The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-04

liant prelude to the coming Of the man of
Manila riding with tho Presidents. They
were In the President's private carriage
seated on the rear scat. Mr.. Mckinley
raised his hat only occasionally leaving
to the Admiral 10 acknowledge the
plaudlts Of the multitude BY lifting his
chapeau. What an ovation. From end
to end tho avenue rang with deafening
cheers and the banks OF humanity took
ON life and motion as flags and haudker-
chiefs were waved 10 ably.
Following the Admiral came the OFF,
GERS and men Of his flagship In double
ranks stretched GROSS the avenue and then
distinguished ofiicets Of the navy and
army. The members Of the cabinet rode
in carriages. With them also in the ssv-
eral carriages rode Capt. Lamberton,
Flag Lieut.. Brumby aud others of the
Admiral staff
Still another brilliant division was
formed by the governors Of states, mount
ed and accompanied by their staffs. At
their head rods Gov. kdward Q. Smith
Of Vermont. the native state OF Dewey,
with numerous staff brilliantly uni
formed. Thin cane Gov. Llewellyn
Powers Of Maine, Gov. wolcott of Massa-
chusetts, 6ov.Atkinson OF West Virginia,
Gov. Tyler of Virginia. Gov. Pingree Of
MichiRan, and Gov. Lowndes OF Mary
land, each with his staff. Brig, Gen.
Harries and the troops of the District
National Guard brought the martial spec
tacle to a close.
GlitterinR In tte brilliant autumn sun
shine. the parade filed the mile OF broad
avenue from the Treasury 10 Capitol with
a swaying mass OF color. Passing the
peace monument 1t wound up the hill TO
the east from the Capitol.
Like everything connected with Dewey 5
record he was early In arriving at the
Capital, being halt an hour ahead Of time.
The committee preceded the President
and Admiral Dewey. The waiting crowd
uncovered aud the President and Admiral
Dewey promptly did the same rs they
passed rapidly into the lobby of the Sen.
ate. Dewey was followed by his ca plains
and the full cabinet acted as an escort
The PRECEDENT with his cabinet was
shown into the Presidents room, while
Admiral Dewey with bis captains ooou-
pied the room of the vioe-president.
There was a walt of half an hour and
then the party took mp the march to the
stand In the same order as they had en-
tered the Capitol. A gun sounded in the
direction of the river just as the sun
reached the meridian. There was -four
ish from the marine band as the head OF
the procession reached the edge Of the
portioo.
Chief" as the procession moved slowly
down the steps to the stand. The crowd
cheered long as the party took their
seats. Admiral Dewey rising with barred
head, responded to the ovation. A col
ored servant In livery. threw a naval
cloak over the Admiral's shoulders as
he took his seat.
Prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. 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 sun-
shine. addressed his remarks directly to
Dewey, who remained bareheadsd and
seated. The speech was received with
applause.
Secretary Long spoke as follows:
my dear Admiral: Let me read few
extracts from our official correspondence
covering less than fortnight's time and
now known the world over;
Washington, April "a. iSss-To Dewey,
Hong Kong. War has coramenod be-.
tween the United States and Spain. Pro-
coed at once to Philippine Islands. Be-
gin operations at once, particularly
against the Spanish fleet. You must
capture vessels or destroy. Use utmost
endeavors Long,
Manila, May Ito Secretary of the
Navy, Washinston; The squadron ar
rived at Manila at day break this MORN
ing. immediately engaged enemy and de-
stroyed the following vessels,
The squadron Is un-
injured. Few men slightly wounded.
Dewey
May 4.-To Secretary OF the Navy
Washington: I have taken possession Of
the naval station, Philippine islands. /
control bay completely and can take city
at any time. The squadron is in excel.
lent health and spirits. 1 am assisting
and protecting Spanish sick and wound
ed. Dewey
Washington, May z. 1s9s-To Dewey
The President in the name of the AmerI-
can people thank you and your officers
and men for your splendid achievement
and overwhelming victory. In reoog-
milton, he has appointed you acting rear
admiral and win recommend a vote Of
thanks to you by Congress as a founda-
ton for further promotion
SIN those few words. what a volums
of history, what record of swift, high
heroic discharge OF duty. You went, you
saw, you conquered. 1t seemed but yes.
terday that the republic. full of anxiety,
strained its listening ear to catch the