The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-05-09
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WASHINGTON. May Ex-senator Stanford hal
just returned from California. making the
trip without Mrs. Stanford. the first Of fortl
| transcontinental journeys in which he has
| been separated from her. He comes back Il
Washington full Of three projects--his bill to
increase the currency. his stock farm at Pale
Alto. and tho Leland stanford. Jr.. University
which Is Just fairly getting under way. As &c
the first he is not sanguine that II will pass
| the senate. much less become law. nut Ito Ia
nevertheless thoroughly convinced not only oil
| the desirability but necessity OF some such
measure for tho relief Of the people. Out OF
his earnestness on this subject has grown m
Impression. moro or less distinct that he
would accept the nomination OF the third
party for President. but his friends say that
he has no desire or intention to leave the Re-
publican party. He doubtless would he glad
| to head the Republican ticket on platform
cmbodying his financial idcas. but his political
ambition will not carry him outside Of tho
organization with which he has been con-
nected during his political career
Tho Senator grows enthusiastic when dis
cussing the probabilities OF the herd at Palo
Alto. He personally directs all the details Of
tho breeding establishment. and has practi-
horse probably not excellcd by that OF any
one. This spring $40 mares have been bred
on the farm, and Senator Stanford looks for
ward to an oven more promising group OF
youngsters than are now roaming the green
acres. which he says Is the best he has over
seen.
Leland Stanford. Jr.. University has about
600 students. and opens under the most favor
able auspices President Jordan is gathering
about him capable faculty. second to none in
the land making the institution tho foremost
Of the West in point Of intellectual power as it
Improvement or addition Senator Stanford Will
make to tho plant Of the university will 10
9TH other IeneIlesnces; relating particllary to
places. These IRE located in San Francisco.
ssy IN They are
placed in readiness for use In a short time K
mods modest two. story cottage il sacramento was
turns 10 the State. Presentins everv possible
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i iSr that REASON It has never been scid. al.
chasing 1t for n Gubernatorial residence
for crippled children. endowed with n suf-
heisnt sum t. maintain mai Il properly. Their
thar the White House. but it is seldom usod.
The Senator and Mrs. Stanford will probably |
present that TO the city for tho housing Of u |
free library. The home at Palo Alto. which is |
the ono they always occupy when In Cnliior-
MIA. ana which they always turn from with re-
residence Of the President OF the university.
II Mrs. Stanford is ableto make the voyage |
this spring the Senator will accompany her to |
! mpracticnble for her to leave the country. |
The Senator is advised by hia physician to |
OF his circulation. the sluggishness OF which |
affects his walking After sitting for q time no |
finds 1t diflcult for a minute or two to walk |
com ortably. His last visit to Europe bene- |
fitted him materially. He expects to sail |