The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-25
A CAPTIVE OF THE CHILDREN.
ENTHUSIASTIC but ROUGH GREET
ING TO THE PRESIDENT.

The Youth OF LenOx Impede the
Passage of the Presidential Party
and Insist ON "a Spcech-LenOx Goes
Wild Over the First President She
Has Ever Entertafned--A Grand
Dinner to the Guests-A Floral
Eagle Flaps Its Wings over the
banquet Board.
Lenox, Mass, Sept. 4.-Presdent and
Mrs. Mckinley, with other members of
the party, which for the past four days
have been visiting in Adams, reached
Lenox this afternoon. They left Adams
at 1880, and arrived at Pittsheld at 1;15.
There was an immense crowd about the
station at Pittsdeld to meet them, and
the enthusiasm was unbounded. Hon.
John Sloane, whose guest they will be
until tomorrow noon, welcomed them and
escorted the President and Mrs. McKin-
ley TO his victoria, drawn by two hand
some black horses in silver mounted har-
ness. Mr.. Sloane, with Mrs. w. B. Plum
kett wife of the Presidents host at
Adams, then entered Mr.. Sloanes buck
board. Two of Mr.. Plunkett's drags,
which had come from Adams, were driven
to the platform and the other members
of the party entered them. In the first
drag were Miss Mckinley and Miss Nc
Kenna, Secretary and Mrs. Alger, Mayor
Waller f. Hawkins of Pittsheld, Attor-
ney General McKenna and Mr.. w. B.
Punkett.
The drive started at once and led
through the business portion of the town.
Although the horses went at rapid gait,
the crowd followed the party 10 the park
and soldiers monument. The crush of
children around the carnage was tremen-
dous, and 1t was only by exercising the
greatest skill that the driver escaped
knocking many down. So excited were
the children that they leaped upon the
carriage while it was in motion and as
many as twelve hung upon the top as Il
was turned back. one youngster jumped
upon the step beside Mrs. Mckinley, and
she was Obliged to hold him in, for other
wise he would have fallen under the
wheels
The carriage was stopped I'm front of
the park, which was filled with a strug
Cling mass of young Americans, anxious
to see the only President who ever came
TO their town. President Mckinley, as he
said afterward, never received such a joy
Gus reception from the rising generation
as he did al this time,
He had stated when he received an in
vitation to stop the carriage for a moment
at the park that he would not make any
remarks.
The tremendous enthusiasm of the
school children, and his well known love
for children in general were too much
for the President, however, and he rose In
his carriage and made a short address to
them. He was introduced by Mayor Haw-
kins.
"Felow Citizens: In a single word,
desire TO express my appreciation of the
gracious welcome extended by the citi-
zens Of Pittsfeld through Mayor Hawkins
as we journey to Lenox. One of the most
gratifying conditions noticeable in every
part Of our country is the spirit of amity
and good will, unity and fraternity. All
are united in love and loyalty for our In
stitutions."
The drive was then resumed. 1t was
just beginning to sprinkle as the carriages
were entered, and within about two miles
from Pittsfield the rain fell In torrents
and made the roads unpleasant. The
beautiful view Of the Berkshire hills was
entirely hidden by a thick fog. Great
haste was made but just as the main sec
ton of Lenox was entered the rain ceas-
ed and the sun shone.
A rapid trip was made through the town
and to the magnificent residence of Hon.
j. w. Sloane, "Wyndhurst."
The President and Mrs. Mckinley were
much interested In the many beautiful es-
tates which were passed.
The party were met at tHe uOOT Dy MIS-
Sloane and Miss Evelyn Sloane and ush-
cred into the reception room, where the
ladies were given light refreshments and
President Mckinley spent few minutes
warming himself at the open fire place.
Before long a closed carriage was taken
for the links of the LenoX Golf Club,
where the President was just in time to
greet the winner Of the Lenox Cup tour
nament Mr. Arthur II. Fem of Aiken,
S. c. To Mrs. Fem the President said:
II congratulate you in having such an
excellent golfer for a husband and,
turning to Mr.. Fem, he remarked; II
am very glad to meet you on the field Of
battle. / hear you have won a hard
fought fight"
The President, after watching the play
ing of several gentlemen, entered the car
riage and returned to the Sloan resi-
dnce.
The dining room Of the Sloane mansion,
i'm which the distinguished guests were en-
tertained, was a marvel of beautiful dec
orations and elaborate furnishings. The
new dining table, which was made to or
der for the occasion, stood in the center
of the room. 1t was a perfect bower Of
roses. Large baskets of these roses were
placed at intervals on the table, and in
the center was an immense American ca
gle made of roses. The wings of the floral
bird were set in notion by some mechan-
Ism unSeeD, dHu II htlu III It's NdlOu a
large and fancifully shaped electric light
bulb red in color.
In view of each guest was an American
flag made from small red, white and blue
electric globes
AS the guests were assembling for the
dinner the Lenox band Of eighteen pieces
came upon the lawn and furnished fine
concert for the dinner and the balance
of the evening. Dinner occupied from
until 8 o'clock. The menu was very elab-
crate. Letters and kilograms of regret
at their inability to attend were received
during the day from Vice President Ho-
bart, Secretary Bliss and Secretary Long.
Immediately after dinner the guests and
their host and hostess adjourned to the
reception room and received the cottagers
who had been invited by Mr.. Sloane TO
meet the distinguished party.
The reception was over at 10 o'clock and
after q short season Of conversation the
ladies and gentlemen Of the party retired
for the night.
AUSTRIA WOULD OBJECT.
The Cabinet Thinks American Inter-
ference in Cubn UnjustiiinbIe.