Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-06

WnarI all tne cta1t along the water
front dipped their flags and their whis.
ties sounded a salute of welcoi.e
which was continued long after the
presidents boat steamed out into The
stream.
Every vessel on the water was gaily
decked in bunting. Even the foreign
coasting steamers made a fitting dis.
play in honor of Mckinley.
AUSTIN, Tex. May 3-The presi.
dents party is now crossing the Lone
Star state. and nowhere have the mem.
bers received more honors than are
being showered upon them today.
Houston has the honor of being the
first of the large cities of the state to
entertain them. but Houston is rot
prepared to give them the royal wei,
come that awaits them here.
Since early morning crowds have
been pouring into this city. which is
gay with bunting. floral arches and
decorations. The railroads are hav-
ing difficulty in handling the immense
crowds. Every train is loaded to its
capacity with human freight. Plat
forms are crowded and the tops of rhe
cars are packed with men coming to
get glimpse of the distinguished Wis
itors.
Fifteen companies of state militia
will lend brilliancy to the recep-
ton. and bands from nearby cities he
gan to arrive this morning to make the
musical feature of the program fitting
to the occasion.
Governor Sayers left yesterday and
met the presidential party near the
state line. He will remain with the
president during the trip across the
state After leaving here there will
be practically no stops made until El
Paso is reached Sunday morning.
HOUSTON. May 3.-The presiden-
tial party arrived here at S:15, and
despite the enthusiasm of the crowds
the chief executive appeared as If all
was not as pleasant as he would like
to have it. In fact. all the members
of the party appeared distressed, and
though they tried to respond cheer
fully to the plaudits of the multitude.
it was evident that something was
preying on their minds. When spo-
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with a laugh that such suggestion
was not true. and that they were huge
ly enjoying the trip and the honors
being showered upon them.
1t was learned. however. that there
are grave apprehensions that the
strain on Mrs. Mckinley has been
too severe for her to stand, and that
the fear is entertained that she may
break down any minute, though bear
ing up bravely. DIR. Rixey appears
much worried. and it is said the pres
ident has not been informed just how
i'll she is. Some of the ladies' of the
party have suggested that they go but
little further west. and they offer to
remain with her until the presidents
train shall return from the coast, but
she refuses to consider such a propo-
sition. DR.. Rixey may be compelled
to insist on such course in the next
day or two, however.
NEW ORLEANS. La, May 3.-Jas.
White. pianist and song writer, yes
terday made threats against McKin-
| ley, saying:
The horoscope says the president
| is to fall into my hands,
The police kept him behind prison
bars during McKinley's visit The
news of his arrest was not allowed to
reach the president.
SAN FRANCISCO. May 3.-The
CHICAGO. May "a New Orleans
special says:
Mrs. Mckinley tainted aboard the
steamer st. Louis yesterday afternoon
Solicitude for her health is seriously
marring the presidents journey. Eff
forts were unsuccessfully made to per-
suade her not to attempt the rigorous
journey across the desert, but to re-
main here or at some point in New
Mexico while the president goes to
San Francisco and meet him in Colo
RADIO on his return journey"
president and his party will be enter
tanned here on lavish scale. Great
programmes are being arranged for
the entertainment of the members OF
the cabinet who accompany him.
The naval officers stationed here
will tender Secretary Long all cour-
tesies. Postoffice officials will look
after the welfare of Smith and Secre-
tary Hay will be guest at several
functions rendered him by the foreign
consuls residing in the Golden Gate
City
| WASHINGTON. May 3.-The army
canteen question will be fought over
again in the next congress.
Army officers freely predict that the
prohibitory law will be revoked and
canteens re-established.
Post commanders are sending re,
ports which are practically unanimous
in showing the increase of drunken
ness near posts.
| NEW YORh. May 3.-The trust this
morning advanced the price of sugar
10 cents per hundred weight.
CHICAGO. May 3.-Corn King Phil
lips made the shorts dance to his mu-
sic again today by refusing to sell
them any.
This action forced the price up to 5s
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