The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-18
is NOT ON HIS PROGRAMME.
But DEWEY MAY BE PREVAILED
UPON TO VISIT SAVANNAH.

UPON TO VISIT SAVANNAH.
His Acceptance Of the Atlanta Invi-
tntion Obtained. But He Intimates
That lie VIII Go to Marietta From
Thcre-savnnnah Delegation VIII
Meet Him TO-day-HOw the Admir-
al WIN Travel ON His Southcrn
Trip.
Washington. Oct 17-(speciaD.-Adm
Dewey has practically completed arrange
mcuts for his proposed visit to Atlanta.
As stated last night. he expects to arrive
In Atlanta Tuesday. oct a. and will re-
main there until the following Thursday.
This morning he had conference with
Thomas Egleston, Joseph T. Orme and
Harvey Johnson, representing the Citizens
Committee of Atlanta. and with l.. s.
Brown, general agent of the Southern Rail-
way during which the details of the trip
were outlined.
The Admiral received his visitors from
Atlanta with characteristic courtesy and
freedom from formaity, assuring them
that he is looking forward 20 his visit to
the Southland with the greatest pleasure.
lie explained to the delegation that he is
6OlilE W NAldNLd lillitlduS To SNOW MS
personal esteem for Lieut.. Brumby, and
it Is his wish thar the visit shall be ac-
companied by as little display and DEM
onstration as possible.
Mr.. Egeston, who acted as chairman OF
the delegation, assured the Admiral that
the citizens Of Georgia appreciate the
honor OF entertaining the hero of Manila,
and IL may be impossible 10 restrain the
feeling of enthusiasm which prevails in
the South as well as in other sections OF
the country. II Is the intention. however,
of the Committee of Arrangements to con-
suit the Admiral's comfort and conVen-
ience in making up the programme. and
due regard will be paid TO his personal
wishes.
Had Friendly Chat.
The date having been agreed upon and
other details adjusted 10 the entire satis-
faction Of the Admiral, the converse ton
took a general turn, and the host with con-
siderable pride displayed for the benefit OF
| his guests, many curios he brought home
from Manila. He has a remarkable col
lection of photographs Of the various
places visited during his homeward bound
cruise, and he had an interesting incident
20 relate In connection with most of them.
He also showed them a handsome cane
presented him by Agunaldo, the insurgent
chief.
The delegation assured the Admiral that
the people OF Georgia and the South gem
| erally appreciate the friendly expressions
| he has made concerning them on many
! occasions, and they are prepared TO open
their hearts and their homes to him for
as long as he can conveniently remain with
them The interview tasted more than half
an hour and when the delegation took It's
| departure the members expressed the
| greatest satisfaction al the cordial and
gracious manner I'm which they were re-
ceived by the Admiral. The delegation viii
return to Atlanta tonight
TRANSPORTATION Arrangements.
Later in the day. Mr. L. s. Brown. gem
eral agent of tfle Southern, called upon the
! Admiral and had a long conversation rel
attve to the railroad accommodations dur
| ing the trip. The Admiral stated that
| It IL his desire to make the trip to At
| ,auta and return with as little ostenta tiUn
ard splay as possible. He says he ls
completely tired out after so much excite-
! ment passed through since his return
home. He Is anxious to go to Atlanta 10
be present at the presentation of the sword
! "a mis- faithful aid, Lieut.. Brumby. Ho
! also desires to visit Marietta and meet
the fond mother of his flag lieutenant.
These two considerations are the leading
| attractions TO him In Georgia. He desires
| to make the journey as quietly and as free
| from formaliiy as the circumstances will
permit For that reason he has requested
| that en- route TO and from Atlanta
Il
cities through which the train may pass
| He Is willing that the train may be slowed
down to allow him TO greet such persons
| as care to see him from the rear platform
| of the car.
Is in Need of Rest.
| He says 1t will be impracticable for him
! to visit any other city In Georgia or con-
| uguous states. Had he the time
and If his health permitted he
| would be glad to make a tour of
the South and West, but, unfortunately,
| he Is greatly in need OF absolute rest and
| freedom from excitement
/ At his request, he win leave here Mon
day night, oct 20, at about 1852, In a
! special train, running as a section OF the
| Washington on-Southwestern Vestibule Linz
! lied Express. The train will consist of an
engine, baggage car one handsomely fur
nished passenger coach and the private car
Of President Spencer, the latter TO be oc-
cupied by the Admiral.
1t is his desire that his travelling party
| shall be limited to Lieut. Brumby, Lieut..
| Caldwell, L. s. Brown and the Admrals
! Chinese steward.
1t viii not be necessary for a. committee
/ OF citizens to come to Washington on es-
/ cort duty back 10 Atlanta. but II is under
stood Gov. Gambler, Mayor Woodward and
other state and city officials may meet
him a the state line and from that point
escort him TO Atlanta.
| This is the Admiral's programme up to
date. II is possible that he may be in
duccd 10 make some alteration in IL in
Difference to the cordial invitation from
| Savannah and Charleston, which will be
| rendered to him by representatives of
| those two cities, expected here tomorrow.
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