Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-03
AI1EsI NEWS OF TIE NOI2 gABIzIIH

ssment. The Marine band gave the four
fhourshes which naval etiquette res.
quires and then played under the
Double Eagle by Wagner, which is
said to be a Especial favorite with the
Admiral, and which, at his resQuess,
the Olympia's band played as the fleet
sailed out OF the harbor OF Hong Kong
Z to give battle to the Spaniardsfa Ma
Mia, and again. when the famous war
ship started on her homeward voyage.
ABRILLIANT SPECTACLE.
& AS the Admirars carriage swung
around the, Treasury toward the White
House q brilliant spectacle was spread
out before him. To the right La
Fayette Square was abla:e with elec-
trlc lights. the great trees and flower
beds sparkling with many hued lights.
while In the midst shone out in huge
electric letters Welcome Admiral"
.ablaze with lights, as were the White
House grounds a mighty roar went
up from the crowds as the Admiral
aliGhted at the portlco of the EXecu-
tive Mansion.
WELCOMED HOME.
< As he stepped from the carriage Col
onel Bingham. representing the Presi-
OChl,. Stcppcu IOTWuTu TO escort MIN TO
the East room, where Secretary Long,
Assistant Secretary Allen and brill
liant assemblage of naval officials were
ready to extend to him the greeting of
the navy. Secretary Long was at the
door. and as the Admiral entered the
Secretary grasped his hand, and with
enthusiasm said.
Admiral, 1 welcome you home. This
is the Navy Department for the mo.
~ iot 80 ~.
are assembled here to give you q hear
ty greeting" q.
Thank you, thank YOU" responded
ADMIRAL Dewey, first exchanging aifew
words of greeting with the Secretary
and then with Mr.. Allen and the other
officials.
THE PRESIDENTS WELCOME.
+ Arm In arm, Secretary Long and the
Admiral proceeded by the elevator to
the upper lioor of the mansion The
members of the Cabinet had assembled
In the Cabinet room. while the President
was alone in the library adjoining AS
Secretary Long entered with the Adj
miral, the President came forward to
greet the famous sailor, and, grasping
his hand, wished him a hearty well
come. The Admiral acknowledged the
cordial sentiments expressed by the
president and then asked as to the
health of Mrs. Mckinley, saying he
had heard with great regret that she
had not been WELL In reply the Pres
ldent suggested that the Admiral meet
the corridor, hich AIras.. M cISlnley-
makes sitting room, and here found
her with some OF her lady friends. The
Admiral was presented, and received
from Mrs. Mckinley, as well as the
President, most hearty welcome
home i;
The greetings with the great Admiral
and Cabinet were brief, and then the
President and Admiral Dewey headed
the party toward the reviewing stand
They passed out of the rear OF the
White House. down the gravel walk
and out to the street in rear of the
Treasury. The crowd seemed to know
that the hero was approaching, for a
ereat wave of cheering went IN and
Pennsvlvania avenue was bathed in
light from end to end.
ESCORTED BY THE PRESIDENT.
The stand had been erected at the
head of Pennsylvania avenue, just
south of the Treasury Department
building, and as Admiral Dewey moved
through the stand to the prov built out,
from IT'S front. leaning on the arm of
PRESIDENT Mckinley. the crowd started
mighty cheer which passed down the
avenue and was taken IN for blocks.
The Admiral frequently bowed his nc
acknowledgements. The President and
Admiral Dewey were Joined at the fr nj
Of the stand by Secretaries Hay, Root,
" ttffsscrr and fus as trr
General Smith, the officers of the Olym-
pia and other naval officials. AS the
cheering at length died away the Admit
raj turned to Mr.. Mckinley and the
two seating themselves. entered into
conversation while awaiting the arrival
of the procession.
The head of the civic parade which
had been arranged in honor of the Adj
miral began to pass in review before
him shortly after S o'clock. There were
many novel and interesting features re-
lieVing the sameness OF the ordinary
civic parade. The spectacle, as the
marchers came up the length of the
avenue In the glare of the red lights
under sweeping arches of stars from
thousands of Roman candles was beau
tiful and impressive. The beginning Of
the march was heralded by the burst
ing of thousands of giant crackers
while bombs along the line sent show
ers of fire into the air.
ARRANGEMENT SPOILED.
The crowd was so eager to see Dewey
that they spoiled the effectiveness of
part of the arrangements by breaking
through the ropes and surging about
the grand stand where they gave vent
to wild cheering and a noisy demon
stration that completely upset this part
of the review. Admiral Dewey gave
frequent acknowledgment to the cheers
for him. and seeing that the review
had lost it's distinctive character as a
procession quilted his place early and
with the President. followed by the
members Of the cabinet. left the stand,
the Admiral proceeding to the home of
his hostess. Mrs. Mclean, and some OF