Just now all eyes are turned towards the " White House," watching with deep interest the daily bulletins reporting the condition of Mrs. McKinley. Grevt as is the interest always manifested in all that affects the lives of those called to occupy that prominent position at the head of the n, probably there never was atime en so much anxiety was felt for one, other than the Chief Magistrate himself, as at the present time, his is partly due to the Indy herself, and partly to the esteem in which the Pre-itent is held by the great miass of the people of the United States, This was abundantly manifested during his extended tour through the country to our Western seaboard in the abounding demonstrations that everywhere greeted the Presidential party. Tt is equally apparent, though in a less marked manner, in the hearty approval which is accorded his management of public affsi his patriotism, and his honesty of purpose, throughout the entire country by large numbers in all parties, even by those who differ from him widely on some political sues and methods of administration, Seldom have such large and comprehensive questions been lid upon the shoulders of one man for solution; questions involving such wide and "ften divergent interes's, and affecting so many nations and such masses of individuals. Yet, through it all, his quiet dignity and fidelity have won and increased the respest of all classes in a remarkable manner.
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