Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-03

Americans. and the roofs and freight
cars on the sidings were converted into
grandstands for the brief instant that the
train ran by.
THE ADMIRAL GOOD-NATURED.
Tho Admiral responded good-naturedly
TO all these calls on his stock OF strength,
that he had been reserying for the trying
ordeal In Washington and came again
and again to the platform TO bow. The
train as IL reached the line Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia. stopped for few min
utes at the little station of Deanwood
where the Reception Committee went
through the formality Of presenting to
the nations guest the freedom Of the
district. The ceremony was performed
By District Commissioner Wight. in the
presence of the Admiral's feet captains,
the military and naval members of the
party, and as many of the Reception
Committee as could be crowded into the
Admirars car.
John Addison Porter, secretary Of the
President. first extended President Nc
Klnley's greetings. to which the Admiral
returned his thanks very briefly.
WELCOME TO WASHINGTON.
Commissioner Wight then said: "Ad-
miral Dewey you are now in the Dis.
commissioners Of the District, / have the
honor of rendering you the freedom Of
the nations capital. and in behalf Of the
people OF the District, from the most eX-
allied 10 the humbiest citizen, / give you
a sincere and cordial welcome home We
feel gratifed that Washington Is TO be
your future home. 1t is the best place
in the world in which to have
a home, and 1t Is fitting that you. VINO
have done so much for the nation, should
make your future home in the nations
capital The people OF Washington VIII
esteem IT not only pleasure, but an hon
or TO do all in their power TO make your
stay with us as pleasant as your services
at Manila were successful
Admiral Deweys reply was as brief
and characteristic as all his other speech
Is have been. II want to thank you all
very much. my friends" he said, "for
this testimonial of your regard. 1t is true
that as long as i live I intend 10 live IN
Washington. L thank you again for TINS
expression"
Then. dropping again the tone Of for
mality in which this had been uttered
he extended his hands and said heartily:
Now. want to see my friends. Charlie,
old boy. how are you2" and he grasped
! c. c.. Glover By the hand and went
through the party shaking hands with
all who were In reach
AT THE STATION.
In a few minutes the train was in the
| Northumberland depot. The middle
platform of the station had been car
! peted clear to the carriage entrance. Inc
I committeeman and the fighting line,' as
the brilliantly uniformed officers were
| termed. all alighted, while w. II. Moses
| the chairman of the Reception Commit
tee: Theodore Noyes, of the Evening star;
Commissioner Ross, and Archibald Green
/ lees went into the Admiral's car, and al
ter a few words of formal greeting
| brought him out.
| Taking the arm Of Mr.. Moses, the Ad-
miral headed the procession down the
! station. while the officers and committee
men fell I'm AT the rear. II was a pro-
/ cession as brilliant as a diplomatic re-
] ception.
The throng about the railway station
| choked the streets for blocks about.
| Troop II. Of the Third United States Cav
airy. under the command Of Lieuten-
ant Merrillat which was to escort the
| Admiral 10 the Executive Mansion, had
| been drawn up on the east side Of sixth
street. facing the station, and the United
| States Marine Band had formed on their
| right. The first Of the party 20 leave
the station were the committee Of ciu-
zens and army and naval officials who
| had gone TO New York 20 meet the IA
nous admiral I'D e5-o-t him 20 Wash
! ington. They were quickly followed by
! the Admiral himself. and when he ap-
peared. to take his seat in the carriage,
| the crowd went almost wild with ex-
! element.
DEWEY'S FAVORITE AIR.
The Marine Band gave the four -four
ishes which naval etiquette requires. and
| then played Under the Double-Eagle,"
| by Wagner, which IS said to be special
favorite with the Admiral, and which, at
his request, the Olympia's band played
as the fleet sailed out Of the harbor Of
| Hongkong TO give battle to the Spaniards
| at Manila, and again when the famous
warship started on her homeward voyage.
| The carriage which the Admiral occu-
/ pied with Mr. W. II. Moses. the chair
man Of the Citizens Committee. in going
/ from the station 20 the White House, was
I strikingly handsome, and was drawn
| by four spirited bays, ridden by pOstil-
| ions. As he took his seat the cavalry
troop at the word OF command. swung
out into the street i'm front, and wheel
ing TO the left. began the march up his
escort being mounted the party pro-
ceeded rapidly toward the. White House.
the cavalry at a trot. with the Admiral
and his immediate escort closely follow
ing. There We're scattering vOlleys OK
cheers. but the party moved so quickly
that it had passed the crowd on the ave-
nue.. as a rule. before il realized that
Dewey had gone by.
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
As the Admirals carriage swung around
! the Treasury toward the White House, a
brilliant spectacle was spread out before
him. To the right, Lafayette Square was
ablaze with electric lights, the great trees
! and nower-beds sparkling with many
hued lights. while in the midst shone out,
I'm huge electric letters: Welcome, Adj
miral" The Navy Department beyond
was ablaze with lights, as were the
| White House grounds. A mighty roar
! went up from the crowds as the Admiral
alighted at the portico Of the Executive
Mansion.
As he stepped from the carriage Colo
mel Bingham. representing the President.
| stepped forward to escort him TO the
| East Room, where Secretary Long, As
| misunderstanding Allen. and a brilliant
assemblage Of naval officials were ready
10 extend TO him the greeting of the
navy. Secretary Long was at the door.
and as the Admiral entered the Secretary
! grasped his hand, and with enthusiasm
| said: admiral, ! welcome you home.
This Is the Navy Department for the mo-
ment. and your associates Of the navy
| are assembled here TO give you a hearty
greeting"
Thank you; thank you" responded
| Admiral Dewey first exchanging a few
words Of greeting with the Secretary and