The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-03

Seventh artillery. each drawn by eight
horses Then the crimson trappings OF
the artillery changed to the yellow of
cavalry as line after line of yellow
plumed troopers rode by.
THE MAN OF MANILA.
And then Dewey! All that had gone
before was but brilliant prelude to
the coming of the man of Manila, riding
with the president on his way to the
capitol to receive the nations tribute
They were in the presidents private
carriage seated on the rear seat, the
president on the right. Mr.. Mckinley
raised his hat only occasionally, 1eav-
ing the admiral to acknowledge the
plaudits of the multitude by lifting his
chapeau. What an ovation!
From end to end the avenue rang
with deafening cheers and the banks of
humanity took on life and motion as
flags and handkerchiefs were waved
madly.
Following the admiral came the Off
GERS and men of his flagship, the OIyrn-
pIa, in double ranks, stretching across
the avenue and then distinguished
officers of the navy and army. The
members of the cabinet rode in car
riages. With them rode Capt. Lamber-
ton, Flag Lieutenant Brumby and 9TH
ers of the admiraPs staff. Still another
brilliant division was formed by the
governors of states mounted and ac-
companied by their staffs.
At their head rode Governor Edward
G: Smith of Vermont, the native state
liantly uniformed.
Then came Governor Powers of
Maine, Governor Wolcott of Massa-
chusetts, Governor Atkinson of West
Virginia, Governor Tyler of Virginia
Governor Pingree of Michigan and Gov
ernOr LOwndes of Maryland each with
his staff. Brigadier General Harries and
the troops of the District National
Guard brought the martial spectacle to
a close.
GIttering in the brilliant autumn
v1-I,s
broad avenue from treasury to capitol
with a sWaying mass of color. Passing
the Peace monument, it wound up the
hill to the east front of the capitol.
AHEAD OF TIME.
Like everything connected with Dew
ey'S record, he was early in arriving at
the capitol, being half an hour ahead of
time.
Two committeeman preceded the
president and Admiral Dewey. The
waiting crowd uncovered and the pres
ident and the admiral promptly did the
same as they passed rapidly into the
lobby of the senate Dewey was follow
ed by his war captains and the full
cabinet acted as an escort. The presi-
dent with his cabinet was shown into
the presidents room, while Admiral
Dewey with his captains occupied the
room of the vice presidents. There was
a wait of half an hour, then the party
took up their march to the stand in
the same order as they had entered the
capitol.
A gun sounded in the direction of the
river just as the sun reached the meri-
dian.
There was a flourish from the ma
rine band as the head of the process
sion reached the edge of the portico.
The band struck into the SOul-nOV-
ing strains of Hail to the Chief as
the procession moved slowly down the
steps to the stand.
The crowd cheered long as the party
took their seats, Admiral Dewey rising
with bare head to respond to the ova-
tion. A colored servant in livery threw
q naval cloak over the admiraI's shoul-
ders as he took his seat.
Prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. Bris.:
toI, President McKinley's pastor.
Ross Perry then made the introduce
tory address, which was Justify cheer
ed. He ended by introducing Secretary
Long, who was received with enthusi-
asm and standing bareheaded ad-
dressed his remarks directly to Dewey,
who remained bareheaded and seated.
THE PRESENTATION.
AS Secretary Long concluded he
passed the sword to President McKin-
ley. The latter rose and faced the ad-
miraI. Dewey was visibIy affected and
brushed his glOved hands across his
eyes before standing at attention. The
president said:
Admiral Dewey, from your entrance
in the harbor of New York with your
gallant crew and valiant ship the de-
monstrations which everywhere have
greeted you reveal the public esteem of
your heroic action and the fuIlness of
love in which you are held by your
country.
1.-The voice of the nation is lifted in
praise and gratitude for the distin-
guished and memorable services you
have rendered the country and all the
people give you effectionate welcome
home in which I join with all my heart.
Your victory exalted American valor
and extended American authority.
There was no flaw in your victory;
there will be no faltering in maintain
ing it. Great applause.)
1T gives me extreme pleasure and
great honor in behalf of all the people,
to hand you this sword, the gift of the
nation, voted by the congress of the
United States"
The president handed the admiral the
sword with a deep bow and there was a
roar of applause as Dewey received it
The crowd was hushed as he turned
to reply. He said: Il thank you, Mr..
President. for this great honor you
! have conferred upon me. I thank the
congress for what it has done. I thank
the secretary of the navy for his gra-
ciOus words. I thank my countrymen
for this beautiful gift which shall be an
| heirloom in my family forever, as an
evidence that republics are not ungrate-
full. and I thank you, Mr. Chairman,
and gentlemen of the committee for
| the gracious, cordial and kindly well
come which you have given me to my
home"
The band played "The Star Spangled
Banner and then Cardinal Gibbons
pronounced the benediction.
There was the usual hustle and con-
| fusion as the ceremonies closed and
| then the crowd rearranged itself. a
/ broad path was cleared across the pi-
| aza and Admiral Dewey stood up be-
side the president to review the par
/ ade.
At the conclusion of this parade Ad-
miral Dewey was escorted by the civil
| committee to the residence of Mrs. Nc
| Lean.
| After Admiral Dewey and the pres
| tdent had left the stand there were
| loud calls by the crowd for SchIey and
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