The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-04

dial help sympathy and uplift of all her
citizens-not the faint-hearted doubts and
teasing caNils of any of them 1t is a
Work on which she has entered in the
interest of early peace in these new lands
their sta bic government. The establishment
IN them of law and order. the security
of life and property and the American
standards of prosperity and home Let
those who fear remember that though her
cnildron. guided by you, took the wings
o. me morning and dwell in the uttermost
parts OF the sea, even there the hand of
cur fathers God shall lead them and His
right hand shall hold them. In this work
IN view of the great part you have taken
IN the sudden development of her SOW
ereisnty, your full knowledge of the situa-
ton and the just hold you have on the
hearts of all her people, she looks for your
continued service and listens for your
counsel in the high hope and purpose that
the triumph of her peace shall be even
greater than her triumph in war.
Presentation of the sword.
1T is my good fortune. under the terms
of the enactment of Congress- 10 have the
honor of presenting to you this beautiful
sword. If during the many coming years,
which 1 trust will be yours of useful serv-
ice 10 your country. il shall remain
sheathed in peace, as God grant IL may
that fact will perhaps be due more than
anything else 10 the thoroughness with
which you have already done its work
l congratulate you on your return across
the sea in fun health of mind and body to
receive il here; here in the national cap
itol here on these consecrated steps
where Lincoln stood; here, standing be-
tween the statue of the first President of
the United States and him who is its living
President to-day; here in this beautiful
city adorned with the statues of the coun-
trys heroes and statesmen, the number
incomplete until your own is added; here,
amid this throng of citizens who are only
a type of the millions and millions more
who are all animated by the same spirit
of affectiouatc and grateful welcome |
cannot doubt that il is one of the proud
est days of your life, and know that It
is one of the happiest in the heart of
each one of your fellow countrymen wher-
ever they are, whether on the continent
or on the far off islands OF the sea.
Nov, following the authorization OF
Congress, l present this sword of honor,
which l hold in my hand-my hand!-rath-
or let It go to you through the hand of one
who in his youth also periled his life
and fought for his country IN battle. and
who to-day is the ommander-in-c chief OF
all our armies and navies, the President
of the United States"
The Presidents Speech.
As Secretary Long passed the sword to
President Mckinley, the latter rose and
faced the Admiral. Dewey was vsbiy az
fected and brushed his gloved hands across
his eyes before standing at attention
The President said:
admiral Dewey: From your entrance In
the harbor of New York with your gallant
crew and valiant ship, the demonstrations
which everywhere have greeted you reveal
the public esteem of your heroic action and
the fuliness of the love in which you are
he'd by your country.
1.-The voice of the nation is lifted in
preise and gratitude for the distinguished
and memorable services you have rendered
the country, and all the people give you
affectionate welcome home in which Jon
with al my heart. Your victory exalted
American valor and extended Ameri-
can authority
There was flaw in your victory;
there will be nc faltering in maintainng
it, Great appleuse) 1t gives me extreme
pleasure and great honor in behalf of all
the people 10 hand you this sword. The gift
of the nation voted by the Congress of
the United states"
The President handed the Admiral the
sword with a deep bow and there was a
roar Of applause as Dewey received il.
The crowd was hushed as he turned TO
reply
Admiral Dewey said Il thank you. Mr..
President for this great honor you have
conferred upon me l thank the Secre-
tary OF the Navy for his gracious words
/ thank my countrymen for this beautifu
gift. which shall be an heirloom in my
family forever as an evidence that repuD4
lies are not Dgrateful, and / thank you
Mr. Chairman, and gentlemen of the com
mittec for the gracious, cordial and kind
~ welcome which you have given me to
my home"
The band played 'The Star Spangied
Banner" and then Cardinal Gibbons pro
nounccd the benediction.
The Closing Ceremony.
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