The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-03

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an hour in advance, and hung out of his
cab window with his hand on the whistle
cord, while the fireman. hanging to the hand
rails and running board, swung the bell as
though ringing for a crossing.
Chester and Wilmington seemed TO have
come dow to the depots en- masse, and the
train ran slowly between wide lanes of peo-
pie from one end of the town to the other,
while every lamp post, awning pole and
shade tree bore a crop of young Americans.
ard the roofs and freight cars on the sid
ings were converted into grand stands for
the brief instant that the train swept by.
The Admiral responded good naturally to
all these calls on his stock of strength that
he was reserving for the trying ordeal in
Washington. and came again and again to
the platform to bow as the train went by.
The train, as. it reached the line of the
District of Columbia, stopped for a few
minutes at the little station of Deanwoo
while the reception committee went through
the formality of presenting the Nations
guest the freedom of the District. The GER
emony was performed by District Commits
sioner Wright in the presence of the Adj
miral's fleet captains, the military and ma
val members of the party and as many Of
the reception committee as could be crowd
cd into the AdmiraIs car.
PORTER GREETS HIM FOR M'KINLEY.
John Addison Porter, secretary to the
President, frs extended President McKin-
ley's greetings, to which the admiral re-
turned his thanks very briefly. Commissions
er Wight then said:
Admiral Dewey, you are now in the Dis
trict of Columbia, and. representing the
commissioners of the District, 1 have the
honor of rendering you the freedom of the
Nations capital, and, in behalf of the peo-
pie of the District, from the most exalted
TO the humblest citizen, / give you a sim
cere and cordial welcome home. We feel
gratiied that Washington is to be your
future horne. 1t is the best place in the
world in which 10 have a home and IL is
fitting that you. who have done so much
for the Nation and have done such an i'm
Your future home in the Nations capital.
The people OF Washington will esteem it
not only "A pleasure but an honor to do
all in their power % make your stay with
successful at Manila"
Admiral Dewey's reply was as brief and
characteristic as all of his other speeches
have been. Il want to thank you very
much, my friends" said he, ''for this tes-
timonial of your regard. 1t Is true that as
long as I live, and / hope to live a long
time [cheersl, / intend to live in Washing
ton. 1 thank you again for this express
sion."
Then, dropping the tone of formality in
which this had been uttered, he extended
his hands and said heartily, "Now, / want
to see my friends. Charlie, old boy, how
are you," and he grasped c. c. Glover by
the hand and went through the party, shak-
ing the hands of all who were within reach.
In a few minutes the train was in the
brilliantly lighted depot. The middle aisle
of the station had been carpeted clear to
the carriage entrance. The committeeman
and the lighting line,' as the brilliantly
uniformed officers were termed, all alighted
while w II. Moses. the chairman Of the re-
ception committee Theodore Noyes, of the
EvenIhs Stsr. yvlmissioler Ross and
Archibsld Greenlees went into the admiral's
car, and after a few words Of formal greet
ing brought him out. Taking the arm of
Mr.. Moses. the admiral headed the process
sion down the station, while the officers and
committeeman fell in at the rear. 1t was
q procession as brilliant as a diplomatic re-
ception. The tbrong about the railway sta
tion choked the streets for blocks about.
PLAYED HIS FAvORITE TUNE.
Troop H, of the Third United States Cav
airy, under the command of Lieutenant
Merillat. which was to escort the admiral
to the executive mansion, had drawn up on
the east side of Sixth street. facing the sta
ton entrance, and the United States Ma
rine Band had formed on their right. The
first of the party to leave the station were
the committee of citizens and army and
navy officials who had gone to New York to
meet the famous admiral and escort him to
Washington. They were quickly followed
by the admiral himself, and when he APP
peared to take his seat in the carriage, the
crowd went almost wild with excitement.
The Marine Band gave the four fourishes
which naval etiquette requires, and then
played Under the Double Eagle. by Wag-
ner, which is said to be a special ~favorite
with the admiral and which, at his re-
quest, the Olympia's band played as the
feet sailed out of the harbor of Hong-Kong
to give battle to the Spaniards at Manila.
and again when the famous warship started
on her homeward voyage.
The carriage which the admiral occupied
with Mr.. W. II. Moses, the chairman of the
citizens committee. in going from the sta
ton to the White House, was strikingly
handsome, and was drawn by four spirited
bays. ridden by postillions. AS he took his
seat the cavalry troop, at the word Of COM
mand. swung out into the street in front,
and wheeling to the left, began the march
up historic Pennsylvania avenue. The en-
tire escort being mounted, the party pro-
ceeded rapidly towards the White House,
the cavalry at a trot, with the admiral and
his immediate escort closely following.
There were scattering volleys of cheers, but
the party moved so quickly that it was past
the crowd on the avenue as a rule before 1t
realized Dewey had gone by.
AS the admiral's carriage, swung around
the treasury toward the White House a
brilliant spectacle was spread out before
him. To the right Lafayette Square was
ablaze with electric 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 Colonel Bingham, representing the
President, stepped forward to escort him to
the East Room. where Secretary Long, AS
sistant Secretary Allen and a brilliant as
semblage of naval officials were ready to
extend to him the greeting of the navy.
SECRETARY LONGS GREETING.
Secretary Long was at the door. and as
the admiral entered the secretary grasped
his hand and, with enthusiasm, said:
Admiral, L welcome you home. This f.
the Navy Department for the moment, and