The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 25, 1901, Page 1

> VOLU ME LXXXIX—NO. 176. SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1901. PRICE F1VE CENTS, PRESIDENT WILL BID SAN FRANCISCO FAREWELL THIS MORNING AND DEPART WITH T1RS. cKINLEY ON THE JOURNEY BACK TO THE NATION’S CAPITAL Police Perfect Plans for the Drive to Depot. Precautions Are Taken for Comfort of Patient. RESIDENT McKINLEY will bid farewell to San Francisco this morning and, accompanied by his wife and. the members of his Cabinet, will start on the return journey to the national capital The physicians who have attended Mrs. saw their patient at moon yes- and at 1 p. m. Secretary Cortelyou a bulletin to the effect that Mrs. be able to endure raflroad travel and that the journey home would begin this morning. The rafiroad companies and Chief of Po- lice Sullivan were notified at the same time as to the hour of leaving and all ar- rangements were made for the President’s departure. Chiet of Police Sullivan at once mapped out the route from the Scott residence to the ferry depot over which the President and Mrs. McKinley will ride. Henry T. Scott, Sergeant of Detectives Ross Whit- r. Rixey made a trip over the taker a s in order to be sure that no ob- stacles existed by which the comfort of Mrs. McKinley mi be disturbed. The e over in the car- the President and With the exception entire journey will be m. Down town the gn the iron tracks cet to tne ferry building. -rday that the drive to the ferry would Mrs. McKinley's route selected w riage that wil his wife to the depot convey Route of Carriage. f the President's carriage llows: and route « Fr Taguna-to Jackson street, to Van Ness te avenue, to Market om Clas Laguna streets along averue, to Golden C the ferry dGepot. have a large force ty at the Scott resi- ted crowds of sight- kept at a distance from the Officers will be stationed at vari- s along the route and mounted mer rround the President’s car- riage and also precede the vehicle. Every precaution will be taken by Chief prevent the President’'s wife nce, and, as the carriage d the curtains lowered, street and tc annc 2 ax 1 be closed The start from the Scott residence will t 9 a. m., as the President’s i1l be driven at a slow pace to )t the carriage will be driven rry-boat and will be taken distinguished occupants to Oak- | 15 € e will be driven steps of the President’s | ¥ at a Mrs. McKinley will be re- moved by ined attendante. i xey will adcomp: the President | = his carriage from the | guna streets to the mole and will be Kklar el / .;. McK nley constantly. ses who have attend- s city will also go to SAN FRANCISCO REGRETFULLY SAYS GOOD-BY TO ITS DISTINGUISHED GUEST, THE PRESIDENT. members of the Cabinet and thelr wives will drive from the Palace Hotel in time to reach the ferry depot shortly be- fore 10 2. m. and will be on the ferry-boat pefore the President's carriage arrives. The @epot will be kept clear, and no one the special f -boat will await the chief executive and Mrs. McKinley. Return Journey to Washington. Kaflroad officials were busy yesterday meking final arrangements for the return to Washington. To handle the spe- train of eight cars so that the jour- be made without a hitch requires gement. As in the trip West, ger Kruttschnitt will take charge of the train, and his responsibility will not cease until he lands it in Ogden. The arrangements from this city were RESIDENT McKINLEY attend- ed the great rally that was héld by the Epworth League Alli- ance last evening in the Cali- fornia-street Methodist Episco- pal Church. His coming, not . having been announced in ad- vance, was a surprise to most of those rip a Sieeiosn. - When ¢ present. He was received with much en- DLl e oEiniey arsive oo thusiasm, and addressed those present Precident and Mrs. Mc - © At oith earnestness, highly commending the ferry building at 10 o’clock this morn- ng the regular Oakland boat will have pulled out on time and another ferry-boat will be run into the slip immediately to their work. A. A. Knox, president of the Epworth League Alliance, presided. Just before the regular exercises were to begin, Mr. Knox announced that the take the pisty Acrems the bey. President, late in the afternoon, had No fast time will be made, and the train ggreed to make a brief visit. Other mat- will rin slowly to Stockton, arriving there ors were delayed that the President at 1:30 p. m. An eight-minute stop will be et be honored to the full extent. He made there, and then the journey will be wag accompanied by Secretary®Cortelyou, resumed to Sacrimento. The first rail- Cniet of Police Sullivan and Bishop Ham- road ¢ on will then have begn covered. jiton. Mr. Knox signaled his arrival and At Sacramento there will be practically the entire audience, while the “Star- no stop, time being taken only to change engines. The train, if on time, leaves there at 3:30 D. m. After leaving Sacramento a slow run will be made all the way over the divi- Spangled Banner” was played on the or- gan, arose and gave him the Chautauqua salute, with waving handkerchiefs. Af- ter he had been introduced by Mr. Knox, they made the rafters ring with cheers sione, and should no mishap occur the for the chief executive of the nation. He train sho arrive in Ogden to-morrow was escorted to the platform by George afternoon about 3 o'clock. B. Littlefield and Robert Husband. The train will then be turned over to the A Striking Scene. Union Pacific officials and the run to In front of the President was a floral Omaha will be made in faster time. From device, a cross of white flowers, the em- Omaha to Chicago the Presidential party biem of the Epworth . ’ Leaguers, upon will run over the Chicago and Northwest- which were the letters “E. L.” and a ern. The Pennsylvania