Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-06-29

COLOMBO Island of Ceylon, June
23.-(New York World Cablegram. J.
Admiral Deweys reception here was
the warmest which has been extended
to him at any port where he has
| touched since he started on his voyage
from Manila to New York.
The local newspapers print columns
| OF welcome, including poems in his
honor, in which Dewey is compared
with Nelson. One paper, besides is
suing a cardboard souvenir portrait of
the American admiral, reproduces long
extracts from American Dewey day
editions, copies of which have just ar
rived
The admirals presence at Hotel
Galleface, instead of accepting the
governors hospitality signifies that he
is adhering to his determination to
rest.
His official landing was picturesque.
Natives attired in gaudy colOrs formed
a gay background to solid files of
Highlanders facing the avenue through
which he passed from the quay to the
governors carriage. Admiral Dewey
spoke in complimentary terms of the
appearance of the troops and the good
taste displayed in the arrangements
for his reception.
COLOMBO, Island of Ceylon, June
23.-The United States cruiser Olym-
via. with Admiral Dewey on board.
which arrived here at 6 O'Clock in the
horning, saluted the port at 8 and the
Orts replied. Admiral Dewey landed
At ii O'Clock and proceeded by special
train to Handy. He will remain in
n l.
says he had good voyage from Singa-
pore and that his health is fairly good.
HIS reception here was not marked
by any official ceremonies.
An alde-de-camp representing the
governor of Ceylon, Rt. Hon Sir Jo-
6eph West Ridgeby, boarded the Olym-
pla at o'clock this morning in order
to welcome Admiral Dewey, and Colo
mel Savage, commanding the troops,
caller at 10 o'clock. The visits were
returned by Admiral Dewey at II
o'clock. He was received at the lefty
by guard of honor, and, amidst cheer
Ing, drove in the governors carriage
to breakfast with Colonel Savage. The
admiral afterward booked rooms at
the Galleface hotel and returned on
beard the Olympia at o'clock. There
he received a deputation representing
the Planters association and the cham
Der OF commerce, and was presented
with a silver casket and an address
as a memento of his visit.
The presentation of the casket to
Admiral Dewey was made on board the
Olympia, instead of in the council
chamber. because his doctor had for
hidden him to participate in any func-
ton. The delegates also presented
1000 pounds of tea to the crew of the
Olympia.
The admiral, replying to the address
or welcome, said he wished he could
reply in adequate terms, recippcating
the sentiments expressed. But he ad-
ded, he spoke from his heart when he
said he deeply appreciated the VEL
come.
Admiral Dewey added that he would
have the very acceptable present of
tea distributed as desired incidentally
mentioning that he was a lifelong tea
drinker himself and assuring the del
eSat!on that the address would be read
at muster and afterwards framed
and preserved. The casket he re-
marked, he would always keep on his
table, and he told the delegates that
he would report the matter to his gov
eminent and describe the cordially of
his reception. Continuing, Admiral
Dewey remarked:
That cheer raised on the jetty when
| landed went to the hearts of all of
us. We are $4,000 miles from home.
but that cheer will be heard in Amer
lea although the way in which it has
touched me l shall never be able to
fully express. The two nations were
never so closely allied by mutual sym
pathy and appreciation as now. The
American people realized this during
the late war, and you can imagine how
all those who were at Manila and met
Sir Edward Chichester commander of
the British first class cruiser Immor-
talite), and his gallant comrades hold
that feeling very deeply"
A general conversation followed.
and after toasting the "Anglo-Saxon
Union" and the prosperity of the two
countries the delegation departed.