The Washington times., 1894-08-17
CLEVELAND HAS MALARIA
This and Resulting Fever the Causes
Of His Sudden Departure.
ACCOMPANIED By HIS PHYSICIAN
Dr.. 0'Reilly Reticent Concerning His Patient
Rest and Salt Air Likely to Restore Him
in Few Days-Probabls Action on Tariff
and River and Harbor Bills

Private secretary Thurber yesterday fur
nished the following statement for publica-
| ton:
"The President left this morning for few
days absence, under the advice OF his physi-
clans, in the hope Of shaking off an attack OF
malaria from which he has been suffering for
several days. Yesterday the attack culini-
mated in fever, but which was under control
this morning. DIR. O'Reilly. his physician,
salt air and rest will recuperate the President
sufficiently to resume his official duties, and
he will return to Washington by tho middle of
next week. He has gone to Gray Gables and
is accompanied by DIR. O'Reilly."
President Cleveland left for Gray Gables at
7:20 O'Clock yesterday morning via Pennsyl-
vania railroad. He was also accompanied
by Capt. Robley Evans, but it is probable that
the latter will stop at New York. where he
will take command Of his ship, the New York,
in day or so. Senator Berry, Representa-
tives Outhwaite and Turner OF Georgia, and
several other Congressman called at the
White House soon after o'clock and were
surprised to find that the President had de-
parted.
HASN'T THE TARIFF BILL WITH HIM.
1t is learned that the President did not
take the enrolled copy, which he must sign,
of the tariff bill with him, but merely an Or
dinary printed copy of the bill. presum-
ably for the purpose of examination. The
enrolled copy of the bill was taken from tn Q
White House about noon to the Treasury De-
partment in the usual course OF official
routine. 1t is not at all likely that this en-
rolled copy will be sent to Gray Gables later,
and the probabilities, therefore. are in favor
of Presidential action on the tariff bill being
delayed until Mr.. Cleveland's return to Wash
ington next week.
The ten days within which the President
has to act on the river and harbor bill expires
Saturday night. but he has until Monday, the
9th instant, in which to act on the tariff bill.
The President, it is believed. will return on
the oath or 25th instant probably on the 24th.
Among the stories afioat at the Capitol yes
terday was one that the President mad left a
veto for the river and harbor bill. This ap-
preparation bill has been constantly increased
of late. and the rumor gained some substance
from that fact. and also from the unverified
report that the President had left three vetoes.
Members of Congress interested were con-
siderably disturbed, but Senator Ransom,
chairman of the Commerce Committee,
thought veto improbable, and quieted those
who were the most alarmed.
SURROUNDED BY POLICEMEN.
NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-President Cleveland
arrived in Jersey City this afternoon at 1:02
o'clock, and a few minutes later he sailed for
Gray Gables on board the lighthouse tender
John Rogers.
The President journeyed from Washington
in President Roberts car. When the train
drew up at the platform there were very few
people outside Of the reporters who were
aware that the Chief Magistrate was coming
The policemen in charge of Sergt. Reddin
surrounded the President as he stepped from
the car, accompanied by Capt. bob" Evans
and DR.. O'Reilly.
Capt. Debbins. of the John Rogers. also met
the party. and they were conducted to the
elevator by Station Master Keefer. No person
was allowed near the President except the
gentlemen named, and as the elevator disap-
peared from sight the passengers made
rush down stairs to catch another glimpse of
him. Escorted by the policemen the party
hastily walked to the Adams Express pier,
where the steamer was waiting, and as soon
rs they got on board the vessel moved out
and headed for the East river en- route to
BuzZard's Bay.
DR.. O'Reilly. when asked if they were going
there direct, answered In the affirmative, but
declined to say anything further. fatty re-
fusing to answer any of the numerous ques-
tions placed to him by the reporters.
AS the steamer moved away from the pier
Mr.. Cleveland raised his hat in answer to the
salutes of the people on the dock.