Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-08-12
GROVER SLIPS AWAY.
He LEAVES WASHINGTON FOR GRAY
GABLES AND MORE REST.
ne Gives Due Notice That Tie wishes to
Fish Undisturbcd by News
paper-Men.
by telegraph 70 the plspa,ch.l

WAeHry3ToS. August 1i.-President
Cleveland slipped out of town this morn
Ing, and, in accordance with hrs custom.
kept secret the hour of his departure. He
came INTO the White House from Wood
lev" last evening, spending the night
there, AID ut twenty minutes of o'clock
this morning left the mansion in his car
riage for the Pennsylvania railroad sta
ton, where he was joined by Secretary
Lamont. There were few people IN the
station at the time and Mr.. Cleveland and
Mr.. Lamont passed unnoticed TO the train
platform, where they boarded a special
car attached TO the Richmond and DAN
vile express, which drew out for New
York at 7:05 O'clock. Mr.. Cleveland has
made arrangements for remaining at Buz::
cards Bay until September LIST. Colonel
Lamont has business IN New York, but he
wall probably extend his visit to Sorrento,
Me-, where his wife and femily are stay
ing for the Summer. He will return to
Washington about the middle of next
week.
PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT.
The President has returned TO Gray Ga
bles, after spending week in Washing
ton. Before leaving he made the follow
ing statement for publication: My ao-
sence from the capital at this time may ex-
cite some surprise in view OF my interest
in the subject now awaiting the determi-
nation of Congress. Though my views and
recommendations have already been ON
cially submitted TO that body. and though
| am by no means certain i could further
aid in bringing about the result which
seems so necessary. IL would be great
satisfaction TO mo il | could remain at the
scene of action. But whether am hers or
elsew here. shall look with hope and con-
tidence to the action of those upon whom
the responsibility now rests OF renewing
our people from their present dangers ana
difficulties.
WISHES TO DE LET ALONE.
II ON going back 70 my summer homo
at the seashore because / am notsuiicIent-
ly rested from the strain to which
have been subjected SINCE the Atm OF
March to fit Inc to again assume inc
duties and labors which await me here.
[ have been couDselled by those
whose advice | cannot disregard that
the further rest | contemplate 10 abso-
lutely necessary 10 my health and strength:
shall remain away during the month OF
August, and shall devote myseif 10 rest
and outdoor recreation. Ny days dolpes
will be devoid of interest TO the pubic.
and shall be exceedingly pleased II can
be free from the attentions OF newspaper
correspondents"
CARLISLE, GRESHAM, AND BrssELL ALSO OFF.
Secretaries Carlisle and Gresham, 0nd
Postmaster General Bisseil left here ct 3
o'clock this afternoon for Deer Parky
Maryland, where they Will remain until
Monday. 1t is announced at the Treasury
Department that Secretary Carlisle Is
giving his undivided attention at this
time to financial matters, and viii con-
tinue to do so for some time to come.
This morning there was conference be-
tween Secretary Carlisle, Asslstant-Secre-
taries Hamlin and Curtis, Treasurer Nor
gan. and Assistant treasurer MelHn IN re-
gard 70 the great dearth Of currency IN
circulation. 1t was decided to exhaust
every means at the disposal of the Treasu-
ry TO assist in putting currency IN clrcuia-
ton. During Dir. Carlisle's absence As
taut-Secretary Hamlin is acting Secre-
tary of the Treasury.
THIS LOOKS SUSPICIOUS.
New YosK, August 1l.-President Cleve;;
land. upon arrival here to-day, called
upon his physician, DR.. Bryant, and the
latter packed his grip and accompanied
the President. They went up on the
Fall River boat tonight.