Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-09-26
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Arrival of Admiral Dewey.

the lower bay. III Is possible tne hu-
miral intends to keep out OF touch with
the shore until it is time for the recep-
tion TO begin. Otherwise, he would
have anchored off TompkiDsviile, W here
Simpsons fleet is awaiting him BY
seven o'clock the ship had drawn close
to shore, and few minutes later she
had crossed the bar. The Olympia pro-
ceeded about mile and halt up the
bay, inside the Hook, and then anchor
ed. The Olympia sailed from Gibraltar
on September 10 and has occupied
about sixteeo days in crossing the At
lantic. The reception committee had
asked the Admiral to reach New York
bv Thursday September IS. He re-
D led that he would be there by that
ime, and it was expected that he would
hover of the coast and then come in
and drop anchor at the stated lime.
The signal guns Of Fort Hancock, on
S,udy Hook, gave Dewey the first O.
liciai ereeting-a salute of seventeen
guns-to which the Olympia promptly
replied
The captains OF vessels in the lower
bay soon joined in the welcome. Sirens
were cut loose and flags dipped, to all
of which the Olympia replied.
The Olympia anchored near the
Southwest Spi', only short distance
away from the cup challenger Sham
rock aud Sir Thomas Lipton's steam
yacht Erin.
The Admiral was on the after deck
of the cruiser, watching the signals OF
greeting. He was seen to give an order
and soon the signal letters "R 5 J,
meaning thanks, was huttering from
the Olympia's masthead.
Once the Admiral dotted his CAP and
waved it toward shore and the soldiers
in the forts gave yell. The Olympia's
sailors, who named the rails, respond
ed with ringing cheer. Soon after the
Olympia anchored boat put oil from
the cruiser, came ashore OF the Hook.
The sailors brought number OF ieIe-
grams from the Admiral. One was to
the Secretary of the Navy, and another
to Mayor Van Wyck, informing them
that the Olympia would be of Thomp
klnsville Wednesday morning. The
sailors reported that the Olympia bad a
pleasant voyage and that al on board
were well, and glad to get back to the
United States. Scores of small craft
came down the bay as the morning ad
yanced. At noon quite Aotllls sur
rounded the famous ship.
The unexpected arrival this morn
ing probably changes the plans OF the
reception committee. who intended to
give the returning Admiral formal
welcome on Thursday evening, the date
he was expected. The secretary of the
committee said this morning Il can
not say as yet what plans will
cow be made for welcoming Admital
Dewey today. We expected him on
Thursday evening and his arrival today
has changed everything" 1t is more
than likely that committee will be
hastily appointed, and, together with
the Mayor, will go down and greet the
Admiral.
Word OF the Olympia's arrival reach
ed the navy yard shortly before eight
o'clock. Commander Kelley was sent
by Admiral Philip to confer with the
reception committee. He learned that
Admiral Sampson, commanding the
North Atlantic squadron, had sent
Captain Chadwick, chief of staff, to
learn when Admiral Dewey expected
to come up to the Government anchor
age and if the plans Of the reception
committee met with mis- approval. The
result of Captain Chad wick's visit is TO
be communicated to Admiral Phillip
and he in turn will inform the recep-
ton committee. 1t was agreed that
tao committee should not visit the
Admiral until the time originally fixed
for his reception upon his arrival at
ompkiosviile Lieutenant Dewey, q
nephew of the Admiral, who is attached
to the receiving ship Vermont, went
down the bay in the tug Traffic 10 meet
his uncle. He took with him the mail
for the Olympia, the silver service pre-
sented by the citizens OF Olympus,
Washn., and the medals for the fight
ing crew.
Members of the committee who are
to look after the personal comfort OF
Admiral Dewey went down the bay this
afternoon on the police boat Patrol to |
make an unofficial call on the Admiral. |
Mr.. Downs, as the personal representa-
tive OF Mayor Van Wyck, asked him |
when he may conveniently call on him
and extend the welcome and free
dom of the city. The executive com
mittee have decided that the plans |
for Dewey's reception Friday and |
Saturday shall not be changed and |
that the plans already formulate d |
shall be strictly adhered to.
Several steamers, crowded with ex-
cursionists, passed the Olympia durina
the day aud loudly cheered the AID
mrai. He responded by doffiDg his
hat
Admiral Dewey is in excellent health.
He told an interviewer to tell the peo-
pie that he's glad to reach New York !
and that all are we'll on board.
Admiral Dewey's relatives, who ar
rived at the Waldorf-Astoria, last night,
we're delighted when apprised of the |
safe arrival of the Admiral this morn
ing. In an interview Charles Dewey
removed doubts as to the Admiral's
politics. He's republican," he said,
always has been, but he has never
been a politician
The Influx of visitors continues
heavy. Hotels are crowded and it looks
as if the late corners will have q hard
time finding quarters. Brooklyn, Jer-
sey City and surrounding towns will
help to care for the strangers. Showery
weather prevails today and the decora-
tons already up present a somewhat