The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-09

hours, and is a more conservative view
of the situation than that so frequently
voiced during the forenoon
MRS. MCKINLEY TAKES A DRIVE.
Mrs. Mckinley started for drive at
2:30- She was accompanied by Mrs
Lafayette McWilliams. The absence Of
the presidents wife from the house
gave assurance that the conditions
We're not such as to excite any alarm.
Nilburn House. Buffalo, N Y. Sept.
9--President Mckinley has gone
through the early part of the crisis in
his case without material sacrifice of
strength or the appearance of danger
Gus symptoms. There was an unsatis-
factory note in the first bulletin of the
morning which stated that the presi-
dent had passed a restless night Some
consolation was drawn from the state
ment that the sufferer had slept fairly
well, but the general effect of the bulle-
tin was to break down some of the pre-
Vaiing optimism and create fresh
anxiety as to immediate Developments
in the case. The circumstances of the
previous day had been favorable and
the popular anticipation was that the
tidings from the sick room would con-
tinue to be encouraging. The bulletin
created a feeling of uneasiness that
seemed to be shared by all who read
it. 1t was known that the patient was
well within the crisis, and the fear was
created that the restlessness was the
fOrerunner of some of the dire things
feared as possible results of the
wounds. 1t was also pointed out that
it was one of the few unfavorable
things said by the official bulletins, and
several disturbing rumors were put in
circulation The general state Of the
sufferer remains unchanged. however.
Shortly after eight o'clock the doctors
who had not taken part in the all night
vigil began to arrive. DR.. WaSdin, the
marine hospital specialist, was the first
to reach the house, and Joined DR..
RiXey, who has remained at the presi-
dents bedside practically throughout
mic Dr. q a nd
it was apparent that the morning con-
sultation of all the physicians soon
would be held. At this time all was
quiet about the Milburn household ex-
cept for the coming of the doctors.
Secretary Cortelyou, who had been on
duty on and off all the night, was catch
ing a little needed rest in an upper
chamber, and the regular force of house
attendants had not yet come on duty.
Aside from the pathological condi-
tiOns of the case, circumstances today
We're favora BILE for the patient. 1t was
an ideal September day with bracing
air, moderate temperature, and a light
breeze blowing over the entrance to the
AiIburn house The sun ShOne bright
most of the time with now and then the
shadows of light, fieecy clouds. The
physicians were quick to note these ex-
ternal conditions for they contributed
greatly to the comfort of the patient
and gave assurance against the depres-
sion of extreme heat or inclement
weather.
The morning consultation of the phv-
sicians brought out that the condition
of the president was entirely satisfac-
tory and as they came away from the
house they expressed renewed conf
dence in his recovery. It was stated
that the official bulletin which was be-
ing prepared would show a gratifying
condition
DANGER POINT STILL AHEAD.
The doctors began assembling about /
s o'clock and it was 9:15 before any Of /
them came away from the AIilburu
house. Pending their conferences there |
was an anxious wait. Several visitors |
arrived. including ex-POstmaster Gen /
eral Bissell and Charles p Sanger Mr.. I
Bissen was one Of the first to emerge /
from the house after the doctors had /
completed their consultation, and in a I
general way he summarized the stu /
alton by saying that the conditions I
were favorable, although he had no de-
tails A few moments later Dr. Ros-
well Park and Secretary Wilson came /
out together. DIR. Park answered the /
many inquiries with a cheerful and /
very positive assurance of confidence
1.-The situation is entirely satisfac ctory''
said he, ''and there are no symptoms
to cause alarm.
He was asked if the earlier bulletin
referring to the presidents somewhat
restless night" warranted any appre-
hension.
Not in the least he replied. 1T is
entirely natural that a patient In the