The Van Buren press., 1899-10-07

iy caparisoned. Back of him was rank
alter rank of military aides, all ofli-
GERS of high rank. The brilliant-coat-
ed marine band added color and in
spring music to the gay scene and
following them came every describa-
Bile kind of soldier, sailor and marine.
mounted and afoot, infantry, artillery,
cavalry; the marines in their short
Dlouses and helmets, the iacllies from
the Raleigh and other warships, bat.
terry after battery of light artillery,
the mammoth eight-inch siege guns
OF the Seventh artillery, each drawn by
eight horses. Then the crimson tran
pings of the artillery changed to the
yellow cavalry. as line after line of
yellow-plumed troopers rode by.
And Then, Dewey.
And then, Dewey. All that had gone
before was but a brilliant prelude 10
the coming of the man of Manila, rid
ing with the president, on his way to
the CAPITOL to receive the nations
tribute. They were in the presidents
private carriage, seated on the rear
seat, the president on the right. Mr..
Mckinley raised his hat only occasion.
ally, leaving to the admiral to ae-
knowledge the plaudits of the multi
tude by lifting his chapeau. What an
ovation.
Rang With Deafening Cheers.
From end to end the avenue rang
with deafening cheers, and the banks
of humanity took on life and motion,
as flags and handkerchiefs were waved
madly.
Following the admiral came the off
GERS and men of his flagship. the Olym-
pia, in double ranks, stretching across
the avenue, and then distinguished Of
fieers of the navy and army. The
members of the cabinet rode in car
riages. With them rode Capt. Lam
berton, Flag Lieutenant Brumby, and
others of the admirafs staff.
Another Brilliant Division.
Still another brilliantdi vision was
formed by the governors of states,
mounted and accompanied by their
statfs.
At their head rode Gov Edward c.
Smith, of Vermont, the native state of
Dewey, with numerous staff, bril-
lyiantly uniformed.
Then came Gov. Powers of Maine,
Gov. Wolcott of Massachusetts, Gov.
Atkinson of West Virginia, Gov. Tyler
of Virginia, Gov. Pingree of Nichi-
gan, and Gov. Lowndes of Maryland,
each with his staff. Brighten. Har
ries and the troops of the District ma
tional guard brought the martial spec
tacle TO a close.
Glittering in the brilliant autumn
sunshine, the parade filled the mile of
broad avenue from treasury to capitol,
with IA swaying mass of color. Passing
the peace monument, it wound up the
hill to the east front of the capitol.
StilI Ahead of. Time.
Like everything connected with
Dewey's record he was early in arriv-
ing at the capitol, being half an hour
ahead of time.
Gun Sounded.
\ gun sounded in the direction of
the river just as the sun reached the
meridian. There was flourish from
the marine band as the head of the
procession reached the portico. The
band struck into the soul-noviug
procession moved slowly down the
steps to the stand.
The Crowd Cheercd.
The crowd cheered as the party took
their seats, Admiral Dewey rising with
bare head to respond to the ovation. A
colored servant in livery threw naval
cloak over the adniral's shoulders us
he took his seat.
PRAYER was offered by Rev. DR.. Bris-
tel. President McKinIey's pastor.
Ross Perry then made the introduce
tCry address which was Justify
cheered. lie ended by introducing Sec
retary Long.who was received with en-
thusiasm and, standing bare-headed,
addre ssed his remarks directly to Ad-
miral Dewey who remained bare-head-
ed and seated.
Presented BY the President.
As Secretary Long concluded then he
rassed the sword to President Mckin-
ley. The latter rose and faced the ad-
miral. Dewey was visibly affected and
brushed his gloyed hands across his
eyes before standing at attention. The
president said:
in
the harbor of New York with your gal
liant crew and valiant ship, the demon
strations which everywhere have greeted
YOU reveal the public esteem of your he
roic 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 nave rem
dered the country, and all the people give
YOU affectionate welcome home, in which
/ ioin with all my heart.
Your victory exalted American valor rand
eXte nded American authority. There was
no flaw in your victory; there will To- no
faltering in maintaining it, lGreat ap-
plause.l - ,
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 Il roar of applause as Dewey re-
eeiyed it. The crowd was hushed rs
he turned to reply. He said:
Admiral Dewey's Response.
thank you. Mr. President, for this
greaf honor YOU have conferred upon me
/ thank the congress for what il has done
thank the secretary of the navy for his
gracious words. | thank my countrymen
for this beautiful gift, which snail be an
heirloom In my family forever. as an eNl-
dence that republics are not unerateful,
..a.I / Lhanl. Nnll- Mr.. EhMlrmln AND .-IL-