The Irish standard., 1908-06-27
joins in very deep and sincere sympa-
thy. will attend the funeral"

joins in very deep and sincere sympa-
thy. will attend the funeral"
President Roosevelt issued a procla.
nation directing that the flags over
the White House and the departmental
buildings be placed at half mast in
honor of the memory of Mr.. Cleveland.
Ho also ordered that suitable naval
and military honors be rendered on
the day Of the funeral.
Federal Flags at Half Mast.
Notification of the death of Former
President Cleveland was flashed imme-
diately to Oyster Bay for the informa-
ton of President Roosevelt. The
White House received its first news
of the death from the Associated
Press. Secretary Cortelyou, who is
the senior cabinet officer in Washing
ton at present, is now the acting head
of the administration.
The first word that came to Secre-
tary Cortelyou from Oyster Bay was
an instruction, which the secretary at
once promulgated to all executive de-
partments, to place their national flags
at half staff. They will thus remain
for period of 80 days.
Secretary Taft Shocked.
New Haven, Conn, June 25.-Secre-
tary Taft was greatly shocked when
he was informed of the death of For
mer President Cleveland. He was in
the commencement procession with
the Yale university officials when the
news was conveyed to him. Il am
very sorry, indeed" said he, ito hear
of Mr.. Cleveland's death. He was one
of the really great men of the country,
and his passing away is a distinct loss
to the American people"
Tribute from Reid.
London, June 25.-The flags over
Dorchester house and the American
embassy were placed at half mast
Wednesday on receipt of the news Of
the death of Mr.. Cleveland. Mr.. Reid
said: II had a high personal appre-
citation of Mr.. Cleveland and my cor
dial relations with him, which began
when he was mayor of Buffalo. never
we're broken. believe Mr.. Cleveland
had grown steadily in the respect and
appreciation of the American people
since his retirement from Office"
Cortelyou Lauds Cleveland.
Washington, June 25.-Secretary
Cortelyou made this statement regard.
ing Mr.. Cleveland: Although not en-
tfrely unexpected at this time by those
who knew Mr.. Cleveland's real condi-
ton, his death is none the less a keen
sorrow. He was fine American type,
rising from obscurity to the highest
Office in the peoples gift through
sheer force Of character, character
so rugged, so loyal, and so sincere as
to excite the respect and affection of
those who were privileged to be his
friends"
Fairbanks Will Attend Funeral.
Indianapolis, June 25.-Vice-Presi'
dent Fairbanks now at his home In
this city said Wednesday that he
probably would attend the funeral OF
Mr. Cleveland. Speaking of the former
president the vice-president said:
Grover Cleveland was one of the
best and most patriotic statesmen the
country has produced. He devoted
himself to the public service with
singleness Of purpose and stood by hi.
convictions on important public ques
lions with a sturdy courage that com
manded admiration among the great
body Of the people"
johnson Mourns Ex.President.
Ottawa, Kan, June 25.-Gov. John
son of Minnesota, who was here Wednes
day. when told of the death Of ex
President Cleveland, said: II am deep
ly shocked to hear Of Mr.. Cleveland's
death. regard him as one Of the
country.s greatest mon and I predict
that when his history is properly writ
ten, he will be rated as one Of the hall
dozen greatest presidents"
Missouri River Rises.
Omaha, Neb., June 25.-The Nilsson