Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-11
THE PRESIDENTS JOURNEY.
Incidents of the Trip Through West
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HOT SPRINGS, VA, June 10.-Before
any Of the rest OF the presidential party
arose this morning, Mr.. Mckinley was
enjoying view Of the encircling noun
tains from an upper veranda, and he and
Mrs. Mckinley had breakfast alone at
O'Clock 1t becomes more and more evil
dent that the trip as far as Nashville Is
to be purely recreauve, and affairs OF
state If not laid aside entirely, are GER
tainly not under frequent discussion
Every one, the President as much as any
other, is delighted with the thoughtful
preparations made by the Chesapeake
and Ohio officials. and the careful pro-
vision which anticipates and satisfies
every reasonable want.
Carriages were awaiting those VINO
wished to drive around the beautiful
grounds after breakfast, and many did
SO. Mr.. Mckinley declined ride, pre-
ferring to stroll quietly about the spacious
galleries of the hotel, and TO the building
set apart for bathers. where the pool
tempted many of the party to a plunge.
At 10 o'clock Mr.. Mckinley was accorded
the freedom of the pool. and came from
aDparent content.
mot MAKING ANY SPEECHES.
COVINGTON. VA, June 1O.-The Presi-
dent. while en- route from the Hot Springs
IN the depot. was cheered by large crowds
OF mountaineers. white and black. at
tracted TO the Springs by the news OF
his soiourn there The beautiful ride OF
twenty-five miles 10 the main line OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio served as de-,
sirable preface to the longer journey OF
the day.
lust before reaching Covngton Presi-
dent Mckinley came into the correspond
ents' car and gave hearty greeting TO
all there He commented upon the peau-
ties and comforts of the trip, ana called
rnon AL to note that he was not making
any speeches this trip and suggested
with a laugh. that a proffered serenade
by the newspaper men be postponed uhtil
the arrival at Lexington, KY, when the
inspiration OF the Blue Grass region
would add to the expected melody,
The country through which the party
passed yesterday had many points OF
special interest to the President. VINO.
surrounded by the correspondents. told
of war experiences at Staunton ana Gull
peper.
WEATHER WARNER.
HINTON. w. VA, June 10.-At Hin
TON where first the sun showed evidences
of summer strength, the largest crowd
yet seen upon the trip was assembled,
and the West Virginlans cheered most
enthusiastically until the President ap-
peared on the rear platform and shook
hands with men and women, and smiled
upon scores of babies. Mayor T. ). q.
Swatz was among the hand-shakers, ana
CAPTAIN Parker. of the Second Regiment,
West Virginia National Guard, present.
ed Mr. Mckinley with a wooden key
of prosperity" about a foot long. gilded
and beribboned. a more edible gift
was "A basket of luscious strawberries,
which later graced the luncheon.
During the afternoon the changing
beauties of the Kanawha river and its
gorge-like valley were enjoyed.
BY 3 o'clock the increasing heat, while
not unbearable. made heavy coats OBJ
noxlous. and vests things to be rid of.
President Mckinley has not yet de-
cided upon where he will spend the
heated term the length of the con-
gressional session being. Of course,
largely influential factor. If Congress
adjourns i'm time, il is pretty well de-
cided that the President will be in Salt
Lake City. Utah. July 2Sth. and may
decide upon an extension Of his trip so as
TO include California.
SURROUNDED BY CHILDREN.
HUNTINGTON. w. VA, June lO-Du-
ring the five minutes stop at Handley,
w Va, the President. who appeared on
the rear platform as usual in response 70
the cheers from a very considerable
crowd. was surrounded by children. VINO
ciung TO the guardrails and peered into
l. ..aft 80 hA n
parental instructions as to his dignity ana
personality. He smilingly declined to
make a speech. Secretary Sherman, being
called for, responded with few words.
An hour after leaving Handley. Charles
ton. the capital of West Virginia. was
reached. There was the usual crowd, but
the arriving time must have been some
what misunderstood, as the Charleston
Capital City Band. composed of colored
men, hurried over the Kanawha bridge.
and had barely time to greet the Pres-
dent with the opening strains of the
march. Eel Captain" before the train
moved off.
in KENTUCKY.
LEXINGTON. KY. June 1O.-As the
train got farther west. the crowds in
creased in size. and the enthusiasm was
more in evidence. At Huntington, which
was reached at $50 p. NJ. there were
couple of thousands or people present, and
Grand Army of the Republican Post. No.
George \. Flooding was well TO the front.
The President shook as many hands as
ne could reach. and bowed gOCd-bys as
an artillery salute in his honor sounded
over the broad Ohio. Soon the bridge
across the Big Sandy, where tho States
of Ohio. Kentucky. and West Virginia are
i'm such close touch, was crossed, and
from there to historic Ashland, the road
was lined with people, many OF them
waving flags. and others shouting a well
come TO Kentucky soil. At Ashland. the
most enthusiastic and largest assemblage
of the trip thus far had gathered and
the crowds at the depot oyerliowed the
car and shedroOfs. and were even stand
ing on the switch-engines. The crowd
would not be satisfied with bows. or even
handshakes. so Mr.. Mckinley said: 1T
would be very ungracious on my part II
/ did not so far modify the resolution |
made before leaving Washington that /
would make no speeches on the journey,
to al least thank you all for this cordial
greeting. (ADplause)
"All along the route. whether In Nir-
ginia. or West Virginia, or Kentucky, we
have felt the warm welcome OF our fell
low -countrymen. / do not misinterpret
IT, II Is because the people, and all the
people have an interest In the Govern
ment OF the United States. Every man,
and every woman, has an interest IN see
ing that the government which they con-
troll shall be once more restored TO It's old
condition of progress and prosperity
Cheers and APPLAUSE and | pray God
that that time may not be long delayed.
| thank you, and bid you all good after
noon.'
REAL BLUE GRASS
Hon. Thomas Newman the Mayor OF
Ashland. led the cheering that followed
the speech and some handed the Presi-