The evening times., 1896-12-10
NO WINE At WHITE HOUSE
Hayes Administration Is Likely
to Be Duplicated.
VIEWS OF MRS. M'KINLEY, SIR.
The Practice Of the Household at
Canton Is to Serve Delicate and
Inviting Desserts Instead of SttInu-
lants-3irs. Mckinley Was Once
in Charge Here for Mrs. Hayes.

No wine at the White House functions
| will be the order under the new dministra'
| ton il differences from the past life of
| the President-clcct md his family are JUST
fled.
1t is probable, however, that there will
be the usual use of liquors in connection
with some features of the inaugural re-
ccption; for over this Mr.. and Mrs. Mc-
Kinley cannot exercise so complete con-
troll. OF course, there are no refreshments
worth mentioning and no wines at the
reception proper.
The Women S Christian Temperance Union
within ten days after the election author
lied its corresponding secretary TO write
letter TO Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley, express
ing the appreciation of the organization
for their total abstinence principles.
The letter has been written. but SO far
as known no answer has been received. IL
is probable some similar action has bee n
in contemplation ny the leaders OF tn u Anti
Saloon League, but may not be carried
out because OF the lack of response to tie
women's letter.
Nevertheless, all the facts known in e.
gard to the customs and beliefs of the Nc
Kinley family show that they will toe total
abstainers in their social life here. The
PreSident-clect is not himself strongly
opposed to liquor that he invariably turns
dow n his glass at a banquet or IA priv ate lin
ner with friends, If the word of those who
have known him well here Is to be accepted;
but he partakes sparingly always, and is
evidently neither fond of liquor in any form
nor does he approve Of its general use.
MAJOR MCKINLEY CONSERVATIVE
1t is believed that while he Will exclude
wine from many places where ii has been
found in all administrations, except that OF
the tastes and habits of his guests whore
his own wishes merely are to be consulted.
But the two women whose Will Is law
in social matters with the new President
are strongly opposed to anything that can
give the appearance of 6ountcnanCc to what
they regard as onc OF the most gigantic
evils with which the human race las to
contend. Mrs. Mckinley, sr., is hitt aTly
against any social custom that can cad
to drinking habits. She viii come to
Washington with her OH . nd her wishes are
expected to have great influence with
him.
The wife is also n great admircr of
Mrs. Hayes, and looks 10 her example
when IN the White House. She thinks nat
Mrs. Hayes has never had a superior in
dispensing the nations hospitality, and
asshe managed so admirably viii outscrving
wine, it s clearly possible for any one
with Kindness and frankncss to live up
to the convictions of n lifetime without
giving of:ensc TO anybody whose opinion
is worth considering
Mai. Mckinley also will be Influenced
by the example OF President Hayes. He
served in Gen. Hayes regiment in close
personal relations To his commander. When
Mckinley came to Washington first as a
Congressman President Hayes welcomed
him, and predicted for him brilliant ru-
ture. He invited the young couple to the
ct y
kinley had charge there for two weeks,
daring the absence OF the Prcsi lent and his
family.
ENTERTAINING AT CANTON.
Itis to be expected that persons OF fixed
and steady habits who have long been ac-
custOmed to Official life here and at Co
lunbus. are not goiuc to change all their
ways of living when they come TO occupy
the first place social in the country.
They have been entertaining a good deal
at their home in Canton of late. Hardly "A
day passes now when they do not have
number OF guests at their table. Sometimes
II Is only one or two: oftener il is four TO
six, and not infrequently there are dinner
parties at which more tnan dozen dre
present.
on these occasions they have not chang
ed their custom; wine is never served.
Mrs Mckinley takes pride in furnishing
repast at which so many appetiZIng
dishes are found that the lack of the spark
ling accompanimentOf OF champagne OF claret
is forgotten.
1t Is doubtful, according to current re
port, If they have more than a single bottle
of wine In the house, and this is kept along
with little whisky and brandy for me-
dicinal purposes. The only recent proof
the public has had that even these liquors
are in store was when, during the political
receptions last summer, one or two persons
we're overcome In the crowd. The family
supplied the necessary stimulants to re-
susCitate them.
While Washington is not Canton, and
some things must be done differently at
the White House from the methods at the
comfortable home where the McKinleys
now reside. there is no reason to think
there will be a change in regard To the kind
of drink served at meals and entertain
ments.