Railroad is select- small cross worked in red. At his right «d as the route to Washington from Chi- hand was a gorgeous banner of the Jap- Cago. nnese branch of the League, and other white and red banners were near. The railing fronting the platform was decorat- ed with red and white fabrics and red and white flowers. Long streamers of red and white were looped from the central chandelier to the sides of the galleries. Overhead was a large floral device with the word “Welcome” upon it. Back of the President was an inscription “Cali- forBia-street Church, 11, ornamenting the front of the organ loft. On the plat- form beside the President were those who arrived with him, and Rev. Drs. Rader, Filben and Hutsinpiller and Rev. A. C. Bane, pastor of the church. In the congregation, in addition to the Epworth Teaguers, were representatives of the Christian Endeavor socleties and the so- cieties of the Young People’s Baptist Union, who had been invited to take part in the rally. Mr. Knox spoke very briefly in welcom- ing President McKinley. He congratu- lated the young people upon the visit of the President to them. Again the Leaguers’ cheers were heard as President McKinley came forward and* spoke as follows: The President’s Address. Ladies and Gentlemen: It gives me very great pleasure on this the -last evening of my stay in your hospitable city to meet with the young men and the young women of the Epworth League and the Christian Endeavor and the union of the Baptist Church and the Christian young people generally who have dedicated themselyes to the holy cause of Christian teaching. T congratulate you .that you are to be the host of the great interna- tional Epworth League to be held in your city in the month of July for the success of which you have my best wishes, I congratu- late you upon the noble work in which you are engaged and the great results which have followed your efforts. He who serves the Master best serves man best, and he who serves truth serves civilization. There is nothing in this world that counts for as much as godly living. There is nothing that lasts so long or wears so well and is of such inestimable advantage to the possessor as high character and an upright life. And that Is what you teach by example and by instruc- tion. And when you are serving man by helping him to be better and nobler you are serving your country. I don’t know whether it is true that every man is the architect of his own fortune, but surely every man is the architect of his own character and he is the bullder of his own character. It is what he makes it and it is growing all the time easter to live right, to do right, and to be right. With our churches, our Young Men's Christian Assoclations, our varlous church societies, every assistance is given for righteous living and righteous doing. It is no longer a draw- back to the progress of a young man to be a member of a Christlan church. It is no em- barrassment. It is an encouragement. It is no hindrapce. It 1s a help. There never in all the past was such a demand as now for incorruptible character strong enough to re- sist every temptation t& do wrong. We nced it in every relation of life, In the home, in the store, the bank and in the great business affairs of the country. We need it in the aischarge of the new duties that have come to the Government. Tt is needed everywhere, never more than at this hour. I am glad to show my interest in the ‘great cause for which you are enlisted, for ygu are helping all i McKinley Attends Unannounce;d an Epworth League Rally at the California-Street ['lethodist Episcopal Church and Delivers an Earnest Address to Those Who Prepare for Convention. the time home and family, law and liberty and country. T bld you all God speed and say good night. Leaguers in Council. The President was heartily applauded at the close of his address. He departed immediately thereafter and then the leaguers and the others proceeded with the regular programme. This included prayer by Rev. Dr. Hutsinpiller, a selec- tion by the California-street M. E. band, a concert overture by J. B. Warburton, an anthem by the choir, a duet by B. Georges and Miss E. V. McCloskey and addresses by Bishop Hamilton, Rev. Dr. Rader and Rev. Dr. Filben. The ad- dresses all dealt with the greatness of the coming convention of the Epworth Leaguers in this city and with forecasts of the influence for good which will re- sult from the fifth international gather- ing. ¢ Rev. Dr. Rader spoke of the causes which made the Christain Endeavor Con- vention of 1897 in this city a success and in that theme found suggestions for the coming convention of the leaguers. He spoke of President McKinley's appear- ance before the League of the Cross, to which he referred as “that noble organi- zation of the Catholic church.” He said he was glad that the President had come to see the leaguers. The coming conven- tlon, he said, should be mindful of its real spiritual purpose. He counted upon the enthusiasm and unity of the young leaguers, upon music, upon the press of San Francisco and upon good, old-fash- ioned Methodist consecration to make the coming convention the most successful that has ever been held under the Cali- fornta sky. Bishop Hamilton said that the conven- tion of 1901 would be memorable in the history of the world. He saild he had been much impressed as he listened to President McKinley's address with the fact that the nation’s chief executive was counseling the young to good living and to doing good. Fifty thousand persons were coming to San Francisco on the occasion of the leaguers’ convention. Every one of these persons would stand for personal integrity. They would re- turn East to tell the people of their State about the glories of California. Every branch of the