III tor Hanna reached the White Hous
only a short time before the procession
IN was to move His face looked drawn
Il and, leaning heavily ON his cane, i
nv was painfully evident that he was sui
Nv fering.
IN BEAUTIFUL FLORAL TRIBUTES.
luJ During the night and morning
v portion of the many beautiful fora
NJ tributes sent TO the White House wer
GEA placed about the oasket Consplcuou
among them were a massive cushio
: }1oral tribute in the form of an arm
4- badge from the G. A. r. and offering
from the Loyal Legion and other so!die
DENOMINATIONS. Gen. Corbin, no,
leo route home from Manila, Gen. Adm
pt. Chatfee and the commissioners G
Porto Rico had floral offerings lai
y about the bier. A design of over 81
feet in diameter, composed of gala
pesyes and American Beauty roses
about which vas entwined the Amer
pan flag, came from the Mayor on
Council of Richmond, Va.
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