Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-27
The RECEPTION PROGRAMME.

NV York, Sept. -5-The unexpected
arrival If the cruiser Olympia with Adj
miral Dewey, today. for time upset
the elaborate plans Of the reception
committee. After a hasty meeting in
the City han, All the members of the
Subcommittee Of the reception COM
mirtee but two, VIM. e. Whitney. for
mer secretary NJ the navy. and ex-Nice
President Levi +. Morton, this after
noon. visited the warship ana talked
over with the admiral the plans for
The celebration in his honor.
When the programme was explained
Admiral Dewey said it was Very salts
/ factory 10 him ard that he would re-
main on board the Olympia until Fri
. day morning ana then ne would re-
crive tn official visit Of Mayor van
Wyck
The police boat Patrol took the sub
committee and Mayor Van Wycks rep
rescntativc To the Olympia. In the alb
serce 0t chairman Whitney st. Clair
McEc'Way vas chosen acting chair
man. H was accompanied by Richard
Croker. Senator Chauncey Nj. Depew.
cN-Corgressman VIM. McAdoo, Warren
w. Foster ana Gen. Howard Carroll
Mayor Van Wyck was represented by
his secretary. Alfred NJ Downes.
Among others on the patrol were Chief
Devery and rtsident York Of the po-
lice board.
on The way to the Olympia. the Pa
tIol dipped her colors to the warships
New York. Indiana. Massachusetts
Brooklyn and Texas and the training
ship Lancaster. which are Awaiting the
naval parade at the naval anchorage at
TompkinsVille.
Approaching Admiral Dewey's flag
ship this message was wig wagged to
the warship: We are the police steam
boat Patrol, having on board represen-
tatives of the mayor of the city of New
York. Will you make gangway star
board or port
There was no answer made TO the
message. but a few minutes later the
Olympia's steam launch was alongside
the Patrol to carry the delegations to
the cruiser. The representatives Of the
city assembled the gangway to the war
ships deck headed by Mr.. Downes.
There on the after quarter on the star
board side Of the cruiser the visitors
We're met by Flag Lieut.. Brumby. who
introduced them to Admiral Dewey and
Capt. Lamberton. The admiral wore a
blue undress uniform. After a hearty
handshake with the visitors. Admiral
Dewey invited the city's representa-
tives into his cabin. After seating his
callers in a half circle about him Ad-
miral Dewey also took chair
Secretary Cauldwell Of the Olympia.
took a place at the admraTs left hand
and Flag Lieut.. Brumby at his right
Recognizing eX-Assistant Secretary Of
the Navy McAdoo, Admiral Dewey re-
marked: You remember how ii was in
the navy department to get things
done. but it is better now"
Mr.. McAdoo was about to reply when
Acting Chairman McKelWay addressed
the admiral saying:
Il have TO say that we come as a
of the reception COM
mittee representing the city of New
York and the mayor to apprise you of
the fact that as you are anchored in
our waters you are now our guest. We
wish before proceeding in this matter
to develop to YOU an outline Of the ar
made by the officials for
the celebration on Friday and Satur-
day in your honor and as to the feast
bic part Of the programme to present
it to you for any amendment and sug-
sestion you may desire. The secretary
to the mayor will outline on behalf of
the city the plans of the celebration"
Secretary Downes then said: II
have the honor of presenting Mayor
Robert A. Van Wyck and to present
his compliments to you and inquire
it would be agreeable to you
to have him call aboard your flag
ship at II A. NJ, to pay his respects to
you"
Most agreeable" answered the adj !
fniral. Il am entirely in the hands of /
the committee and any arrangements |
that it makes Will be agreeable to me |
Eleven o'clock, Friday, I'll be there. but
want to say that l hope my strength !
will hold out through this celebration. |
On my way here | did not accept any !
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