Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-16
DEWEY AT BOSTON.
Over 100000 Visitors to
Greet Hero of Manila.
Magnificent Parade with Thunderous
Cheers for 0Iympia's Men.
Admiral Presented With Watch and Plate by
Admiral Presented With Watch and Plate by
City Of Boston.

Boston, Oct. 15.-Over 1000, 900 people
visited Boston, Saturday, to welcome
Admiral George Dewey, the hero of
Manila. The parade was one of the
finest ever seen in the city. and eX
tended over several miles, taking
about three hours to pass any one
point. The troops marched finely and
Admiral Dewey was constantly cheered
as he moved along the line and when
he stood on the reviewing stand.
The admiral was particularly pleased
with the 25000 school children, who
We're marched on the common and sang
America" and Star Spangled Banner
The officers and men of the Olympia
were given thunderous cheers all along
the line, as was all the military and
naval bodies.
Boston had Admiral Dewey officially
and exclusively to itself for few MIN
utes. yesterday, but in those few min
utcs it did itself proud.
Never in the history of the city was
there such an official greeting as that
which characterized the admirals ar
rival. He came to city hall to receive
q substantial and lasting token of the
appreciation in which he is held by the
people Of Boston for the brilliant serv-
ice he rendered his country as sea
fighter and a diplomat.
The city's gift was a jeWeled watch,
product of Massachusetts ingenuity
and skill. and the presentation was
made by Mayor Quincy in speech
which sketchcd the career of Admiral
Dewey and which expressed in appro-
pirate terms the feelings which the
people of Boston entertain for him.
IN response to Mayor Quincy, Ad-
miraI Dewey said:
MIR. Mayor, / wish to thank you for
your kind and complimentary remarks.
| wish also to thank you, and, through
YOU the citizens of this city, for this
present. for its freedom. and for this
grand ovation, the like of which no
living man has ever seen, | think That
ovation which was given me last night
! believe has never been equaled within
the lifetime Of any of us-at all events,
| never saw the equal of it. | thank
you very much indeed"
The modesty Of the admiral was
shown in his reply. He addressed his
few words to the mayor in a CONVERSE
tfonal tone which could be heard only
by those close at hand. That he was
in q happy frame of mind there could
be no doubt, for an unaffected smile
accompanied his words. So vigorous
ana prolonged was the applause and
cheers which greeted the admiral as
he sat down that he was again obliged
To stand and bow his acknowledge
ments.
The City hall ceremonies We're in
deed a brilliant feature of the days
exercises and those who witnessed
them are loud in their praise for the
management. There was no confusion
and the police regulations We're as near
perfect as possible.
BESIDES the watch the admiral re-
ccivcd a gift of silver plate. on which
was inscribed:
ITO Admiral George Dewey, l. s. N,
the mayor and city council of Boston
in grateful recognition of his distin-
guished services to the country and in
honor of his high character as man,
extend the freedom of the city, Oct. II,
1899"
The watch was in q mahogany case,
highly polished, having gold hinges and
lock. ana heavy gold plate on which
is inscribed:
"Prcsentcd to Admiral George
Dewey, Il. S. N, by the city Of Boston,
oct. II. 1899"
Two chains Of gold accompany the
watch. one for neck wear. five feet in
length. the other for the Waistcoat
at the request of Admiral Dewey the
watch viii be held by the mayor until
DcWty's return to Washington. when
h will send for it.
The city Of Boston will give u dinner
to the sailors of the olympia, t0mor
row evening at $50. at the south ar
mory. IT is expected that go of them
will be on hand to enjoy the citys
hospitality. which, with members Of the
city council and city officers, will make
Il party Of about $50,
At the height of the demonstration to
Admiral Dewey, yesterday afternoon,
the hero Of the other decisive naval
victory of the recent war, Rear Ad
miral William Il. Sampson, arrived in
Boston. unheralded by the blare Of
trumpets or by advance notice and at
once assumed command of the Charles
town navy yard.