The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-09-17
(By Associated PresS.)

Washington. Sept. 1.-THE state
funeral today of the late President Me
Kinley opened as sombrc as the ocea-
sion. The sky was overcast. rain fell
occasionally, giving way at momentary
intervals to CLEANS of dull sunshine. and
a soft wind barely stirred the signs OF
the mourning on building fronts.
All the country had sent its represen-
tatiyes to testify that the dead held his
place deep in the nations heart. Other
nations had ordered their diplomatic
and military represen atives to be pres
ent as a token that they mourned with
America in its loss
Ex-President cleveland was here to
take part in the ceremonies, and. like
President Roosevelt, paid his tribute
first in private at the White House, and
later at the public services in the ro-
tunda of the capitol.
The King of Great Britain had CON-
1nissioned Gerard Lowther charge of
the British embassy to parti, ipate in the
services as his personal representative.
Representing Great Britain.
Captain Louis Bailey, Of the Royal
Navy. represented the embassy. They
will return to Newport tonight.
- The other embassies and legations had
likewise sent on their representatives.
Many of the states had sent on their
chief executivs and part of their s1affs.
All branches of the national govern
ment, legislative, executive judicial and
military, were represented. Senator
Frye. president protein of the senate,
arrived from Maine this morning.
David B. Henderson, the last speaker
OF the house of representatives, attend
cd ho n
legislative branch, as we'll as the long
time personal friend and associate of the
dead man.
Many others were present, also of the
legislative and judicial departments.
The army and navy had their highest
officers within reach of the city in at
tendance, and all officers within the linn
its of the national capital took part un-
der orders directing them to participate
in the services of honor to their late
commander in chief
The south sent Gen. Longstreet and
other former leaders of the confedelacy
f. Quiet During the Night.
About the White house the night had
been quiet one. Details Of cavalry
men, artilleryn1en and infantrymen,
sailors and marines, were on guard
around the grounds A sentry man paced
back and forth on the portico.
Inside the house others did duty. In
the east room, the guard of honor watch
ed over the dead. Members of the Loyal
Legion and the G. "A. r. performed this
sad duty silently giving way to others
every two hours.
AT the head of the easket stood an ar
tilleryman and a sailor; at the foot a
cavalrymen and a marine. All We're at
srarade rest. These watchers We're re-
lieved every half hour.
Mrs. Mckinley had retired by 10 clock
and at that hour all the private apart
nents In the White house We're locked
for the night.
The second stage of the late presidents
Journey after toward the waiting grave
at Canton was begun justa few minutes
after O'Clock.
An hour earlier the offices of the gov
eminent civil, military and judicial, be-
gan to arrive, and many others whose
1,ames are familiar the world over came
s.rgly and in groups to pay their tribute
at his official home to the nations illus
trious dead.
In Court Costume.
Several of the diplomatic corps in court
costume were among the early Corners.
Former President Cleveland and For
mer Secretary of War Lamont arrived
about $50 and We're shown to seats in
the red paror.
The members Of the cabinet began to
arrive soon after, and We're Immediately
followed by the members of the senate
committee and the members of the SUI
preme court, headed by Chief Justice
Fuller, in their robes Of office.
President Roosevelt arrived at $50
O'Clock, accompanied by his wife and his
sister. and went Immediately to the blue
.Harlor where they We're Joined by the
members of the cabinet. The president
wore frock coat with band of crepe
on the left arm.
Mrs. Mckinley arose earlier than usual
to- prepare for the ordeal. She had rested
quite we'll during the night. but her pale
face told plainly of her sufferings.
She gave no sign of collapse however,
and her physician confidently believes
she will keep up her strength and courage
to the end.
Senator Hanna came leaning heavily
en- his cane. and it was painfully evident
that he was suffering.
Many Floral Tributes.
During the night and morning por-