The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-07-06
THE COTTAGE BY THE SEA.
MRS HARRISON had NO SCRUrLES IN
ACCEPTING the GIFT.

hut tho President, sho Says, had Decided
Scrupies Against BuyInE Property Near
Washington and UnInE His OnciAI Rank
to Make Money Ont OF It-She Complains
OF the Criticisms OF tho Press.
CAPE MAY PoIST. July 5.-Mrs. Harrison has
been visited by tho interviewer Mt her quiet
and breezy retreat horo, and she has some In
teiesting things to say about the acceptance Of
the cottage. the plans Of the Presidents family
for the summer. and tho annoyances caused
by tho intrusions and criticism OF the public.
Mrs. Harrison said
The Executive Mansion, az every one knows
who is at oil advised. is not suitable for the oc.
cupnncy OF n lnrRe family. The President
should Mt least have the consideration Of any
other citizen when no takes enjoyment In hav-
ing all the members OF his family around him.
Some persons have taken exception to our
having largo family. l enjoy tho presence OF
my father In his declining years We enjoy our
children and grandchildren, and wish to have
them about us ali the time. 1t would be I'M
natural for any father or mother to feel differ
emily. The Government furnishes inadequate
accommodations Tor the family OF the Presi-
dent and besides during the summer with the
conventional restraint put upon the President
and his household. the Executive Mansion is u
very uncomfortable place."
On the subject OF the acceptance OF the cot
ta2e here Mrs. Harrison said:
Last year the President thought best to
rent n cottage at Deer Park. This summer.
the prospect OF late adjournment. possibly
extending into early autumn. necessitated the
selection OF II nearer point to tho capital.
There hayo been suggestions from various
sources about purchasing a summer home in
the suburbs Of " ashington which ut tho end
OF his official torn, might DO sold at consider
nble advance. We have had an example OF
this, hut the President Eill not use his official
rank as II meane OF making money even to the
extent OF purchasing home for his summer
use and selling it when he retires from Office.
The President has decided scrupes about that.
The Commissioners OF the District his own
appointees would doubtless feel disposed to
make improvements In that direction which
would .till further give tho transaction the
appearance OF q deliberate money making
scheme
The question which then presented ITSELF"
continued Mrs. Harrison, was rs to what
plans We should make for the summer. The
children could not possibly remain in the En-
ecuiivo Mansion through tho warm weather
The younger grandchiid, at that age whom
children are most afflicted with the ills OF To-
fancy was not well. There were several very
kind invitations from friends who had homes
in healthful localities within few hours OF the
capital. but II seemed best for the children to
locate for the summer months ut one
plnce. 1t happened while We were con-
make that | was surprised by the gilt
Oh this beautiful cottage, fully equipped
seemed 10 me to be the best which could be
done. None OF the gentlemen concerned could
Mf ANY Us SSSf5 hs hsr e
are known none OF them seek office. 1t does
not involve the President in any money max
presence at Cape May Iolnt viii be benefit
beautiful place. retired and peasant. and
think will he = benefit Ia health to those who
A to Baby McKee, Mrs. Harrison said: "We
have never wished the publicity given our
grandchildren; therefore. If any ono Is getting
did not Obtrudo them upon tho public. We
have sought in every way to preserve tho
mit!ed TO enjoy that happiness. When 1t Is
SAID by inconsiderate persons that we force
H snd 5u Sh e 1IG to et bo Ss
that he public have forced themselves upon
Us. 1t seems to me. after the experience
have had. that American journalism is not
only too personal, but takes eutirely too wide
n range oil freedom with the private matters OF
families. 1t is wonder that tho propretors
or editors DO not put check upon this class OF
journalism. 1t certainly does not strengthen
the influence of the papers in places where they
would otherwise be ieit and respected. | am
sorry for persons who take pleasure in making
me unhappy"
In her cottage by the sea Mrs Harrison. AS
has always been her way. Intends to give pleas
ure to many OF her family and friends. She
has telegraphed to Mrs. Russell Harrison in
Colorado TO como to Cape May Point with tho
children. The Harrison and Mckee relatives
have 4! $50 been invited in turn. Russell Harri-
In speaking OF the Point. Mrs. Harrison always
expresses her appreciation OF the fact that tie
place chosen for her should be 80 retired and
away from the current OF summer travel and
excitement. She is perfectly delighted with
her surroundings Of home and family, and
with the cottage and all it's appointments Sho
will remain here duing the summer. visit the
picturesque region OF eastern Pennsylvania.
returning 10 close tho season. when the whole
family will pass a short time in the noun
tains ut Cresson In September.