The Washington times., 1904-01-25
Remains of Scientist At
tended by Escort of
Citizens and Troops.
PRESENTED TO REGENTS
Simple Ceremony in Hall of
institution Witnessed by
Select Company.

Under military escort and with off,
cials preseut representing the United
States anil British governments. the re-
mains Of Games Smithson. founder Of
the Smithsonian Institution. were borne
through the streets OF the city today to
be deposited with due ceremony in the
institution which bears his name.
At 10 o'clock the remains were taken
from the dispatch boat Dolphin, on
board Of which they were brought from
New York on arrival from Genoa.
At the dock were gathered the board of
regents OF the Smithsonian Institution
and officials who were TO take part in
the ceremonies. as well as many spec
tators. AS the casket was lifted from
the deck of the Dolphin and brought
ashore the Marine Band struck up the
strains OF Nearer My God. to Thee
Borne on Caisson.
The casket was placed on a caisson
draped with the United States and
British flags. Through the navy yard
the cortege moved as follows:
Marine Band; marine guard. Dr. r. H
McKim. chaplain; caisson. and car
riages
At the outer gate the main escort was
replaced by a detachment of the F'if-
y.
route was down Pennsylvania Avenue
to Twelfth Street. where the cortege
turned south and entered the Smith
sonian grounds directly to the west of
the building. so as TO approach the
main entrance from the west.
Along the streets there were many
signs of reverence paid TO the distin-
guished scientist by the uncovering of
heads as the cortege pagSSd
Reaching the Smithsonian Institution,
the remains were removed from .he
caisson and borne into the main hall
by the following pallbearers, represent
ing the different departments of the in
stitution: W H. Holmes Frank Baker.
Cyrus Adler. f. w. Hodge. r. Rath-
bun. and Gen. Gilbert Grovenor.
Presentation Ceremony.
Only the family of DR. Bell. members
OF the Smithsonian board and the offi-
cial guests were present at the simple
ceremonies which marked the presenta-
tion of the casket E'he casket was
placed upon rests in the center Of the
main hall. with flags covering it the
head being toward the west Among
those who stood surrounding the bier
were Sir Mortimer Durand. the British
ambassador: Francis B. Loomis. As
sistaDt Secretary Of State who vas des-
ignated by President Roosevelt to be
his official representative; Senator
Frye. representing the Senate; Com
missioner II. B. Macfarland represent
Ing the District, with the following 9th
er officials: Senators Platt and Cock
rell, Representatives Hit Robert Ad-
ans. jr.. and Dinsmore: Mr.. Henderson
DIR. Bell. Mr.. Langley; also A. Melville
EIrNhhg~1 Mr. \ l.lr
Grosvenor. and Miss Bell.
DIR. Alexander Graham Bell. VIII. went
to Genoa as a committee appointed by
the institution TO bring back the re-
mains, formally presented the same on
behalf of the regents. He said
Success of Mission.
''As member Of the board of regents
Of the Smithsonian Institution Z have
the honor to report the successful result
of my mission and TO formally 5eliver
the remains of the founder OF this in
stitution. Through the kind assistance
OF the American and British con-uIs at
Genoa and with the consent of the ItaI
ian government. it has been possible to
arrange for the removal of these re-
mains to American soil. The deceased
was a fellow OF the Royal Society of
entific achievements it is needless to
speak.
ION December 81. together with Will
liam Henry Bishop. American consul at
Genoa, and other witnesses. 1 was pres
ent while the tomb on Santo Domingo
hin in Genoa was opened and the re-
mains taken out. They were taken to a
mortuary chapel. placed under guard,
and then having been carefully placed
I'm a casket and a wooden box to COM
ply with the regulations of the Italian
government. were brought to this coun-
try on the steamer Princess Irene"
Senator Frye Replies.
Senator frye replying, said
Providence sometimes gives to man |
kind a benefactor whose works shall !
ever be for the advancement of the hu- |
man race. Such a one was James /
Smithson. The spirit which inspired |
you TO bring these remains to rest here /
will be an incentive TO carry out the 1
high purposes for which this institu- !
ton was founded II is fitting that they (
should thus be brought home"
A brief eulogy on the works of James |
Smithson was spoken by DR.. McKim |
ard following a prayer the ceremony 4
was then closed
The casket containing the remains /
was later carried up the north stairs /
TO the old regents room. where they /
WILL remain until arrangements are 1
made b. the regents for the burial. A /
meeting will be held on Wednesday and /
at that time the final resting place OF 1
the distinguish ed scientist will be Sc
lected.
Special permission viii have to be OBJ !
tained from Congress TO inter the re-