New-York tribune., 1901-05-18
THE PRESIDENT REJOICES.
BE RECEIVES MANY CONGRATUL LATIONS
on THE IMPROVEMENT IN HIS
WIFF'S CONDITION.

San Francisco May 17.-Afrs. McKiney's ply
scians were so favorably impressed with their
Patients condition at the early morning consul
tation that they issued a bulletin announcing
that she had passed a good night. and informed
the public that there would not be another con
sultation until evening This reassuring news,
printed in an the newspapers, was received with
delight by the people. II was communicated
10 all the members Of the Cabinet, and imnedi-
ately after breakfast they hurried out 10 the
Scott house to express 10 their chief their pleas
ure in the glad tidings. The joy in the Presi-
dents heart was reflected in his face, and look
at his countenance to-day vas enough 10 dispel
Immediate apprehension. He looked haggard
and careworn yesterday; to-day his face fairly
beaned. The feeling of cheerfulness continued
throughout the day. Although the other ply
sicians left the house early in the morning, DR..
Rixey remained. and Drs. Hirschfelder and Glib
bons were always where they could be reached
81 moments notice.
The President went for short drive at noon,
and Secretary Cortelyou who has been under
E great strain in the last few days was able 10
take little rest The women OF the Cabinet at
various times in the day at the Scott
house. and came away sharing in the general
feeling of relief.
kilograms continue TO pour in from all parts
Of the country, asking for news from the sick
room, and the President received many mes
sages to-day congratulating him the reports
# the improvement in Mrs. McKinley's condi-
ton. All the foreign ambassadors and minis
ters at Washington have sent messages of sym
pathy. doubtless by direction of the govern
ments they represent. One Of the kilograms
which came to-day was from General Ahumada.
Governor of chihuahua, who met the President
and Mrs. Mckinley at FL Paso.
There We're callers innumerable at the house.
but most of them left cards and expressions of
hope for Mrs. McKinley's continued improve
Inent. Flowers arrived in profusion, until all
the rooms We're filled with them. If Mrs. Nc
Kinley continues to improve tonight the Presi-
dent may attend the launching of the Ohio to-
morrow. His visit to the Pacific Coast for
the purpose of witnessing the launching of the
battleship named in honor of his native State
from the works of the company that built the
Oregon, and he would be glad not to disappoint
the expectations that have been built on his
presence But IL he attends IL viii be a hur-
ried trip, and he viii not be absent from his
Wife's bedside more than an hour.
II the President attends the launching of the
Ohio. he will be driven rapidly 10 the wharf,
where the transport Slocum VIII convey MIN 10
the yard and after the battleship slides
down The ways he will return 10 the Scott mouse.
Iie viii not attend the luncheon at the Chloh
ranged. The citizens dinner for tomorrow
night was declared of when the programme Tor
the week was officially abandoned yesterday
The launching of the Ohio tomorrow was 10
have been made a notable affair. Great prepa-
TatiOns had been made and an elaborate pro-
gramme had been planned. Much or the pro
gramme however, will be abandoned. MISS
Barber a niece of Mrs. Mckinley, in the absence
OF the mistress OF the White House, VIII press
the electric button, ana as the SNIP pesIns 10
glide down the ways Miss Helen Deshler, a rela-
tive OF Governor Nash. will name the ship with
q bottle of champagne
II is hardly probable that the Governor or
Ohio. who has travelled across the continent
10 attend the launching. VIII be apIe 70 De
present While he is much better tnan yester
day, his eyes are so swollen from the poisoned
oak which he encountered on his visit 10 the
big trees at Santa Cruz. that his physicians 40
believe fl will be wise for him TO go INTO the
light and open afr. His only danger IS OF ~ catch-
Ing cold, and there might be strong piee%e
al the shipyard
SECRETARY HAY NOT ILL
From inquiries received here to-day it is ap-
parent that some rather sensational rep repoIl
printed in the East concerning secretary
Hays indisposfion There was absolutely no
reason for alarm. He was fatiSued and "oiI
out yesterday result OF his long ulp' ail'
remained in his room at the hotel, but 70 Gay;
after his rest, he was UP and about ana saiu
he feeling well as ever
Secretary Long will not remain here longer
than Monday owing TO the condition OF ms
daughter, VINO is I'll at Colorado Springs III is
his intention 10 go there Monday ana JOIN Inc
Presidents party in Colorado, probaDly at Den
Yer. as their train goes East. Secretary Long
to-day visited all the warships i'm the narbor. as
Well the naval barracks here where Uncle
Sans jsckies are recruited. He was received
aboard each ship with the honors due TO his OF