Benjamin Harrison actually said...

"The Secretary of War will cause the highest military honors to be paid to the memory of this distinguished officer."

"The national flag will be floated at half-mast over all public buildings until after the burial, and the public business will be suspended in the Executive Departments at the city of Washington and in..."

"His countrymen will sincerely mourn his loss while they cherish with grateful pride the memory of his deeds."

"To officers of the Navy his life will continue to yield inspiration and encouragement."