The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-04
Brief Remarks by the President n
Reply by Dewey, whose Voice Was
Much Affected by Emotion.
OVATION TO ADMIRAL SCHLEY
WHO DIVIDED HONORs WITH THE
HERO DURING THE PARADE.
Banquet at the White House al
which Dewey and other Dfstin-
suished Men were Present.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 3.-The elimination
OF Admiral Dewey's triumphal Homecoming
was reached to-day in the shadow OF the
dome of the national Capitol. Here he re-
ceived from the hands Of the President the
magnificent jeweled sword voted him by
Congress in commemoration OF the victory
Of Manila bay. This was the official reason
for the m But mere Official sanction
could never have thrown into the demonstra-
ton the fervor Of enthusiasm that was
melted out to the admiral as he appeared
before the vast audience. composed not only
of all the highest officials in the land, but
Of spectators drawn from every quarter Of
the United States.
The battle OF Manila bay was not forgot
ten, but it might be said TO have been rele-
gated almost to second place In the desire
10 do honor to the man n had proved
himself as great after victory as before il.
and who had shown in the long and trying
months that followed his naval triumph the
qualities of a statesman and a wise adminis-
traitor as well as those Of the fighting leader
OF a victorious fleet. And enhancing these
qualities was that Of manly modesty. dis
played in the quiet dignity with which he
met the occasion. This trait OF Dewey's
character was evidenced from the moment
he reached the stand. side by side with the
President. He paused at this point for q
moment. unwilling apparently to take the
place that had been prepared for him on the
right of the platform lest he should appear
to usurp the place due to the chief magis-
trate- President Mckinley grasped the sit
uation in an instant and taking his great
sea captain by the arm placed him by gentle
force in the chair that had been intended
for him.. Later in the day as the carriages
bearing the official party drove away from
the Capitol between walls of cheering people
the President again yed his tact BIZ re-
naming covered and ignoring the demon
stration himself. leaving its acknowledge
ment to the admiral alone.
For Dewey II was a trying as well as q
triumphant day. 1t has been given to few
ofncers IN the naval history Of the country
to sit before a crowd OF thousands while
the chief of the naval establishment dilated
on their exploits and then TO stand before
the same crowd to receive at the hands OF
the President a sword prepared for him at
the behest Of the Representatives of the
whole people. The strain on Admiral Dewey
reached almost to the breaking point. None
but those nearest to him could see how he
lahored TO repress his feelings during the
address of Secretary Long. but when he
arose to receive the sword from the hands
or the President no one could mistake the
fash Of the white-gloved hand as II rose
TO dash away the tears before the admiral
came to the rigid attitude OF attention be-
fore his chief. When IL became Dewey's
turn 10 reply his voice failed him, and he
made the effort twice before his lips would
respond. When he did succeed his tones
were clear and steady, but so low that only
those nearest him could hear.
There was an exquisite bit OF comedy
following the trying formalities, though II
escaped all but those directly on the stand.
AS the admiral closed and took his seat he
turned TO the President and. in a tone OF
quizzical appeal. inquired, Now. really.
don't you think ! did pretty well for an
amatepr?"
Once during the ceremonies Secretary
Long embraced an opportunity TO case the
trying situation for the chief actor In the
days events When the secretary began
his address the sun was shining directly in
Admiral Dewey's eyes and, without his hat.
he was at its mercy. The secretary quietly
inserted In his address a low aside. Admir-
al. turn your chair a little; we don't want
TO have you blind"
One OF the most remarkable features OF
tAS u da- was mo OfatiOn "
Admiral Schley on the return Of the party
from the Capitol 10 the White House His
carriage was several numbers behind that
Of the President and Admiral Dewey. and he
received an ovation that could be scarcely
ranked below that accorded TO the admiral
himself. Thc tumult grew as the carriage
proceeded down the avenue. and the crowd
surged around IL ill tho horses were
brought to a foot pace. Finally a company
of the High School Cadets came to tne
rescue and formed about the carriage In
a hollow square. Thus protected and ianke1
by a force Of police the carriage reached the
White House with a long gap between Il
and the next Official guests.
Out OF the store OF his experience the
President was able TO give Admiral Dewey
one valuable suggestion before leaving the
Capitol. The venerable Cardinal Gibbons
was presented, and after an exchange %
greetings the President asked the admiral
ii ne felt equal 10 . general ordeal Of hand
shaking. The hero Of Manila svcrved iron