The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-17

that the cup in which it was served
was not so large as she had been used
to- In view of these facts. / consider
her greatly improved. and feel that she
will continue to improve from now on"
When asked as to whether the entire
party would remain in San Francisco
until the president was ready to return
to Washington, he replied that that was
his understanding, but that this con-
tingency largely depended upon Mrs.
Mex inley's Improvement. As soon as
she was able to travel, however, the
president would take her direct to
Washington over the route already an
nOunced in these dispatches.
Shortly after Mr.. Scott had left the
house DR. Hirschfelder drove up and
was shown into the sick room. A few
minutes later Secretary Cortelyou sent
for the waiting reporters and read to
them the official bulletin herein quoted
There was a decided sense of relief to
all The serious aspect of the case in
the early hours of last night prepared
the public for news of the worst char
acter. but the quiet night passed by the
patient, the short consultation of the
physicians this morning and the prompt
and favorable bulletin resulting there
from all tended to substantiate the
statement made by Mr.. Scott and later
by Secretary Cortelyou.
The president did not leave the house
during the morning, but it was said he
hoped to take a drive about noon He
was considerably annoyed yesterday by
every turn he made, and it is thought
this annoying feature has deferred him
from walking in the immediate vicinity
of the house today.
Secretaries Smith and Hitchcock are
new with the president, and will spend
the day with him. The president is
greatly encouraged over Mrs. McKin-
ley's Improvement.
ASTONISHED THE DOCTORS.
When Postmaster General Smith
Iad hn hrs
morning he found the counten-
ance of the chief executive ex-
ceedingly jubilant. The president glee-
fully described the change in Mrs. Nc
Kinley's condition as a transformation.
There was also a slight tendency to the
relapse that had been so dreaded in the
early hours of the morning. She passed
safely through that crisis and aWoke
bright and cheerful. She asked to be
allowed to wash her hands and asked
for food.
her own for twenty-four hours that the
crisis will be passed The doctors ex-
pressed themselves as astonished at her
remarkable show of vitality.
MAY ATTEND LAUNCHING.
NJ H. DeYoung called on the president
this morning. Mr.. Mckinley was most
cheerful and stated to Mr.. DeYoung if
Mrs. Mckinley continued to improve he
would attend the launching tomorrow.
TENSION RELIEVED AT WASHING
TON.
Washington, May 17.-Although the
White House is connected directly by
telegraph with the Scott residence in
San Francisco, but little information
comes as TO the condition of Mrs Nc
Kinley. The wire has been used chiefly
for important official commandments
necessary to be sent from Washington
to the president and since the illness of
Mrs. Mckinley has reached a critical
stage the wire has been little used This
morning a belated dispatch from Secre-
tary COrtelyou was received by Major
Pruden. assistant secretary to the pres
ident, stating that the presidential par
ty will return to Washington as soon as
the condition Of Mrs. Mckinley permits.
much buoyed up by the Associated Press
The officials about the mansion felt
dispatch Of this morning indicating an
improvement in the patients condition.
RELIEF FELT AT CANTON.
Canton, O.. May 1.-THE news of the
critical illness of Mrs Mckinley caused
the deepest gloom to settle over her
home and birthplace. Bulletins from San
Francisco were posted as quickly as re-
ceived and We're scanned by Canton
ians feverishly. Her old friends and
neighbors spoke of her condition and
hoped for her recovery. The more prom
ising bulletins issued today were hailed
with thankfulness and lightened the de-
preston which has prevailed