Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-13

SAN FRANCISCO, May 12.-The
sudden illness of Mrs. Mckinley has
caused an unexpected change in the
itinerary of President Mckinley He
arrived in this city quietly this after
noon. several hours ahead OF the time
scheduled. The state of Mrs. McKin-
ley's health was such this morning that
the President desired to leave Del
Monte and bring his wife to this city
Immediately, to the home of Henry T..
Scott. where she could have complete
rest for a few days, and where a spe-
cialist could be consulted if neces-
sary.
A special of two cars and a locomo-
tive was madesup from the Presidents
special, and at 1890 o'clock the Presi-
dent, Mrs. Mckinley, Miss Barber, the
Presidents niece; Secretary and Mrs.
Cortelyou, Dr.. Rixey and Mr.. and Mrs.
H. T. Scott, left DeleMonte for San
E1duC1SCO, ICdNlIS llC tClndihhSl VI eAS
party at-Del Monte. Only a few hun
dred people greeted the President upon
his arrival in this city. His coming
was not generally known, and only
those who CHANGED to see the bulletins
posted by the newspapers, announcing
that the President would reach the city
at p. m, awaited his train. The-Pres-
ident, in order to avoid the crowd that
was expected to assemble at the South
ern Pacific depot, at Third and Town
send streets, left the train with his party
at Valencia station, station in the
southern part of the city. When the
train, consisting of baggage car and
the Presidents special coach, stopped
at Valencia street, Mrs. Mckinley was
carried in a steamer chair by two COL
ored porters from the private car to a
closed carriage in waiting. She was
heavily yelled, and the President and
DR.. Rixey followed close behind. Mrs.
Mckinley was gently placed in the car
rage, and the President and DR.. Rixey
took seats in the same vehicle. The
President was quite pale, and looked
serious. The rest'of the party followed
in carriages. Mr.. and Mrs. Scott had
arrived at their residence ahead of the
President, and were waiting to receive
their distinguished guests Mrs. McKin-
ley was again lifted out of the carriage
and placed in an invalid char and car
ried into the house
Secretary Cortelyou, when questioned
concerning Mrs. McKinley's condition.
stated that there was nothing alarming
in her present indisposition, and that
perfect quiet and rest for a few days
would restore her to her usual health.
1t was the impression, however, of
those who saw Mrs. Mckinley. that she
is very i'll, and that her present state
may result in an entire change of the
Presidents programme.
Should his wifes health improve. the
President will carry out his intention
to attend the celebration at San Jose
tomorrow. If, however, her condition
tomorrow shall be no better than to-
DAY, the President will not leave his
wife's side, but will allow the Cabinet
officers and Others of his party to repre-
sent him at San jose.
AT O'Clock tonight DR.. Rixey made
the following statement:
Mrs. Mckinley stood the trip from
Del Monte much better than l expected.
Her condition is not serious. She will
stay here at least week and have per-
feet rest. / think that by that time she
will be able to continue the journey. She
has been gaining strength all after
noon"
SENT BY SPECIAL.
SAN FRANCISCO, May PA spe-