The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-05
ROYAL WELCOME FOR SCHLEY.
ATLANTA's GATES THROWN OPEN
TO THE GREAT ADMIRAL

the Exposition Grounds.
Atlanta, Nov. A great demonstration
was rendered Admiral Schley to-day there
being no cessation Of the enthusiasm from
the time he was escorted to the capitol
until the return from the fair grounds.
In the center OF town the streets along
the line of march were packed and jam
med; the crowds extending far out Peach-
tree. There was demonstrative crowd
around the capitol when the AdmiraPs
carriage. drawn by four black horses,
reached the entrance.
The ladies of the party were escorted to
seats in the House before the arrival of
the Admiral and Gov. Gambler. Presldent
Dodson introduced Admiral Schley In a
graceful speech saying that the general
assembly was fortunate In being so often
honored by visitors of national fame. or
all who have honored them none are more
worthy, more heroic or nearer their hearts
than the distinguished hero Of the great
naval battle of Santiago, he continued. and
that 1t was with pride that the South
points 10 him as her own beloved son, and
glorled in his achievements.
schIey TO the Legislature.
1ut thNhhAld4hA iNdAilNh iS blbntSt
pitch when Admiral schley made his res
ply. The assembly and visitors in the
galleries arose to their feet and accorded
the distinguished sailor a great ovation. .
the Admiral all the time smiling and bows
ing on either hand. Admiral Sohley said,
Your Excellency and Gentlemen of tho
House OF Representatives and of the SEM
ate of Georgia. 1t is very rare, indeed,
where an officer, however distinguished
his services may have been. has deserved
the tribute and welcome that you have
rendered me to-day. / have always felt
that, whatever my part may have been I'm
this great victory. there was enough glory
10 be divided among every one who had
a part in Il, and still leave enough to lass
me for the rest of my lifetime.
1T Is not we who led that deserve all
the praise. Equal credit is due those we
led--the men who stood behind the guns
and IN front of the furnaces. All who
barred their arms on that great day ana
struck a blow for the American nation de-
serve equally with US.
Il thank you very much for this recep-
tion from your great state, which forms
so fire a part in the fabric of the nation.
/ am delighted with your beautiful city of
Atlanta, whose greatness ! never before
had The opportunity of eeing wi h my own
eyes. | feel that / am not only among
friends, but among kin men as we'll, be-
cause many years ago one Of my name
came to Georgia. He was elec ed to your
general assembly and afterward to Con-
gress, and was then honored with your
votes for Governor. Your state subse-
quently honored him by giving his name
to one Of your counties.
"Hence l may repeat that feel as II
were among kinsmen. / shall carry away
with me recollecions of your hospitality
and kindness, which will sweeten every
hour that my duty calls me away from
my country"
Resolved schIey Did 1t.
The following resolution by Senator
Steed Of the Twentythird district, was
adopted by a rising voc:
"Whereas, Rear Admiral Schley, one of
the foremost officers of the navy of the
United States OF America, as guest OF
the state of Georgia. has done her people
the honor of coming hither for the pur-
pose of meeting them In person, and thus
giving them the opportunity of testlfying
Immediately to their high appreciation OF
distinguished services rendered by him to
his country during the late war with
Spain.
BE it resolved by the general assembly
OF the state of Georgia. That It is the
sense OIL the DtODlS OI tllS HNdlG ludl 10
whomsoever his territory may hereafter
accord the credit for planning the great
naval maneuvers which eliminated In tho
historic engagement off Santiago, there Is
and can be but one voice as TO whom
credit shall be given for the ultimate sue
cess of an achievement surprising in brill
Hancy of execution and in its influence
upon the history of our country, any other
martial feat which has occurred in mod
ern times.
Resolved further, That for his heroic
services the American people owe to Rear
Admiral schley lasting debt Of gratitude,
and the people of Georgia. by and through
their senators and representatives In gem
eral assembly, do now greet him as one
of the foremost of American citizens, and
one for whose name history viii preserve a
place high on the roll OF fame.
"Resolved further. That copy of these
resolutions be forwarded 10 Rear Admiral
Schley."
Mrs Schley was escorted to the speak,
ers' stand and with the Admiral, received
the members. Mrs. Schley was extremely
gracious In her manner to the members,
and had a pleasant smile and word for
each as they were introduced by President
Dodson, Speaker, Little standing by the
Admirars side and introducing all to
him.
Another ovation Given Him.
At II O'Clock the parade formed In front
Of the Capitol, Gen. Clement A. evans,
the grand marshall and staff leading the
procession. There was a large number of
Confederate veterans in line, and they
we're warmly greeted all along the line to-
the grounds.
Admiral schley was given another ova-
tion by an audience OF 5000 peopie at the
Exposition Auditorium, where the pTesen-
tation Of he lov ng cup given by the city
OF Atlanta ook place Mayor Woo iward
presided at the ceremonies introducing
GOV. Gambler who in turn presented Pres
ident Pope Brown of the state Agriculture
al Society, saying.
"There are states whose people are in
perfect accord with each other. Georgia
ana Maryland are OF this class (Ap-
plause). Alter the revolutionary war Geor-
gia invited emigIants within her borders
Vermont sent her schoof masters; Con-
necticut sent her clock peddlers; Mary
land sent her statesmen.