The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-16

consultation, and they believe that
there is a bare chance for Mrs. AIcKin-
ley to rally. Her lack of reserve
strength, however, N axes her ability to
revive extremely doubtful. The presi-
dent is at her bedside, and the ladies of
the cabinet, with Mr.. and Mrs. Morse
and Mr. and Mrs. Scott are in the ad-
joining room. Secretary Hitchcock and
Postmaster General Smith are in the
parlor below awaiting tidings from the
sick room.
AN ANXIOUS NIGHT.
San Francisco, Cal, May 16.-An
watchers in and about the temporary
home of President and Mrs. Mckinley
on the western slope of Clay street hill.
A heavy fog hung low over the city
and the long hours until morning were
cold and cherries. After 10 O'Clock last
night no official information regarding
Mrs. Mckinley was given out and the
newspaper men who waited at the en-
trance of the Scott residence could OBJ
tain little news from the few persons
who passed out Of the building. The
departure Of DR.. Hirschfelder at 10
o'clock brought a few words of cheer as
it was learned that the patient was
slightly better A little later the faith
ful DR.. Rixey took a short rest which
he badly needed. for his care of Mrs.
Mckinley has been unremittinE for
many weeks
At midnight the sufferer was sleeping
quietly and her condition showed inn
provement- The digestive trouble which
had caused great uneasiness had in a
measure succumbed to treatment and
hope was expressed that the crisis had
passed Nothing definite was given out
during the early hours Of the morning.
The lights in the house We're turned low
and the figures of nurses could be seen
family outlined against the curtains Of
the sick room. The detectives and po-
lice guard at the door talked in subdued
tones and drivers of milk wagons and
other vehicles approaching the neigh
bOrhood at day break were warned away
or told to drive in a walk so as to make
no unnecessary noise The only word
that could be obtained at sunrise was
that Mrs. Mckinley had rested as well
as could have been expected, though it
was stated that her condition was very
critical
THE PRESIDENTS MOVEMENTS
In an authorized statement made by
Irving NJ Scott. the future movements
of the president. so far as decided upon,
We're announced as follows. subject to
change or revocation, should Mrs Nc
kluley not improve.
For today the trip to Mount Tamal-
pals and all other events arranged for
the day have. been abandoned. At night
the president viii attend the banquet
given by the Ohio society.
Friday the president will receive the
school children in Golden Gate park, de-
voting as much Of his time to this event
as IS possible. The Knights Templars.
League of the Cross. campfire. etc, will
not be visited by the president
on Saturdaythe president hopes to be
present at the launching of the Ohio.
In the event of his being able to do so,
a special wire from the Scott home to
the scene Of the launching Will be ar
ranged 50 that instant knowledge Of any
change in the condition Of Mrs McKin-
ley may be received by him. a special
boat wiz be in waiting
Miss Barber a niece of Mrs McKin-
ley, has been selected to launch the bat
tleship in place of her aunt
1t is probable that President Mckin-
ley and his entire party will remain in
San Francisco considerably longer than
intended, awaiting the recuperatiOn Of
Mrs. Mckinley. The complication Of
troubles which brought her low was
peculiarly exhaustive of her strength
and it is impossible to state when she
viii be able to travel There is no in
tenuon at present of disorganizing the
party and unless new plans are formed,
ali the cabinet officers now here viii re-
man at their chlef'S side and the ma
tion's executive business viii be direct
ed from san Francisco. Cabinet meet
ing viii be held at the Scott residence
during the stay CT the party
Immediately uDon the statement of
DR. Rixey that his patient is able to
travel the presidents train viii start
eastward.
THE NEWS AT CANTON.
Canton. o.. May 16.-It was learned
this morning at the residence of Mrs.
Marshall Barber Mrs. AcKinley's sis
ter. that the news of Mrs. Mckinleyss
serious sickness. conveyed to the fam
lily by telegram yesterday afternoon
from the president. came as a surprise.