The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-10-07

ported by the governors Of a dozen
states and the populace of the national
capital gathered from every community
Of the aaipn, have acclaimed their
pride and affection for the chief mill
tary hero of the republic since Washing
ton and Grant
The start from Mrs. McLean's resi-
dence was made promptly at ten
O'Clock. When the admiral appeared,
respondent in heavy epaulettes and
gold lace, the great throng that had
assembled in the adjacent streets and
in Farragut square broke out into
long and loud burst of applause. Ac-
companied by an escort of police and
committeeman and headed by the ma
rine band the admiral WAS driven to
the white house through cheering
crowds. His progress was slow and he
repeatedly bowed and smiled his ac-
acknowledgement Of the greetings given
him.
He entered the white house grounds
by the west gate, and ON reaching the
portico Admiral Dewey quickly alight-
ed and was shown into the white room,
where he was met by the president and
members of the cabinet. Only few
minutes elapsed before the admiral re-
appeared with the president and took
seats In the white house carriage. The
members of the cabinet occupied the
next three carriages, Former Secretary
Alger sitting with Secretary Long,
and then followed the various officials
who had been assigned places near the
central figure.
At the head OF the line rode Maj.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles, commanding
general OF the army, in the full uni
form Of his rank, with the yellow field
marshal's sash from shoulder to hip.
He was astride a superb gray horse,
richly caparisoned. Back of him was
rank after rank OF military aides, all
officers of high rank. The brilliant
coated Marine band added color and
inspiring music TO the gay scene and
following them came every kind Of
soldier, sailor and marine, mounted
and afoot, infantry, artillery, cavalry,
the marines In their short blouses and
helmets, the jackies from the Raleigh
and other warships, battery after bat
terry of light artillery, the eight-inch
siege guns Of the Seventy artillery each
drawn by eight horses.
And then Dewey!
All that had gone before was but a
brilliant prelude to the coming of the
man OF Manila riding with the presi-
dent, on his way to the capitol, to re-
ceive the nations tribute. They were
in the presidents private carriage,
seated on the rear seat, the president
on the right. Mckinley raised his hat
only occasionally, leaving the admiral
to acknowledge the plaudits of the
multitude by lifting his chapeau. What
an ovation
i From end to end the avenue rang
with deafening cheers and the banks
of humanity took on life and motion,
as flags and handkerchiefs were waved
madly. Following the admiral came
the officers and men of his flagship, the
Olympia, in double ranks, stretching
across the avenue, and then distin-
guished officers Of the navy and army.
! Glittering in the brilliant autumn
sunshine the parade filed the mile OF
broad avenue from treasury TO capitol
with swaying mass Of color. Passing
the peace monument 1t wound up the
hill to the east front of the capitol.
Like everything connected with
Dewey's record, he was early in arriv-
ing at the capitol, being half an hour
ahead of time. The committeeman
preceded the president and Admiral
Dewey. The waiting crowd uncovered
and the president and the admiral
promptly did the same as they passed
rapidly into the lobby Of the senate
Dewey was followed by his war cap
tains, and the full cabinet acted as an
escort.
The band struck into the soul-movine
strains of Hail to the Chief" as the
procession moved slowly down the
steps to the stand. The crowd cheere(
long as the party took their seats, Ad
miral Dewey raising with bare he'd u
respond to the ovation. Prayer wa
offered by Rev. DIR. Bristol, Presiden
McKinley's pastor.
Secretary Long was then introduced
He recounted the history-making bat
tie of Manila bay and then read th'
act of congress authorizing the pur
chase and presentation of Sword o
honor TO Commodore George Dewey
and continued:
It is my good fortune, under the terms CT tn
enactment OF congress, TO have the honor q
presenting 10 you this beautiful sword. II dur
ing the coming years, which l trust Will
yours, It shall remain sheathed In peace, a
God grant II may, that fact will perhaps ad
more than anything else TO the thorouRhnes
with which It has done It's work.
Now following the authorization OF congress
present this sword Of honor which hold l
nv hand-my hand-rather let 1t go TO 20
through the hand OF one who in his youth ais
neriled his life and fought for his country |
hattie. and who to-day is the conmander-in
chief OF all our armies and navies, the presldeu
Of the United States.
As Secretary Long concluded h
passed the sword to President Mckin
lev. The latter rose and faced the ad
miral. Dewey was visibly affected an
brushed his gloved hands across hi
ewes before standing atattention. Th
president said:
Admiral Dewey, from your entrance In tn
harbor Of New York with your gallant crew an
valiant ship the demonstrations which every
where have greeted you reveal the pubic es
TEEN Of your heroic action and the fullness
love in which you are held by your country
The voice Of the nation is lifted in praise an
gratitude for the distinguished and memorapl
services you have rendered the country, ana
the people give you anectionate welcome hotLi
in which I ioln with oil my heart. Your VIZ
tory exalted American valor and extende
American authority. There was no flaw In yo'
victory; there will be no faltering In maintain
ing 1t. [Great applause.I
II gives me extreme pleasure and great mono
In behalf Of oil the people, TO hand you IN
sword, the gift OF the nation voted by the col
gress Of the United States.
4 The president handed the admir'
I the sword with deep bow and ther
was roar of applause as Dewey n
= !, ceived II. The crowd was hushed
r he turned TO reply. He said;
J, thank you, Mr.. President for this gre
y honor you have conferred upon me. thar
II the congress for what It has done. thank Il
secretary OF the navy for his gracious words.
thank my countrymen for this beautiful gil
which shall be an heirloom in my family 10
ever as an evidence that republics are not vi
grateful and thank you, Mr.. Chairman aI
n gentlemen Of the committee, for the graciou
4 cordial and kindly welcome which you ha'
given me to my home.
X The band played ''The Star Spangle
It Banner" and then Cardinal Gibbor
pronounced the benedietiop, Thsl