The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-26
INCIDENTS OF DEPARTURE.
eIany People mt the San Francisco
Ferry to Say Goodbye.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, May 25.-The
presidential party. after a sojourn of two
weeks in this city, left for Washington
Few minutes after 10 o'clock this morning
The physicians in attendance on Mrs. Nc
Kinley held their last consultation yester-
day and after they had announced their
decision that Mrs. Mckinley was strong
enough to endure the transcontinental jour
ney, preparations for departure were rap
idly made. Mrs. Mckinley enjoyed a re-
freshinC nights rest and seemed elated at
the prospect of soon again being at home.
She was conveyed from the Scott residence
TO the Oakland ferry in a closed carriage.
over a circuitous route, which was chosen
80 that the invalid might pass over only
emooth-paved streets. the jarring basalt
blocks which are laid on many streets being
avoided. She was accompanied by the Pres
ident, DR.. Rixey and trained nurse, the
rest OF the party proceeding TO the start
ing point in a more direct way.
An immense crowd had assembled at the
ferry depot of the Southern Pacific. the
wide expanse afforded by the junction of
Market and East streets being solid mass
OF humanity through which the police, with
difficulty. kept open passage for the Pres
ident and his party. Heads We're uncovered
as the carriage containing Mrs Mckinley
approached, and there was visible effort
20 restrain an outburst of applause as the
carriage. with drawn curtains, drove slow
iy through the thrOng. All respected the
frail condition of the sufferer and the en-
thusiasm was suppressed. There were no
formal ceremonies at the depot Good-byes
were exchanged by the President, Cabinet
members and others of the party with the
friends who had come 10 wish them God
speed. and the distinguished travellers
boarded the ferryboat Oakland. which made
q special trip for their accommodation. The
carriage containing Mrs. Mckinley was
driven on 10 the boat-the President did not
show himself. Mrs. Mckinley was propped
up with pillows and DR.. Rixey sat opposite
the President on the front seat.
General Shafter and his staff Mayor Phe-
Ian and the citizens committee In charge
OF the entertainment were aboard to bid
the honored guest goodbye. The general
public was not allowed on board. AS the
ferryboat passed out Of her slip for the
trip across the bay the whistles of the
steam craft were blown, but the valves
were not turned wide open and the salute
was not shrill enough TO disturb the sick
lady. The crowds on the pierhead waved
silent adieu. The battleship Iowa. lying
the latter passed, dipped her flag while the
crew lined the rails but no salute was
pred The training ship at the naval station.
however. let go twenty-one guns as the
verrybOat appeared opposite
At the Oakland mole. where the train
was IN readiness, precautions had been TAX
en- 10 prevent crowd. The incOsure was
carefully rOped off. Mrs Mckinley was ten
derly helped out OF the carriage by the
President and when she had been made
comfortable in her car he appeared on the
platform and waved adieu TO the throngs
beyond the ropes.
DIR. Rixey and the two trained nurses
who have attended the patient in this city
are with Mrs. Mckinley. The President 5
Grain viii be In charge OF General Manager
Krutschnitt. OF the Southern Pacific as FAR
a. ogden. After leaving Sacramento slow
run Will be made all the way over the divl-
sions and should no mishap occur. the train
should arrive I'm ogden Sunday afternoon
about o'clock. The train will then be
turned over TO the Union Pacific officials
and the run 10 Omaha will be on faster
time. From Omaha 10 Chicago the presi-
6srtial party will run over the Chicago a.