Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-28
The RECEPTION COMMITTEE
visit Admiral Dewey to Complete Plans
For tho Celebration Looked Out That
Provision Is Made For His Mon.

| New York, Sept. 26-The unexpected ar |
rival of the cruiser Olympia, with Admiral
George Dewey to-day, for a time complete |
| ly upset the elaborate plans of the recep- |
ton committee. Before proceeding fur |
lther in the arrangements for the ceebra- |
ton in Deweys honor 1t was decided to
Iconsult the great naval hero. After has |
1ty meeting in the city hall all the men,
Ibers of the subcommittee of the reception
lcomtnittee but two, former secretary of
1.-THE navy and Vice-Prcsident Morton, Wis
tied the admiral and talked over the plans
with the admiral
| When the programme was explained to
was very satisfactory to him and that he
will remain on board the Olympia until
FRIDAY morning, thea he will receive the
official visit of Mayor Van Wyck.
The police boat Patrol took the SUBJ
committee and Mayor Van Wyck's repre-
sentative to the Olympia. In the absence
of Chairman Whitney, St CAR Nickel
way was chosen acting chairman. He was
accompanied by Richard Croker senator
Dcpew, eX-Congressman William McAdoo,
Warren w. Foster, Gen. Howard Carroll.
Mayor Van Wyck was represented by his
secretary, Alfred NJ. Downcs. Among 9TH
ors on the Partol were Chief Devery and
President York of the police board. on
the way to the Olympia the Patrol dipped
her colors to the warshps New YORK. IN
diana Massachusetts, Brooklyn and TEX
as and the training ship Lancaster, which
anchorage at TompknsVille.
Approaching Admiral Dcwey's hagship
this message was tagged to the warship:
eve are the police steamboat patrol hav-
ing on board representatives of the mayor
| of the city of New York. VIII you mako
gangway starboard or port?'
| There was no answer made TO the mes
sage. but a few minutes later the Olym-
lpia's steam launch was alo'gside the pa
ltrol to carry the delegation to the cruiser.
,tgat tho Ff hn
r the gangway to the warshps deck, head
. ed by Mr. Downes There on the after
n quarter on the starboard side of the cruis-
r err the visitors were met by Flag Leuten-
o ant Brumby, who introduced them to Adj
t miral Dewey and Captain LambertOO
. The admiral wore a blue undress uniform
d His cheeks are little tanned and his
eyes sparkleS as he shook hands with Dr.
- Downes and the members of the sub-com-
r mittce After a hearty handShake with
a the visitors Admiral Dewey invited the
t city's representatives into his cabin. Al
ter seating his callers in a half circle
Y about him Admiral Dewey also took a
chair Secretary caldwell, of the Dlym-
p pia. took n place at the admirafs left
: hand and Flag Lieutenant Brumby at his
90 right. Recognizing eX-Assistant Secretary
: of the Navy McAdoo Admiral Dewey re-
marked:
: You remember how hard it was in the
= navy department to get things done, but
o IL Is better now.
Mr. McAdoo was about to reply when
# Mr. McKelway addressed the admiral,
n saying: II have to say that we come as a
# subcommittee of the reception committee
K representing the city of New York and the
n mayor to apprise you of the fact that ms
= you are anchored in our waters you are
% now our guest. We wish before proceed
l. ing in this matter to develop to you en-
d outline of the arrangements made by TIE
= officials for the celebration on Friday and
y Saturday in your honor, and as 10 the
I. feasible part of the programme to present
r. It to you for any amendment and 'ugges-
Il ton YOU may desire. The secretary to the
mayor will outline on behalf of the city
- the plans of the celebration"
&c Secretary Downes then said: II have
ID the honor of representing Mayor Robert A
ii Van Wyck and to present his compliments
lie to YOU and to inquire whether it would be
n agreeable to have him call aboard your
ar flagship Friday at II o'clock in the morn.
al ing"
d Friday at II O'clock" said Admira
Is Dewey. and turning to Secretary Caldwell
id he told him to make a note for Friday a
n II o'clock.
Id Mr.. Downes next said "Will his homo,
II come aboard from the Sandy Hook? Thi.
lie part of the programme has been left tC
you. He will come from the Sandy Hool
Mt at this hour on Friday to present his com
n pliments and he wishes to know wnethei
as this Will be agreeable TO you"
IN Most agreeable" quickly answered tn,
admiral, who, continuing said: las
cd wrote to Gen. Butteriield | am entirely il
k the hands of the committee, and any ar
~ ranScments that it makes will be agree
IN able to me. Eleven O'Clock Friday I'll b
le there, but I want to say | hope n
IN strength will hold out through this ccle
u braton. on my way here | did not &C
y; cept any courtcsies excepting at Naples
ed There l took one dinner and they persu
~ 4
IL sick for n week"
Acting Chairman McKelway next said
l's That may develop informally the prog
at ress which has been made in the arrange
ca ment will say that on Friday the mayo
re will make his call on you at the hagshir
I'D and that Capt. Evans and other naval off
, GERS Will be there to apprise you also O
'er what has been done by the department il
a." Connection with the river parade. The may
rs or will return to Sandy Hook after his off
he cial visit and the vessels will be lined II
gh in accordance with the regulations of tn
lat naval department. The water parade wi
os- be continued from Tompkinsvlle as ia
as Grants tomb.
IT. The committee here only desires to ia
ne clitate all the ARRANGEMENTS made to d
he anything for your comfort and CONVEX
led ience without in the least hamperng an
of the arrangements you desire to max,
ION In the evening the mayors boat will be q
nd your service for the purpose of reviewin
Of play of fireworks, the arrangements al
nd on a sumptuous and complete scale.
of the conclusion of the ceremonies of I'll
he day arrangements have been made fot' yo
ely at the Waldorf Astoria"
my "Wlll that be satisfactory" asked See
is rotary Downes.
hip The admiral stopped to think for a M
m ment and then replied: at will be late.
to will stay on board the ship that night. No
ers understand that the committee has dor
re- away with the breakfast, and you was
er- 10 start early on the following morning
tar you want to start before breakfast"
lip Mr. Foster here explained that arrang
ss- ments had been made for luncheon
II board the mayors steamer
ted THAT Is very nice, very satisfactory,
rhe understand l am expected at the city hi
at O'clock" said Admiral Dewey
Sir would it be convenient to come to Ne
md York in your own launch or one OF Il
ere city's boats?" inquired Gen. Carroll.
ra my launches are slow. besides 1t mig
n1s be a bad day and the launch might
tier awash from the craft In the harbor,"
adj piled the admiral.
the after the presentation of the lovi'
n. cup by his honor, the mayor at the eli
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