Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-16


The plans for the national welcome to
Admiral Dewey fortnight hence are suffi-
GENTLY advanced at present to indicate the
dominant spirit of the occasion. In every
item of the program as now outlined the
blending of local and national interests is
the strongest suggestion. The heartiest CO.
operation is assured between the govern
ments representatives and the citizens of
the capital.
Thus far the program has been developed
along lines of simple dignity and broad
meaning. From first to last no incident is
contemplated to jar upon the harmony Of
the occasion as an expression of deep pub
lie feeling. The admiral will be met at
Tomkinsville by reception committee on
government steamer. representing the
federal authorities and the people of Wash
ington. At that meeting the plans for the
reception will be discussed and clear I'M
Outstanding reached on all points.
The special train bearing the admiral to
Washington will carry a distinguished body
Of citizens and officials. as far as possible
representing every phase of the public
service and the local citizenship. The
Journey will afford opportunity for an in
formal welcome and reception to the ad-
mral thus making it possible for his
hosts to make his personal acquaintance
and to surround him with an atmosphere
Of American hospitality.
Upon the arrival of the party in this
city the purpose is to convey the admiral
directly to the White House This is emil
ntntly appropriate. He returns as one
who has performed a world famed duty IN
the name of his country. He is to report
in person Immediately upon his arrival at
the capital to his chief. the President of
the United States. Upon the journey from
the station to the White House it is easy
to believe that the assembled thousands
will voice the nations appreciation. This
will be a magnificent opportunity, such as
comes to but few citizens, a chance to
cheer, to display Examinations. to burn
fireworks, to exhaust the agencies of ex-
preston to pay vocal and visible tribute
to the greatest naval hero of modern
times
1t is believed that every building, large
and small, on the line between the station
and the White House will be decorated
and illuminated The avenue will unques-
tionably be lensely packed with people.
As the carriage containing the admiral
of the navy is driven up that beautiful
thoroughfare the voice of America will
resound.
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pay his respects to the President and cab !
met and at the same time. it is expected !
report formally to the Secretary of the |
Navy, thus empha sizing the national, Of |
fetal character of the Washington recep- |
ton. After few brief ceremonies this |
distinguished party, including the reception |
of officials and citizens, will pro- |
coed to the reviewing stand at the south |
81 tr.a and
what is expected to prove a magnificent |
spectacle. night procession of imposing |
size. representing the nation its capital and |
the states of the Union passing along the |
finest street in the world in the blaze of |
lights and fireworks, with the grand crea- |
ton of white stone symbolizing the republic |
rising in the glare of concentrated search
lights al the distant end, amid the cheers
Of thousands of people and in an at
mosphere surcharged with enthusiasm.
The ceremonies of the second day will be
simple but deeply impressive. Admiral
Dewey will be accompanied to the Capitol
by mounted escort of citizens, army Off
GERS, governors of states and their stats, |
representing the city. the states and the
nation. Entering at the Senate wing. the
party will proceed to the famous east 'front.' |
where Presidents have been inaugurated, |
and there, in the presence of the highest
lisnitaries of the land and a multitude of |
patriotic citizens. the hero of Manila will
receive the beautiful and appropriate token
IF the thanks of the nation. the sword
voted by Congress shortly after the won
derful victory of the first of May. Pa
-riotic music, a presentation speech by the
Secretary of the Navy, and perhaps other
welcoming oratory-maybe that wonder of
wonders, a speech by the man of silent
action. Admiral Dewey himself-and then
dispersal
This will close the outdoor ceremonies
and the chance for public demonstrations
That night, however, the local reception |
will be giyens still further emphasis as an
'fhcial national affair by dinner at the
" hite House, rendered by the President
n honor of the admiral. Thus will end a
celebration remarkable for its appropriate
simplicity. and doubtless for its boundless