The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-09-13

ment by ten o'clock and in personal inter-
view with Mr.. Adee expressed in fitting
terms the deep grief with which the sad
news had been received by his government
and by himself personally.
CabIeGrams from Philippines.
Washington Sept. 9.-The following
cablegrams Were received at the war de-
partment Saturday from Gov. Taft and
Gen. Chaffee:
Manila Sept. 7.-Secretary of War.
Washington: Greatly shocked by report
that president has been shot. Anxiously
await exact information.
(Signed) TAFT.
manila Sept 7--Adjutant General. War
Department. Washington: sympathy and
solicitude for president from army of the
(signed) "CHAFFEE."
Bishops Pray for President.
London, Sept S.-The Ecumenical Meth
odist conference gave up the first hour or
its session Saturday to prayers for, eulo-
giles of and resolutions respecting Pres
ident Mckinley. 1t happened. that the
bishops ard ministers of the colored Meth
odist branches were in charge Of the open.
ing service. Bishop Arnett, of Ohio, pre-
siding Rev. p. A. Hubbard. D. D., of
Washington. offered prayer for the pres
ident and his wife, and Bishop Arnett de-
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the high qualities Of the president as
statesman, Christian and gentleman.
London Is Horror Stricken.
London, Sept s.-The attempt upon the
life of President Mckinley is the sole topic
of conversation in London. In the street
the people are saying: isn't it awful.
which reference Is quite sufficient to identl-
fly the subject that Is uppermost in the
minds of all.
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relief is expressed at the satisfactory prog
resS so far maintained.
The United States embassy also has re-
ceived many kilograms and telephone mes
sages from distinguished persons inqulr-
ing for news and expressing anxiety and
regret at the attempt of the would-be as
sassin.
Lord Pauncefote, the British ambassador
to the United States, accompanied by his
daughter. was one OF the earliest callers
at the United States embassy Saturday
morning. He expressed the greatest SYM
pathy and anxiety regarding President Nc
KinleyS condition. The other callers at
aware; Prof. Saunders, of Harvard, and
practically all the leading Americans in
London.
The kilograms of sympathy and inquiry
read at the embassy from all parts of Great
Britain include messages from the mayor
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mouth.
Fears for the Gar.
Paris, Sept. 9.-The French official world
was much affected by the news Of the at
tempt to assassnate President Mckinley.
In view of the cars coming visit to
France. there is anxiety lest a similar at
Iempt be made on the life of the Russian
emperor while he is the guest of France.
Great precautions had been already de-
termined upon, but the stringency Of the
measures will now undoubtedly be in
creased ten-fold.
Labor Congress Expresses sympathy.
Swansea, Wales, Sept. 9.-Before the
trades union congress began its last Ses-
sion at six o'clock Saturday morning the
president said they were all Mortified atthe
news that President Mckinley had prob
ably been fatally shot Resolutions of
sympathy with the United States were
adopted.
F. Chandlet, of Manchester. and B. Til
lett, of London, were announced as the
American representatives on the executive
committee.
Martinelli Sends Message.
Philadelphia, Sept. 9.-Cardinal Martin
ELI, who is staying at Villanova college,
near here, was deeply moved when he was
informed of the attempted assassination
of the president. Later, he sent the fol-
lowing telegram to Secretary Cortelyou:
the God of all nations and the Ruler of all
rulers to restore speedily President Nc
Kinley to health.
(Signed) "MARTINELLI."
Baltimore, Sept. 9.-Cardinal Gibbons
gave evidence of the utmost solicitude
for the chief executive and when he read
the bulletin announcing the opinion of
the attending physicians that the wounds
of President Mckinley were not 'necessar-
lily fatal he exclaimed: Thanks be to
God."
Prayers offered for President.
New York. Sept. 9.-In all the Jewish
synagogues Saturday prayers were offered
for the speedy recovery of President Nc
Kinley. In many instances the rabbi men,
toned the catastrophe in his address and
dwelt on the life of the president.
Special Day for Prayer Appointed.
Baltimore, Md, Sept. 9.-Gov. John WAL
ter Smith issued, Saturday afternoon. a
proclamation naming Tuesday of next
week as a day for general prayers for the
recovery of the president.
BOmbardinE Colombian Town.
Washington, Sept. 9.-The Colombo
an legation has just received the fol-