Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-04
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Washington. ID. c., Oct. 3.-Thc Gull
mlnation Of Admiral Dewey's trium-
phal homecoming was reached to-day
in the shadow of the dome of the ma
tlonal capitol. Here he received from
the hands of the President the magnin-
cent jcwelled sword voted him by Con-
gross In commemoration OF the victory
of Manila Bay. This was the oGicinl
provOcation for the ceremony, bur
mere official sanction could never have
thrown in the demons tration the fervor
or enthusiasm that was melted out to
the great Admiral as he appeared be-
lore the vast audience that was com
posed not only of all the highest Off
Gals In the land, but OF spectators
drawn from every quarter of the United
States. Tho battle Of Manila Bay was
not forgotten, but 1t might be said to
, have been relegated almost to second
place in the desire to do honor to the
man who had proved himself as great
after victory s before II, and who had
shown in the long and trying months
that followed his naval triumph the
Qualities of a statesman and n wise
administrator as well as those of the
nagship leader of n victorious fleet.
And enhancing these qualities was
that of manly modcsty displayed In the
quiet dignity with which he met the
occasion.
NIcKINLEY's TACT.
The trait of Dewcy's character was
demonstrated from the moment he
reached the stand side by side with the
President. lie paused mt this point for
a 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
&
grasped the situation 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 i'm the day, as the carriages bear
Ing the official party drove away from
the Capitol between walls Of cheering
people. the President again displayed
his tact by remaining covered and ir-
norng the demonstration himself, leaV-
Ing Its acknowledgment to the Admiral
alone.
A TRTUMPTIAL DAY.
For Dewey 1t was a trying as we'll as
n triumphal day. It has been given 10
few officers in the naval history OF the
country to sit before a crowd of thou
sands while the chief OF the naval es-
Establishment dilatcd up their exploits
and then to stand before the same
crowd to receive at the hands Of the
President a sword prepared for him
the whole people. The strain upon Adj
miral Dewey reached almost to the
breaking point. None but those near
est to him could see how he labored IN
repress his feelings during the address
OF Secretary Long. but when he arose
10 receive the sword from the hands
OF the president no one could mistake
the flash OF the white gioved hand MS
1T rose to dash away the tears before
the Admiral came to the rigid attitude
of attention before his chief.
A BIT OF COMEDY.
When it became Dewey's turn to re-
ply his voice failed him and he rada
the effort twice before his Inns womb
respond. When he did succeed his tones
were clear and steady, but so low that
only those nearest him could hear.
There was a quiet but exquisite bit
OF comedy following the trying formal
tiles that escaped all but those direct
ly on the stand. $:As the Admiral closed
and took his seat he turned TO the
President and In a tone of quizzical an
peal inquired. Now really, don't YOU
think I did pretty well for an anna
teur?"
Secretary Long embraced an oppor-
tunity to ease the trying situation for
the chief actor during the ceremonies.
When the Secretary began his address
the sun was shining directly in Adj
miral Dewey's eyes and without his
hat he was ct its mercy. The score
tary quietly inserted in his address a
low aside, admiral, turn your chair a
httie, we don't want to have you
OVATION TO scHLEY.
One of the most remarkable features
OF the eventful day was the ovation IN
: Kear Admiral Schley on the return of
the party from the Capitol to the
erai numbers behind that of the Pras.
ldent and Admiral Dewey, and he re-
ceeiyed an ovation that could scarcely
be ranked below that accorded to the
Admiral himself. The tumult grew as
the carriage proceeded down the ave-
nue., and the crowd surged around IL,
TIL the horses We're brought to foot