The times., 1899-10-01

celebrated as Charter Day and whereas the
Chaster Day celebration has been abandoned be-
cause of the war with Spain; and whereas, Com
mander Dewey and the brave under him have
accomplished i vaicroHs victory fer the Ameri
can arms IN Manila, annihilating the Spanish
feet, ayenglrg the Maine, and adding fresh hon
ors to the Stars and Stripes; therefore,
Resolved, That the day formerly set apart TO be
celebrated as Charter Day. be celebrated in the
city of New York as Dewey Day, and that the
residents Of the city OF New York be and are
hereby requested to display the American flag
from their houses and places OF business as
marks of recognition of the valor and heroism
Of the men OF the Asiatie Squadron of the United
States Navy.
At d meeting and banquet of the Ohio
Commandery of the Loyal Legion at Gin
cinnati on May 4, Admiral Dewey's name
was cheered for five minutes, members
tossing plates about and breaking cham
pagne glasses in their wild enthusiasm.
The Union League Club elected Admiral
Dewey an honorary member upon the rec
ommendation of the executive comm ttee.
In seeonding the nomination Elihu Roos
said:
Admiral Dewey was recently made an honorary
member OF the Democratic Club Now, | have
very good reason for doubling the correctness of
this assumption, but If he is Democrat,
the platform OF the olympia is sufficiently broad
for the Union League, and We have hesitation
in eecting this magnificent fighter. In doing SO
this club will be following its best traditions.
rs it did when IL elected Grant, Sherman, Sherl-
dan- Hancock, Earragut, and Porter
Resolutions of Tnmmany
At the 1o9th annual meeting of the Tam
many Society, the following resolutions
were adopted amid great enthusiasm:
| Resolved, That the society pledges its most
earnest support to the Administration of the Gov
ernment OF the United States in the presence of
| the existing with Spain.
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/ States naval forces under Rear Admiral George
! Dewey at Manila gladdened the hearts of all
Americans, aud IS splendid sequence of the
| great naval exploit OF John Paul Jones in 1I79,
| A. D., of Oliver Hozferd Perry, Thomas MacDon-
| ough, Bainhridge, Hull, and Decatur.
| Resolved, That the thanks of this society
| hereby rendered to Admiral Dewey and the gal
| liant under his command
Resolved, That an engrossed copy OF these reso-
| lutions be transmitted to the President os the
United States and to Admiral Dewey.
The Manhattan Club of New York had
a special meeting to celebrate the victory
at Manila and the following resolutions
were passed:
! Resolved, That American citizens of this
| great Republic and members of the great Demo
| cratic club of the country, meet to rejoice
| over the brilliant and unexampled victory OF our
! fleet at Manila, an achievement which places
at once foremost among the great naval powers
| of the earth and gives assurance that our infu-
! ence must always be felt wherever human prog
ress and the liberties OF mankind are at stake
! We have engaged in an unseiish war, and our
success IS Just and deserved, that feeling
( OF regret allay the happiness which cur tri-
/ umph brings. The thanks OF cur people are due
to the brave and generous offieer who commanded
! our victorious fleet. and whose intrepidity and
| dash have compelled the admiration CT the world
! and to those men who gallantly followed where
| he led This club has special reason for reioic-
| ing because one of its members. Flag Lieutenant
Brumbs, took part in this great victory.
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rected to transmit TO Admiral Dewey copy, duly
| engrossed, OF these resolutions.
When the news had spread throughout
the United States there were monster
Dewey celebrations in all the great cities
and many of the smaller ones. There were
notable demonstrations in New York, Phil
adelphia. Chicago, San Francisco New Or
leans, Atlanta. Boston, Baltimore, and De-
troit. All this. too, despite the fact that
Ceryera's squadron was source of agita-
ton in this country.
| Celebration at Montpelier
Montpelier, the home of Admiral Dewey.
celebrated the great American victory at
Manila Bay by magnificent public demon
stration May 9 in which about 10, 600
people participated. The city was elabo-
rately decorated with flags and bunting
The celebration began at 2 o'clock in the
Golden Fleece" which is the finest audi
| torium in Vermont, and in which ever
1000 persons assembled. The decorations
in the hall were very fine. Seated upon the
stage were the Hon. Charles Dewey and his
| family, Capt Edward Dewey and his fami-
ly. Mayer John II. Senter and the speakers.
who were Hirman A. Huse, Prof. t. A. De
Boer, President A. d. Brown, of Norwich
| University, Northfeld; the Rev. Andrew
! Gillies, t. c. 0'Sulliyan, of New York city;
| the Rev. Father 0Sullvan, former Mayor
George w. Wing, States Attorney Howland,
and Gen. Stephen Thomas. Patriotic music
was furnished by the Montpelier Military
Band, a chorus of school children, and the
Arion Quartet Resolutions congratulating
Commodore George Dewey were passed. and
a cable message was sent by the Hon.
Charles Dewey to his brother, informing
him of the honor paid him by his native
city. The resolutions follow:
Whereas under the providence of God. and by
virtue Of the skill, valor, and heroism OF its off
GERS and men, the American feet, under Commo-
| dore George Dewey won a signal and most mar
velous victory over the combined forces of Spain
J in the harbor of Manila, Philippine Islands,
| Sunday, the first morning of May, Eastern time;
| and
Whereas this brilliant victory has shed fresh
lustre upon the conntry's naval history, already
| bright with innumerable great achievements on
land and sea, and adds 10 the glory of the
United States, his native State. Vermont and
Montpelier, the city Of his birth; be it therefore
| Resolved, That the city of Montpelier and the
neighborng cities and towns do hereby, with
great sincerity happiness, and pride, vote its
heartfelt thanks and congratulations to the Off
GERS and sailors of the Asiatic Squadron, and es-
pecialy to him, the Commodore, George Dewey.
who led them with such ideal success amid un-
preeedented obstacles 70 a victory, the renown Of
which will perish from the earth.
Resolved That copy of these resolutions, at
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stamped with the city's seal, be forwarded TO
Commodore George Dewey without delay.