The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-05-16
MRS. M'KiNL EY Ill.
CAUSES UNExpECTED CHANGE IN:
PRESIDENTS ITINERARY.

PRESIDENTS ITINERARY.
Arrives in sam Francfsco' Several
Hours Ahead or Schedule Time
Mrs. Mckinley Taken to the scott
Residence Where She Can Have.
Complete Rest for Few Days
Presidents Physician Says Mrs.
McIkinIey's Condition Is Not seri-.l
Ous-Impression of Those Who
saw Her IL That she Is Very III. Vi
San Francisco, May 14.-The sudden
illness Of Mrs. Mckinley has caused an
unexpected change in the itinerary OF
President Mckinley. He arrived inS
this city quietly yesterday afternoon.
several hours ahead Of the time
scheduled The state Of Mrs. McKin-
ley's health was such yesterday morn
ing that the president decided to leave,
Del Monte and bring his wife to this
city immediately, to the home Of Henry
T. Scott. where she could have COM
plete rest for few days, and where a
sary. A special Of two cars and loco
motive was made up from the presi-
dents special and at 1890 the presi-
dent, Mrs Mckinley, Miss Barber the
presidents niece, Secretary Cortelyou
and wife, DR. Rixey and Mr.. II. T. Scott
and wife, left Del Monte for San Fran
cisco, leaving the remainder Of the
pres Dental party at Del Monte. Only I
Gov I,,,,,/
ident upon his arrival in this city. His
coming was not generally known and
only those who CHANGED to see the bull
letins posted by the newspapers an
nouncing that the president would
reach the city at 4 p. m. awaited his
train. The president, in order to avoid
the crowd that was expected to as
semble at the Southern Pacific depot at 4
Third and Townsend streets, left the
train with his little party at Valencia
street, a station in the southern part OF
the city. When the train, consisting OF
a baggage car and the presidents spe-
cial coach, stopped at Valencia street,
Mrs. Mckinley was carried in steam !.
er chair by two colored porters from
the private car to closed carriage In
waiting: She was heavily yelled and
the president and DR.. Rixy followed
close behind. Mrs. Mckinley was gent
" placed in the carriage and the pres
ident and DR.. Rixey took seats In the
same vehicle. The president was
Quite Pale and Looked Serious.
The rest Of the party followed in car
riages. Mr.. and Mrs. Scott had ar
rived at their residence ahead Of the
president and were waiting to receive
their distinguished guests. Mrs. Nc
Kinley was again lifted out@of the car
riage and placed in an invalid chair
and carried into the house. VI
Secretary Cortelyou, when questioned
concerning Mrs. McKinley's condition.
stated that there was nothing alarming
in her present indisposition and that
perfect quiet and rest for few days
would restore her to her usual health.
It was the impression, however OF those
who saw Mrs. Mckinley that she is Y
very i'll and that her present state may
result in an entire change OF the presi ~
dents program. Should his wife's:
health improve. the president VIII carry
out his intention to attend the icelebra
ton at San Jose to-day. II, however,
her condition is no better, the president.
will not leave his wife's bedside. but
will allow the cabinet officers and 9TH
,ers Of his party to represent him at
San Jose. At 6 o'clock last night DR..
Rixey made the following statement:
Mrs. Mckinley stood the trip from
Del Monte much better than I expect
ed. Her condition is not serious. She
will stay here at least a week and have
perfect rest. I think by that time she A
will be able to continue the journey.
shs has been gaining strength all aft
ternoon."