The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-03-16
Yesterday Was the First He Has Had
in Many Months.
HE LOOKS TIRED AND TAGGED.
The Citizens of ThomasvilIe are Res
pecting His Wishes aud His Visit
Is Quiet and Rcstful Onc-He
Shows That He is Benefit
ell by His Recreation
Already.

BROWNSVILLE, GA, March t5.-Presi-
dent Mckinley rested to-day. lie en-
ioyed the first complete days relaxation
from the cares Of office or the faugues
Of travel that he has bad in many
months, No politician came TO see him
on matters Of executive, administration.
party policy or public Office. The resi-
dents OF Thomasville respected his wish,
that he should be free from callers or
functions and the few things of per
sonal nature which it was necessary he
should attend 10. were quickly dispatched
through Assistant Secretary Corteiyou,
and the present prospect is that to-mor-
row will be much as to-day. varied only
in the little details that make one days
life I'm an agreeable and cultured home
in a pleasant winter resort slightly dir
ferent from tho day before.
BUSINESS LAID ASIDE.
All details Of the governments business
are being attended to in Washington, and
only urgent matters Of policy that pos
sibly may develop will be laid before the
pie OF Thomasville Is that Mr. Mckinley
is IN actual need OF the rest he is be
ginning to take.
They remember him as he was four
years ago. when I'm Thomasviiie, prior 10
his nomination he and Senator Hanna
held important conferences with their
neutenants in all sections 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 incessant devotion TO the duties Of his
position In the campaign prior 20 his
election, and Of his office during the
momentous first half OF his administra-
ton. He looks tired and tagged. His re-
cuperatlve power. which Is prompt and
strong, asserted itself, in fact, TO some
degree, after a drive this forenoon, and
rest, # IS thought by those intimately as
ISOLATED with him. is all he needs.
ENJOYED HIS DRIVE.
This morning Senator Hanna took his
guest on a carriage drive about five miles
from town TO the country home OF Mr..
Wyman Jones, the Senator's brother-in-
law The weather was milo, good
breeze was stirring through the pines ana
the gathering clouds that in the afternoon
resulted in shower OF rain, shielded the
party from the sun. The President en-
loved the drive and his brightness on his
return showed Il had done him good. The
marty was home in time for lunch and
soon afterwards the President went To
bed for the afternoon, while Senator
Hanna drove down town on little busi-
ness and Vice-President Hobart read the
newspapers and his mail.
After dinner Senator Hanna and his
guests chatted awhile and they retired
early
REST HIS SOLE OBJECT.
II can be stated authoritatlvely, and
for the purpose Of silencing all contrary
renorts. that rest for the President IS the |
sole object Of this trip. No political con-
have been held or are in contem-
nlation here Reports having been tele- |
eraphed from Washington that confer
ence would be held here 10 decide whether !
Vice President Hobart would be again |
the party's candidate for the Nice-Presi- !
dencv. the Associated Press correspondent |
went 10 Senator Hanna's house during the |
afternoon to inquire about the matter.
he passed Senator Hanna going down |
town for a shave, learned that the Presi-
lent was asleep, and met the Nice-Presi-
5ent in the library. Mr.. Hobart said:
81 don't care 10 talk about the report
RS too ridiculous. | don't expect any
,olitician to come here. As 10 comforting /
with the President and Senator Hanna.
would not come all the way 70 Thomas
Vile for that. | can see them three
lines day in Washington