The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-10-04
DEwEY'S SWORD.
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mlral Dewey 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 es-
TEEN Of your heroic action and the full
ness of the love in which you are held
by your country. The voice Of the
nation is lifted In praise and gratitude
for the dist t.nguished and memorable
services you have rendered the country
and ali the people give YOU Affection
ate welcome home. in which join with
all my heart Your victory exalted
American valor and extended Ameri-
can authority. IL gives me great pleas
ure and great honor in behalf of all
the people to hand you this sword. the
gift of the nation. voted by the con
gress of the United States'
Dewey's speech of Thanks.
The president handed the admiral
the sword with a deep bow, and there
was roar of applause as Dewey re-
ceived it. The crowd was hushed as
he turned to reply.
Admiral Dewey said
81 thank you Mr.. President, for this
great honor you have conferred upon
me. | thank congress for what it has
done. ] thank the secretary of the
navy for his gracious words. ] thank
my countrymen for this beautiful gift
which shall be an heirloom I'm my fam
lily forever as an evidence that re-
publics are not ungrateful and !
thank you. Mr.. Chairman and gentle
men of the committee for the gracious.
cordial and kindly welcome which you
have given me to my home"
The band played The Star Spangled
Banner" and then Cardinal Gibbons
pronounced the benediction.
Following the benedtction the ar
rangements for the review of the mill
tary escort by Admiral Dewey were
carried out There were demands
from the crowd to "hold up the sword"
Admiral Dewey lifted It, and then it
was raised again by one of the COM
mitteemen. Upon the latter putting it
| down Admiral Dewey, at the request of
a photographer perched on a step lad
/ der nearby. held the sword in both
hands while the camera was snapped.
There was a few moments delay in
/ the starting of the escort, and dur
| ing the interval the admiral and the
| president were Joined in the stand by
| the cabinet officials. The Olympia
| men, who had been placed at points
| of vantage whence they could see their
| chief honored, hrst marched across the
| plaza to take the place of honor at the
right of line and were greeted with
| continuous cheering When they fell
| into place the review began. General
Miles and his staff rode by in salute
and then took up a position on the
plaza north of the stand
In the rear of the Olympia's men
marched detachments from the Ma
chias, the Marietta and the Iowa, and
the famous black goat, which is the
mascot, trotted along with the jaciies
with most amusing Importance.
a Trying Day For Dewey.
When the review was concluded the
admiral and President Mckinley en-
tered the latter's carriage and were
driven to the White House. Thence
the admiral was taken to the Mclean
residence, always through cheering
crowds.
For Dewey it was a trying as we'll
as a triumphal day. The strain upon
the admira, reached almost to the
breaking point. None but those near
est to him could see how he labored to
repress his feelings during the ad-
dress of Secretary Long, but when
he arose to receive the sword from the
hands of the president no one could
mistake the flash of the white gloved
hand as it rose to dash away the tears
before the admiral came to the right
attitude of attention before his chief.
When it became Dewey's turn to re-
ply his voice failed him, and he made
the effort twice before his lips would
respond. When he did succeed his
tones were clear and steady, but so low
that only those nearest him could hear.
There was an exquisite bit of comedy
following the trying formalities,
though 1t escaped all but those di-
rectly on the stand. As the admiral
closed and took his seat he turned to
the president and in a tone of quizzical
appeal inquired "Now really, don't
you think l did pretty well for an
amateur"
One of the most remarkable features
of the eYentful day was the ovation
to Rear Admiral Schley on the return
of the party from the capitol to the
White House. His carriage was sew
eral numbers behind that of the presi-
dent and Admiral Dewey, and received
an ovation that could be scarcely rank
ed below that accorded to the admiral
himself The crowd surged around his
carriage till the horses were brought
to a foot pace, and finally company
of cadets came to the rescue.
Admiral Dewey was given an i'm
promptu reception at the Metropolitan
club late yesterday afternoon. 1t was
a complete surprise to him, his first
intimation of it being when one of the
club members called for him. The ad-
miral was accompanied by Flag Lieu
tenant Brumby. He walked over from
the Mclean residence, and at the club
numerous old friends greeted him en-
Enthusiastically. The rest of the after
noon the admiral spent quietly in his
rooms at Mrs. McLean's residence.
Last night President Mckinley, in
: honor of Admiral Dewey, gave thelarg-
est dinner party in the history of the
White House social functions Covers
were laid for over 80 persons. The
guests included the cabinet, the gov
ernors of nine states. justices of the
supreme court, some of the members
Of both houses of congress, army and
navy officials and others. 1t was a
, brilliant affair.
An Impromptu Reception.
Admiral Dewey had an important
conference with President Mckinley
at IL o'clock this morning for the pur-
pose of a full consultation over the