Methodist church would be represented on the convention floor. Targe Crowds Coming. The Rev. Dr. Filben told of the advices that were being received. He sald there were speclal trains in large numbers to come laden with the leaguers and their friends. One hunmdred special excursion agents were at work. A whole trainload of Baptist people were coming from one Kentucky town. New England would send 700 leaguers. All the States, with the ex- ception of three or four minor ones, had already given assurance that they would be largely represented. There would be four ang five meetings progressing simul- taneously daily. Speaking as chairman of the committee, he predicted that the gathering would be a great success. He referred to the need of money, which the committee was confident would be freely contributed by business men and others. The exercises of the rally closed with Mrs. McKinley Strong Enough for the Journey. San Francisco Nurses to Accompany the Party. RS. McKINLEY was able to be up for many hours yes- terday and the physicians, who called on her at noon, decided that it would be per- fectly safe for her to start for the East to-day. It was learned In the morning that Mrs. McKinley had enjoyed a perfect night's rest and she partook of nourishing food during the day. While the President was away from the house in the morning and afterncon Mrs McKinley sbent the time in sitting at the windows of her room or in reading the papers. When the President left to attend the Morse breakfast Mrs. McKinley was still asleep, but on his return she was sitting at the window and she waved her hand to her husband as he glanced up and sa- luted his wife, his hat in Hand. When the President departed for Oak- land Mrs. McKinley was again at the window 1d she smiled as she saw the ckildren rush toward her husband and shake his hands, despite the police guards. Mrs. McKinley's face from the serious illne: he has suffered. The consulting physicians were with Mrs. McKinley half an hour at noon. Her con- dition was carefully noted and the reports of Dr. Rixey and the nurses were exam- ined minutely. They and Dr. Rixey then held a consultation and later on informed the President that it would be safe for Mrs. McKinley to make the start for ‘Washington. A few minutes after the physicians left the house the President came out, and the policd had difficulty in restraling ¢dmera flends. - They broke through the lines and snapped their instruments at the President from. all directions. Mrs. Mc- Kinley watched the movements of the crowd and waved her hand to the Presi- dent as he drove away. Final Bulletin Issued. Secretary Cortelyou issued a bulletin previous to leaving the house with the President, as follows: Mrs. MeKinley's physicians repart that she has continued to improve and has gained strength since their visit at noon of Wedne day, the 224, and that they are of the opini it will be safe for her to leave for Washing- ton to-morrow morning. It was expected that the President would take his wife for a short drive in the morning, but the plan was abandoned, as a high wind was blowing. A large number of floral gifts were sent to Mrs. McKinley during the day and many ladies called at the hofise. After the President returned from Oak- land he spent some time with his wifs and related to her the greeting he had received from the school children in that city. Later on, when the Chinese Consul and other Chinese dignitaries of San Fran- cisco called on the President and present- ed him with valuable gifts, the chief ex- ecutive carried the presents to his wife's room and showed them to her. After dinmer the President drove to the California-street Methodist Episcopal Church, where he made an address to the members of the Epworth League Alli- ance. On returning to the house he spent a few minutes with Mrs. McKinley. —_— OHIOANS FORGET THEIR FLAGS. looked very pale The Ohio delegation when it arrived in this city brought the regimental flags that were borne by the Twenty-third Ohlo Infantry in the Civil War. These flags were the colors that President McKinley followed in the bitter strife and are highly valued. The Ohio delegation, through thought- lessness or some unaccountable reason, left this city without the flags and they are at present in the custody of General Warfleld at the California Hotel. The flags were turned over to General War- field the day before the big parade. They were carried in the procession under a special bodyguard of former Ohloans who had served in the Twenty-third, but who are at present residents of this State. After the parade they left the flags with General Warfleld and the Ohlo delegation forgot all about them. The flags will be taken back to Ohio on the Presidential train to-day. Just at present a few that are in on the secret are having lots of fun estimating the amount of worry the traveling Ohioans will be put to when they arrive home to- day and are asked where the flags have gone. L i e e Y benediction by the Rev. M. D. Buck. A cireular letter has been issued by I. J. Truman calling attention to the neces- sity of canvassing for the Epworth League convention at once, and stating that $25,000 ought to be raised. A commit- tee will soon call upon ecitizens to get their subscriptions to the convention funds. The work of the finance committee, it Is an- nounced, was delayed because of the prep- arations for the reception of President McKinley, and the time remaining for work is short. The advisory committes has also prepared a statement setting forth the need {or money, and asking that the finance committee be assisted so that the work can be creditably carried on. This is signed by Rolla V. Watt. J. S. Webster, C. P. Perkins, Charles Nelsom, c. 8. Holmes, W. L Hawkins and R. T, . atratton. —<a