The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-09-15

ny uIr.,ilnelS ueaCn OF PreS dent Mckln-
ley hasten to exp ess the deepest ana
most heartfelt sympathy of the German
people to the great American nation.
germany mourns with Anne RIGA for her
was fulfilling his duty to his count and
people. -''WilIiam I. r.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. 14.-In an
nal as to what effect the sudden eleya-
lion or vice President Roosevelt to the
presidency will have upon the interests
OF the country, Henry c. Payne, vice
| mittee, today said:
i can only say that I am so terribly
overwhelmed by the disaster to the ma
tlon that | cannot do more at this time
IMAM TO say that I-believe the business
interests and the best interests of the
country Will be entirely safe N Presi-
dent Roosevelt's hands.
nave known him Intimately for many
years especially during the presidential
campaign OF last fall, 1 had every OPP
portun1ty to learn his sentiments ana
IDEAS regarding public affairs, and I am
sure that there will be no marked change
~ the poncy OF the government by rea-
son OF ms elevation to the office of presi-
uent. know of my own knowledge that
ne neod Is most t, thoroughly. and earnestly n
which have governed President McKinl v
during his administration
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4.-The
! news of President McKinley's death was
received IN this city with sincere sor,s
row He had become personally known
to many and had won the esteem of all
during his recent sojourn here while his
wife was critically i'll and his tragic
death is mourned by the whole commun--
ity.
Immediately upon receipt of the news
the ire bell overlooking Portsmouth
square was tolled fifty-eight times, once
Tor each year of the dead presidents life
thousands Of people on the streets con-
gregated about the newspaper offices on
returning from the theaters and express
slons OF grief were everywhere heard.
Mayor Phelan has suggested that all
places Of business be closed TODAY as a
marx OF sympathy. He will at once
take measures for the observance of q
day of public mourning on which appro-
pirate services will be held. None of the
theaters will open tonight. Archbishop
Rlordan has sent out letter to be read
from the pulpits of every Catholic church
under his Jurisdiction, in which he de-
nounces the assassination and provides
for services of mourning for the presi-
dent
Mayor Aristow, of Oakland is arrang-
Ing for a public expression of sorrow
in that city and memorial meetings will
be held throughout the state-
DUBUQUE Iowa, Sept. 14-"President
McFdnley's loss will be deplored not
only IN every home of our country, but in
all lands wfere our history is studied"
said Senator Allison. speaking of the
death of President Mckinley HE was
beloved by all who came within his
benign influence and he possessed a gem
tleness and kindness rarely found among
men, always thoughtful and responsive
70 every demand made upon him If in his
power to help Lovable in character, in
every social relation, earnest for the
good and glory of his country and coun-
trymen and vigilant in his high place for
the promotion of both. He was, take
him all in an, one of the strongest ard
greatest of our presidents. AS popular
veneration for his character and intel
lect increased, SO these grew stronger
and stronger as the demand made upon
their strength increased and as the
months and years passed by
f am sure his name will ever be hon
ored and reyered as one of the purest,
wisest and modest chief magistrates of
our country. The tragedy is ended and
the atrocious criminal will be punished
under the law
President Mckinley has gone beloved
by all. Vice President Roosevelt Will
take his place and will meet wisely and
manfully the responsibilities of the great
office, with high resolve and noble as
pirations for his country's welfare
CINCINNATI, Sept. 14-In addition to
the closing of the chamber of commerce
the stock exchange and the partial sus-
pension of business. there was another
mark of respect shown here today to the
lamented Mckinley. The city had been
more deliberately decorated for the car
niVal here next week than for any occa-
sion in its history. To these decorations
on the buildings and recently constructed
designs along the streets were added
heavy drapings of mourning, so as to
make a most impressive appearance.
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 14-This city
today wears somber mantle of mourning
and heartfelt grief is manifested on ev-
cry side over the tragic end of President
Mckinley. On government, municipal
and private buildings broad bands of
crepe bear silent testimony of the city,s
sorrow and the flags at half-mast tell
of the nations bereavement
The news of the presidents death, all
though expected from the tenor of the
bulletins issued from Buffalo yesterday
came as great shock to this community
Until the early morning thousands of
pei SollS luIonSeQ the streets IN the Vlcln-
ity of the newspaper offices until the dire
full news was flashed over the wires, and
to those who remained, anxious and ex-
pectant in their homes, the sad tidings
were proclaimed by the bell on Inde-
pendence hail, which was tolled fifty
eight times.
When the news came that President
Mckinley had died the mayor and other
city officials met in the city hall to make
the necessary arrangements for honor
ing the memory OF the dead executive
The mayor wrote his proclamation call
ing on all citizens to drape their houses
in black. Chief Pierre, of the bureau of
city property, -superint ended the drapipg
of Independence hall and the city hall,
and orders were issued to all police lieu
tenants to fly the national flag at half
mast over the police stations.
Today the stock exchange was closed.
The directors Of the Union League, one
of the foremost Republican organizations
in the country, met and took appropriate
action.
ST. LOUIS. Sept 14-AlI night until
the sad news of President McKinley's
death was posted shortly after rs a. m.
great crowds of corroxuiT,o WON on