The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-26
Mr.. Mckinley Surrendered Internationally to Their
Persuasive Powers
A PORTION OF TIE CABINET ALSO COMING.
The Party Expected Arrive O'clock Next tuesday mOnhg anu
to Stay Until Clock That Evening COmml'eeS he""
Last Naht From Washingon-The Decision OF The Pres
dent to Attend Gives Impetus to Preparations Tor
Launchinu-TO Be Asked to Review Parade

When Mr Trgg was addressing the
President he referred to the Carnival
poster that represents young woman
holding m her hand Cd ieprcscntaiion OF
the torpoIo-bHaf.
"she has "a I0ok of sadness said All.
Triss "she b. sorN thc boat - not
larger one.
"she should he glad with the hope Of
building "a larger oac was The Presi-
dents reply
Secretary wilson referred to the COM
mItiee as handsome body VI gentlemen,
that reminded him ot "a SET OF his West
euegs.
When C1n-res aman Lamb introduced
the committee. tne President said. Let
me shake bands au around. aud went
around tlc room shaking hands, thus
throwing aside tno usual custom.
Secretary Gage said he would speak 20
his official brethren. ana tell them 10 go
10 Richmond. flr be had been there and
knew what "a good time TO expect
Secretary Root said he would be pleased
to come. but he could not just at this
time
Mr Tugg was assured by Admiral Mel
Vile chat he would be- present.
Thc President said he could not stay
over for "a banquet but be- hoped 10 come
down some other time soon
President Mckinley and party VIII view
the parade from the jefferson Hotel bal
Vony or the Frinkin-street side
Captain Littlepage, who was on the
Mewlmac dWing the war, viii attend the
launching.
Mr. Mckinley seemed much Interested
in Richm0nds iroa Industry and express
81 &. q
the city IN the parade. This win give the
IRON workers % good chance 90 see tho
President. too and they VIII be in the
parade in large numbers.
Upon the return ~ the committee from
Washington last night Colonel Murphy
entertained them at supper az Murphys
H1tel Those 40 The hotel were Messrs.
Trarers Leokv Eichelberger. Eliyson.
Brnder. Murphy W. O. holland. o. W
TAYLOR Warren =. Taylor Judge waddnl
and Judge Lewis. Messrs Boyd Morris
s'arke and Thompson also returned last
night
Colonel So. OF Cowardin Of The COM
m'ttec. remained ln Washington g. see,
General Lee who ls expected there AZ
any time
DECORATIONS GOING Up.
Decorators arc begnning TO put M
flags ana bunting Murphvs Hotel was
one ~ the first % get in holiday attire
The contract Tor decorating the Audi
torium was given ont last night. anf by
Monday the interior viii bo "a boNef ot
beauty.
NOTES OF THE TOURNAMENT
Chairman Lee Todd OF the Tournament
Association has done "a great amount -
work he has performed bis duties con-
sistontly ami consCicnti0us.y tie ma
been specially careful in selecting the
costumes and prizes for the knights an-
has given special orders for the crp~ns
for the queen OF beauty and her maids
These crowns are now 0u exhibition al
the store Of Mrs. L. r.. Morris on fifih
street and are real beauties.
other knights who have Sntered for the
tournament are +. Winston. OF Hanover.
and H. 4. Parrish. Of Lassiter
The poles are up at the tournament
track at the Auditorium grounds ana a4
knights who may desire 20 do so are
invited 20 20 out Tor practice
There are now over hify knights reg
istered FOR the tournament many oi them
the finest riders in Virginia. North caro-
lima. Maryland and District of Columbia.
The complete programme for The Dan
has been arranged by thc committee haF'
ing IL in charge and is herewith siFen.
TOURNAMENT BALL.
Auditorium Hall promptly at 500 o'cloc'
p. VI Music by tire famous Soldiers