New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-27
RETURNS TO WASHINGTON.
THE PRESIDENTS VACATION IN MAssA
CHUsETTS ENDED. ;%gl
HE LAYS THE CORNERSTONE OF BIG MILL
AND MAKES TWO sPEEcHEs-DE-
PARruRE FASTENED BY MRS
M'KINLEY's POOR HEALTH.


Adams Mass. June 26--The vacation which
the President and Mrs Mckinley have been en-
jcying here the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs w. B.
Plunkett is at end. and tonight the Presi-
Dental train GORE them toward Washington
The President returned 10 his executive labors
in remarkably good health. but Mrs. McKinlsy's
health is poor. and 1t was on her account that
the stay was curtaled by two days The closing
day Of the visit was made notable by the num-
Der of pleasant Incidents Twice the President
spoke to the people OF Berkshire OF the pleas
ure attending hts visit. and earlier in the day
he assisted in the ceremony Of laying the corner
stone OF what is to be the largest cotton mill
In Western Massachusetts.
TIE morning hours were spent quietly by IN.
party In Mr. Plunketts house. Just before noon
the President and Mr.. Piunkett went 10 the
site OF The new mill and there the cornerstone
was well and truly" laid by the President;
On returning TO the house luncheon was served
and a little later the President prepared for his
trip to North Adams. where he was to witness
a parade and take carriage ride about the
city.
VISIT TO NORTH ADAMS.
At North Adams the President was met at
$50 o'clock by Sanford Post. G. A. r.. and
band. With this escort he was taken TO re-
viewing stand in Monument Square. from which
he saw a parade Of school children and citizens
Of the city. After the parade had passed Mayor
H. Torrey Cady made address Of welcome, to
which the President replied in these words:
My fellow citizens: am glad to be here TO.
day and / speak for the purpose Of expressing
family my feelings for this most generous well
come that the people Of North Adams. old
and young have extended to the President Of
the United States. / know something about
North Adams from my visit two years ago Dur
as ] rode through the streets OF your oeauu-
full city to-day | must confess that was wholly
unp-epared TO witness the splendid progress
and prosperity. AS leave you, leave win you
my goodby. and l can only wish Tor your In
creased prosperity in your mills ana IN your
workshops, and for contentment in your homes
DEPARTURE FOR WASHINGTON.
The denarture of the President tonight was
impressive 1t was first arranged that the people
should give him an enthusiastic send-of, but
later 1t was considered best to let the farewell
be as quiet as possible on account Of the condi-
ton of Mrs Mckinley.
Shortly after dinner the Presidential train
drew up in front OF Mr.. Plunkett's home. where
about three thousand people had assembled.
Commander Mole OF Fsyles Post. mounted the
rear platform of the train and requested the
people rot to cheer until Mrs. Mckinley had
entered the car and the President nad ad-
dressed
ment had been drawn up In double column, ex-
tending from Mr.. Plunketts gate to the tram,
and between the files OF soldiers passed the
carriage containing Mr.. and Mrs Mckinney.
The latter looked Ill and had to be assisted lnto
the train. The people respected the request
remarkably well. and hardly sound was Ut
tered until the President appeared on the rear
platform, and. addressing them. said:
Ny Fellow Citizens: I am always glad 70 come
TO Adams aid always regret going away
have come to like this people after my acqualht.
ance with them. and while go regreuuIiy,
20 with the hope Of an early visit among you
again. | have noticed with great pleasure VI.
progress that has been made since first visited
YOUR little city. seven years ago. was nss
then TO participate in the opening OF one ..
YOUR great mills and i rejoice 10 Kno" snel
another Of like size was added a few years la.e..
It gave me uncommon pleasure this mothn III,
70 participate In laying the cornerstone OF sun
another which is larger than either OF us
nredecessors I rejoice because II means more
work. and more wages, and more work ana more
wages mean happy homes and happy nresid"s
and happy homes and happy fresides make
good community, make good citizens ana mar
q ereat country. l glad TO have han tne
pleasure OF being few days with you ahe II 70
nr,tth great regret that l bid you all goodbye
wishing you every good thing
Az he finished speaking Company VI gave
three cheers for the President the people tol-
lowed with three more. and the train started
the President remaining on the rear platform,
waving his hat and handkerchief until ne was
lost to sight.