Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-13
MRS. MCKINLEY ILL.,.
Will Rest for a Time at City
Of San Francisco.
Her Illness Nothing to Cause Alarm
is Much Fatigued.
Cabinet and Other Members Of Party viii
Garry Gut Program.

San Francisco, May 1.-The Sudden
illness of Mrs. Mckinley has causel an
| unexpected change in the itinerary of
President Mckinley. lie arrived i'm this
city quietly. this afternoon. several
| hours ahead Of the time scheduled. The
state of Mrs. McEinley's health was
| such. this morning, that the President
decided to leave DeImonte and bring
his wife to this city. Immediately to
the home of Henry T. Scott. where she
,ould have complete rest for few daya
ana where specialist could be con-
suited If necessary. A special of two
! cars and locomotive was made up
from the Presidential special and n;
1920 o'clock the President. Ms. Nc
kinley. Miss Barber. the Presidents
niece, Secretary and Mrs. Cortelvou.
Or. Rixey and Mr.. and Mrs III. T.
scott left Deimonte for San Francisco,
leaving the remainder Of the PIcsiden-
tal party at Belmonte. Only 4 few
hundred people greeted the President
on his arrival in this city. His coming
was not generally known, and only
those who CHANGED 10 see the bulletins
posted by the newspapers announcing
that the President would reach the
city ut =. NJ. awaited his train. The
President, in order to avoid the crowd
that was expected to assemble at the
Southern Pacific depot ut Third and
Townsend streets. left the train with
his little party at Valencia street. n
station in the southern part of the city.
When the train consisting of baggage
car and the Presidents special coach
stopped at Valencia street Mrs. Nc
kinley was carried in a steamer chair
by two COlored porters from the pri-
Natc to 4 closed carriage in waiting.
She was heavily yelled and the Presi-
dent and DIR. Rixey followed close be
hind. Mrs. Mckinley was gently plac-
ed in the carriage and the President
and Dr.. Eixey took seats in the same
vehicle. The President was quite pale
ana looked serious. The rest Of the
party followed in carriages. MIR. and
Mrs. Scott had arrived at their resi-
dencc ahead Of the President ana were
waiting to receive their distinguished
guests. Mrs. Mckinley was again lift
"a out Of the carriage and placed in IN
invalid chair and carried into the
house
Secretary Cortclyou. when questioned
stated tnat there was nothing CHARM
ing in Ter present indiSpnSjti0n and
that perfect quiet and resi- FOR Il few
days w,nld restore her to her usual
health. 1t was the impression, however,
of those who saw Mrs. Mckinley that
she is very i'll ana that her present
state may result in an entire change Of
the Presidents program. Should his
Wiie'G health improve the President
viii carry out his intention IL attend
the celebration at san Jose, tomorrow.
If, however, her condition, tomorrow,
shall be no better than today. the
President will not leave his wifc's side
hut will allow the cabinet officers and
others of his party TO represent him at
San Jose.
At o'clock tonight. DIR. Eixey made
the following statement:
Mrs. Mckinley stood the trip from
Dclmonte much better than / expected.
Her condition is not serious. She will
stay here at least week and have
perfect rest. | think that by that time
she will be able to continue her jour
ney. She has been gaining strength all
the afternoon