New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-06
MR. M'KINLEY ONATALLY-HO
TIKI: PRESIDENTIAL PARTY ENJOYS a
JOLLY RIDE.
SHORT EXCURSIONS PLANNED FOR THE VACATION
pAys-oN THE GOLF LINKS.
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Hotel Chanp,ain. Aug. 5.-Presdent Mckinley
remained here to-day quietly enjoying hay
summer DAY. Summer heat was radatlng from
Lake Champlair and the farm lands along its
shores and the mountain peaks OF the Adiron-
dack and Green mountains were scarcely visible
through the blue haze that spread over them
carly in the day.
Mrs Mckinley appeared last night to be great
~ fatgued by her journey across Lake Cham
Main to Burlington yesterday but it was APP
narcnt to-day that the recreation had done her
no harm. since soon after breakfast she came
on, Of the hotel with President Mckinley and
fcr the first time walked about the grounds of
,he Hotel Champlain and into the woods toward
he golf links. After a short walk she returned
her room in the hotel none the worse, appar-
ltly. for the excursion.
REVIEWED BY THE VICE-PRESIDENT.
About IL O'Clock the Dist Regular Infantry
once more appeared upon the lawn Of the hotel,
marching up from the Plattsburg barracks for
the purpose especially this day of parading be-
fore Vice-Presdent Hobart. The NicePresident
and Mrs Hobart had speedily felt at home again
IN the hotel. which they have visited for several
years. but this matter Of a parade Of the list
Infantry at the hotel was new to them. and
ley graciously made Vice President Hobart the
guest of honor at the review by remaining in his
own room until the parade began. when he and
Mrs Mckinley appeared upon their small bal
cony at the southern end of the hotel The re-
viewing stand, however. the finest veranda
of the hotel There American flags had been
hung over the railing of the veranda at one point
and rugs placed upon the floor. Then chairs were
brought out and the reviewing-stand was com
plete. Vice President Hobart took a position at
the front of this extemporzed reviewing stand in
company with Mrs Hobart, General Alger the
Secretary of War, and Mrs. Alger. The parade
was an unusually good one; the troops apparent
~ being in fine spirits. The regular morning drill
took place. and then the regiment marched in
review before Vice. President Hobart. who an
swered the salutes Of the officers. Mr. and Mrs.
Hobarts boy, Carrot A. Hobart, jr., fine-look-
ing child. had his special interest in the parade
and obtained the material for a lasting memento
Of it by taking photograph Of the regiment.
The chief officers of the regiment were later
presented to Mr.. and Mrs. Hobart. who compli-
mented them on the fine marching Of the regi-
ment.
As soon as the parade had ended the Presi-
dent the ce-President and the Secretary of
War started for the golf links. They enjoyed
a walk through the woods, and Vice-President
Hobart and General Ager tried their hands at
hitting a golf ball with golf sticks, President
Mckinley meanwhile looking on at their at
tempts
This afternoon another outdoor excursion was
taken by all in the Presidents party. The tally
no drag of the hotel was engaged. and the follow
ing-named took seats in it: President McKin-
ley and Mrs Mckinley. upon front seat; wee
President Hobart and Mrs. Hobart General AL
g. er and Mrs Alger Mrs. Bailey. Miss Frances
Alser and Secretary Porter and Mrs. Porter. The
tally no proceeded TO Plattsburg and thence on
ward TO Cumberland Head. This is a bold
Or 1montory OF the land that encircies Platts-
burg Bay and juts into Lake Champain. 1t was
fleets fought in 1916 and where Captain Nc
Donough Of the American Navy. won his re-
markable victory. President Mckinley and
Mrs Mckinley returned from this expedition IN
private carriage.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley and the
Vice President and Mrs. Hobart, with General
Alger the Secretary of War and Mrs. Alger, TO-
morrow will go in the steamer Maquam 10 Isle
la Motto where they will enjoy the hospitality
~ the Isle La Motto Fishing Club. There Will
he a fish dinner there, and President Mchlney
may make a speech. 1t was announced to-day
that President Mckinley. Mrs. Mckinney vice.
President Hobart and Mrs. Hobart and in
deed all OF the Presidents party, on Wednes-
dav next will Journey to Lake Placid in company
with President ELEPHANT Of the Delaware ana
Hudson Canal Company, and Smith NJ. weed.
Al North Elba near Lake Placid, the grave or
john Brown will be visited