The times., 1897-04-08

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The President was accompanied on his
outing by Mrs. Mckinley, Secretary and
Mrs Porter, Mrs Saxton, and DR.. and
Mrs. Bates.
Iue tug Tuition took the distinguished
party as far as Alexandria, where they
Were transferred to the Dolphin, on which
boat they will finish the cruise
The Dolphin remained az tne navy yard
awaiting the Presidents coming until D
O'Clock, and then on account of falling
tide was forced to leave the dock and
proceed further down the river.
This is the first respite from official
caies That MIR. Mckinley has taken since
his induction into office, over six weeks
ago.
Mr Mckinley will remain away for the
remainder of the week, i'll order that he
may thoroughly recupcrate fiom the Sc
we're strain he has been forced TO undergo
for some time past.
Secretary Porter yesterday gave official
notice that on account of the Presidents
trip, there would be no meeting of the
Cabinet on Friday.
1t was exactly O'Clock when the
President and Mrs Mckinley left the White
House for the navy yard. An earlier start
had been anticipated, but the President
waited to put his name to the Mississippi
floodreSoIution, which passed both branches
of Congress on yesterday.
All preparations had been made for the
President TO leave the White House as
sool as the message was signed The Presi
dents carriage was drawn up in front OF
the Executive Mansion for at least IN hour
before he departed.
The President escorted Mrs. Mckinley
to the carriage. Mrs. SaXton and maid
accompanied them. Mr. Mckinley woie
a black froCk suit, heavy Melton overcOat
and silk hat His wife was attired in d
gray travelling costume, over which was
worn u deep sealskin cape chic bonnet
completed the costume. Both the Presi-
dent and MIS-. Mckinley bowed 10 those
who were assembled on the porticC OF
the White House before taking their de
parture Secretary and Mrs Porter and
DR. and Mrs Rates followed in another
eGuipage.
rue entire party were driven rapi'ily
down the Avenue To the navy yard A
closed wa agon containing four trunks, which
constituted the baggage Of the Presiden-
tiaI party, left the White House some time
in advance of the President
The drive TO the navy yard was without
incident. number of people recognized
the President, however, and saluted. him
as he passed.
When the party reached the navy yard
a more demonstEative scene ensued. As
the President s carriage entered the gates
a company of marines under the command
of Lieut. Prince presented arms. A de
tachment f buglers from the Marine Rand,
who were drawn up alongside of the blue
Jackets. gave four flourishes. four ruff
files and the Presidents March. Crowds OF
people lined the walks OF the navy yard
all the way to the dock, where the Triton
lay putting. ready TO receive its distin-
gtIished guests Men at work in the yard
for the time abandoned their tasks and
waved their caps as the party passed.
Mr.. Mckinley acknowledged the Compli-
ment by doffing his hat
When the party reached the dock they
were welcomed by Commodore Norton, com
mandant of the navy yard, WHO assisted
Mrs. Mckinley to alight from the carriage.
The entire party went irnme diately on
board the tug. The President and secre-
tary Porter took places iu the stern of the
tug while Mrs. Mckinley and the ladies
OF the party sought the seclusion of the
cabin.
IL was Just 2:35 O'Clock when the Triton
steamed away. Mr. Mckinley bowed to
the numerous spectators on the dock who
had come To wish him ben voyage" The
President seemed to enjoy the trip down
the river, and Secretary Porter pointed
out To- him many points of interest.
The tug reached Alexandria shortly
after o'clock, where no time was lost
in transferring the Presidential party to
the Dolphin The dispatch boat was under
the command of Lieut.. Richardson Glover,
Lieut.. Clover vacated his cabin in order
to give the distinguished guests the entire
after part of the ship TO themselves These
apartments are handsomely furnished in
mahogany, and are very comfortably ar
ranged On the main deck is n large
saloon cabin, aft of this is the ships
| library, containing several hundred vol
| umes.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley state
rooms are on the deck below, where is also
located the diningroom. The sleepiug
quarters of the President and his wife arc
exactly alike, each being fitted with a
double berth. The other members Of the
party will occupy staterooms on the aft
part of the same deck.
Everything will be done for the comfort of
the Presidential party on the uise Lieut..
Clover viii have personal supervision of
! the table. The Dolphin, while not fast
boat, is considered one OF the mest comfort
able ia the Navy 1t was the first ship in
the new Navy, and was built by John r.
Reach at Chester, Pa, in 1883.
1t is more than probable that the Dol
phin will stop at Old Point for short
time, as the President has often ex-
pressed a desire to visit this famous re-
sort Mr. Mckinley also desires to be in
easy reach of telegraphic communication,
In case that some important matters OF
state may demand his return.
The White house wore q deserted look
yesterday. and for the first time in many
weeks. the President was undsturbed by
officeseekers The lull was directly at
tributable to the announcement of the
Presidents going away, and his published
determination not TO see visitors.
Senator Hanna was one of the fortunate
| ones, however, who succeeded in seeing
Mr. Mckinley before he went away. Mr..
Hanna remained for some time, but re-
fused to discuss the object Of his mission.
Another notable caller was Hon. John w.
Foster, whose name has been mentioned
in connection with the Turkish mission.
1t has been suggested that Mr. Mckinley
might send the former Cabinet officer on a
special envoy, with the rank of ambassa-
dor to Constantinople, in order TO secure
from the Sultan the payment of American
claims and speedy trial of American pris-
ON ORG Mr. Foster held n lonp int pryiavy