The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-04


which is thus put upon her and fulfill the
destiny of her own growth and or the en-
pire that is now her charge. IT Is a new
demand upon all the resources OF her con-
science, wisdom and courage. 1t Is a work
In the speedy and beneicent consummatlon
OF which she is entitled 10 the cordial help.
sympathy and uplift of all her cittzens-not
the faint-hearted doubts and teasing cavils
OF any of them. 1t is a work on which she
has entered in the interest of early peace
in those new lands, their stable govern
ment, the establishment in them OF law and
order, the security of life and property and
the American standards of prosperity ana
home. Let those who fear remember tnat,
though her children. guided by you. took
the wings of the morning and dwelt in the
uttermost parts of the sea, even there the
hand of our fathers God shall lead them
and His right hand shall hold them. In this
work, in view of the great part you have
taken i'm the sudden development or her
soye de your Tn fun b an9w xas1 Sa OF t one the fhe
hearts of all her people, she looks Tor your
continued service and listens for your coun-
sci in the high hope and purpose that the
triumph OF her peace shall be even greater
than her triumph in war.
1T Is my good fortune. under the terms
or the enactment OF the Congress, TO nave
the honor OF presenting to you this beautl-
full sword. If, during the many coming
years, which, / trust will be yours, of use
full service to your country II snail remain
sheathed in peace, as God grant 1t may,
that fact will perhaps be due more than
anything else to the t~horoughness with
III " hakC ll6adJ oOhC rs WIN
congratulate you on your return across the
sea in full health of mind and body to re-
eeive 1t here; here In the national capital
here on these consecrated steps where Lin
coin stood; here, standing between the
statue of the first President of the United
States and lii who is its living President
to-day; here in this beautiful city adorned
with the statues of its statesmen and heroes,
the number incomplete until your own is
added; here amid this throng OF citizens;
who are only a type of the millions and
millions more who are all animated by the
same spirit Of affectionate and grateful well
come. 1 cannot doubt that it is one of the
proudest days of your life, and / know it
Is one of the happiest in the heart of each
of your fellow-countrymen wherever they
are, whether on the continent or on the lar
off Islands of the sea.
Now. following the authorization of Con-
gress, / present this sword OF honor Whlch
/ hold in my hand; my hand? rather let 1t
go to you through the hand of one who in
his youth also perilled his life and fought
for his country in battle, and who to-day is
tie commander-in-chief Of all our armies
and navies. the President of the United
States"
McKinIey's and Devey's Remarks.
AS Secretary Long concluded he passed
the sword to President Mckinley. Dewey
was visibly affected and brushed his gloved
hands across his eyes before standing at
attention. The President said:
admiral Dewey-From the entrance into
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crew and valiant ship the demonstrations
which nave greeted you reveal the public
esteem of your heroic action. and the full
ness 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 1 join with
all my heart.
your victory exalted American valor and
extended American authority. There was no
flaw in your victory; there will be no falter-
ing in maintaining it. [Great applause.]
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"
The President handed the admiral the
sword with a deep bow and there was a
roar of applause. The crowd was hushed as
Il thank you, Mr.. President, for this
great honor you have conferred upon me.
I thank the Congress for what 1t has done.
| thank the secretary Of the navy for his
gracious words. j thank my countrymen
for this beautiful gift, which shall be an
heirloom in my family forever, as an evil
and l thank you Mr.. Chairman and gentle
men of the committee, for the gracious.
cordial and kindly welcome which you
have given me to my home"
The band played 1.-The Star-spangled
Banner and then Cardinal Gibbons pro-
nounced the benediction. There was the
QlC III UtItulcllOH.
THE PARADE REVIEWED.
At the close of the exercises the arrange
ments for the review of the military escort
by Admiral Dewey were carried out. While
the police (prior to the troops getting in
motion) were forcing the crowd back to give
a clear passageway for the troops across the
plaza there were demands from the crowd
to ''hold up the sword" Admiral Dewey,
L nornrla;Cont nc mo rfffaI ;% op7 fl.. "A
was raised again by one of the committee
men. Upon the latter putting it down,
Admiral Dewey, at the request of a photog-
held the sword in both hands while the
camera was snapped. The admiral and
President then seated themselves and con-
versed animatedly. The former was facing
south and he noticed a little girl, probably
four years old, in the crowd near the stand
kissing her hand to him. Instantly his face
was aglow and he waved both hands to the
young one.
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, Sec.
rotary Hay, Secretary Hitchcock, Attorney
General Griggs, m General Smith
Secretary Root and ex-Secretary Alger.
The Olympia men, who had been placed al
points of vantage where they could see their
chief honored, first marched across the plaza
to take the place of honor at the right OF
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cheering. When they fell into place the re-
view began, General Miles and his staff rid
ing by in salute and then taking up a posi-
ton on the plaza north of the stand.
Admiral Dewey, the President and other:
In the party remained standing during thu
passing Of the troops. The admiral touched
his chapeau to each organization and re
moved it in salutation to every flag. III,
clapped his hands when the District Ma
tfonal Guard came into view and the guarC
was also given applause by the throngs.
In the rear of the Olympia's men marched
attachments from the Machias, the Mariet
ia and the Iowa, and the famous black goat
which is the Iowa's mascot, trotted alons
With the jackies with most amusing i'm
portance. The reviewing party evidently en-
Joyed this feature. The Olympia's men go
a splendid send-off from everyone, the citi
zens in the mounte escort giving then
three cheers and waving their hats as tn,
men behind the guns passed by.
When the review was concluded the ad
miral and President Mckinley entered tn,
latter's carriage. Secretaries Hay and Roo
entered another. Attorney General Grigg
and Postmaster General Smith another
Secretary Long and ex-Secretary Alger an
other, while Secretaries Wilson and Hitch
cock rode together. Captain Lamberton. wa
the carriage companion of Chairman VIII
liam Henderson Moses and tho DiSfrio