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hey are, whether on the continent or on
he far-off islands of the sea.
Now, following the authorization Of
9ngress, I present this sword of honor
vhich hold in my hand-my hand ?-rather
ct it go to you through the hand of one
rho in his youth also periled his life and
Ought for his country in battle, and who
to-day is the COMMUNICATIVE chief Of all
our armies and navies, the president Of the
United States"
President Hands Sword to Dewey.
AS Secretary Long concluded, he passed
the sword to President Mckinley; The
latter rose and faced the admiral. Dewey
was visibly affected and brushed his gloved
hands across his eyes before standing at
attention. The president said:
Admiral Dewey: From your entrance in
the harbor Of New York, with your gallant
crew and valiant ship, the demonstrations
which everywhere have greeted you reveal
the public esteem of your heroic action,
and the fullness Of love in which you are
held by your country
1.-THE voice of the nation is lifted in praise
and gratitude for the distinguished and
memorable services you have rendered the
country. and all the people give you affec-
Tomato welcome home, in which join with
all my heart.
your victory exalted American yalor
and extended American authority. There
was no flaw in your victory; there will be
no faltering in maintaining it. Great APP
plause.)
at gives me extreme pleasure and great
honor in behalf of all the people, to hand
you this sword, the gift of the nation voted
by the congress Of the United States"
Dewey's Reply.
The president handed the admiral the
sword with deep bow, and there was
roar of applause as Dewey received 1t.
The crowd was hushed as he turned to re-
ply. Admiral Dewey said:
IT thank, you, Mr. President, for this
great honor you have conferred upon me.
thank the congress for what it has done.
I thank the secretary of the navy for his
gracious words. / thank my countrymen
for this beautiful gift, which shall be an
heirloom in my family forever as an evil
dence that republics are not ungrateful,
and thank you, Mr.. Chairman and gentle
@ eosfas 8f ah the GSamttf wheh have
given me to my home"
Reviews the Parade.
The band played 1.-THE Star-Spangled
Banner" and then Cardinal Gibbons pro-
nounced the benediction.
Following the benediction, the arrange
ments for the review of the military es-
cort by Admiral Dewey were carried out.
There was few moments delay in the
starting of the escort, and during the in
teryal the admiral and the president were
joined in the stand by Secretary Long,
torney General Griggs, Postmaster General
Smith, Secretary Root and ex-Secretary
Alger
The Olympia men, who had been placed
at points of vantage whence they could
see their chief honored, first marched
across the plaza to take the place of honor
at the right of line, and were greeted with
continuous cheering. When they fell into
place the review began, Gen. Miles and his
staff riding by in salute, and then taking
up position on the plaza north of the
stand. Admiral Dewey, the president and
the others in the party remained standing
during the passing of the troops. The adj
miral touched his chapeau to each organi-
zation, and removed it in salutation to
every flag. He clapped his hands when
thee District national guard came into
plause by the throngs.
When the review was concluded, the adj
miral and President Mckinley entered the
latter's carriage. Secretaries Hay and
Root entered another. Attorney General
Griggs and Postmaster General Smith an
other. Secretary Long and ex-Secretary
Abger another, while Secretaries Wilson
and Hitchcock rode together. Capt. Lam
berton was the carriage companion of
Chairman William Henderson Moses, and
the District commissioners rode with Pri-
vate Secretary Cortelyon. When Admiral
Schley, who was we'll down the list, en-
tered his carriage, he was given demon
s,ration which continued all through the
capitol grounds, and he was compelled to
rise in his carriage and bow his acknowl-
edgements of the warm greeting given him.
Dimes mt the White House.
President Mckinley, in honor of Adj
miral Dewey, Tuesday night gave the
largest dinner party in the history of the
white house social functions. Covers were
laid for over so persons. The guests in
cluded the cabinet, the governors of nine
states, justices Of the supreme court, some
of the members of both houses Of congress,
army and navy officials and others. 1t
was brilliant affair. An hour before
the hour announced large crowd of spec
tators had gathered in front of the white
house and watched the arrivals Admiral
Dewey came at eight O'clock and as he
passed inside with Flag Lieut.. Brumby and
Flag Secretary Caldwell, the admiral was
enthusiastically cheered. Rear Admiral
Schley was given similar ovation. The
guests passed into the east room, whence
they proceeded to the white house cor
ridor, which served as the state dining
room, the usual room being too small for
the purpose.
The dinner occupied 2h hours and was
altogether informal. There was no speech
making or toastmaking whatever and no
reference to the Manila victory. A tele-
gram was received by the president from
wee President Hobart, saying he was I'M
happy that he could not be present, and
sending greeting to the assembled purity.
| The president telegraphed, expressing his
own regret and that of the company, and
especially of the guest of honor. Beyond
the reading of this dispatch there was no
incident, and the evening was passed in
Individual conversation. At its close Adj
miral Dewey took leave of the party, and.
amid cheers from a small crowd of spec
tators, was driven directly to his house,
| where he soon retired
The Philippines Policy.
shortly after the dinner SECRETARY Root,
Secretary Hitchcock, Attorney General
Griggs, Senator Hanna, Chairman Boutelle
Oh the house committee on naval affairs:
eX-Secretary Bliss and Myron Herrick, OF
cleveland, joined the president upstairs,
an there was an informal talk on the
,Inliippine situation, during which the pres
ident in few words stated his position.
Mr. Boutelle on leaving the white house
stated that from what the president said,
the Keynote of the administrators policy
Is to establish IN the Philippines a proper
government and leave It entirely In the