The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-04
WAS MOVED TO TEARS.
The Great Seaman Could Barely Respond
to Secretary Longs Feeling Address.
Dignity and Grace His Chief
Charm - Admiral Schley
Given a Warm Ovation.

Washington, Oct s.-The elimination
of Admiral Dewey's home coming was
reached today in the shadow of the
dome of the nations capitol. He re-
ceived from the hands of the president,
the magnificent jeweled sword voted
him by congress in commemoration of
the victory at Manila Bay. This was the
official provocation for the ceremony.
But more ON cial sanction could never
have thrown into the demonstration the
fervor Of enthusiasm that was melted
out to the admiral as he appeared be-
fore the vast audience composed not
only of all the highest officials in the
land, but also of spectators drawn from
every quarter Of the United States.
The battle Of Manila Bay was not for
gotten, but it might be said to have
been relegated at most to second place
in the desire to do honor to the man
who had proved himself AS great after
victory as before it, and who had shown
in the long months that followed his
naval triumphs the qualities of a states
man and wise administrator as well
as those Of fighting leader of a victori-
Gus fleet.
Enhancing these qualities was that OF
manly modesty displayed in the quiet
dignity with which he met the occasion
from the moment he reached the stand
side by side with the president. he
paused at this point for moment, IN
willing apparently to take the place
that had been prepared for him on the
platform lest he should appear 10 usur p
the place due to the chief magistrate:
President Mckinley grasped the SIT
uation in an instant and taxing ms
great sea captain by the arm placed
him by gentle force in the chair tnat
HAD been intended for him. Later IN Tue
day as the carriages bearing the ofnclal
party drove away from the capitol pc
tween walls of cheering people, the
president again displayed his tact by
remaining covered and ignoring the de-
monstratlon himself, leaving it to Adj
mlral Dewey alone For Dewey 1t was
trying as we'll as a triumphant day. !,
It has been given to few in the naval
history of the country to sit perore
crowd of thousands while the cnleI q
the naval establishment dilated upon
their exploits and then TO stand before
Sthe same crowd to receive at the hands
Af the president o sword prepared tos
him at the behest Of the representatives
of the whole people.
None but those nearest to the adniirai
could tell his feelings during the az
dress of Secretary Long, but wnen he
arose to receive the sword from tne
hands of the president no one couiu
mistake the flash of the white gloved
hand as it rose to dash away the tears
before the admiral could assume the
rigid attitude of attention before his
chief. When it became Dewey's turn
to reply his voice failed him, and he
made the effort twice before his lips
would respond.
When he did speak his tone was clear
and steacy, but so low that only those
nearent him could hear. AS the admiral
closed and took his seat he turned to
the president and inquired: Now,
really don't you think did pretty we'll
for an amateur?
Wnen Secretary Long began his ad-
dress the sun was shining directly in
Admiral Dewey's eyes, and without his
hat he was at Its mercy. The secre-
tary quietly inserted in his address a
low aside: Admiral, turn your char
a little; we don't want to have yen
blind"
One Of the most remarkable features
oASthe day was the ovation to Rear-Ad-
rniral ScEley on the return of the party
fAhna the capitol to the White house.
His carriage was several numbers be-
hind that of the president, and he re-
ceived an ovation that could scarcely be
ranked below that accorded to the adj
mira, himself. The crowd surged
around his carriage until the hors IS
were brought to walk. Finally COM
many of the high school cadets formed
about the carriage in hollow square.
Thus protected and fianked by a force
NJ police. the carriage reached the
White house with long gap between
II anc the next official guest.
Before leaving the capitol, Cardinal
Gibbons was presented to Admiral
Dewey. and after an exchange of greet
ing the president asked the admiral If
he f.lt equal to general handshaking
ordeai The admiral explained that his
right arm was partially paralyzed from
his experience in New York.
LET me suggest to you" said the
nresident, that hereafter you shake
the other mans hand; don't let him
shake yours. You save yourself by not
letting them get the grasp on you"
Admiral Dewey will leave here for
New England Monday night He will
20 direct to Shelburne Falls, near Bur-
lington, VT, as the guest of W. Seward
Webb the railroad magnate. From
there he will go to Montpelier, VT, on
the 18th to attend the reception Bos-
ton will be visited next, probably on
Oct. ii. The admiral's plans beyond
this point are not complete. He has
fixed no date for his return here.
The start from Mr.. McIsean's resid-
ence was made promptly at 10 o'clock
Admiral Dewey had breakfasted at $40
o'clock with his son and Ldeuts