New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-15
REAL REST FOR M'KINLEY.
THE PRESIDENT SPENDS QUILT DAY
AT HOTEL CHAMPLAIN.
HTS CALLERS NOT NUMEROUS But ONE OF THEM
REPORTS HIM AS INTERESTED IN THE
LOCAL CONTEST FOR MAYoR-RE-
cEPrIoN TO ARMY OFFICERS.

i cEPrIoN TO ARMY OFFICERS.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE]
Hotel Champlain. N Y. Aug. 14.-This day
was actually spent by President Mckinley as
day Of rest instead Of something called such but
really devoted to work imposed upon HIM by
virtue Of his official or political position. The
excursion in Vermont had been exhaustive
one. The President acknowledged last night
man Of iron though he is, that he was feeling
tired" Despite his fatigue 1t was learned to-
day, he gave audience to Governor Black and
Congressman Odell. Foote. Southwick. Littauer
Fischer and Ward late last evening.
Il visited the President to pay my respects to
him as the Executive Of this State" said Mr.
Black to-day. land thought 1t very kind of him.
in view of his long journey. TO consent to see us
! wished also to invite him to accompany us on
Congressman Foote'S drag to his home at Port
Henry. think such an outdoor Journey would
do the President world of good. He would get
away from people In that way just as have
been doing up at Square Pond for a month past"
But President Mckinley declined the invita-
ton, saying that he had decided TO remain here
until he starts for Troy on Thursday next. Gov
ernor Black and the Congressman named re-
NAMED here over night and then departed by the
steamer Vermont for Port Henry. Governor
Black will be in Troy when President Mckinley
and General Alger. the Secretary of War, arrive
there to attend the annual encampment of the
Army Of the Potomac.
The Congressman before named are all anxious
about the disposition Of Federal offices in their
districts. but they thought it good policy not to
say anything on the subject to the President at
this time 1t Is possible that they had some hope
on coming here that favorable opportunity
would present itself to see the President about
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and a few moments inquiry revealed to them the
fact that the President unwilling to con-
verse with them about Offices 1t may be re-
marked that good many Of the Republican Con-
sressmen Of the State are thinking that Senator
Platt has devoted his attention too exclusively
10 filing the Federal offices in New-York City
with his friends, and neglected to press appoint
ments desired by the Congressman and their con-
stituents 1t may reasonably be surmised that
Governor Black talked over this matter with the
Consressmen at Mr. Foote's house in Port Henry
to-day.
Frederick w Hollis, Of Westchester County.
visited the President to-day and had talk with
him on various political subjects. Inc fresl-
dent Mr.. Hollis says, exhibited great deal OF
interest in the struggle now going on in New
York the Republican nomination Tor Mayor
although he did not express any feelng OF re-
gard for any special candidate.
This evening President Mckinley, Mrs NC
Kiney and Mrs Hobart, wife Of the Nice-Presl-
dent, gave reception to the officers or the Zlst
Regular Infantry, stationed at PlattsDure
While this reception was in progress the band
of the DIST Regiment played on the lawn OF the
Hotel Champlain.
There was another golf tournament at the
Hotel Champan links this afternoon. Mrs;
Alger poured tea. Vice President Hobart and
General Alger present and had some prac-
tice at golf Carrot A Hobart jrr played golf
With O. D. Seavey and distinguished himseH.
ger
the veranda of the Hotel Champlain this morn
ing President Mckinley and Nice-President
Hobart with Mrs. Mckinley and Mrs. Hobart,
we're spectators of the review.
There was a hop In the hotel tonight. Presi-
dent and Mrs Mckinley were among those VINO
looked on at the dancing.
Cornelius y. Bliss. Secretary or the Interior.
and Postmaster General Gary, arrived at Bluff
Point this evening from the South. In company
with the officials here and their wives. they dned
with President and Mrs. Mckinley