The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-10-03

ward voyage The carriage which the
Admiral occupied with Mr.. w. IL. Mos-
es. in going from the station to the
White house, was strlklngly handsome
and was drawn by four spirited bays,
ridden by postllllons. As he took his
seat the cavalry troop at the word or
command swung out into the street In
front. and wheeling 10 the left began
the march up the historic Pennsylvania
avenue.
The entire escort being mounted the
party proceeded rapidly toward the
White house the cavalry at trot.
with the Admiral and his immediate
atteedants closely following. They
were scattering volleys OF cheers but
the party moved 30 quickly that It was
past the crowd on the avenue as a rule
before It realized that Dewey had gone
by.
around the treasury toward the White
House brilliant spectacle was spread
out before him. To the right Lafayett,
square was ablaze with electric lights
the great trees and flower beds spark
ling with many hued lights, while in
the midst shone out in huge electric
letters Welcome, Admiral" The navy
department beyond was ablaze VITA
lights. also the White house grounds.
mighty roar went up from the sig
crowd as the Admiral allghted at the
portico OF the executive mansion.
AS he stepped from the carriage. Col.
Bingham, representing the President.
stepped forward to escort him 10 the
east room. where Secretary Long. As
sistant Secretary Allen and a brilliant
assemblage OF naval officers were now
ready to extend to him the greeting o.
the navy. Secretary Long was at the
door and as the Admiral entered, the
Secretary grasped his hand and sald:
Admiral, l welcome you home. This
Is the navy department for the mo-
ment and your associates OF the navy
are assembled here 10 give you a
hearty greeting"
Thank you, thank you" responded
Admiral Dewey, first exchanging a
few words OF greeting with the Sec
retary and then with Mr. Allen and the
other officials. These included Rear Ad-
mlral Crowinshleld. O'Niel Melville Van
Reypen Hichborn. Bradford. Sampson.
Maj. Gen. Miles. Adj Gen. Corbln.
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! corps; Capt. Lemley, Judge Advocate
General OF the Navy and many others.
There was little need OF introduction,
| as Admiral Dewey has served along
side OF these officials. There was no
I formallty and after the fret greeting.
Secretary Long invited the Admiral 70
accompany him 70 the Presidents llb-
rary. where Mr.. Mckinley and the
members OF the cabinet were awaiting
him.
MCKINLEY SHAKES HANDS.
Arm In arm. Secretary Long and the
Admiral proceeded by the elevator 10
the upper floor % the mansion. Tile
members OF the cabinet had assembled
IN the cabinet room while the president
was alone In the library adio ping Az
Secretary Long entered with the Ad-
miral the president came torVard IA
greet the famous sailor and grnspint
his hand, wished him a hearty vel
come.
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