The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1899-10-05


gloriously bright before, and you have
added to it new iuster. Its constellation
of stars was glorious before, ana you nave
added to ii another star of the first ma
tude. And yet, many OF your grateIoi
countrymen feel that, in the time 10 come,
1t may be your still greater honor that you
struck the first blow, under the providence
of God, in the enfranchisement OF those
beautiful islands which make the great
empire of the sea; in relieving them from
the bondage and oppression of centuries
and in putting them on their way, under the
protecting shield of your country's guidance,
to take their place In the civilization, the
arts, the industries, the liberties and all the
good things of the most enlightened ana
happy nations OF the world, so that genera
tons hence your name shall be to them
a household word, enshrined in their his
tory and in their hearts.
Honor of Presenting the sword.
ct is my good fortune, under the terms of
the enactment of congress, to have the
honor of presenting to you this beautlfui
sword. If during the many coming years,
which trust will be yours, or useful service
to your country, 1t shall remain sheathed
in peace, as God grant 1t may, that 1act
will perhaps be due more than to anything
else to the thoroughness with which you
have already done its work. congratulate
you on your return across the sea IN run
health of mind and body to receive II mere
mere IN the national hSIS oh lhSSS
consecrated steps where Lincoln STOOD;
here, standing between the statue of the
first president of the United States and him
who is its living president to-day; mere In
this beautiful city, adorned with the
statues of its statesmen and heroes, the
number incomplete until your own is add
ed; here amid this throng OF citizens VINO
are only type of the millions and millions
more who are all animated by the same
spirit of affectiorIate and grateful well
come. / cannot doubt that it is one OF the
proudest days of your life, and know 1t
is one OF the happiest in the heart OF each
one of your fellow countrymen wherever
they are, whether on the continent or on
the far-off islands Of the sea.
Now, following the authorization OF
congress, / present this sword of honor
which hold in my hand-my hand?-rat Their
let ii go to you through the hand OF one
who in his youth also periled his life and
fought for his country in battle, and who
to-day is the commander-in-chief OF ali
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 thesadmiral Dewey
was visibly affected and brushed his gloyed
hands across his eyes before standing al
attention. The president said:
Admiral Dewey: From your entrance in
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| crew ard 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.
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-
| tionate welcome home, in which join with
| all my heart.
Your victory exalted American valor
and extended American authority. There
| was no Jaw in your victory; there will be
| no faltering in maintaining it. Great APP
| plause.)
1T 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 a
| roar of applause as Dewey received 1t.
The crowd was hushed as he turned to re-
ply. Admiral Dewey said:
| 81 thank, you, Mr.. President, for this
great honor you have conferred upon me.
| / thank the congress for what il has done.
| l 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,
| men Of the committee, for the gracious,
cordial and kindly welcome which you have
| given me to my home.
Reviews the Parade.
The band played 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 a few moments delay in the
| starting of the escort, and during the in
| terval the admiral and the president were
| joined in the stand by Secretary Long,
| Secretary Hay, Secretary Hitchcock, At
| 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 a 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 ad-
| miral touched his chapeau to each organi-
| cation, and removed il in salutation to
| every flag. He clapped his hands when
the District national guard came into
| view, and the guard was also given ap-
| plause by the throngs.
| When the review was concluded, the ad
| miral and President Mckinley entered the
| latter's carriage. Secretaries Hay and
| Root entered another. Attorney Genera
| Griggs and Postmaster General Smith an
| other. Secretary Long and eX-Secretary
| AIger another, while Secretaries Wilson
| and Hitchcock rode together. Capt Lam
| berton was the carriage companion OF
| Chairman William Henderson Moses, ana
| the District commissioners rode with Pri-
| Vate Secretary CoTtclyou. When Admiral
1 Schley, who was well down the list. en-
| tered his carriage, he was given a demon
| stration which contiI. Ted all through the
| capitol grounds, and he was compelled to
| rise in his carriage ard bow his acknowi-
| sdgements of the warm greeting given him.
Dimes at the White House.
| President Mckinley, in honor of Ad-
| nirai Dewey, Tuesday night gave the
| .argest dinner party in the history Of the
| white house social functions. Covers were
| aid for over 50 persons. The guests in
| Guided 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
| vas a brilliant affair. An hour before
| the hour announced large crowd of spec
| ators had gathered in front of the white
| louse and watched the arrivals. Admiral
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| passed inside with Flag Lieut.. Brumhy and
Flag Secretary Caldwell, the admiral wa
| enthusiastically cheered. Rear Admiral
| Schley was given a similar ovation. The
| guests passed into the east room, whei.
| they proceeded to the white house cor
| ridor, which served as the state dining
ROOM the usual room being too small for
| the purpose.
| No Speeches.
The dinner occupied 21a 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
Vice President Hobart, saying he was un-
happy that he could not be present, and
| sending greeting to the assembled party
| The president telegraphed, expressing his
own regret and that of the company. ard
especially of the guest of honor. Beyond
| the reading of this dispatch there was nc
| incident, and the evening was passed in