The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-03
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letters: welcome Admiral The Navy
Department beyond was ablaz with lights
as were the White House grounds. A
mighty roar went up from the crowds rs
the Admiral ai.ghted at the p1rtico OF the
Executive Mansion.
As he stepped from the carriage. Colo
mel Bingham. representing the President,
stepped forward to escort him TO the East
Room. where Secretary Long. Assistant
Secretary Allen and d brilliant assemb.ase
OF naval officials were ready 90 extend 90
him the greeting of the Navy. Secretary
Long was at the door and as the Admiral
entered. the Secretary eraspci mis- hand
and with enthusiasm said: Admiral, ]
Welcome you home. This is the Navy De-
partment for the moment and your as-
s0c.ates Of the Navy are assembled here
10 give You q hearty greeting
"lhank you: thank y0u." responded
Admiral Dewey, first exchanging ~ few
words of greeting with ODE Secretary and
Nr. Allen ANA then other officials. these
including Captain Crowuinshield. Hick-
born. Bradford and Sampson. Maj0r-Geu-
cral Milo. Acknowledgement COrbiu. Com
cral Haywood. commanding the Marine
Corps; Captain Lemley. judge advocate
general OF tlr navy. aud many others
There Was Nttic need oi Introduction. a.
Admiral Dewey bad served alongside 0f
these officers. After the FIRST formal
greetings. Secretary Long invited the AIDE
mirai Co accompany him to the President.
TO THE PRESIDENT.
Arm in arm the Admiral and Secretary
proceeded by the elevator to- the upper
floor of the mansion The members OF the
Cabinet had assembled in The cabinet
room. while the President was alone in
thc library adjoining. AS Secretary Long
entered F.-h the Admiral the President
came f1rN rl 10 ercet the famous sailor
ana grasping his hand wished him "a
hearty welcome. The Admiral ackuOw-
lodged the cordial sentiments expressed
hF the President and then asked as t1
the health of Mrs. Mckinley, saying De
Dad heard With great regret that She had
not beer well In reply the President sue-
ecstel that uhe Admiral meet MIS- Nc
kinney. They stepped ont tO the corridor
which Alrs. Mckinley makes % sitting
room and here founJ her With some of
her lady friends. Tile Admiral was pre-
scnted and received from alas. Mckinley
as We'll as the President, q most hearty
welcome home.
Returning 90 The library the President
Invited his Cabinet associate TO meet the
Admiral. Secretary Hay headed the
party, followed by Secretary Hitchcock.
Postmastcr-Genora Smith. AttOrucy-Geu-
oral Griges Secretary Root and Secretary
wilson. Former Secretary Aigcr was also
present. having been requested uy the
President 20 join the party. ana was
among those 10 greet the Admiral.
The greeting with The Cabiiel was brief.
D. the President and Admiral Dewey
headed the party toward the reviewing
stand. They passed out of the rear %,
The White House. down the graysiled walk
and out into the street in the rear of The
Treasury. The crowd seemed 10 know
that the hero was approaching. for q
great wave OF cheering went up. and
Pennsylvania Avenue was bathod on light
from end Go end.
DLWEY AND MKINLEY.
Tie stand had been erected M the Lead
OF Pennsylvania Avenue. just south OF
the Treasury Department building. and
as Admiral Dewey moved through the
stand 10 the PROV built out from lis front
on the arm Of President McKisley.
the crowd started a mighty cheer which
passed down the Avenue and was taken
up Tor blocks.
The Admiral frequently bowed his ac-
ACCOMPLISHMENTS. The President and Ad-
mrai Dewey were joine7 at the uo1t o.
the stand by Ssaretaries Hay. Root.
hitchcock and Wilson and Postmaster
Smith. and officers o. the Oly n
pia- and other naval officials. As the
cheering az length died away. he ACmi-
raj turned to Mr.. Mckinley. and the two
seating themselves. entered mo coayer-
saton while awaiting the arrival of the
procession.
The head OF the civic parade. which
had been arranged m honor 0f the ID
miral. began 90 pass In rsvicP' before
shortly after s o'clock. There We're
novel and interesting fea'LIes. re-
ng the samoness u the ordinary civ
c parade. The spectacle, as the marchcrs
up the length OF the Avenue ~ the
are OF the red tights under sweeping
arches OF stars from thousands q Eornan
was beautiful and impressive.
beginning OF the march was heralded
By the bursting OF thousands OF giant
,rackers. while bombs along the line sent
showers Of fire into the air.
The column was headed by General
Harries, chief marshal. followed
" a numerous body OF bicyclists. The
wheels were interviewer with garlands !
md wrcaths OF flowers ard greens and .
bunting, and every wheelman
arrled Chinese lanterns. Many we're IN
.ostume. Close behind the splendid Ma /
inc band came the veteran organizations
nd Dewey, himself a veteran and a G.. /
r. man. looked With pride mingled with