with the national colors. Light Battery A, Philadelphia artillery, also sent a green wreath, embedded with orchids, and the Loyal Legion remembered "Companion William McKinley" through a vast wreath of lilies and roses. Columbia's tribute came through Minister Silva, in the shape of a great cluster of palm and purple immortelles, and nearly every inch of wall space carried like offerings. One of the most effective of these was the wreath of palms and orchids from Mrs. Garret A. Hobart, herself not long since bereaved.

The opening of the doors of the rotunda of the Capitol, in order to permit an inspection of the remains of President McKinley, caused a rush of the vast throng that had been congregated on the east side of the building since early morning. The result was that many women and children were badly hurt. The crowd brushed by the police cordon, stationed at the foot of the steps, as if it had been chaff. A terrible congestion on the Capitol steps and at the entrance door followed.

GREAT Pressure FROM THE CROWD.

At the latter point there was such extreme pressure that numbers of women fainted. Many who thus became helpless were lifted up bodily and carried out over the heads of the crowd, while others, less fortunate, were trampled under foot and seriously bruised. Of the latter, twelve or fifteen were taken into the Capitol. The room immediately under the rotunda, where the President's remains lay in calm and peaceful repose, was a temporary hospital, filled with screaming women, lying prone upon improvised couches.

One of them had a broken arm and another had suffered internal injuries, which caused excruciating pain. The office of the Captain of Police also was used to accommodate the injured, as were several other places about the building. It is estimated that no fewer than fifty women and children were injured to some extent, but most of them were able to go to their homes. A few were taken to the Emergency Hospital.

As soon as the rotunda was cleared of those who had been

invited to attend the religious services, the bier was prepared for the inspection of the general public. The floral offerings which covered the coffin were put aside and the lid was lifted from the head of the coffin, Some time was required to put things entirely in order, and it was half-past twelve before the throng, which had been waiting from early morning on the outside, was admitted.

As the coffin rested upon the catafalque it was just about high enough to permit of easy inspection by adults. The crowd entered through the east main door of the Capitol and passed out through the west exit. The people came in double file, one line passing to the right and the other to the left of the casket. Only a hurried glance was permitted to any one, as it was announced that the ceremony would close promptly at 6.30 o'clock. Whenever there was an attempt to linger, especially over the casket, as there was in many instances, the person making it was admonished by the Capitol police to "pass on."

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HURRIED PAST THE CASKET.

When they still remained they were pushed along. In this way about 130 people were enabled to review the remains every minute. The pressure from the outside was terrific. Many women and children fainted, and others were more or less hurt. The crowd consisted of men, women and children, and all colors and ages were represented. Many children were carried through the building in the arms of their parents. As the body of the dead President lay in state it was guarded by representatives of all branches of the nation's martial service, under the command of General W. F. Randolph, Chief of Artillery. Directly at the head of the casket stood a marine, who faced another at the foot. On each side of these two sentinels the crowd passed. On either side of the marine at the head stood an artilleryman, while the marine at the foot of the casket was flanked by seamen. Other artillerymen, seamen and marines formed a lane through which the people passed. Back of them on either side was a line. of floral pieces. There were over a hundred of these. The whole scene was photographed scores of times. Apparently the throng

was in an apprehensive state of mind, for every time a flashlight picture was taken piteous screams were heard from the people about the entrance.

Washington, Sept. 17.-Ex-President Grover Cleveland, accompanied by Vice President Lamont, of the Northern Pacific Railroad, Mr. Cleveland's Secretary of War, arrived in Washington to-day to participate in the obsequies of the late President. They reached here at 4.05 o'clock this morning in Mr. Lamont's private car "Yellowstone," which Mr. Cleveland boarded at Princeton Junction last night. The two arose shortly after 7 o'clock, and breakfasted on the car. Mr. Cleveland refused to see callers, and to a newspaper man, who sought an interview, he sent word that he had nothing to say.

THEY REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT.

