The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-09
THE PRESIDENT RETURNS
Congratulatory Messages Received
at the White House.
William J. BrEnn's Greeting to His
Successful OppOncnt-NO Unusual
tiOn on the Arrival of Mr.. Mckin-
ley and His Party From Canton.

yesterday morning from Canton where the
President cast his ballot and received the
returns of the election. The party in
'cluded DR.. P. NJ. Rixey, Secretary Cortel-
you. and a corps of assistants Secretary
Hitchcock. who had been at his home in
St. Louis for the election. Joined them at
Pittsburg and came on to Washington. The
party occupied two Pullman coaches and
arrived at 7:4i o'clock over the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad.
A crowd of about $50 persons gathered
at the station to see Mr.. Mckinley, but
there was no cheering when he appeared
The men in the crowd raised their hats,
but there was no other demonstration.
Secretary Root, Adjutant General Corbin,
Surgeon General Stern5erg, and Assistant
Secretary Pruden were at the station to
meet the President.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley were
driven at once to the White House, where
they took breakfast At 10 O'Clock Mr.. Nc
kinley was at his desk in his private Of
flee. but he had little opportunity to trans
act any business. Callers arrived every
few minutes during the morning to extend
congratulations. Mr. Mckinley gave a cor
dial greeting to all who desired to felicitate
him. Commissioner Macfarland was among
the early callers.
Abner Mckinley was in the city and
spent the day at the White House.
Hundreds Of congratulatory messages
were received by Mr.. Mckinley yesterday.
The following from Mr.. Bryan reached the
Executive Mansion last night:
Lincoln. Neb. November s.
Hon William Mckinley, President of the United
At the close of another Presidential campaign,
1t Is my lot TO congratulate you upon second
victory W. j. BRYAN.
Among the other messages were the fol-
lowing:
Paris November Z. 1900.
HIS EScellency. Monsieur Mckinley, Presiden:
United States of America:
] beg You TO accept my>,nost sincere congTa;u-
lations on your recollection to the supreme Office
that You have iird with such lustre and during
which the bonds of friendship between our two
countries have, TO my great delight, been drawn
still closer. EMILE L0UBET.
Guatemala, November Z, 1870.
sincerely ielicitate you.
NJ. ESTRADA, c.. Presiden,e.
Havana, November T.
President Mckinley:
The Association of Cuban Seamen respectfully
congratulates you on your reelection
MEsTRE ANABILE.
Ponce, November T.
Mckinley. President:
In name of city of Ponce fluctuations for reelec-
ton. & GtZMAN BENlTZ Mayor.
San Juan Porto Rico. November I.
The President:
Executive Council in session today unanimously
Joins me in congratulations to you upon your
magnificent victory. We all regard the advance.
ment and happiness OF Porto Rico well assured.
ALLEN, Governor.
London. November Z, 1900.
President. White House:
Congratulations from American Women Society
IN London. MILHOLLAND.
Manila, November = 1900.
The President:
Sincere congratulations The most important
step in bringing peace and prosperity to these
islands has been taken.
-... COMMISSION.
Liverpool November =, 1900
The President OF the United States White House:
My warrnest and most respectful greeting TO
you, honorcd sir, and my congratulation on the
high honor paid to you second time by your
great nation. HENRY IRVING.
Philadelphia Pa. November S, 1900.
President William Mckinley:
l again beg to congratulate you on your cleo.
ton. JOSEPH .IEt rERS0N.
Boston. Mass, November T.
The President:
NY anu mol sincere
am rejoiced beyond measure by this victory for
your Administration and its great policies.
H. c. LODGE.
San Francisco, November :.
Presidsn: Mckinley:
Please accept my hearty congratulations upon
the splendid vote Of confidence by the people in
your administration. California gives you over
10000 majority.
GEORGE c. PERKINS.
Westminster Nd November Z |
His Excellencv, William Mckinley:
Your comrades here are filled with ;nexpressibie
happiness and joy at the glorious victory won for
the nation through your magnificent triumph. |
God bless you. WILLIAM \. MKELLEP. |
Judge Advocate General. C. \ r.
Sacramento, Cal. November 4.
William Mckinley President of the United States: |
Congratulations o. Army and Navy Republican |
League OF California, 5000 strong in the interests
of humanity and good government.
W. A. SFAMANS.
Comma nder-in Chief.