The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-05-17
PLANS FOR THE IDM|RAl'S 5 return.
A HUGE TESTIMONIAL.


There will be contention among the
great cities of the United states as to
which one will show the greatest
honor and provide the most magnificent
entertainment for Admiral Dewey
when he returns home. Although the
hero will not arrive in this country un-
til probably next September, active
preparation for his reception are al
ready under way.
Upon his arrival In North American
waters he will be met by the North
Atlantic Squadron in charge of Rear
admiral Sampson. The Admiral has
already accepted the invitation to the
$4,000 banquet which 100 New York
citizens will tender him.
Admiral Dewey upon his return TO
the United States Is to be presented a
monster testimonial. consisting OF
autograph letters from nearly every
member OF President McKinley's cab
met, governors OF States and prominent
United States senators.
The secretary of the treasury says
In his written opinion of Dewey that
he regards him as one of a galaxy of
men who have made the American
name honorable and illustrious; the
secretary of state writes that no arti-
fcial commemoration of such victory
Ia at all needful to preserve II forever
in the American heart; the secretary
of the navy expresses similar views;
the secretary of agriculture reminds
Americans that Dewey in a day added
an archipelago to the possessions OF
the United States; the secretary OF
war writes that he gladly adds his
tribute of praise to Dewey, and the
postmaster general Enthusiastically
seconds the proposition to emphasize
the gratitude of the people.
While Admiral Dewey Will be the
recipient of many honors on his return
home, this testimonial will be the first
written evidence extended TO him or
the very widespread sentiment of ad-
miration and gratitude on the part OF
Americans for the victor of Manila.
Admiral Dewey has expressed his IN
tention of attending the thirty-thlrd
annual encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic in Philadelphia
next September II he can possibly get
away. He will be the guest of Naval
Post No. 400, and will be asked to pre-
side over the naval veterans conven-
ton, which will be held In Independence
hall at that time. The following cable
message has been received from Ad-
miral Dewey on the subject:
'If the exigencies of the service per-
NIT you may confidently count on my
being with you in the fall to attend
your convention"
A committee of G.. A. r. and naval
veterans conferred with Mayor Ash
bridge of Philadelphia, and will go to
Washington to arrange with Secretary
Long, If possible, for a big naval DEM
onstration during the encampment. In
anticipation of Admiral Dewey's pres
ence arrangements are already under
consideration toward making his pres
ence National event.
At meeting Of the board Of aldermen
of New York an enthusiastic resolu-
tion calling for an official reception to
Admiral Dewey upon his arrival was
adopted unanimously
News was received at New York
that a strong movement Is forming In
the West to induce Admiral Dewey to
make his entry into the United States
next month through San Francisco, in
stead of New York, as Is said to be his
present plan.
Mayor Phelan, of San Francisco.
Thursday night sent the following
cablegram to Admiral Dewey:
San Francisco. May ..
To Admiral Dewey, U. S. NJ, Flagship
Olympia, Manila:
On behalf of our citizens, we. the
Mayors Of Western cities, cordially in
vite you to return by way of San
Francisco across the great ocean
which was the scene of your victory,
and which you have opened to Ameri-
can influence and trade. The Pacific
coast cities feel especially grateful for
the protection you afforded them. The
Olympia was built in our yards. and
the volunteers who answered your call
are from Western homes. We are all
eager to show our appreciation of your
patriotic services and would be hon
ored by your acceptance.
The message was signed by the
Mayors of the following cities: San
Francisco, Chicago, Omaha, Denver,
st. Paul, New Orleans, Portland, Los
Angeles and Seattle.