The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-10-13
ADMIRAL DEWEY
Given the Sword Voted
by Congress.
President Mckinley Makes the Pre-.
ssntation Under the Doms Of the
Capitot-D,onsr Afterwards.

uiiudtiOn vi AutiiiTdl DeWey :
triumphal homecoming was reached
today In the shadow of the dome Of
the National Capitol. Here he receive
cd from the hands Of the President the
magnificent jeweled sword voted by
Congress In commemoration OF the
victory of Manila bay. This was the
oficial reason for the ceremony. Rn'
mere oficial sanction could never have
thrown into the demonstration the fer
vor Of enthusiasm that was meted out
to the Admiral as he appeared before
the vast audience, composed not only
o: all Of the highest officials in the
land. but of spectators drawn from
every quarter of the United States.
The battle OF Manila bay was not for
gotten, but 1t might be said to have
been relegated almost to second place
lin the desire to do honor to the man
who had proved himself as great after
victory as before 1t. and who had
shown In the long and trying months
that followed his triumph the qualities
Of a statesman ana a wise administra-
tor as we'll as those of tne fighting
leader of victorious fleet.
And enhancing these qualities was
that OF manly modesty, seen In the
quiet dignity with which he met the
occasion. This TRAIT Of Deweys char
acter was in evidence from the moment
he reached the stand side by side with
the President. He paused at this point
for a moment, unwilling apparently to
take the place that had been prepared
for him on the right OF the platform.
lest he should appear to usurp the
place OF the Chief Magistrate. Pres
ident Mckinley grasped the situation
in an instant and. taking his great sea
captain by the arm, placed him by gen.
tie force in that chair that had been
intended for him. Later in the day.
as the carriages bearing the official
party drove away from the Capitol be-
tween walls Of cheering people, the
President again displayed his tact by
remaining covered and ignoring the
demonstration himself. leaving its
acknowledgment to the Admiral.
For Dewey It was trying as we'll as
a triumphaf day. 1t had been given to
few officers in the naval history OF the
country to sit before a crowd of thou
sands while the chief of the naval es-
Establishment dilated on their exploits.
And then TO stand before the same
crowd to receive at the hands of the
President sword prepared for him at
the behest Of the representatives OF the
whole people. The strain upon Ad-
miral Dewey reached almost to the
breaking point. None but those near
est to him could see how he labored
to repress his feelings during the ad-
dress OF Secretary Long. but when he
arose to receive the sword from the
hands Of the Presfdent, no one could
mistake the fash OF the white gloved
hand as 1t rose to dash away the tears
before the Admiral came to the, rigid
attitude of attention before his chief.
When 1t came Dewey's turn to reply,
his voice failed him and he made the
effort twice before his lips would
respond. When he did succeed his
tones were clear and steady, but 80
low that only those nearest him could
hear.
There was an exquisite comedy fol-
lowing the trying formalities. though
" escaped all but those directly on the
stand. As the Admiral closed and
took his seat he turned to the President
and in tone OF appeal inquired:
"Now, really don't you think ! did
pretty well for an amateur" q.
One OF the most remarkable features
Of the eventfih day was the ovation to
Rear-Admiral Schley on the return of
the party from the Capitol to the
White House. His carriage was sew
eYal numbers behind that OF the Pres
ident and Admiral Dewey, and receiv-
ell an ovation that scarcely ranked be
low that accorded to the Admiral him
self.
PRESIDENTIAL DINNER.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-President
Mckinley. In honor Of Admiral Dewey,
tonight gave the largest dinner party
in the history Of White House social
functions. Covers were laid for over
eighty persons. The guests included
the Cabinet. the Governors OF nine
states. Justices of the Supreme Court,
some u tho members of both houses
Of Congress. Army and Navy officials
and others. II was a brilliant anair.
Tho guests passed in,o the East
CON. whence They proceeded 10 the
White House corridor. whioh served
tonight as the state dining-room, ths