New-York tribune., 1901-05-27
MRS. M'KINLEY AT OGDEN.
PRESIDENTS WIFE BEARS THE JOUR
NEY WELL
EXPECTED IN WASHINGTON ON wEDNEs-
DAY-REGRET AT POWERS ACTION
REGARDING CHINA

Ogden. Utah. May 26.-The Presidents train
traversed the State of Nevada to-day. and
reached Ogden at $50 o'clock tonight. The
route lay along the Humboldt River, through
the Ruby and Washita mountains, and then
descended into the Salt Lake basin During
most OF the day the elevation exceeded five
Thousand feet. and snowclad peaks were con-
tfnually in sight from the car windows
At this season Of the year the ride across
Nevada is exceedingly disagreeabIe. The heat
is oppressive. and the dust from the desert is
frequently binding. Fortunately for Mrs. Nc
kinley, one OF those heavy transforms which
SO rarely visit this region swept completely
over the State last night. laying the dust and
tempertng the atmosphere. Rain fell also sew
eral times during the day.
Mrs. Mckinley passed comfortable night
crossing the Sierras but the trip to-day was
looked forward to with some apprehension. The
rain, however, relieved the anxiety. and Dr.
Rixey reported tonight that Mrs. Mckinley
was standing the trip very we'll She suffered
no inconvenience from the rarihed atmosphere.
FASTENING TRIP TO CAPITAL.
The day on board the train passed without in
cident- The present circumstances were so ex-
ceptional that the President set aside his COM
FUNCTIONS as to Sunday travel. so that his wife
might sooner reach home. The President and
the larger part Of the day. Once or twice when
the train stopped for water, they aIighted At
Carlin. early this morning. the President shook
hands with some Of the people who had gath
cred there, among them a number Of Digger
Indians who live in the neighboring mountains
On the way back to Washington the Presi-
dent and members Of the Cabinet are devoting
good deal Of time TO the consideration Of the
chinese situation. The declinatton Of the other
powers 10 Join the suggestion Of the United
States with regard to scaling down the indem-
nifty demanded of China was a great disappoint-
ment, though IL could hardly be said that it
entirely unexpected.
NO CHANGE IN POLICY TOWARD CHINA
The President and members of the Cabinet
feel that this government was right in protest
ing against exactions which might force China
TO the wall. and from the position taken by the
United States there will be no retreat. The de-
mands Of the other powers are considered ex-
orbitant and likely, if insisted upon. 10 result
ultimately in the CrippIing or ACKNOWLEDGMENT
of the empire. The United States will continue
TO urge this view at every opportunity. If
the powers proceed alone, and force China TO
accede 10 their demands. this government OF
course. will accept the share OF the indemnity
assigned 10 it on the present basis. IL can
distribute such amount as is necessary to Iiqui-
date the claims of its citizens. and subsequently,
determine whether all the remainder should be
retained by this government as its proper share.
The United states is not in favor OF the pro-
posed scheme to raise and guarantee an inter
national loan for China out of the proceeds Of
which she can liquldate her Indebtedness TO the
powers. The United States is willing 10 accept
the bonds OF China without Endorsement by any
power, at per cent interest. and thus make
manifest TO the world the sincerity of the Ameri-
can profession proclaimed at the outset that
this country desires 70 help China and preserve
her political integrity.
Chicago, according 10 the present schedule
viii be reached on Tuesday afternoon and the
train is expected 70 arrive at Washington on
Wednesday night.