The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-05-28


Mckinley and party. after a sojourn
Of nearly two weeks In this city. left
for Washington shortly after 10 o'clock
this morning. Mrs. Mckinley enjoyed
a refreshing nights rest and seemed
elated at the prospect OF soon being at
home. She was conveyed from the
Scott residence to the Oakland ferry
in a closed carriage by circuitous
route. chosen so the invalid might pass
only over smoothly paved streets. She
was accompanied by the president, DIR.
Rixey and a trained nurse.
An immense crowd had assembled at
the ferry depot OF the southern Pacific
railway. The large open SPACE at
Market and East streets was n solid
mass of humanity through which the
police kept open a passage way for the
president and his party.
Heads were uncovered as the carriage
bearing Mrs. Mckinley approached and
there was'a visible effort to restrairp
any burst of applause as the carriage.
| with drawn curtains, passed slowly
| through the throng. All respected the
| frail condition Of the sufferer and the
| enthusiasm was suppressed.
There was no formal ceremonies at
the depot. Good byes were exchanged
by the president, cabinet members and
others Of the party with the friends
who had come to wish them God speed.
and the travellers boarded the ferry
boat Oakland.
| The carriage containing Mrs. McKin-
ley was driven on the lower deck OF the
boat and the curtains were p.rtly
raised so she might obtain 4 glin- Tse
Of the bay and the golden gate.
AS the steamer drew out of the slip,
hats and handkerchiefs were waved,
and as it swung into the stream The
shipping in the harbor dipped thei:-
colors in salute. Tumultuous cheers
then broke forth on shore and were
borne out across the waters-San Fran
cisco's farewell.
At Oakland mole where the train was
in readiness, the enclosure was roped
off. Mrs. Mckinley was tenderly help
ed out Of the carriage by the president
When she had been made comfortable
in her car he appeared upon the plat
form and waived adieu to the throngs
beyond the ropes.
Among the many notable incidents
of President McKinley's stay in this
city was a visit paid him last evening
by Chinese Consul General Ho Yew.
/ | and the president Of the Chinese Sfx
Companies. They were dressed in their
| dazzling official robes. After address
i | ing the president they presented him
with many valuable gifts.
: Fort Costa, Col, May 25.-Mrs Nc
> kfnley stood the trip to the train very
: well. 1t was the first time she had felt
t the air since she arrived I'm San Fran
cisco and 1T seemed to do her good. DR..
! Rixey said there were no I'LL effects from
: the excitement attending her departure.
/ Stockton. Col. May 25-The train
: bearing President Mckinley and party
arrived in Stockton today at I:35 O'Clock
/ The train stopped about half minute
: during which time the president waved
E his Handkerchief at the multitude. e.
umated to amount to fully 10000 peo-
pie. He shook hands with a dozen On
more people who were able 70 react
nim- He made no speech and the trair
departed while the crowd cheered.
Sacramento. Col May 25.-Mrz. Nc
kinley showed no 1l-enects from he,
journey at the time Sacramento wa,
n reached and Dr. Rixey Believes she vii
y be able to stand the trip to Washing
n ton without stopping Tor rest along tn,
e route.