New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-07
THE DOLES LEAVE WASHINGTON.
STARTING ON THEIR RETURN JOURNEY-A
PLEASANT VISIT AT THE CAPITAL.

PLEASANT VISIT AT THE CAPITAL.
Washington. Feb g (speciaD-The President
Of Hawaii Mrs Dole and the members OF his
staff, Major Iaukea and Or. Day, started on
their homeward journey this evening at 7:20
ever the Pennsylvania Railroad for Buffalo.
They will arrive in Buffalo tomorrow morn
ing at II o'clock. and will be received by the
Mayor and entertained at luncheon as the
guests Of the city. After the luncheon a special
train will take them to Niagara Falls. where
the visit will necessarily be brief. but long
enough 10 see the greatest waterfall In the
world in its winter splendor. Returning 20 Buff
falo. the Hawaiian visitors will be entertained
by the Pan-American Association at banquet
and reception. Leaving Buffalo Tuesday
morning, the party will go to Cleveland for a
days visit with relatives OF Mrs. Dole. and
then will go directly to ST. Louis. where they
will continue their journey over the Southern
Pacific to San Francisco. and sail the 23d by
the Gaelic for Honolulu.
The visit Of the President Of Hawaii as the
Nations guest. terminated In Washington this
evening. IN Difference TO his own desire that It
should so terminate. It had been intended TO
continue the courtesy Of escort to st. Louis.
but the distinguished guest insisted the pro-
prety OF closing his visit officially with his de-
Of the Government-the Assistant Secretary OF
State. Mr. Criddler: Major Hestand. OF the
Army. and Lieutenant Commander Phelps. Of
the Navy-escorted the Hawaiian visitors 10 the
station, them on board the train, and there
took leave. The Minister Of Hawaii and Mrs
Hatch. Mr. and Mrs Castle and many other
friends also went down TO say goodby. expressed
in the beautiful Hawaiian word aloha"
This afternoon President and Mrs. Dole went
over 70 the White House and took leave OF
President and Mrs. Mckinley. II pleas
ant, informal visit and friendly as II they
had been old friends rather than new. This
morning Mr. and MIS-. Dole went TO the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church with Mr. and
Mrs. John w. Foster This Is the church where
President Lincoln worshipped. though the In
terror has been considerably changed by new
woodwork and style OF seats But the
old pew that was occupied by Mr.. Lincoln is
still in the same place. with his name, and is
used by the pastors family. When Mrs Fos-
ter asked President and Mrs. Dole TO attend the
service this morning she suggested that proba-
bly, they would like 10 sit In President Lincoln
pew. Mr. Doles reply that he would be
plea sed to go TO church. but would rather sit
with Nh and Mrs. Foster. as it would be less
conspicuous.
From first 10 last President Dole's visit has
been quiet dignifed and, according to his
pressed desire entirely devoid OF display II is
characteristic Of the man. Whatever may be
the outcome the influence politically. In a
personal way President Doles visit has made a
most favorable impression. II has settled one
thing pretty effectually. and that is that San
ford Il. Dole is not the sort of man who would
be AT the head of fraudulent government'-
words heard quite frequently during the last
Adm inistration.
President Dole had a private interview with
President Mckinley last Thursday afternoon.
Undoubtedly the question of annexation was
talked over II has been with Senator'S who
called President Dole. But from the first he
has adhered strictly TO his determination not to
discuss the subject in public or express his
Views, one way the other. for publication.
President Dole did not even visit the Capitol
and has never yet seen the American Congress
I'm session. After annexation he may come to
Washington, and like any other visitor, go 10
the Senate and House. Both President and
Mrs. Dole expressed themselves as greatly
pleased with their visit in Washington. The
people Of Washington are greatly pleased TO
have had them here.