New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-05-13
MRS. M'KINLEY'S SICKNESS
PRESIDENTS WIFE TAKEN To SAN
FRANCISCO FOR REST-ILLNESS
SAID NOT TO BE SERIOUS.

San Francisco, May 12.-The sudden Illness OF
Mrs. Mckinley has caused an unexpected change
in the itinerary of President Mckinley He ar
rived in this city quietly this afternoon. several
hours ahead of the time scheduled The state
of Mrs McKiney's health was such this morn
ing that the President decided TO leave Del
Monte and bring his wife TO this city immedi-
ateIy, to the home OF Henry T. Scott, where she
could have complete rest for few days and
where a specialist could be consulted if neces-
sary.
special train Of two cars and locomotive
was made up from the Presidents train. and at
1880 O'Clock the President. Mrs Mckinley, Miss
Barber. the Presidents niece; Mr.. and Mrs.
CorteIyou, Dr. Rixey and Mr.. and Mrs. H. T.
Scott left Del Monte for San Francisco, leaving
the remainder of the Presidential party at Del
Monte.
Only a few hundred people greeted the Presi-
dent upon his arrival in this city. His coming
was not generally known. and only those who
chanced to gee the bulletins posted by the news
papers announcing that the President would
reach the city at p. m. awaited his train. The
President in order TO avoid the crowd that was
expected to assemble at the Southern Pacific sta
ton. at Third and Townsend sts., left the train
with his little party at Valencia-st., station in
the southern part of the city. When the train.
consisting of baggage car and the Presidents
special coach. stopped at Valencia-st.. Mrs Nc
Kinley was carried in steamer chair by two
colored porters from the private to closed
carriage She was heavily yelled, and the Presi-
dent and DR.. Rixey followed close behind. Mrs.
Mckinley was gently placed in the carriage. and
the President and DIR. Rixey took seats in the
same vehicle. The President was pale and
looked serious. The rest of the party followed
in carriages Mr. and Mrs. Scott had arrived
at their residence ahead OF the President. and
were waiting to receive their guests. Mrs. Nc
Kinley was again lifted out OF the carriage and
placed in an invalid chair and carried into the
house
Mr.. Cortelyou when asked about Mrs Nc
Kinley's condition stated that there was moth
ing alarming in her present indispOsition. and
that perfect quiet and rest for a few days would
restore her to her usual health. 1t was the i'm
preston however. OF those who saw Mrs. Nc
Kinley that she is seriously indsposed. and that
her present state may result in an entire change
OF the Presidents programme.
Should his wife's health improve, the Presi-
dent will carry out his intention to attend the
celebration at San Jose tomorrow. H. how
ever her condition is better than to-day the
President will not leave his wife. but will al
low the Cabinet officers and others of his party
10 represent him at San Jose.
At 6 o'clock tonight DIR. Rixey made the fol-
lowing statement:
Mrs Mckinley stood the trip from Del Monte
much better than j expected. Her condition IS
not serious She will stay here at least a week
and have perfect rest. 1 think by that time
she will be able to continue the journey. She
has been gaining strength all afternoon
At 9:3O o'clock tonight Mr.. CorteIyou gave out
the following bulletin:
Mrs Mckinley stood the trip from Monterey
extremely we'll and is resting comfortably at
Mr. Scott's residence Her attack OF indlges-
tion ii is believed. will yield promptly to rest
and remedies. while the felon on her nanu Is
healing nicely DR. Hirschfelder, of San Fran
cisco is in consultation with DR.. Rixey