New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-03
MR.. M'KINLEYS HOLIDAY
BEAUTIFUL DAY PASSED QUIETLY AND
RESTFULLY.
THE PRESIDENTS THOUoHTFULNEss FOR THosD
ABOUT HrM-AN INFORMAL REcEP-
TON LAST EVENING.

TON LAST EVENING.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBUNEl
Hotel ChampIain. Clinton County, n. Y. Aug
2-President Mckinley had an ideal day OF
rest to-day. The air was slightly warm. but
that was not to be resented when the chilly
days Of last week were remembered. Lake
Champlain unruffied by any breeze, looked ike
a beautiful mirror as it reflected the clouds
that drifted slowly overhead and the bright
colors Of sunset A haze hung over the Green
Mountains OF Vermont and the Adirondacks OF
New-YOrk. and spread over the farming country
on both sides OF the great lake.
Everything impeed one to recreation rather
than to labor and the President. bidding good
by to his company OF clerks from Washington,
turned his attention to full enjoyment OF the
day. The morning hours were devoted by him
partly to a quiet review, from the big veranda
OF the hotel, Of the five hundred regulars OF
the Dist Infantry stationed at the Plattsburg
Barracks. The regiment marched away from
the barracks toward the hotel. which is two
miles distant, about 1890 a. m. and the blue
uniforms appeared at the head OF the road
which winds up the bluff which the hotel
stands at II o'clock sharp, the hour named for
the review There is beautiful level lawn In
front OF the hotel and upon this piece Of ground
the regiment assembled. headed by its officers
and the fine regimental band.
A portion Of the hotel veranda had been set
apart for the use Of the President and those who
had come here from Washington with him. In
order to prevent persons from crowding about
his chair. carpenters had erected stout bar
rier Of wooden beams about the place selected
for the occupation Of the President and his
friends Above this barrier there had been
hung American flags, which Enclosed the place
to such an extent as to make It resemble box.
President Mckinley, upon arriving. also OBJ
served that the flags effectually prevented sew
era hundred persons assembled upon the We
randa from seeing those who had accompanied
the President or the President himself. and,
moreover, seriously shut out from their view
the soldiers engaged In the review on the lawn
below. The President at once directed that the
flags should be removed. and this was done
before he would pay any attention to the troops
that were marching before him. The effect OF
the removal OF the flags was to give every
American citizen at the hotel opportunity
to see the head Of the Nation. Upon every side
Mr.. Mckinley was praised for this ac< Of cour-
tesy and kindness. There had been great
deal Of curiosity to see Mrs. Mckinley, and this
was now gratified She appeared. walking
slowly. and leaning upon the arm of her hus-
band, but apparently in much better health than
when she arrived here The President carefully
led her to an armchair at the right OF his own.
Mrs. McKinleys face gowed with interest a.
she looked at the firm ranks Of the regulars
drawn up the lawn. but she also seemed to
be caring tenderly for the pretty daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs Porter. She put one arm around
the child and had her close to her throughout
the review. Mrs. Porter sat in chair at Mrs.
McKinley's right hand. and Secretary Alger
and Mrs Alger had seats at the left OF the
President Standing back of the Secretary Of
War were General John W. Wilson, Chief OF En-
gineers, and Captain II. F. Hedges and Captain
j. F.. Coon his aids. General Wilson had been
summoned here by the Secretary Of War for
some business purpose.
The DIST Infantry was led by Lieutenant-Colo-
mel McKibben, and executed the manpuvres
that 1T would ordinarily execute at the barracks
in Plattsburg. There was marching and coun-
ter marching. and finally the regiment marched
In review before its chief officers, and the Presi-
dent and the Secretary OF War. The regiment
has many experienced officers and is one OF the
best drilled in the service. President Mckinley
and Mrs. Mckinley watched the manpuvres
with apparently keen interest and the Secre-
tary Of War looked much pleased when the
President enthusiastically said at the end OF the
review: Why we ought TO have this here every
morning." The Secretary of War accordingly
gave orders that the regiment should hold its
morning review here every morning until the
President departs. After the review the Presi-
dent took Mrs. Mckinley to her room. and then,
exchanging his stiff gray derby for a soft pana-
ma hat in company with General Alger he went
off for long walk through the woods.
This afternoon the President once more TOOK
his wife out riding. in company with the Secre-
tary Of War. Mrs. Alger and Mr. and Mrs Por-
Tho
seats and apparently greatly enjoys these rides
To-day he had his driver drive for twelve miles
southwark along the shores of Lake Champlaln
The party all took much pleasure in the ride
To the guests Of the Hotel Champlain and the
people of Plattsburg and its vicinity the Presi-
dert and Mrs. Mckinley gave an INFORMAL re-
ception tonight 1t was held In the glass CORR.
dor OF the Hotel Champlain. Mrs. Mckinley sat
in an armchair and the President stood by ner
side At the right of the President were the
Secretary Of War Mrs. Alger and Mr.. and Mrs.
Porter Several hundred ladies and gentlemen
attended the reception.
The President received visit this AFTERNOON
from Father I.avelle and Mrs. Ashman. OF the
Catholic Summer School. and was invited 10
visit the school The President intmated that
he might visit the school tomorrow. 1t Is STU
ated near the Hotel Champan. Archbishop
Corrigan will visit the school and remain some
time inspecting it next week.
To-morrow Vice President Hobart Is expected
here from Newport and In few days senator
Fairbanks of Indiana. will come here from In.
dianapolis. " ,,.
Ex-Congressman Henry c. Burlegh. OF White
hall. arrived here tonight from whitehall TO see
the Secretary OF War on business
Another arrival tonight was Reuben l.. Fox.
clerk OF the Republican State Committee or this
State and Mrs Fox. Mr.. Fox Is on his way TO
New-York from Maine to begin the work OF the
state Committee for this falls campaign.
THE PRESIDENT TO ATTEND THE REUNION.
Troy ~ V, Aug. "A special dispatch from
Private Secretary ]. Addison Porter. to THE Troy
Press" states that President Mckinley has &C.
cantad tho invitation to attend the reunion OF the
society OF the Army OF the Potomac at Troy on