New-York tribune., 1901-09-08
temperature although they varied considerably
during the day. were considered s,t,,,actorv
HOPEFUL BULLETINS

HOPEFUL BULLETINS.
Inc doctors issued FIVE bulletins between 6
O'CLOCK this morning and $50 o'clock this even
lhg' and because they showed an absence n, ,n-
favorable conditions they wer- generally re-
garoeo as very hopeful. The record OF pulse
S'o"eo wide variation during tn. Cay, but any
alarm oeeasioned on that score was rninimized
oy statement from DR.. Rixey the Presidents
physician that Mr. McKinley's pulse under
normal conditions was inclined TO be erratic and
that he was not unfsvorably impressed by the
circumstance. The physicians not con-
cerned as to the patients temperature During
the forenoon and well into the afternoon it held
at 1O2 degrees. and then began increase
slightly. At $50 O'Clock it was at 1922 and
three hours later il had risen 1928. but even
at the latter point it was not viewed with con-
cern. The respiration Of the wounded President
was ,looked upon as being quite satisfactory.
ROOSEVELT AT THE HOUSE.
Vice president Roosevelt reached the Milburn
residence shortly after ! O'Clock to-day, after
travelling continuously since O'Clock last night.
when he left Burlington. VI. He was escorted
from the station as far as the Hotel Iroquois
by a squad Of mounted police. and the re-
Tnainder OF the way by squad OF bicycle police
He expressed his deep distress at the tragedy.
but beyond that declined TO make any state
nnent He remained at the house about half an
hour. and then went TO the home Of Ainsiey Will
cox, whose guest he will be during his stay.
ARRIVAL OF CABINET MEMBERS.
BY evening all the members Of the Cabinet
except Secretary Hay and Secretary Long had
arrived. They came as fast as steam and steel
could carry them Both the Secretary OF State
and the Secretary Of the Navy are expected TO-
morrow. Secretary Wilson and Secretary Root
spent most of the day at the Milburn house
All the members of the Cabinet will rera.ll
here until the result Of the wound is deter
mined. It is probable that after they all arrive
a Cabinet meeting will be held. Informally they
have discussed to-day the possibility Of Vice
President Roosevelt being called upon to act as
Chief Magistrate during the disability Of the
President But all precedents are against such a
course while the President lives. Arthur did not
assume the reins OF government until after
President ciarfeld's death and the contingency
Of Vice-President Roosevelt being called upon
to serve temporarily. except in the case OF un-
looked for and serious foreign complications. is
regarded very remote.
A plan TO insure absolute quiet for the Presi-
dent was put in operation. and the safeguards
ere now such that il will be practically impos-
s.ble for him TO be disturbed in any way.
SECURING PERFECT QUIET.
General Brooke, commander of the Depart
nent OF the East, who ccrle here this morning
from New-York. assumar PERSONAL charge Of
the military, and under his orders the picket
lines We're extended in every direction. Aided by
the city police the soldiers roped of the streets
which intersect Delaware-ave near the Milburn
house and both teams and pedestrians were
kept out Of the district The telegraph Office
established in the MiIburn stable was removed
TO tent pitched a lawn on the opposite side
OF the avenue. An additional tent for the use Of
the newspaper correspondents was also placed
there The White House clerical force. which
has established an Office IN the main drawing
room OF the Milburn house, was moved 10 the
Clenny house, which adjoins the AIilburn home,
and which had been rendered 10 Secretary Cor
telyou for the purpose. Mrs. Duncan. sister OF
the President, ana her son and the Misses Bar
ber. nieces Of the President, also left the diburn
house. and at midnight started for Canton They
are 10 be closely advised OF the condition OF Mr.
Mckinley, and, should there be a serious change,
viii return here.
Other members OF the Presidential party who
have been quartered IL The Mnburn house will
temporarily withdraw further TO e.d the plan Of
securing perfect quiet for the wounded mau.
The public shows It's truest appreciation of the
plan by keeping away from the locality. and
neither the sentries nor the police have encoun-
tered any opposition. Those whose presence is
necessary move about the house and grounds in
the Quietest manner possible
Around the AIilburn home tonight the scene
is very quiet and peaceful. Callers at the house
are remarkably few, and the silence is broken
only by the measured tread OF the sentnels
pacing up and down their beats and the click of
the telegraph instruments. In the square are
gathered few friends OF the President and the |
MiIburn family. and the reports that come TO |
the telegraph booth are OF a reassuring nature |