The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-14
DEATH CLAIMS
GEN. HARRISON
Harrisons sister, Will not be able to at
tend the funeral on account of lll-heal'i.
THE NEWS IN THE CAPITAL.
Statutes Will Be Fired, but No Buildings
Drapcd In His Honor.
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WASHINGTON, March 15.-Deep inter-
ests was exhibited In all of the EXecu-
tive Departments throughout the day IN
the reports that came as to the cohditioil
of cx-President Harrison. AS office hours
had closed for the day before the end
came. the first official action regarding
the death will be deferred until to-mor-
row, when, following presidents, Presi-
don't Mckinley will issue his proclama-
ton to the people notifying them OF Cen
cral HarrisonS death and setting out IN
becoming terms his virtues and charac-
teriStics.
He also will order salutes to he fired
at the various army posts the day of the
funeral. and on shpboard when the news
is received.
The Secretary of War and the Secre-
tary of the Navy will send out special
notices to soldiers and sailors conveying
the Presidents directions in this matter
Little more can be done officially, as the
act of March 3. 1885,, specifically forbids
the draping of public buildings in mourn
ing or the closing the Executive Depart
ments On the occasion OF the death OF an
ex-ofIicial.
1t is a, curious fact that two orders is
sued by President Harrison himself prob
ably brought about the enactment OF this
law January IS, 1893. the President is
sued an order announcing the death OF
cx-President Hayes. Almost before this
period of mourning had expired ex-Secre-
tary Blaine died and another funeral
proclamation issued from the White
House.
The long continuation Of the exhibition
OF mourning was too much for Congress-
which promptly passed the act above re-
fererd to.
HIGH TRIBUTES.
The late President Harrison was per-
sonally known to every member OF the
Cabinet, and all its members in the city
to-day spoke in praise of his magnificent
intellectually and rugged force of char
acter
Secretary of State Hay said:
The death of Mr.. Harrison is a ma
tional loss. Independent of the great Off
cal position he had held, he was man
of extraordinary mental capacity and ac-
tivity. He was a true statesman, lawyer
and orator and he has left few men his
equals behind Kin. In character as we'll
as ability he VS. Il man Of very unusual
force and value
Secretary of the Navy Long said:
President Harrison made a distin-
suished record as President OF the United
States He was d conscientious. pains
taking ch1et magistrate, OIL aDSOlule IN
teEyty. who maintained the honor and
prestige of his country, and whose high
est ambition was 20 do his duty toward
and serve the best interests Of that coun-
try"
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson said:
President Harrison was one of our
strong Presidents. He was man OF UNI
questioned ability and made an impress
siol:-rpon the country that will challenge
the investigation of the historian
CLEVELAND'S TRIBUTE.
(By Associated rrcss)
PRINCETON, n. J., March 13-ilx-
President Grover Cleveland made the FOL
lowing statement on the death OF former
President Benjamin Harrison:
Not one of our countrymen should 1or
a moment fail to realize the services
which have been performed in their be
half by the distinguished dead In h1gh
public office he was guided by patriotism
and devotion to duty, often at the sacri-
fee Of temporary popularity, and IN prl-
waite station his influence and example
were always in the direction of decency
and good citizenship. Such q career ana
the incidents related to it, should leave
deep and useful impression upon every
section of our national life.