The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-15
CALLED OFF.
McKinIey's Tour Comes to an
Abrupt Termination.
The President Will Return Di-
rect to Washington
AS Soon as Mrs. McKinley's
Health Will Permit.
Physicians Regard Her COndi-
tiOn as Serious.
MAY STAY SOME WEEKS
Date Of Presidents Departure
From San Francisco
Is Made Indefinite by His Wife's
Sickness.
SHE MUST NOT TRAVEL
Says Doctor Rixey Until She
Has Fully Recovered.
Is Made Indefinite by His Wife's
Sickness.
SHE MUST NOT TRAVEL
Says Doctor Rixey Until She
Has Fully Recovered.
State University COnfers a De-
gree on the President.
Formal Entry to San Francisco
Made as Per Programme.

San Francisco. Cal, May 15-Secretary
Cortelyou informs the Associated Press
that Mrs. McKinleys serious illness
proposed visit to other states to which
he had looked forward with so much
pleasure. As soon as Mrs. McKinley's
health will permit he will return to
Washington by the most direct route
Secretary Cortelyou also issued the
following bulletin as to Mrs McKinley's
condition:
There has been but little change in
Mrs. McKinley's condition since last
night She has gained in several re-
spects and lost in others"
The president win remain quietly at
Mrs. Scott's residence today and viii
not take part in any of the exercises
programmed for him
President Mckinley did not go to
Berkeley today to attend the commence
ment exercises at the University of Cal
ifornia. The illness OF Mrs Mckinley
prevented the president from partici-
pating in the ceremonies, but the mem
bers of the cabinet and others of the
presidential party crossed the bay on
the revenue tug Slocum. AS the little
steamer crossed the harbor the wal
ships lying at anchor in the bay saluted
and all the bay steamers sounded their
sirens in honor of the party. The guests
were taken to the University grounds
and the exercises of the day were OBJ
served with Secretary Hay acting in the
ty was entertained at luncheon by Pres
ident Benjamin Ide Wheeler, of the I'm
iversity of California
DOCTORS HOLD CONSULTATION.
san Francisco, Cal, May 15.-It is
learned that Mrs McKinley's condition
is considered serious by the physicians
attending her. Doctors Rixey and
Hirsch F. Elder were in consulta-
ton this morning and another physician
viii be called in this afternoon. It is
very probable that if she recovers Mrs.
Mckinley will be unable to leave San
Francisco by next Monday, when the
stay of the presidential party was to
have terminated. The president will
remain here with Mrs. Mckinley.
San Francisco, Cal. May 15.-Presi-
dent Mckinley is desirous Of going
through with the set programme today,
but may not be able to do So It all de-
pends on Mrs. McKinley's condition.
This morning, however, the president
viii unven the Donahue fountain, Mar
OF,
the bay on the tug Golden Gate. He will
attend the commencement exercises at
the State university and possibly return
to his temporary home at once
The president is scheduled to leave
San Francisco on Monday next. It is
not unlikely tnat he may remain some
weeks. Until Mrs. Mckinley is fully re-
covered from her illness, DR.. Rixey di-
rects that she be not disturbed. It is
said that the president will not go east
until his wife is able to accompany him.
UNIV ERSITY CONFEFSS DEGREE
Berkeley Cal May 15--The degree of
doctor of laws has been conferred upon
VIM Mckinley president Of the United /
States Only twice before since the |
founding Of the university in 1868 has
this degree been bestowed.
MRS. MCKINLEY PASSES COMFORT |
ABLE NIGHT.
San Francisco. May Eat an early |
said that no definite statement could be |
made in reference to the presidents fu- |
I4re pans AL was cqhtlngent on Mrs !
termined until later in the day whether |
the president would participate in the |
days functions in this city or not Mrs /
Mckinley. Secretary Cortelyou added, |
passed 4 comfortable night The presf- /
dent appreciates the anxiety attending i
the completion of his trip and hopes to /
be able soon to make a definite an /
nouncement concerning it.
TO SAN FRANCISCO. |
The President Makes Formal Entry
Into the City.