The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-30
VAN WYCK'S SPEECH
Is a Glowing Tribute to the
Nations Hero.
The Great Land Parade Starts
From Grants Tomb.

K.
Of New York city's official welcome to
Admiral Dewey, opened cool and clear.
There was hardly a cloud in the sky
and the temperature was just low
enough to keep the crowds on the move
for warmth Many people were out at
sunrise to secure desirable points from
which to view the parade, but lower
Broadway was we'll filed with those
who were anxious to have a look at
Dewey on his way to City hall, whether
they were to see the great parade or
not The drst ceremony today was the
presentation at the city hall of gold
loving cup to the admiral by Mayor
Van Wyck on behalf of the city Of New
York.
At O'Clock the police boat Patrol
with a special reception committee on
board made of St Clair McKelway,
Wm. NIcAdoO, Levi P. Morton, Chaun-
cey NJ Depew, Richard Croker and
Warren NJ. Foster started for the Olym-
pia- The admiral boarded the Patrol.
which steamed to the Battery, where
the city's guest was met by the follow
ing committee:
VIM. Berry. General Francis V.
Greene, James StilIman, John c. Cal
houn. Edward Lauterbach, J. Q. A.
Ward, Charles II. Knox, John H. Star
in. Warner Van Norden, Justice Charles
n Van BIunt and O. S. Cookney.
The admiral. accompanied by the re-
ception committee and escorted by
squadron A, and detail of mounted
police proceeded up Broadway to the
city hall. All along the street were
cheering crowds and city hell park was
shouted a noisy. enthusiastic welcome
as Dewey came in sight.
As Admiral Dewey sat in his carriage
at the Battery. waiting for the line to
move. he was asked if he had any ex-
pressions to make concerning the cele-
brations- He replied:
NO. I have nothing to say this morn
ing. I have not yet gotten my eyes
OPEN
In regard to the demonstrations of
yesterday and last night. he said: cit
was magnificent"
AT CITY HALL
Governor Roosevelt. accompanied by
his adjutant general. Avery D.Andrews
his orderly and Seth Low. were among
the first to arrive at the City hail for
the presentation ceremony. They got
there a few minutes after s o'clock and
were ushered into the mayors office.
The mayor had not yet arrived. but he
Put in an appearance a few minutes
later Then came Admiral Philip. Col.
Treadwel, Capt. Asa, Walker and Chas.
II Knox A few minutes later Rear
Admiral Schley came in. in full dress
and was received by Gen. Howard Car
roll In a short time the mayors office
filed up with military and naval Off
GERS in full dress uniform. Admiral
Bchley was the center of attraction and
he was kept busy shaking hands with
those who We're introduced to him.
Capt. Coghlan, formerly of the Ra-
leigh came in and was greeted with
''HOch Der Kaiser" He smiIingly re-
Eponded and shook hands all round.
It was $40 o'clock when the tread of
the cavalry was heard and the people
in the mayors office looked out to see
troop A, followed by the carriages with
the admiral and the committee
FAN in after the mayor" shouted
Secretary DOwnes and Mayor Van
Wyck and his secretary hastened to the
platform in front of the building where
the presentation was to take place.
The mayor had just reached the plat
form when Admiral Dewey came up
stairs. The admiral walked over to
the mayor and with a hearty good
morning shook him warmly by the
hand
Captain Lamberton, Lieutenant Brum-
by with Chauncey NJ. Depew. Levi P.
Morton and Richard Croker followed
and then came the other officers of the
Olympia and the remaining members of
the committee.
RUSH FOR THE PLATFORM
By this time the military and naval
officers in the mayors office and the
prominent citizens realized that Dewey
had come and they made a rush for the
platform There was danger of its be-
ing overcrowded. and Capt. Copeland
q the City hall squad, closed the gates.
shutting out Admiral SchIey, Captain
Coghlan, Captain Walker, Captain