The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-05

nset sailed out of the hsrbor Of Hong
korg to give battle to the Spanlards
at Manila, and again when the ia
nous warship started on its home
ward voyage.
The carriage which the Admiral
occupied with Mr.. W. II Moses. the
chairman of the citizens committee,
IN going from the station to the
White House was strIkingly hand
some and was drawn by four spirited
bays ridden by postillions. AS he
took his seat the cavalry troop, at the
word of command, swung out into the
street in front and, wheeling to the
left, began the march up Pennsylva'
MIA avenue.
As the Admiraps carriage swung
around the Treasury Building toward
the White House brilliant spectacle
was spread out before him. To the
right Lafayette Square was ablaze
with electric lights, the great trees
aud flower beds sparkling with many
hued lights, while IN the midst shone
out IN huge electric lights" Welcome,
Admiral" The Navy Department
beyond WAS sblsze with lights, as
were the White House grounds. A
mighty roar went up from the crowd
as the Admiral alighted at the Portico
of the Executive Mansion.
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
As the Admiral stepped from
the carriage, Colonel Bingham,
representing the President, step
ped forward TO escort him to the
East Room. where Secretary Long
Assistant Secretary Allen and a
brilliant sssemblsge of naval Of
felals were ready to extend to him
the greeting of the navy. Secretary
Long wss at the door, and as the
Admiral entered the Secretary grasp
ed his hand and said:
Admiral, welcome you home.
This is the Navy Department for the
moment, and your associates of the
navy are assembled hore to give you
hearty greeting"
Thank you, thank you respond
ed Admiral Dewey. first exchanging
a few words of greeting with the
Secretary and then with Mr.. Allen
and the other officials. These included
Resr-Admirsls Crowuinshield, ,O'Neil,
Melville, Van Reypen, Hichborn,
Bradford, Sampson, Major-Geueral
Miles, Adjutant-Genersl Corbin,
General Haywood, commanding the
Marine Corps Captain Lemly,
Judge Advocate General Of the navy,
aud many others.
There was no formslty, and after
the first greetings Secretary Long
invited the Admiral to accompany
him to the Presidents library, where
Mr.. Mckinley and the members OF
the Cabinet were awaiting bim. Arm
in arm, Secretary Long aud the Ad-
miral proceeded by the elevator to
the upper floor of the Mansion. The
members of the Cabinet had assem-
bled in the Cabinet room, while the
President was alone in the library
adjoining.
WELCOMED BY THE PRESIDENT.
AS Secretary Long entered with
the Admiral, the President came for
ward to greet the famous sailor, and,
grasping mis- hand, wished him a
hearty welcome.
The Admiral acknow owledged the
cordial sentiments expressed by the
President, and then asked as to the
health of Mrs. Mckinley, saying he
had heard with great regret that she
had not been we'll. In reply the
President suggested that the Admiral
meet Mrs. Mckinley. They stepped
out to the corridor, which Mrs. Nc
Kiuley makes sitting room, and
here found her with some of hel
friends. The Admiral was presented
and received from Mrs. Mckinley, as
we'll as from the President, q mos
hearty welcome home.
Returning to the library, the Presi
dent inyited his Cabinet associates tC
meet the Admiral Secretary Hay
headed the party, followed by Secre
tsry Hitchcock, Postmaster Genera
Smith, Attorney. General Griggs
Secretary Root and Secretary Viii
son. Former Secretary Alger was
also present. having been requested
by the President to join the party.
The greetings with the Csbine
we're brief, and then the Presiden
and Admiral Dewey headed the party
toward the reviewing stand. The.
passed out of the rear of the White
House, down the gravel walks ant
out to the street in the rear OF th'
Treasury.
AT THE REVIEWING STAND.
The stand hid been erected at th'
head OF PENNSYLVANIA avenue, JUS
south of the Treasury Department
Building. and as he moved through
the stand to the prov built out from
i,s front, lesning on the arm OF Pres
ideut Mckinley, the crowd started
mighty cheer which passed down thu
avenue and was taken up for blocks
The Admiral frequently bowed hi
acknowledgements. The President
and Admiral Dewey were joined a
the front OF the stand by Secretaries
Hay, Root, Hitchcock and Wilson
and Postmas General Smith, off
GERS Of the Olympia and other nava
officials.
The head Of the civic parade which
had been arranged in honor of th'
Admiral began to pass in review be
fore him shortly after s o'clock
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