Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-13
THE NATIONS GIFT I0DEHEY
Sword Voted by Congress Pre-
scented to the Admiral.
BRILLIANT MILITARY PARADE.
Cheering Crowds Line the Route Taken
by President Mckinley nnd the Great
misunderstanding Long Makes Presen-
tatiOn Speech.

tation Speech.
Washington went Wild over the hero
Of Manila Tuesday ard gave him such
an ovation as has rarely, Il ever. been
seen in the national capital.
The start from Mrs. McLsan's resi-
deuce was made promptly 1t 10 O'Clock
Admiral Dewey emerged from tao
house with Chairman Noses OF the
local reception committee, and the two
took their seats together in Ms. Nc
Leans carriage. when the admiral
appeared, resplerdent in heavy epaul-
cites and gold lace, the great thrcns
that had assembled il the adjacent
streets ana in Carragut square broke
out into It long and loud burst Of ap-
plause. There Was also q demonstra-
ton when Capt iamber;on and
Lieuts. Brumby and Caldwell came out
and took the second carriage
Accompanied by an escort Of police
and committeeman, and headed by the
Marine band. the admiral was driven
to the white house through the cheer
ing crowds. His progress was SOW.
and he repeatedly bowed and smiled
his acknowledgment OF the greeting
given him He entered the white house
grounds by the west gate. and on
reaching the portico Admiral Dewey
quickly alighted and was shown into
the white room. where he was met by
the president and members of the cab
met.
Capt. Lamberton. Lieut. Brumby and
Lieut.. Caldwell also left their car
riages, and were warmly greeted by
the members Of the reception commit
tee, the commissioners OF the district
and few friends who had gathered
there.
Only a few minutes elapsed before
the admiral reappeared with the pres
ident and took seats in the white house
carriage. The members Of the cabinet
occupi.l the next three carriages.
former Secretary Alger sitting with
Secretary Long. and then followed the
various officials who had bsel as
signed places near tie central fl cure of
the demonstration. The carriages
swept briskly down the curved drive
way into Pennsylvania avenue. there
was blare Of basle commands.
crash of bands anu the great process
sion started.
It Was a magnificent and Inspiring
sight as the parade Swung into the
long stretch OF the handsome thor
oughfare. through the bread street,
cleared from curb to curb. with the ma
jestic capitol ering from the fur
ther end ana tle treasury behind. the
marching hosts moved between two
sold walls o. enthusiastic. shouting.
gesticulaiing humanity. banked solidly
from the curbs. and rising, tier o. ter.
on every conceivable Kind CT structure.
to the crowded roofs and windows.
while above, below and al about flut-
tered fags, bunting and Dewey en-
biems and devices forming a back
ground OF brilliant color
At the head CT the line rode Major
Gen Nelson A. Miles, commanding
general OF the army. in the full uni
form Of his rank. with TIE yellow field
marshal's sash from shoulder 20 hip.
He was astride superb gray horse.
richly caparis0ned Back OF him was
rank after rank OF military aides. al
officers Of high rank. The brilliant
coated Marine band added color and in
r. IN
following il came every describab.e
kind of soldier, sailor and marine
mounted and afoot. infantry. artillery
cavalry: the MARINES in their short
bIouses and helmets. the jackies from
the Raleigh and other war SHIPS. bat
terry after battery Of light artillery the
mammoth eight-inch siege guns of the
Seventh artillery. each drawn by eight
horses. Then the crimson trappings
OF the artillery changed to the yellow
of cavalry, as line after line OF .h'
yellow plumed troopers rode by.
And then Dewey.
All that had gone before was but q
brilliant prelude to the coming Of the
man of Manila. riding with the presi-
dent. on his way to the capitol 10 re-
ceive the nations tribute. They were
in the presidents private carriage.
seated on the rear seat. the president
on the right Mr.. Mckinley raised
his hat only occasionally. leaving the
admiral to acknowledge the piaudits
Of the multitude by lifting his cha
ceau. What an ovation,
From end to end the avenue rang
with deafening cheers. and the banks
OF humanity took on lie and motion
as flags and handkerchiefs were waved
mad.y.
At the capitol the ceremonies were
singularly impressive. The pres anta-
ton speech was made by Secretary
Long. who paid glowing tribute to
the man who today fills the hearts and
minds NJ hic aountrVp1pu