Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-10-05
by Congress.

Washington, OCTOBER o.-1ne culilin"
ton of Admiral Dewey's triumphal home
coming was reached to-day in the shadow
of the dome of the National Capitol. Here
hereceived from the hands of the Presi-
dent the magnificent jewelled sword voted
him by Congress in commemoration of the
victory of Manila Bay.
This was the official provocation for
the ceremony. But more official sane
ton could never have been thrown into the
demonstration the feryor Of enthusiasm
that was meted out to the admiral as he
appeared before the vast audience that
was composed not only of all the highest
officials i'll the land, but of spectators
drawn from every quarter in the United
States.
The battle on Manila Bay was not for
gotten, but it might be said to have been
relegated almost to second place in the
desire to do honor to the man who had
proven himself as great after victory as
before it, and who had shown in the long
and trying months that followed his naval
triumph the qualities of statesman and 4
wise administrator as we'll as those of the
fapship leader of a victorious fleet.
And enhancing these qualities was that
of manly modesty, displayed in the quiet
dignity with which he met the occasion.
The trait of Dewey's character was demon
strated the moment he reached the stand
side by side with thePresident, HepauSed
at this point moment, unwilling appar'
emily to take the place that had been
prepared for him on the right OF the
platform, lest he should appear to usurp
the place due to the President President
Mckinley grasped the situation in an in
slant, and taking the great sea captain by
the arm placed him by gentle force IN the
chair that had been intended for him.
Later in the day, as the carriages bearing
the official party drove away from the
Capitol between walls Of cheering people,
the President again displayed his tact by
remaining covered and ignoring the de-
monstration himself leaving its acknow-
Judgement to the admiral alone.
AS Secretary Long passed the sword to
President Mckinley the latter rose and
faced the admiral. Dewey was vi,ibly af-
fected and brushed his gloved hand across
his eyes before standing attention.
The President said:
admiral Dewey: From your entrance
in the halbor of.New York with your gal
liant crew and valiant ship, the demon
strations which everywhere have greeted
you, reveal the public esteem of your he
roic action and the fullness of the love
in which you are held by your
country.
The voice of the nation is lifted in
praise and gratitude for the distinguished
and memorable services you have render
ed the country, and all the people give
YOU affectionate welcome home, in which
l 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 falter-
ing in maintaining 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 their was
Il roar of applause as Dewey received
it. The crowd was hushed as he turned
to reply.
- DEwEY's BRIEF REPLY.
Admiral Dewey said:
81 thank you, Mr.. President, for THU