The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-04

Brumby and Ensign Caldwell He
emerged from the house with Chair
man Moses of the local reception COM
mittee, and the two took their seats
together in Mr.. McLean's carriage.
When the admiral appeared, resplend-
ent in heavy epaulets and gold lace,
the great throng that had assembled in
the adjacent streets and in Farragut
square, broke into long and loud ap-
plause.
Accompanied by an escort of police
and committeeman, and headed by the
Marine band the admiral was driven
to the White House, through cheering
, crowds.
Only few minutes elapsed before
Admiral Dewey reappeared with the
president, and they took seats in the
White House carriage.
At the head of the Line rode Mai Gen.
Nelson A Miles, commanding general
Of the army, in the full uniform of his
rank, with the yellow field marshaTs
sash from shoulder to hip.
Following the admiral came the off
GERS and men of his flagship, in double
ranks, stretching across the avenue
and then distinguished officers of the
navy and army. The members of the
cabinet rode In carriages. Still another
brilliant division was formed by the
governors of states, mounted and ac-
eompanied by their staffs.
At their head rode Gov Edward c.
Smith of Vermont, the native state of
Admiral Dewey, with a numerous STAFF
brilliantly uniformed. Then came Gov.
Llewllyn Powers of Maine, Gov. VOL
colt of Massachusetts, Gov. Atkinson
of w Virginia, Gov. Tyler of Virginia,
P1ngree of Michigan, and Gov Lowndes
OF Maryland, each with his staff. Brig.
Gen. Harries and the troops of the dis
tr1ct national guard brought the mar
tial spectacle to a close.
Like everything connected with
Dewey's record, he was early in arriv-
ing at the capitol, being half an hour
ahead of time. Two committeeman pre-
ceded the president and Admiral Dewey.
The waiting crowd uncovered and the
president and Admiral Dewey prompt
ly did the same as they passed. The
president, with his cabinet, was shown
into the presidents room, while Adj
miral Dewey, with his captains, occu-
pied the room Of the vice president.
The crowd cheered long as the partv
took their seats. Admiral Dewey, rising
with barred head, responded to the ova-
ton. A colored servant threw a naval
cloak over the admiraPs shoulders as
ne took his seat. Prayer was offered by
Rev. IDr. Bristol, President McKinley's
pastor
Ross Perry then made the introduce
tory address, which was Justify cheered.
He ended by introducing Secretary
Long, who was received with enthusi-
Asm,. and standing bareheaded in the
sunshine, addressed his remarks direct
ly to Dewey. who remained bareheaded
and seated. The speech was received
with applause.
| AS Secretary Long concluded. he
passed the sword to President McKin-
| ley The latter rose and faced the ad-
miral. Dewey was visibly affected and
brushed his gloved hand across his eyes
before standing attention.
| The president said:
Admiral Dewey: From your en-
trance in the harbor of New York, with
your gallant crew and valiant ship, the
demonstrations which everywhere have
| greeted you reveal the public esteem Of
your heroic action and the fitness Of
the love In which you are held by your
country.
THE voice Of the nation is lifted in
praise and gratitude, for the dis
tinguish9d and memorable services you
have rendered the country and all the
people give you affectionate welcome
home, in which join with all my heart
Your victory has exalted American
valor and extended American authority
There was no flaw in your victory;
there will be no faltering in maintain
ing it.
1T gives me extreme pleasure and
great honor, in behalf of all the people,
to hand you this sword, the gift of the
nation, voted by the congress of the
United States"
The president handed the admiral
the sword with a deeD bow, and there
was roar of applause as Dewey re-
celved It. The crowd was hushed as he
turned to reply.
Admiral Dewey said:
1 thank you, Mr.. President for this
great honor you have conferred upon
me. l thank the congress for what II
has done. thank the secretary of the
navy for his gracious words. / thank
my countrymen for this beautiful giff
which shall be an heirloom In NV fam
ily for ever, as an evidence that repub-
lies are not ungrateful, and thank Won
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen az The
committee, for the gracious. cordial and
kindly welcome which you have given
me to my home
The band played The Star SpangIed
Banner and then Cardinal Gibhons
pronounced the benediction.
At the conclusion of the parade Al
miral Dewey was escorted by the civil
committee to the residence of Mrs. Me-
Lean.
The sword presented today to Admiral
Dewey, except its steel blade, and tha
body metal of its scabbard, ia entirely
of % karat gold. On the pommel Is
carved the name of the cruiser Olympia.
and the zodiacal sign for December in
which month Dewey was born Circling
these is a closely woven wreath of oak