Evening star., 1897-04-12
THE WHITE HOUSE
Return of President and Mrs. McKin-
ley From Their Trip.
REACHED WASHINGTON At NOON
Both Show That the Vacation Has
Been Beneficial
Z o D A Y'S G A l. l. z r S

The Dolphin, having on board President
and Mrs. Mckinley and the party which
| left with them last Wednesday, reached her
wharf at the navy yard a few minutes after
noon today, and In ten minutes the Pres-
dent and wife and the remainder of the
party We're In carriages On their way to
the White House, which was reached at
12:40 o'clock. = By Il o'clock the President
| was at his desk. but orders were left that
10 callers would be received during the
| afternoon, the chief executive desiring to go
over his mail, receive calls from cabinet
Officials if necessary, and, in short, to have
| few minutes in which to get ready for
the rush which is expected tomorrow.
The Dolphin was sighted off River View
between IL and IL 80 o'clock in tow of a
government tug. Over hree-quarters CT
an hour was taken to round the dangerous
! point of the inlet and reach the wharf.
The few visitors in the navy yard and
the swarm of workmen who got off for
lunch at II O'Clock. made quite a little
party at the wharf.
1t Was the Cat.
The fact that thirteen sear1en had been
detailed to assist in the fastening of the
Dolphin and the placing Of the plank, caus-
ed the superstitious in the crowd to fear
an accident but ideas of good luck i'm
mediately took the place Of this fear when
one Of the Dolph.n's cats walked onto the
gang plank at least five minutes before
it was ready for service. The cat sur
veyed the scene and then went back to
the boat
President and Mrs. Mckinley came off
the boat together, both showing in their
faces that the trip had been inVigorating.
Mrs. Mckinley walked with more ease
than for days. Her only support was the
Presidents right arm and her cane. Fol-
lowing President and Mrs. Mckinley were
Mrs. Saxton. Mrs. Bates, Mrs Porter and
Secretary Porter and Dr. Bates.
President Mckinley bid the officers and
crew of the Dolphin goodbye with salute
of his silk hat and smiles. Mrs. Mckinley
smiled pleasantly and bowed repeatedly to
the doffed caps and faces which expressed
hopes for happy future.
Chcered on Leaving.
AS the President and Mrs. Mckinley
walked slowly down the gang plank
hearty cheer was sent up, accompanied by
the waving of hats and caps. This was re-
spoIded to in happy style by the two peo-
pie whom those present honored.
AS the carriage containing the President
and his wife was driven through the navy
yard squads of workingmen raised their
hats. the President doing likewise.
AT the gate of the navy yard was com
pany of marines, drawn up In two lines,
through which the carriage passed, the
marines saluting.
Omce Seekers Disappointed.
Under the impression that the President
had returned last night, the office-seekers
started to the White House full of hope
this morning. Congressman made up
considerable part of the number. Senator
Platt and State. Chairman Hackett were
among the earliest callers. but they went
back to their hotel on learning that the
President would not get in until afternoon.
The President will probably send in
good many nominations tomorrow. He
gave no thought to these things while
down the river. but he will have time this
afternoon and tomorrow to give consid-
Grafton to offices which need filing
MIR. Loomis' Place.
1t is authortatively given out here that
some time this month the President will
nominate Frank B. Loomis of Ohio as min
lister to Venezuela. Mr.. Loomis is well
known here and throughout the country
He was stationed at Canton last year as
the correspondent of the United Press, and
wen the confidence and respect Of the
President He was formerly editor of the
Cincinnati Tribune. MIR. Loomis was in
the consular service under President
Cleveland. He is be married on the
18th of this month, and will take his bride
with him to Venezuela.
There is a story today that the Presi-
dent intends to appoint T. V. Powderly
former master workman of the knights
OF Labor, as commissioner Of immigra-
ton
Judge Day of Canton will begin his work
tomorrow preparatory to goins to Cuba.
Deputy Patent Commissioners.
There is a good deal of interest among
examiners of the patent office in regard to
the appointment of deputy commissioner
of patents. w. II. Doolittle, senior mem
ber of the firm of Doolittle & Son of this
city, formerly deputy commissioner is it
IS SAID, likely to receive the appointment
benefit APPARENT.
That great benefit had been derived from
the short water trip by the whole party
was Immediately apparent when the car
riases discharged their loads at the White
House door, The President stepped out
first of all very nimbly. and with the as
sistance of the maid helped out Mrs. Nc
kfnley. She had happy smile for the per-
sons who stood by to greet her, and ap-
peared to be much stronger than when she
left the White House few days ago. Her
walk was more confident and her general
health showed signs Of improvement
The movements of the Dolphin since the
vessel sailed away from Annapolis Satur-
day noon were controlled by the wish on
the part of the President to avoid haste
and prolong the trip until today. So Sat
urday night the vessel came to anchor off
Blackiston Island, about ten miles inside
of the mouth of the Potomac and the party
slept in quiet water we'll into Sunday morn
ing Then at breakfast 1t was determined
to attend religious service if church could
be reached. The maps were overhauled to
find the largest nearby town. and this hap
pened to be the interesting and historical
place called 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 to the steam
launch. and towing the dingey behind, ran
up to the old town and landed. 1t was too
late, however. to hear services ir the only
one Of the churches that had been opened
that morning, 80 the presidential party
strolled over the town for an hour, the
President being greeted at every point by
persons who recognized him either from
his appearance or from his attending es-
cort Of naval officers in full dress uniforms
short Stay mt LeOnaratown.
The personal flag of the President, which
fioated over the Dolphin, may have also
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