New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-16
PRESIDENTS PERIOD OF REST
RELIEVED FROM PRESSURE OF CARES
OF OFFICE AT BROWNSVILLE.

Thomasvillo Ga March 15.-President Nc
Kiney rested to-day He enjoyed the first
DAYS relaxation from the cares Of office and the
fatigues Of travel that he has had in many
months. No politician same to see him on mat
ters Of executive administration. party policy or
public Office The residents OF Thomasville
respected his wish that he should be free from
callers or functions. and the few things Of a
personal nature which it was necessary he should
attend to were quickly dispatched through As
sistant Secretary Cortelyou. and the present pros
pcct is that to-morrow will be much to-day
varied only in the little details that make one
days life In an agreeable and cultured home in a
pleasant winter resort slightly different from
the day before.
All details Of the Governments business are
being attended to in Washington. and only ur-
gent matters Of policy that possibly may de-
yolop will be laid before the President here
The opinion Of the people Of Thomasville is that
MIR. Mckinley is in actual need Of the rest he is
beginning TO take. They remember him as he
was four years ago. when in Thomasville prior
to his nomination. he and Senator Hanna held
important conferences with their heutenants in
all parts Of the country They do not think he
looks sick to-day, but all Of those who saw
much Of him then say that his appearance does
not evidence the buoyant alert, vigorous
strength Of that time. lie plainly shows in
their opinion. the strain and fatigue OF nces-
SAINT devotion to the duties Of his position in
the campaign prior to his election. and Of hi7
office throughout the nomentous first half Of
his Administration IL looks tired and fatigued.
His recuperative power. which is prompt and
strong, asserted itself. in fact TO some degree
after a drive this forenoon. and rest. # is
d
him is all he needs This morning Senator
Hanna took his guest on a carriage drive about
five miles from town to the country home OF
Wyman Jones. the Senator's hrother-in-law.
The weather was mild good breeze stir
ring through The pines. and the ga herring clouds
that in the afternoon resulted in shower Of
rain. shielded the party from the sun.
Tho President enjoyed the drive and his
brightness his return showed II had done
him good. The party took luncheon al home,
and soon afterward tho President went 10 bed
for the afternoon. while Sena tor Hanna drove
downtown on a little business and Vice Pres
ident Hobart read the newspapers and ms
mail After dinner Senator Hanna and his
guests chattod awhile and the President re
tired early.
1t can be stated authoritauvely and for the
purpose Of silencing all contrary reports that
rest for the present Is the sole object ~ this
trip. No political conferences have been held
or are contemplated here.
Reports having been telegraphed from Wash
ington or a conference 10 nf'lHe NH'tHtl ' re
President Hobart would be the partys candi-
cate for the ce-Presidency. The Associated
Press correspondent went 10 Senator Hanna s
residence I'm the afternoon 70 inquire about them.
He passed Senator Hanna going downtown for
shave learned that the President was asleep.
and met tho Vice President in tho library.
Mr. Hobart said + don't care 10 talk about
the report II is too ridiculous. 7 do not expect
any politician 10 come here. As 10 comforting
with the President and Senator Hanna. ! would
not come an the way to Thomasville for that
can see them three times a day in Washing