The herald., 1897-04-13
FIVE=DAY TRIP
Makes Mckinley Nimble
as a Colt
WAS HIS FIRST EXPERIENCE
AS COMMANDER OF A STEAM
YACHT
WAS HIS FIRST EXPERIENCE
The President Learned a Lot and His
Wife Also Had Real Good
Time
Associated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
WASHINGTON April 12.-The presi-
cent, Mrs. Mckinley and their party re-
turned to the White House at 1885
o'clock today, after a five days trip or
the Potomac and Chesapeake bay That
great benefit had been derived by the
whole party was Immediately apparent
as the carriages discharged their loads
at the White House door. The presi-
dent stepped out first nimbly and with
the ala of the maid Mrs. Mckinley
was helped out She had a happy smile
for the persons who stood by to greet
her, and appeared to be much stronger
than when she left the White House
few days ago Her walk was more con-
fiedent, and her general health showed
signs of improvement. The movements
Of the Dolphin since the vessel sailed
from Annapolis Saturday We're controll-
ed by the wish on the part of the pres
ident to avoid haste and to prolong the
trip until today So Saturday night she
came to anchor off Blackiston island,
about ten miles inside the mouth of the
Potomac, and the party slept in quiet
water well into Sunday morning. Then
at breakfast it was determined that the
party should go to church if a church
could be reached. The maps were over
hauled to find the largest nearby town.
This happened to be the interesting and
historical Leonardtown. at the head Of
Breton bay, in Maryland. The Dolphin
drew too much water to get up to the
head of the bay, so the party took the
steam launch and towing the dingy be-
hind, ran up to the old town and landed.
1t was too late, however, to hear SER
vices in the only one OF the churches
that had been opened that morning,
so the president strolled over the town
for an hour. The short stay at Leonards-
town was much enjoyed, and Mrs Nc
Kinley, who insisted on accompanying
her husband came back to the ship
without fatigue. Returning to the Dol
phin, the ship cruised along up the river
slowly, and before evening again came
to anchor in the neighborhood of Mary
land point. An early start was made
UP the river this morning, and the Dol
phin reached the navy yard without
incident
The president enjoyed his vacation
STtdlly. IL was lliC lAlSN iAC ilett nav
for several years and actually the first
of the kind he had ever had.
He was interested in everything he
saw. He wore a naval cap. looking like
a yachtsman, spent hours in inspecting
every corner of the boat, and ques-
toned the officers and sailors about ev-
erythng he saw. Work was not per-
mitted, and the only suggestion of Of
fetal life was the daily weather report,
which was welcomed, and a telegram re-
oeived at Annapolis from Secretary AL
ger telling briefly what had been done
for the benefit of the flood sufferers.
When he returned to the White House
this afternoon the president announced
that he would see no callers in connec-
ton with private affairs during the re-
mainder of the day Hereafter he Will
not see any personal callers after l
o'clock but will devote the time after
that hour each day to matters of official
duty only.