New-York tribune., 1897-08-05
M'KINLEY IN BURLINGTON.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION FOR THE
PRESIDENT IN THE VERMONT TOWN.
his PARTY RECEIVED AND ESCORTED BY UNITED
STATES CAvALRY-A DINNER BY
lie GRAND B. CANNON.

his PARTY RECEIVED AND ESCORTED BY UNITED
STATES CAvALRY-A DINNER By
lie GRAND b. CANNON.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrsUSEl
Burlington. VT, Aug. 4.-President Mckinley
steamed across the broad waters OF Lake Cham
plain from the Hotel Champlain to-day, and.
leaving behind him for a few hours the State
Of New-York entered the State OF Vermont
The electric lights of Burlington glowing on a
high ridge of land miles distant had for several
nights attracted the Presidents attention when
he came out upon the veranda Of the big Bluff
Point Hotel for a stroll and ne therefore was
easily persuaded by General Guy v Henry.
commandant here of Fort Ethan Allen and lie
Grand b. Cannon, one OF Burllngton's most
prominent summer residents. TO make an ex-
ploration tour in this unknown country.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley journeyed
across Lake Champlain in the steamer MaGuam.
and were accompanied by VicePresident Hobart
and Mrs Hobart, General Russell A. Alger Sec
retary Of War, and Mrs Ager; Mrs Bailey.
daughter Of General and Mrs. Alger; Miss Fran
ces Alger, Frederick Alger and Mr.. Porter. Sec
rotary to the President, and Mrs Porter. The
party took seats on the upper deck Of the Ma
quam and 1t was noticeable that although there
intrudei upon the privacy OF the President and
his friends.
The Journey across the lake proved pleas
ant to the President and Mrs Mckinley as
though it had been made in private yacht.
Gray clouds partly obsoured the sun, and stiff
breeze ruffied the surface of the lake. there was
no glare on the surface of the water, and the air
was pleasantly cool. The islands OF the lake
n he cho haNin bri
ened the foliage on all the trees. and the atmos-
phere being remarkably clear. the Green Noun
tains and the Adirondacks stood out in notable
proportion from the shore Of the lake.
Before the Maquam arrived here the chief
business and residential streets Of Burlington
had been finely decorated with American flags.
and a good many Republicans also adorned the
windows OF their homes with portraits of Presi-
dent Mckinley left over from last falls cam
paign. The steamer landed at the yacht ciuo
dock at the foot of COllege-st. A military escort
for the President and Vice-President was al
ready awaiting them there. II consisted OF
General Guy v Henry, commanding. Adjutant
T. K. Rivers and Troop F, Captain g. y. Dodge.
Of the Sd United States Cavalry. The PRESIDENT
and Mrs. Mckinley as the personal guests OF lie
Grand Il. Cannon, took his barouche Other
barouches were occupied by Vice-President ho-
bart Mrs Hobart, General Ager the Secre'ary
OF War; and Mrs. Alger, and the remainder Of
the party.
Escorted by Troop F, which marched finely.
the party proceeded up College-st past City
Hall Park, where Presidential salute OF
twenty-one guns was hred, 10 the arhor! & oI
Company NJ Of the 1st Vermont Regiment. The
streets were lined with thousands OF spectators
At the armory the members or company NJ
stood In line and presented arms as the Presi-
dents carriage went by, a courtesy 10 which the
president responded by lifting his hat. The
President and Mrs. Mckinley seemed much
pleased with the cordality OF their reception by
the citizens of Burlington
From the armory the escort ana carriages
wended their way through College. Willard.
Main and Summit SITS. to Mr.. Oannon's residence:
There the President, Nice-President, secretary OF
War and some of their companions were en-
tertained at dinner by Colonel Cannon. Those
present at the dinner given by Colonel cannon
were President Mckinley, Vice-Presdent no
bart Russell A. Alger, Secretary OF war M
porter nrivate secretary to the President Gov
ernor C;rout Ex-Governor Woodbury.. AdJutant-
General T. s. Peck, ex-Collector b. Is. SmaHey,
Edward j. Phelps exMinns,st % s,op 10 The ladies Of
the party Mrs. Mckinley. Mrs. Ager MISS Al
ger and Mrs. Bailey were entertained al uihher
by Mrs l.. c. Clarke. .,.
Fort Ethan Allen is situated about three h,ies
to the northward Of Burlington. Established
only four years ago. ii may be considered com.
nanion most to that OF Plattsburg on the west
side Of Lake Champlain. The Two posts EuaIu
,ha eas,ern and the western side OF Lake Cham-
nlain from invasion from Canada. Four troops
of cavalry are quartered al Fort f.thal Au.n, ,..
hut iS he intention or the military
to send some infantry also TO TINS post brisa-
dier-Ceneral Henry Is in command, ana Ihe s.ai
officers are Adjutant T. r. Rivers and Quarter-
master John H. Heard The troops are Troop
G. CAPTAIN Johnson: Troop f.. captain Wer-
rallatt: Troop F. Captain Dodd. and Troop w.
Captain Hardie. ,,v,,,oy
After the dinner over President Mckinney;
Vice President Hobart and the Secretar! vi
war with their wives and families. were es
corted TO Fort Ethan Allen by Troop H. OF lue
"a cavalry There a reviewing-stand had psen n
erected on one side OF the parade ground Wnch
was taken possession Of by the President, IT,
president. Secretary of War and General heiiy,
1rha ladies Of the party took seats on the verahua
of General Henry's house. The cavalry Pd'auss
and drill proved to be highly PICTURESQUE, ail'
,yara greatly enjoyed by all present ~
troons OF cavalry are among the pest ar.i'eu -, -,
the service. and they gave hne exhipl'on u, =,
their soldiery qualities as they marcheu r pas'
The president. slowly and then rapidly III 'a''
Gus evOlutions. x,. ana bv what
nav be considered gymnastc horsemanshp' Ia Ia
hnrses Law down at the word OF command, az
no .|, -, command The troopers also execuIeu
ooiistbenic exercises on horseback Az tne - -
ciusion Of the parade the Presidents par , @
sscorted 70 the steamer Vermont IN burtiS -; ,0
and was soon on its way back TO the ro'e'
Champan