The Van Buren press., 1899-10-07

miral Dewey opened cool and clear.
There was hardly a cloud in the sky,
and the temperature was just low
enough to keep the crowds on the
move for warmth. Many people were
out at sunrise to secure desirable
points from which to view the parade,
but lower Broadway was well filled
with those who were anxious to have
n look at Dewey on his way TO the city
hail, whether they were to see the
parade or not.
The First Ceremoay,
The first ceremony was the presenta-
ton, at the city hall, of solid gold
loving cup to the admiral by Mayor
Van Wyek, on behalf of the city of
New York.
At seven o'clock the police boat Pa
troll, with Il special reception COM
mittee on board, made up of st. Clair
MeKelway, Vim. McAddo, Levi p. Nor
ton, Chauncey NJ. Depew, Richard Gro
ker and Warren NJ. Foster, started for
the Olympia. The admiral boarded
the Patrcl, which steamed TO the Bat
terry, where the city's guest was met
by another committee, and proceeded
to the city hall.
Al the City Hall.
Gov. Roosevelt, accompanied by his
acknowledgement, Avery D. Andrews,
his orderly, and Seth Low, were among
the first TO arrive at the city hall for
the presentation ceremony. They got
there a few minutes after eight
o'clock. and were ushered into the
mayors office. The mayor had not yet
arrived. but he put in an appearance
few minutes later. Then came Adj
miral Philip, Col. Treadwell, Capt. Asa
Walker, and Charles II. Knox. \ few
minutes later Rear-Admiral Sehley
came in. in full dress, and was received
by Gen. Howard Carroll. In a short
time the mayors Office was filled up
with military and naval officers in full
dress uniform. Admiral Sehley was
the center of attraction. and he was
kept busy shaking hands with those
who We're introduced to him. Capt.
Coghlan, formerly of the Raleigh. came
in, and was greeted with "Hoch der
KAISER He smilingly responded, and
shook hands all around.
The Hero Comes.
1t was $40 o'clock when the tread
of the cavalry was heard, and the peo-
pie in the mayors office looked out TO
see Troop A, followed by the carriages
with the admiral and the committee.
Fall in after the mayor" shouted
Secretary Downes, and Mayor Van
Wyck and his secretary FASTENED to
the platform in front of the building,
in which the presentation was to take
place. The mayor had just reached
the platform when Admiral Dewey
came mp stairs. The admiral walked
over to the mayor, and with "A hearty
good morning" shook him warmly
by the hand.
Capt. Lamberton, Lieut.. Brumby,
with Chauncey NJ. Depew, Levi =. Nor
ton, and Richard Croker, followed, and
then came the other officers of the
Olympia, and the remaining members
of the committee.
Cheers For Dewey and schIey.
Admiral Dewey evidenced desire
TO shake hands will all the naval Off
GERS, and introduce them to the mayor.
He almost hugged Rear-Admiral
Schley, and he patted Capt. Coghlan on
the back.
As Dewey greeted Schley the crowd
sent up cheer after cheer for Dewey
and Schley."
AS soon as the greetings were over,
the mayor began his speech, present
ing the city's loving cup. The mayor
said:
Mayer Van Wyck's Speech.
"The true dignity of manhood can never
be over estimated in the study of the in
fiuences which build up or preserve n
state. Hero-worship, If it be merely a
manifestation of fun recognition and
appreciation of such manhood in the in
divdual leaders performance of duty to
the state, either in war or peace, is most
colnmendable. 1t holds up his high stand
ard to be emulated by the living as well
as the unborn millions to be. To such a
hero death itself bows, for he lives i'm
memory for all time. In this spirit | shall
not hesitate in this presence to freely eX-
press Americas estimate OF your charac-
Ter and achievements. The nation would
gladly have its dominion extended over
the face of the globe In order that ad-
mring millions OF additional fellow citi-
zens might be here to-day TO pay homage
TO you and welcome you back.
"Your countrymen are interested in and
know every detail of your life. Your joys
and your sorrows are theirs. They have
traced your ancestry and your character
and deeds, from the cradle rocked by a
fond mother. to the Olympia rocked by
the waves of the mighty deep. They listen
with delight TO the story of the fighting
Deweys bravely doing their duty in ev-
cry war OF their country for go years: OF
your pointing out, when mere child. to
your father the pictures in the clouds of
ships and battles, including the battle OF
Lake Erie, and the form of Perry saving
his countrys flag from the disabled ship;
of the devotional impress stamped upon
your character by loving mother; OF
your struggle with the school master
which taught the necessity OF discipline
In the affairs of life; Of your inherited
love for children and music. OF your later
bright and Vivacious boyhood. mingled
with the mischieVous, but never with the
malicious. of your deferential respect f0T
those of your mothers sex, OF the ro-
nance OF your courtship and happy mar
rage, of your service under Admiral Far
ragut in the Gulf squadron. as the eNecu-
tive officer OF the Mississippi when you
plunged iron shot and shell through the
utmor OF the Confederate ram Manassa /.
Of the sturdy ana fearless manner In
which YOU defended your ship against the
guns Of Port Hudson. and the quiet and
orderly manner In which you abandoned
her when she sank. calling 10 special
ccmmendation OF your superiors in their
report, OF the circumstances that urt ~ t-f-u
wars. Farragut for f0rty-eight years and
Nou for thirty-seven years. devoted your
selves to the study Of your professions.
and both az the end OF a long peace were
found fully equipped and ready 10 give
their country splendid service and to
raise themselves TO the highest plane Of
fame and renown.
THE romance Of sea warfare has
charmed aud enchanted the imagination
Of man as no other theme has ever dose,
arousing In him the sentiment Of patriot
ism and inspiring the poet with songs OF
his country and her heroes This has al
ways been SO, whether Ia the times when
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