The record-union., 1893-08-12
Advised to Devote Himself to Outdoor
Recreation-Don't Want to be
Bothered by Reporters.
special 70 the REcoRp-UNIoN.

| WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE following
statement made by the President. IS
given for publication this afternoon: My
absence from the Capital at this time may
excite some surprise, in view of the in
tense interest in the subject now awaiting
the determination of Congress. Though
my views and recommendations have al
ready been officially submitted to that
body, and though L am by no means GER
tain l could further aid in bringing about
a result which seems so necessary, 1t
would be great satisfaction to me If L
could remain at the scene of action; but
whether l am here or elsewhere L shall
look with hope and confidence to the ac
ton of those upon whom the responsible
ity now rests of relieving our people
from their present dangers and difhcul-
ties.
81 am going back to my summer home
at the seashore because L am not sut1i-
ciently rested from the strain to which
have been subjected since the 4th OF
March to fit me again to assume the du-
ties and Iabors which await me here. l
have been counseled by those whose ad-
vice cannot disregard, that the further
rest contemplate is absolutely necessary
to my health and strength. l shall re-
main away during the month of August
and devote myself to rest and outdoor
recreation.
My days doings will be devoid Of in
terest to the public, and 1 shall be ex-
ceedingly pleased if 1 can be free from
the attentions of newspaper correspond
ents.
ANOTHER REASON GIVEN.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1.-THE Inquir-
e1'S Washington special says: A wild re-
port was circulated here to the effect that
Cleveland would leave the city and go to
Buzzard's Bay because he fears he is
beaten in his efforts to secure the repeal
OF the purchase clause of the Sherman
Act. The simple truth is a domestic
event in Cleveland's family will require
him to be at the side OF his wife within
seven days.
TALK OF APPOINTMENTS.
WASHINGTON, Aug. I1.-"No appoint
ments until after the repeal Of the Sher-
man law seems to be the maxim at the
White House. The President does not
appear to have laid this rule down in so
many words, but it is a logical deduction
from his action. 1t is noteworthy that he
has not sent nominations to the Senate.
Members of Congress who have called
upon him with reference to changes in
their local offices say that they have met
with a very chilling reception. The Presi-
dent in private conversation before the
meeting of Congress several times ex-
| rNrnuca1 Il ic Of fbo
two houses came to him to talk of moth
ing but the patronage, when the fate of
the nation was hanging in the balance.
THE PRESIDENT IN NEW YORK.
| New YORK, Aug. 11.-President Cleve-
| land arrived here shortly after noon, and
went with Secretary Lamont to the Vic
| toria Hotel where the President re-
manned till evening, He and Lamont
will then go to Buzzard's Bay, whore La
mont will remain till Monday.
After lunch the President and Colonel
Lamont were driven to DR.. Bryants
house, were the latter joined the party,
and they were driven to the Victoria
Hotel, where Colonel Lamont left the car
riage. The carriage was then driven to
the dock of the Fall River Line to take
the steamer Puritan. AS the President
alighted it was noticed that his step was
not as elastic as when ne came from Buzz
Yards Bay last week. His eyes looked
heavy. The President Immediately went
to his cabin.
DIR. Bryant was asked: ''Is it not
strange, doctor, that the President should
leave the seat of Government while Con-
gress is engaged with legislation of vi
tally important character ?'
He replied that he was not prepared to
criticise the President.
perhaps domestic event is requiring
his presence? ?'
at would be unprofessional on my
part to speak of that matter"
The colored porter who waited on the
President said just before the boat de-
parted at 5 O'Clock that the President was
undressing to go to bed. The impression
prevailed on the Puritan that the Presi-
dents condition is far from well.