Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-03

Establishment of a reign of the Prince of
Peace throughout the land.
At the conclusion of the prayer the Ma
rine Band played THE Star Spangled Ban
ner," and Admiral Dewey was promptly on
his feet. 1t is rule In both the army and
navy that whenever this air is played that
all should uncover and stand. and the adj
miral was exceedingly prompt in obeying
the regulation that he himself has fire.
quently enforced.
Mr.. Ross Perry's Speech.
Chairman Moses then introduced Mr.. r.
Ross Perry. Mr.. Perry spoke as follows:
Admiral Dewey: The nations capital
welcomes you, the nations hero. The city
of Washington welcomes you. who in the
roundness and completeness of your char
acter. approach the perfect orb of that su-
preme man whose name 1t bears. Like
him, you, too. have anticipated the fame of
Immortality. Long may you live to enjoy
it. May you live long to truly prove the
love and honor of grateful people.
America has never lacked great men.
When the crucial hour in her history has
struck the man Of the crisis has appeared
A great man gazed through the darkness
of time and space and saw upon the hori-
ION the star of a new world. Great men
plowed unknown seas, pierced boundless
forests. subdued savage foes. and wrought
the harsh features of the wilderness into
the smiling face of this fair land. Our colo
NAL infancy, our provincial youth, our
struggling manhood have been fostered and
protected by the wisdom and the courage
of great men. Their blood has given us
independence abroad and freedom at home
We have withstood foreign war and do
nestle malice chiefly through them. To
them it is due that we but yesterday stood
a united. although an isolated, nation and
sent forth to the world a challenge in the
name Of humanity. 1t was your signal
good fortune that made you the challenger.
But it was altogether your own great quail
tiles that made the challenge good; that
won the fight: that maintained the victory;
that put the nations flag high in the
eastern sky that all could see it: that made
the whole world know and say that our
nation Is a citizen Of the world. come to
play mans part and to demand a mans
power and honor. These great qualities
the nation today formally recognizes.
Happy you, who hear with your own ears
what too often only the children of the
great listen to- May you live long that
you will behold your own best monument
in your country's good. grown greater
through your deeds. Again welcome to your
true home-this city of the ton
While Mr.. Perry speaking the Presi-
dent and the admiral kept their seats, which
was done throughout the ceremony that
lasted about forty minutes. Admiral Dewey
sat facing the south and the sun was d-
rectly in his eyes, which caused him evil
dent pain. He listened attentvely to all
that Mr.. Perry said, and when the senti-
ments of the speaker were not personal the
admiral started or Joined in the applause.
Secretary Longs Presentation.
When Secretary Long of the Navy spoke,
with liberal references to the reports of
progress made by the admiral himself and
with stirring words of praise for the cool
headed and valiant service of the great sea
captain, Admiral Dewey was perceptively
moved and more than once his emotion was
great that he found it necessary to
brush tears from his eyes. Secretary Long,
in presenting the sword to Admiral Dewey,
said:
My Dear Admiral: Let me read a few
extracts from our official correspondence,
covering less than fortnight's time, and
now known the world over:
WASHINGTON, April "a, 1888.
Dewey, Hong Kong.
WAR has commenced between the United
States and Spain Proceed at once to Phil
particularly against the Spanish fleet You
must capture vessels or destroy Use ut
most endeavors. LONG"
MANILA. May LIST.
Secretary of the Navy, Washington.
THE squadron arrived at Manila at day
break this morning Immediately engaged
enemy and destroyed the following vessels.
The squadron is uninjured. Few
men were slightly wounded.
DEWEY"
May 4th.
Secretary of the Navy, Washington.
Il have taken possession of the naval
station, Philippine Islands. I control bay
completely and can take city at any time.
The squadron excellent health and spir-
its. l am assisting and protecting Spanish
sick and wounded. DEWEY"
WASHINGTON, May Z, 1898.
dewey.
1.-THE President in the name of the Amer
lean people. thanks you and your officers