The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-07

the officers of the exposition directo-
rate feel the deepest regret. While
they had no knowledge or suggestion
that there would be an attempt on the
life of Mr.. Mckinley, the subject was
one of the matters considered in ar
ranging for the visit. They discussed
the matter with the police of Buffalo
and at their request several local Off
GERS were detailed to assist in guarding
the person of the president. These men
were on duty when the attack was
made.
TELEGRAAIS POUR IN.
Hundreds of kilograms of regret con
tinue to pour in from all over the
world. They come from people in all
walks of life and are deeply sympa-
thetic in tenor. All of them express
fervent hope for the recovery of the
president None of the kilograms have
been made public, and it is improb-
able that they will be- A large num-
Der of South American diplomats are
in Buffalo. and they have come for
ward with kindly tender of sympathy
and a proffer of any possible assistance
they can render.
FINANCIAL SITUATION WELL IN
New York, Sept. IA meeting of the
committee of the clearing house aSSO-
citation was held before the stock mar
ket opened today. At the close of the
meeting Chairman Tappam and Mana
ger Scherer of the clearing house, said
that the associated banks had the fin
ancial situation we'll in hand.
CLOSELY GUARDED IN FRISCO.
San Francisco, Cal, Sept. During
his recent stay of IA days in this city,
President Mckinley was closely guard
ed by the police. Twelve patrOlmen,
picked for their Drawn, muscle and in
telligence- were detailed to guard his
person. three three-hour watches Of
four men each. In addition, six detec-
tives picked from Captain Seymour's
CT a1c in h
watches, two men to watch No basl1-
ct of flowers, fruit or other gifts went
into the house without being first thor
oughly examined.
In addition to this force a detail was
selected from the mounted squad to ac-
company the presidents carriage as out
riders. If the carriage stopped en- route
no one might approach nearer than the
outer stirrup Of a mounted officer.
When at reviewing stands four police
men always stood directly behind the
president. while below and Immediately
in front of him was another line of stall
wart blue coats and the movements of
all suspicious looking persons were
closely watched
CALLERS AT NILBURN HOME
Buffalo, N r., Sept 7-Secretary
Wilson called at the home of Mr. Mil
an hour later Secretary Root left a
carriage at the corner of Ferry and
Delaware, and walked brislzly up to the
front door. He was met by Secretary
COrtelyou. The secretary was at once
taken up to the room where the presi-
dent lies. Mayor Diehl also called this
morning and inquired about the presi-
dents condition. Attorney General
Knox arrived at the house at 9:30 and a
few minutes later Senator Hanna join
ed those inside.
The relatives of the president have
hurried here and with them have come
a large number of men in public life
Senator Hanna hurried from Cleveland
last night and was admitted to the room
of the president after his arrival and
remained with him until / 80 this morn
ing. Senator Hanna is deeply affected
by the crime. Postmaster General
Smith arrived here this morning and it
is expected by night all of the cabinet
officers viii be here. Formal express
sions of their profound sorrow have
come from all of them.
SOLICITUDE AT MANILA.
Washington, Sept. THE following