The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-10-06
RECEPTION AT THE CAPITAL.
Streets at the Station Choked with People
In the White House


In the White House.
Washington, Oct. 3.-The home-com-
ing of Admiral George Dewey-for
henceforth the national capital is to be
his hOme-WaS made the occasion for
the greatest tribute ever paid by
Washington to any individual.
When the admirals train arrived
here the streets about the railway
station were choked with cheering peo-
pie. The admiral was escorted to a
carriage that was drawn by four
spirited bay horses ridden by postil-
lions AS he took his seat a cavalry
troop swung out into the street in
front and wheeling to the left began
the march up historic Pennsylvania
avenue AS the admiraIs carriage
swung around the treasury toward the
White House brilliant spectacle was
spread out before him. TO the right
Lafayette square was ablaZe with cleo
trio lights, the great trees and flower
beds sparkling with many hued lights,
while in the midst shOne out in huge
electric letters WELCOME, Admiral"
The navy department beyond was
ablaze with lights as were the White
House grounds A mighty roar went
up from the crowd as the admiral
alighted at the pOrticO Of the executive
mansion.
AS he stepped from the carriage Col
Onel Bingham, representing the presi-
dent, stepped forward to escort him to
the East Room, where Secretary Long,
Assistant Secretary Allen and a bril-
liant assemblage of naval officials
were ready to extend to him the greet
ing Of the navy Secretary Long was
at the door, and after greeting him in
vited the admiral to accompany him
to the presidents library, where Nc
Kinley and the members of the cabi-
net were awaiting him. AS Secretary
Long entered with the admiral the
president came forward to greet the
famous sailor, and grasping his hand
wished him a hearty welcome.
The admiral acknowledged the cor
dial sentiments expressed by the pres
ident, and then asked as to the health
Of Mrs. Mckinley, saying he had heard
with great regret that she had not
been we'll. Ia reply the president sug-
gested that the admiral meet Mrs. Me
Kinley. They stepped out to the corri-
uOI, Nu1CN MIS-. MtNlulcN HIKES IL
sitting room, and here found her with
some Of her lady friends. The admiral
was presented. and received from Mrs
Mckinley as we'll as the president a
most hearty welcome home. Returning
to the library. the president invited
his cabinet associates to meet the adj
miral, and Secretary Hay headed the
party. EX-Secretary Alger was also
hoy cd 6xyfJ In
president to join the party, and was
among those to meet the admiral. The
greetings with the cabinet were brief,
and then the president and Admiral
Dewey headed the party toward the
reviewing stand. where the parade
was reviewed.
Washington, Oct. 4.-The magnificent
sword awarded by act of congress to
the nations hero was yesterday be-
slowed upon Admiral Dewey in the
presence of the president, the members
Of the cabinet the judiciary, the high
est officers of the army and navy, and
a vast crowd of the plain people. The
administration was executing the will
of the whole American people. and
locality and community disappeared.
The scene of the presentation was ap-
prOpriately located under the shadow
of the great white capitol of the nation
"A spot filled with memories of other
stately ceremonies. The escort which
marched in line with the admiral was
made up entirely of soldiers and sail:
ors, and stretched in magnificent array
down Pennsylvania avenue. headed by
General Miles.