The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-17
Funeral Of Deceased PreSi-
dent at Washington
Attended by Officials Of
Many Nations.
FLORAL TRIBUTES.
They Were Numerous and Elab=
crate in Design.
Mrs. Mckinley Was Unable TO
Go to the Capitol.
Ceremony Was Simple but Beau
tiful and Impressive.
FLORAL TRIBUTES

Washington. Sept. 1.-THE state
funeral day of the late President Nc
Kinley opened as somber as the oc-
casion. The sky was overcast with dark
slow moving gray clouds. occasional
spasms Of rain fell. giving way for
rnomentary intervals to CLEANS of dull
sunshine and a soft wind barely stirred
into relief the signs of mourning on
building fronts that told as well as the
subdued air of the public that this was
a day Of sorrow
Thursday the last that was mortal Of
William Mckinley win be committed to
earth at Canton with ceremonies as
personal as the national character and
interest in its executive viii permit
Today was the occasion when the ma
tion was 10 pay its last tribute of re-
spect and admiration at the bier of the
president. The country had sent here
its representatives testifying that the
dead held his place deep in the nations
heart. Other nations had ordered their
diplomatic and military representatives
10 be present as q token that they
mourned with America in its loss. Ex-
part in the ceremonies and like Presi-
dent Roosevelt paid his tribute first in
private at the White House and later at
the public services in the rotunda Of
the capitol. The king of Great Britain
was present in the person of Mr.. Gerard
Lowther. charge of the British embassy,
whom Edward had specially commits
stoned 10 participate in the services as
his personal representative. Captain
Louis Bailey. of the royal navy. repre-
sented the embassy. They will return
10 Newport tonight and not go to the
family funeral at Canton. The other
embassies and legations likewise had
sent on their representatives Many of
the states had sent on their chief ex-
ecutives and part of their staffs. All
branches of the national government.
legislative. executive judicial and mil
1tary. were represented.
Senator Frye. president pro tenn of
the senate. arrived from Maine this
morning. With him was Chief Justice
Fuller OF the supreme court. David r.
Henderson the last speaker of the
house of representatives,. attended as
the representative Of the popular ex-
ecutive 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 de-
partments- The army and navy had
their highest officers within reach Of the
city in attendance and an officers with
In the limit of the national capitol took
part under orders directing them to
participate in the services of honor to
their late commander-in-chief The
south sent General Longstreet and 9TH
er former leaders of the confederacv.
About the White House the patrol of
soldiers and sailors. guarding the en-
trance and grounds told the sad story.
The night there had been quiet one
vigil over the dead had been main
tanned throughout the watches. Details
Of eavalrymen, artilierymen and infan-
try men. sailors and marines. We're on
guard around the grounds. A senrrv-
man paced back and forth in the porri-
CO. Inside the house others did du+v
In the east room. sombre with its
drawn shades and dim burning lights
and its heavy black casket in the center
Of the room. the guard Of honor watch
ed over the dead. Members of the I,oval
Legion and the G. A. r performed this
sad duty. silently giving way to others
every two hours. At the head of fha
casket stood an artilleryman and "a
sailor At the foot were a cavalrvrnan
and a marine All We're at parade resi-
THE SECOND STAGE.
The second stage Of the late presi-
dents journey toward the waitins~
grave at Canton was begun just a few
minutes after 9 o'clock As early as
an hour before that time the chief Off
GERS OF the government. civil military
and Judicial oegan to arrive. and man,
others whose names are familiar the
world over came singly and in groups
70 pay their tribute at his official home
to the nations nlustrfous dead ssa,-a,...1
members Of the diplomatic corps 4,
court costume We're among the early
coraers. Former President Cleveland
ana former Secretary Of War I.amo,t
arrived about $50 and were shown AT
once 10 seats in the red parlor. the
members Of the cabinet beginning fo
arrive soon afterward were fnme7i
ateiy followed Dy the members of rha
aaa-s committee and the members Of