The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-04


capt mberton, Lieut.. Brumby and
Lieut.. Caldwell also left their carriages
ana were warmly greeted by the mem
beIS of the reception committee the com
missioner of the district and a few friends
who had gathered there Only a few min
utes elapsed before the Admiral reappear-
ed with the President. and they took seats
Ia the White House carriage. The mem
bers OF the cabinet occupied the next three
carriages, former Secretary Alger sitting
with Secretary Long and then followed
the various officials. who had been as
signed places near the central figure of
the demonstration.
Magnificent Sight.
The carriages swept by successfully down
the curved driveway into Pennsylvania
avenue, there was a bare of buele COM
mands a crash of bands and the great
procession started. 1t was a magnificent
and inspiring sight as the parade swung
into the long stretch of the hands me thor
oughfare. Though the bread street. clear
ed from curb to curb with the majestic
capitol towering at the further end. and
the sombre treasury behind The march
ing hosts moved between two solid walls
of enthusiastic, shouting and gesiculating
humanity, banked solidly from the curhs
rising tier on tier on every conceivable
kind Of structure TO The crowded roofs ana
windows, while above, below and an about
fiuttered flags, bunting and Dewey en-
blems and devices forming a background
of brilliant color.
At the head ofsthe line rode Maj Gen.
Nelson A. Miles. commanding general of
the army, in he fiji uniform of his rank
with the yefow teld-marshals sash from
shoulder TO hip He was astride a superb
gray horse, richly caparisoned. Back of
him was rank after rank of mill airy aides
all officers of high rank. The brilliant coat
ed Marine band added color and fnspir-
ing music to the gay scene, and following
them came every describabe kind of sol
dier, sailor and marine, mounted and
afoot, infantry, artillery, cavalry; the ma
rines in Their short blousss and helmets
the jackies from the Raleigh and other
warships; battery after battery of light ar
tillery, the mammoth S-inch siege guns of
the Seventh Artillery. each drawn by
eight horses. Then the crimson trappinSs
of the artillery changed to the yellow of
cavalry as line after line OF the yellow
piumed troopers rode by.
Dewey Greater Than All.
And then, Dewey. All that had gone be-
fore was but a brilliant interlude to the
coming of the man of Manila riding with
the President, on his way to the capital
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, leaving the Admiral to ac-
knowledge the plaudits of the multitude
by lifting his chapeau. What an ovation!
From end to end the avenue rang with
deafenng cheers, and the banks of hui
manity took on life and motion, as flags
and handkerchefs were waved madly.
Following the Admiral came the officers
and men of his flagship, the Olympia, I'm
double ranks stretching across the ave
nue., and then distinguished officers of the
army and navy. The members of the cab
met rode in carriages. With them also in
the several carriages rode Capt Lamber-
ton, Flag Lieutenant Brumby, and other
of the Admirars staff
Still another brilliant division was form
ed by the Governors of states, mounted
and accompanied by their staffs. Al their
head rode GOV. Edward c. Smith of Yer
mont. the native states of Dewey. with
numerous staff, brilliantly uniformed.
Then came Gov. Llewehyn Powers of
Maine, Gov Wolcott of Massa chusetts,
Gov. Atkinson of West Virginia, Gov. Ty-
Ter of Virginia Gov. Pingree of Michi-
gan and Gov. Llowndes of Maryland each
| with his staff Brig. Gen Harres and the
troops of the District National Guard
brought the martial spectacle to a close.
Glittering in the brilliant autumn sun
shine, the parade filled the mile of broad
avenue from the treasury to the capitol
with a swaying mass of color Passing
| the ESdCe MOHuIuGut, IL NOutu up bLt
hill to the east front of the capitol
The Ceremonies.
Like everything connected with Dew
| ey's record, he was early in arriving at
! the capitol The dignified committeeman
who stood in waiting in the lower corri-
dor were taken by surprise by the arrival
of the party at least half an hour ahead
of time. The committeeman preceded the
President and Admiral Dewey The walt
/ ing crowd uncovered and the President
and Admiral Dewey promptly did the
same as they passed through the cOrri-
dors up the marble staircase and into the
| lobby in the Senate Dewey was followed
| by his captains, and the full cabinet acted
as an escort. The cabinet was shown
into the Presidents room, while Admiral
| Dewey with his captains, occupied the
room of the Vice President There was
a wait of half an hour and then the par
ty took up their march in the same order
as they had entered the capitol, going
straight TO the rotunGa and thence to the
| stand
a gun sounded in the direction of the
river just as the sun reached the meridian
There was a flourish from the Nor ne band
as the head of The procession reached the
edge Of the portico. quartette recep-
/ ton committee led the way.
The band struck into the soul-moving
| strains of Hail. the Chief as the pro-
| ceSSion moved s.OWly down the steps 10
! The stand. The crowd cheerod long and
loud as The party took their seats Ad-
miral Dewey rising with bare head to re-
/ spoud to the ovation. A coiored servant
in livery threw a naval cloak over the
/ Admirals shoulders as he took his seat.
Prayer was offered by Rev Dr. Bristol,
| President McKinleYs pastor.
! Mr.. Ross Perry then made the introduc.
tory address, which was Justify cheerod.
He ended by Introducing Secretary Long,
! who was received with enthusiasm, and
standing bareheaded in the sunshine. adj
dressed his remarks directly to Dewey,
who remained bareheaded and seated. The
speech was received with applause. Sec
| retary Long said:
Long Summarized History.
MY Dear Admiral: Let me read few
| extracts from our Official correspondence
| covering less than fortnights time, and
now known the world over:
washington, April p, 1S9s.-Dewey,
/ Hong Kong: War has commenced between
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