The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-10-06
CHEERED FOR DEWEY
Monster Land Parade in Gotham
Led by the Nations Guest.
An Admiral, First In the Hearts Of HIs
COuntrymen, Given the Greatest Popu-
lar DemOnstratIon OF the Century 20
Living American.

any time since the famous cruiser
dropped anchor in the upper bay, and
the city's teeming hosts made the most
Of the opportunity. Saturday he was
really the city's guest, not in such an
Official sense as Friday, when he was
out Of reach, out on the waters, but he
was in the city in reality and the 20
lice had to fight to keep the people
from overwhelming him.
An admiral, first in the hearts of his
cOuntrymen, 1000. 900 or 8, 200, 900 of
cheerful citizens, a city decked in color
from end to end, long parade Of fight
ing membrane characters Of the army,
the navy and the yOlUn teers-to do the
hero honor, an historic review at the
splendid arch erected in honor Of the
guest Of the city and the idol Of the
day-these were the distinguishing
features of the second and closing
chapter Of this, the greatest popular
demonstration Of the century TO Iiv-
ing American
From the time the admiral landed at
the battery, amid the cheers of an ex-
cited multitude, and was driven to the
city hall park. through streets iammed
to the very tops Of tall Office buildings,
with freuzied mass Of shouting men,
women and children, the warmth Of
his reception surpassed any welcome
ever given here. As the admiral was
borne rapidly up Broadway, past the
brilliantly decorated buildings, tower
ing high above the pavement, and
swathed in the cOlOrs TO the upholding
Of which he has devoted u life Of serv-
ice. he was given more adequate con-
cePtiOn Of the homage that the city
-g-He L
received a tribute which was only
partial preparation for the ovation that
the people gave him Saturday.
Everywhere the admiral went won
derful sights burst on his view-a |
wealth Of decoration which IN some re- |
spects surpassed anything ever at |
tempted IN the city; masses of men, !
women and children gathered at all |
points where he was to appear, and |
risking life and limb in their desire TO |
see and greet the navy's great captain;
troops marching past him in long re-
view; and the arch erected in his |
honor. The air was filed with tumul- /
tuOus shouts from the battery TO Har-
lem, walls Of buildings echoed TO the /
songs Of school children singing in his i
honor, and the streets rang with the |
blare Of martial music and the tramp /
Of soldiers feet.
The first ceremony Saturday was the /
presentation at the city hall Of gold \
loving cup to the admiral by Mayor /
Van Wyck on behalf Of the city Of 4
New York All along the street were /
cheering crowds and city hall park was 4
filed to the limit with people who /
shouted q noisy, enthusiastic welcome i
IS Dewey came in sight.
The loving cup presented to the ad-
mirsl is Roman in form and is made OF |
1S-carat gold. The handles are formed /
Of three dOlphins, wrought In green
gold Around the neck are IS stars,
emblemstic of the union. The body Of /
the cup is divided by the handles into
three panels, which are employed for
the principal decorations
Saturday was Admiral Dewey's last
on the Olympia 1t was probably his \
last appearance as commander Of .
squadron Before leaving the Olympia
he took farewell of his officers and
crew, as he will not return to the flag
ship.
over Three Million Saw the Naval Parade.
New York, Sept. SO.-No Roman con-
querOr returned to his triumph Of bar
barrie splendor; no victorious king or
prince coming home from successful
war ever received such a magnificent
ovation as overwhelmed Admiral
Dewey yesterday as he stood on the
bridge Of the Olympia at the head OF
q magnificent feet of steel thunderers
Of the deep, followed by a thousand
vessels Of peace, each TERED and coated
black with people and sailed over the
bright waters Of the upper bay and up
- Il -
whose banks were gay with millions Of
flags and stresmers dancing in the
wind
New York has never witnessed be
fore anything approaching this won
derful, remarkable demonstration. The
COium bian naval parade, the dedication
Of Grants tomb and the reception Of
the North Atlantic squadron last fall,
all pale before this gigantic ovation TO
the sailor who, in q single morning, de-
stroyed an enemy's feet without the
loss Of . man or q ship. It is not be-
yOnd the mark to say that 1900. 600
people viewed the pageant from ashore
and that $50, 600 were afoat.
His Welcome 60 WashInEton.
Washington, Oct. S.-The home-com-
ing OF Admiral George Dewey-for
hencefOrth the national capital is to be
his home-Was made the occasion for
the greatest tribute ever paid by Wash
ington to any individual The citizens
had made every preparation to make
the occasion worthy OF their hero.
Pennsylvania avenue was one mass Of
col0red bunting along the entire line
Of march from the station to the white
house and, not content with this, few
private citizens failed to make some
display Of color on their residences
Agreeable.
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