M. Tuesday, September 17, and will thence
accompany the remains of President McKinley to their final resting place
in Canton, Ohio.
All officers of flag rank will constitute an additional special guard of
honor, and will assemble at the places hereinbefore mentioned for the
special guard of honor. The additional special guard of honor will not,
however, accompany the remains of the late President to Canton.
F.W. HACKETT,
_Acting Secretary_.
The following official statement, making important changes in the plans
for the funeral services over the remains of President McKinley in this
city, was made public:
In compliance with the earnest wishes of Mrs. McKinley that the body
of her husband shall rest in her home at Canton Wednesday night, the
following changes in the obsequies of the late President will be made:
Funeral services in the rotunda of the Capitol will be held Tuesday
morning on the arrival of the escort which will accompany the remains
from the White House.
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