The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-04
Theme of Secretary Longs Eloquent Ad-
dress on the Sword Presentation at
Washington Yesterday.
PRESIDENT DELIVERS THE SWORD
Pronounced the Most PICTURESQUE and Impressive Ceremony
Hver wltassssd ID the National Capital
Brilliant Parade.

WASHINGTON, Oct. ST
act Ofeongress to the nations /
Dewey today in the presence of
cabinet and the judiciary, the hig
and a:vast crowd of the plain pc,
In strong contrast with all
place since Admiral Dewey reach
todsy's function was severely ofiiC
ton was executing the will of the
eality and community disappeare
was appropriately located under
vol Of the nation-a spot filled
ceremonies.
The escort which marched In line
with the admiral was made up entirely
Of soldiers and sailors. There was moth
ing In the general arrangements as the
immense crowd swept through the
beautiful plaza to indicate that the
occasion was anything less than a pres
idential inauguration. 1t was before
this vast assemblage, amid a profound
hush, that Admiral George Dewey re-
oeived from the hands OF its chief ex-
scutive the sword the nation gave him.
IN the focus Of thousands Of eyes, the
central figure Of the magnificent tab
leau. he stood and listened to the elo-
quent tributes paid him by the pres
ident and naval chief. speaking for the
people. A sun as brilliant as that which
shone on that May day in a distant
ocean cleaned back from from the
jeweled sword as he received II. and
thousands Of voices drowned the crash
Of brass instruments, flags waved in a
glorious sea OF color and the most pic
turesque and impressive ceremony the
nations capitol has ever had. ended.
The start from Mr. McLean's resi-
denee was made promptly at 10 O'Clock.
When the admiral appeared, resplen-
dent in the heavy eqaulettes and gold
lace. the great throng mingled in the
adjacent streets broke into a long and
loud cheer OF applause. Accompanied
by an escort Of police and the COM
mIttee and headed by the Marine band,
the admiral was driven to the White
House through the cheering crowds.
The progress was slow, and he repeat
edly bowed and smiled his acknowl-
edgments Of the greetings. He entered
the White House grounds by the west
gate and was shown into the white
room, where he was met by the presl-
dent and members OF the cabinet.
Only a few minutes elapsed before
the admiral reappeared with the presl-
dent, and took seats in the White
House carriage. The members Of the
cabinet occupied the next three carri-
ages, ex-Secretary Alger sitting with
Secretary Long. and then followed the
various officials who had been assigned
places near the central figure Of the
As the carriages swept brisl1ly into !
avenue there was a blare
II bugle commands, clash Of bands !
md the great procession started. 1t
was magnificent and inspiring sight as
he parade swung into the long stretch t
II the handsome thoroughfare. At the
lead of the line rode Major General t
Niles. commanding general Of the I
Lrmy, in the full uniform Of his rank v
With the yellow field marshal's sash n
rom shoulder to hip. He was on su- .
'erb horse, richly caparisoned. Back n
4 him rode rank after rank OF military h
-ides, all officers Of high rank. The t.
'rilliant coated Marine band added n
oor and inspiring music TO the gay 10
Gene, and following them came every A
lescribable kind of soldier, sailor and v
marine mounted and afoot, infantry hi
md cavalry, battery after battery, al
4 light artillery, the mammoth s-inch tn
iege guns Of the Seventh artillery, sa
ach dranw by eight horses, then the w
rimson trappings of the artillery sc
hanged into the yellow cavalry as line ss
Lfter line Of yellow cavalry troopers f.
ode By and then-Dewey. ST
An that had gone before was but 10