The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-10-06
THE NATIONS IDOL.
Plaudits Of Millions Shouted at
Dewey In New York's Streets.

land Parade the Most Impressive Scene,
I Ever Witnessed In This Country-Thou-
sands Of Mon March Between Solid
Walls Of Humanity.
New York, Oct. Admiral Dewey
same in closer touch Saturday with the
people of Greater New York than at
any time since the famous cruiser
dropped anchor in the upper bay, and
the city's teeming hosts made the most
of the opportunity. Saturday he was
really the city's guest. not in such an
official sense as Friday, when he was
out of reach, out on the waters, but he
was in the city in reality and the po-
lice had to fight to keep the people
from over whelming him.
An admiral, first in the hearts of his
countrymen, 2.0O0, 900 or 100000 of
cheerful citizens, a city decked in color
from end to end, a long parade of fight
| ing membrane characters of the army,
the navy and the volunteers-to do the
hero honor, an historic review at the
splendid arch erected in honor of the
guest of the city and the idol of the
day-these were the distinguishing
features Of the second and closing
chapter of this, the greatest popular
demonstration of the century to a liv-
ing American.
From the time the admiral landed at
the battery. amid the cheers Of an ex-
cited multitude, and was driven to the
city hall park, through streets damned
to the very tops of tall Office buildings.
with frenzied mass of shouting men.
women and children, the warmth of
his reception surpassed any welcome
ever given here. As the admiral was
borne rapidly up Broadway, past the
brilliantly decorated buildings, tower
ing high above the pavement, and
swathed in the colors to the upholding
ice. he W as given a more adequate con-
ception of the homage that the city
felt was his due. From afar Friday he
received tribute which was only a
partial preparation for the ovation that
the people gave him Saturday.
Everywhere the admiral went Won
derful sights burst on his view-a
wealth of decoration which in some re-
spects surpassed anything ever at
tempted in the city; masses of men,
women and children gathered at all
points where he was to appear, and
rislxing life and limb in their desire to
see and greet the navy's great captain;
troops marching past him in long re-
view; and the arch erected in his
honor. The air was filed with tumul-
tuous shouts from the battery to Har-
lem, walls of buildings echoed to the
songs of school children singing in his
honor, and the streets rang with the
blare of martial music and the tramp
of soldiers feet.
The first ceremony Saturday was the
presentation at the city hall of gold
loving cup to the admiral by Mayor
Van Wyck on behalf of the city of
New York. All along the street were
cheering crowds and city hall park was
filed to the limit with people who
shouted a noisy, enthusiastic welcome
as Dewey came in sight.
Admiral Dewey, upon arriving at the
city hall, evinced desire to shake
hands with all the naval officers, and
introduce them to the mayor. He al
most Rugged Rear Admiral Schley and
he patted Capt. Coghlan on the back.
As Dewey greeted Schley the crowd
sent up cheer after cheer for dewey
and Schley.'' As soon as the greetings
were over the mayor began his speech
presenting the city's loving cup. (,
When the mayor had concluded AID.
miral Dewey said:
It would be quite impossible to express In
words how deeply l am moved by this-all these
honors one after the Other-that beautiful cup,
the freedom of. the city. this magnificent re-
ception. I cannot say what want to, but
speaking for myself and that gallant squadron
had the honor to command ut Manila. Thanh
you all from the bottom of my heart.
After the formal ceremonies Admiral
Dewey went about shaking hands
with his friends. "Come here, all you
captains" he said. addressing the naval
captains present Then he introduced
each to the audience present.
When the captains had all assembled
he waived his hand towards them and
said: ''These are the men who did it.
These are the men who should be
thanked. Without them could do
nothing"
The loving cup presented to the adj
miral is Roman in form and is made of
ls-carat gold. The handles are formed
OF three dolphins. wrought In green
fofd. Around the neck are IS stars,