New-York tribune., 1908-06-25
WASHINGTON MOURNS.
AN Departments of Government
Honor Mr. CIeUelands Memory.

Washington, June 24-Appropriate honors will oe
paid to the memory OF ex-President Cleveland by
all branches of the government Immediately on
the receipt Of the Presidents proclamation formally
announcing Mr.. C1evelands death steps we're taken
carry out the provisions Of the proclamation
The State Department Will inform all officers OF ths
diplomatic and consular service OF the ex-Presi-
dents and will direct them TO fly the Arsrf-
flag their offices at half-star for thirty
days after the receipt Of the letter. To-day all
army posts and stations and all commanders IN
chief OF fleets in the navy captains OF detached
ships and navy yards and naval stations were or
dered TO fly the national colors az half-staH for
thirty days. In the army and the navy to-day's
orders will be followed by more formal directions
tomorrow specifying what shall be done the
day the funeral. prescribing the number Of guns
to be fired etc. The flags the executive depart
ments and the buildings occupied by the District
government were placed at half-mast to-day.
Many tributes paid to the memory Of Nr-
Cleveland Secretary Cortelyou. who confidential
stenographer had intimate association with Mr.
Cleveland, said:
Although not entirely unexpected at this time
by those who knew Mr. Clevelands real con-
fIeio1 He Was I as American type. rising rom OBJ
scurity to the highest office In the peoples GIT
rugged. SO loyal and so sincere as 70 excite not
privileged 10 be his friends but Of those who
were opposed him for political or other reasons
in ~" NJ 0erformance OF what he believed to b
his duty. No realized more fully the IDEAL
of an incorr1ptib1e public servant His example
has been most wholesome in these years OF socidI
and economic unrest. and the influence OF his calm,
reasonable and hopeful spirit has made for bet
ter understanding Of the needs and responsiveness
OF our citizenship. His death is very great loss
the country
AZ the White House the employees recalled with
considerable interest the action OF the recent con-
ference Of governors the conservation Of natural
resources relative t. ex-President CIeveland's III
ness On motion of William J. Bryan. a r-solu-
ton was adopted expressing the sympathy OF the
convention for Mr.. Cleveland and regret az his
inability TO be present. At President Roosevelts
suggestion the resolution adopted By unani-
nous vote
Admiral Dewey said:
In the death OF ex-Presfdeut Cleveland the
country has lost a citizen whose wisdom. courage
and patriotism Of the highest order The
hole country and its interests were the subject
OF his unrerlitting industry and best efforts. and
ne ignored any effect which a strict performance
Of duty might have upon his political fortunes
When during his second administration. financial
disa aster was Impending. he met the situation with
decision and resource in a manner for whlch
hfstorv will give full credit He believed in the
IsefIIIness Of an Efficient navy. and deemed OF
great importance the character and qualities or
navaI commanders in whose hands might at any
-ir1e be placed questions whose decision WOULD
Involve peace or war