The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-02

lrunu 81 the builinR where the prosentn-
tion was TO take place.
The Mayor bad just reached the plat
form when Admiral Dewey cams trip.
ping up stairs. The Admiral walked over
TO the Mayor. and with hearty Good
morning." shook him warmly by the
hand.
Capt. Lamherton, Lieut. Brumhy, with
Chauncey M Derew, Levi +. Morton and
Richard Croker followed, and then came
the other officers of the Olympia and the
remaining mem bers Of the committee.
BY this time the military ana naval
officers In the Mayors Office and the
prominent citizens realized that Dewey
had come, and they made rush for the
platform. There was danger Of 1t teing
overcrowded. and Police Captain Cope
land Of the City hall squad clofei the
gates, closing out Admiral Schley. Capt.
Coghian, Capt. Walker, Capt. Dyer, Gov.
Roosevelt and most Of the prominent
persons who arrived minute late
Rear Admiral Sohley climbed over the
gate, and he was followed by the other
naval officers, but Gov. Roosevelt re-
manned. and Capt. Copeland soon opsnei
the gate for him.
| Admiral Dewey evinced a desire to
shake hands with all the naval officers,
and introduced them to the Mayor. He
almost Rugged Rear Admiral Schley,
and he patted Capt Coghlan on the back.
As Dewey greeted Sohiey the crowd
sent up cheer after cheer for "Dewey and
Schley." As soon as the greetings were
over the Mayor began his speech present.
ing the citJ's loving cup. The Mayor
said In part:
MAYOR VAN wYCK'S ADDRESS.
''The trus7dlgnity Of manhood can new
er be over-tstimsted in the study of in-
fusnees which build up or preserve q
state. Hero worship. II it be merely a
manifestation Of full recognition and
appreciation of such manhood In the In
dividual leaders performance of duty to
state, either In war or in pence, Is most
oInmendable. 1t holds up his high
standrdo bs ON ulassi by ths living asa
well as the unborn millions to be. To
such a hero death itself bows, for he
1--WE ~ momoty hiA tuo Wins. In THIS
spirit shall not hesitate in this presence
to freely express Americas estimate of
your character and achievements. The
nation would gladly have Its dominion
extended over the face of the globe in
order that a5miring millions of addi-
tional fellow citizens might be here today
to pay homage to you and welcome you
back.
1.-THE world stood enthralled, and then
broke out in loud huzzas which can new
err be silenced, when the electric spark
flashed out the news over the globe that
on May !, 1S98, your fleet had destroyed
in Manila Bay the Spanish navy, silenc-
ing the forts and taking the Philippine
Islands, thus stripping tho East of every
vestigs Of Spanish domination. Spain
was at that moment conquered. The Pa
oitio Ocean was that instant cleared of
hostile forces. leaving to the remainder
OF our naval and land forces the task Of
sweeping clean the Atlantic ocean and
her islands OF the depressed, haif-fam-
ished and scattered lands of Spanish
stragglers.
"This was all accomplished in a naval
battle of less than seven hours, including
the coolly-ordered intsrmission for break
fast. Not an American killed, but 200
Spaniards laid low. 700 wounded, the
Spanish navy destroyed and an empire
lost to her forever. History records no
achievement of such superb complete
ness as the battle In Manila Bay"
ha AaI
miral Dswey then began tn reply by say
ing;
ADMIRAL DEwEY'S RESPONSE.
sit will lie quite impossible for me,
MIR. Mayor, to express In words" AT
this point he was interrupted with cheers,
and he began gain: "Is would be quite
impossible for me to express In words
how deeply am moved by this. All
these honors, one after the other, that
beautiful cup. tine freedom of the city,
this great, magnificent reception. can
not say what want, but, speaking for
myself and the gallant squadron l had
the honor to command at Manila, /
thank you from the bottom of my heart"
After the formal ceremonies Admiral
Dewey went about shaking hands with
his friends.
"Come here, all you captains" he said,
addressing tbs naval captains presen
Then he introduced each to the audi
ence present. "Captain Lam berton of
the Olympia" he cried; "Capt. wildes
of the Boston, Capt. Coghlan of the
Raleigh. Capt. Dyer of the Baltimore,
Capt. Wood of the Petrol. Capt. Walker
of the Concord"
When the captains had all assembled he
waved his hand toward them and said:
"These are the men who did it. These
are the men who should be thanked.
Without them could do nothing"
Major General Miles arrived just as the
party left for the carriages Rear Ad!
miral Sampson was not on the stand at
the City hall. He did not arrive In time.
DEPARTURE FROM CITY HALL.
The start from the City hall was made
promptly on time.
ON the way IN tha dook the larOa crowds