Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-10-05

Washington, Oct 4.-The culmlna- |
ton of Admiral Dewey's triumphal
homecoming was reported Tuesday in
the shadow of the dome of the national
capitol. Here he received from me
hands of the president the magnificent
jeweled sword voted him by congress
In commemoration of his victory of
Manila bay. This was the official
provocation OF the ceremony, but mere
official sanction could never have pro- |
& duced the demonstration of enthusiasm
N that was meteu out to the admiral Us
he appeared before the vast audience, |
composed not only of all the highest
( officials in the land, but of spectators
drawn from every quarter of the Unit
ed States. The battle of Manila bay
was not forgotten but it might be said
to have been relegated almost to sec
ond place in the desire to do honor to
the man who had proved himself us
great after victory as before it, and
who had shown in the long, trying
months that followed his naval tri
umph the qualities of a statesman and
wise administrator as well as those OF
a fighting 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. This trait of Deweys char
acter was evidenced from the moment
he reached the stand, side by side with
the president. He paused at this point
4 for moment, unwilling apparently to
G take the place that had been prepared
q for him on the right of the platform
lest he should appear to usurp the place
n due to the chief magistrate. President
n Mckinley grasped the situation in an
instant and taking his great sea cap
G tain by the arm placed him by gentle
s force in the chair that had been in
tended for him. Later in the day as
n the carriages bearing the official party
4 drove away from the capitol building
the president again displayed his tact
by remaining uncovered and
ignoring the demonstration himself,
leaving its acknowledgment to the ad-
miral alone. For Dewey it was try
i ING as well as a triumphal day. The
strain reached almost to the breaking
point. None but those nearest to him
n could see how he labored to repress his
feelings during the address of Secre-
4. tary Long but when he arose to receive
the sword from the hands of the pres
ident no one could mistake the flash OF
Ia the white-gloved hand as it rose to
dash away the tears before the admiral
scaane to the rigid attitude of attention
before his chief, When it became
Deweys turn to reply his voice failed
him: he made the effort twice before
A his lips would respond. When he got
Started, his zones were clear and steady
but so low only those nearest to him
IN could hear. There was an exquisite
81 bit of comedy following the trying for
NJ malties, though it escaped all but those
III directly on the stand AS the admiral
"a closed and took his seat he turned to
ia the president in a tone of quizzical APP
peal and inquired, Nov really, don't
you think did pretty we'll for an am
w ateur?" One of the most remarkable
I& features of che eventful day was the
n ovation to Rear Admiral Schley on the
II return of the party from the capitol to
b the white house His carriage was sew
eral numbers behind that of the pres
] ident and Dewey and he received an
n ovation that could be scarcely ranked
n below that accorded to the admiral
n himself AS the carriage proceeded
y down the avenue the crowd surged
Il around it till the horses were brought
Ito foot pace. Finally company OF
(high school cadets came to the rescue
eand formed about the carriage in a
bnolow square. Thus protected and
(fanked by force of police the car
Iriage reached the white house.
4 Big Dinner for Dewey.
Z Washington. Oct. 4.-President Nc
iKinley in honor Of Admiral Dewey last
might gave the largest dinner party in
. hhe history of the white house social
: Functions. Covers were laid for over
$50 persons. The guests included the
fabintt, governors of nine states JUS
tices Of the supreme court, some mem
bers OF both houses Of congress and
kmny and navy officials. 1t was brill
liant affair An hour before it was an
hounced a large crowd of spectators
fad gathered in front OF the white
ilouse and watched the arrivals. Ad-
liral Dewey came az s O'Clock and as
ile passed inside with Flag Lieut.
t3rumby and Flag Secretary Caldwell
The admiral was enthusiastically
lheered Rear Admiral Schley was
klven a similar ovation. The white
house corridor served as state dining
loom, the usual room being too small
Dor the purpose. The corridor was