General John M. Wilson, retired, formerly chief of engineers, and Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, of the navy, who had been designated to take charge of the ex-President, arrived at the station shortly before 8 o'clock, and immediately reported to the former President. The latter was sitting in the observation part of the car, smoking and awaiting the party. He wore a Prince Albert suit, with silk hat, and carried his gloves in his hands. He chatted for a few minutes with General Wilson over the arrangements, expressing his earnest desire to participate in them, and then the party made their way down the long platform and out on the street. There was a crowd in the depot, and most of them recognized him instantly and saluted him. A path had to be made for him through the waiting room. The party were driven first to Admiral Evans' home, and then to the White House, where they arrived shortly before the time the cortege was scheduled to move.

In foreign countries there were unusual demonstrations of sorrow. The Bank of England exhibited for signature a memorial of the "Bankers, Merchants and Traders of the City of London," expressing sorrow at President McKinley's death, which Mr. Choate, the United States Ambassador, was asked to forward

to the people of the United States and Mrs. McKinley. The Rothschilds, the Barings, the South African Chartered Company and all the greatest financial houses signed the memorial.

Colonel Sir William James Colville, the King's Master of Ceremonies, called on Mr. Choate and placed his services at the Ambassador's disposal in connection with the reception of the Diplomatic Corps at Westminster Abbey, Thursday, on the occasion of the memorial service in honor of the late President of the United States.

The Cotton Exchange and the Corn Exchange were ordered to be closed on Thursday, the day of the interment of the remains of the late President McKinley The Pig Iron Exchange of Glasgow, was ordered to be closed Thursday, when the remains of President McKinley were interred at Canton, O.

MOURNING IN PARIS.

By invitation of General Horace Porter, the United States Ambassador at Paris, the resident and traveling Americans met at his residence to adopt resolutions on the assassination of President McKinley. The attendance was numerous, including many ladies dressed in mourning. General Porter who had completely recovered from his indisposition, presided at the meeting. Senator Lodge, Secretary Vignaud and Consul General Gowdy were the Vice Presidents. General Porter, in feeling terms, announced the purpose of the meeting. Senator Lodge, in moving the adoption of the resolutions, eloquently outlined the career of the late President and his administration. The Senator alluded in grateful terms to the touching manifestation of sympathy shown by the people of Paris and France at the sorrow of the American Republic.

The following resolution was voted: "William McKinley, President of the United States, is dead. He was an eminent statesman, soldier and patriot, a great Chief Magistrate, whose administration will stand out as one of the most eventful and illustrious in American history. He has fallen at the zenith of his fame, in the height of a great career, by the hand of an

assassin. The enormity of the wanton crime, measured by the grievous loss, has brought sorrow to the Republic and all her

citizens.

"We, Americans, now in Paris, desire to make a public record of the feeling which at this hour of grief we share with all our, countrymen. With them we unite in profound sorrow for the untimely death of President McKinley, as well as in admiration of his character as a man and his great public services, which have brought so much honor to the Republic.

"We wish to declare our utter abhorrence of the foul crime, to which President McKinley fell a victim and of the teachings which produced it.

"To her to whom the President gave a lifelong devotion, as pure as it was beautiful, we offer our deepest, heartfelt sympathy.

THEIR GENEROUS CONFIDENCE.

"To President Roosevelt, called so suddenly and under such sad conditions to the Presidency, we present our sincere and respectful sympathy, and would also express our generous confidence in the hope and belief that his administration will redound to his own honor and to the general welfare of our country.

"We are profoundly grateful to the President and people of our sister Republic for their quick sympathy and touching expressions of condolence at this moment of great national sorrow of the United States."

Earlier in the afternoon the members of the American Chamber of Commerce met and passed appropriate resolutions. President Kimbel, Consul General Gowdy and Mr. Seligman, the banker, spoke with much feeling. The resolutions adopted were cabled to the Secretary of State at Washington.

A tribute from William J. Bryan to the dead President was given to the Associated Press. Quoting the words of Major McKinley, "God's will, not ours, be done," Mr. Bryan recalled the pathetic scenes at the deathbed, and continued:

"The terrible deed at Buffalo, rudely breaking the ties of family and friendship and horrifying every patriotic citizen,