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shout went up.
The Admiral was evidently embarrassed by
the applause Of the crowd. He started to step
back as no bowed to the people. But the Presi-
dent would have none OF II. He pushed the
Admiral forward Just "a he had done last night
on the stand in front OF the Treasury Depart
ment.
The Admiral bowed right and left and to the
front. and as long as hc bowed the crowd
cheered Then at the suggestion OF the Prcsi-
dent he sat down in a big leather covered chair
on the LEFT OF the balcony that projected beyond
tho platform proper.
While the Presidents salute OF seventeen
guns was still booming. the Rev Frank Bristol
OF the Metropolitan Church. which the Presi-
dent attends. mounted tho platform. and.
standing between President Mckinley and
Admiral Dewey, offered the invocation There
was such hubbub hat not word of the
PRAYER could he heard few feet away. The
the stand played The Star , Spsnge d Bsneer
inc crowd on the stand rising. and. with un-
covered heads. Joining in the music There
man Moses ofthe committee introduced Chair
man Toss Perry Of the Reception Committee.
with cheers.
Secretary Long read the resolution OF Con-
Gress anthorzing the presentation Of sword
to admiral Dewey and then said
" WAS by this solemn enactment. approved
States made provi. ion Tor putting in material
form one expression OF their appreciation OF
your your yalor as an officer Of their navy. and OF
siyi7ation Of the world The he" victory fsa at at
most distinguished naval ' heroes ~'' OF All ali
YIN br,,i Nor was your merit most in
in bae fought With the utmost SSs F%aeSTS
and skill. waGed without error. and crowned
" r. oyerwhsIming success II was still more
hong to Manila harbor: in the shirt OF
your nn G;onception of attack; in your high com;
sys sf una r h9 e%1
emergency. and who also had that unfaltering
d1etermination t., win. and that utter freedom
from his purpose. which are the very assurance
OF victory. No CAPTAIN ever faced more crucial
and the honor OF your country in your hand.
thousands hr.isn So OF miles from home with every
thin sheathing Of your ships. your cannon and
your devoted officers and men. you moved up-
with unflinching faith and nerve. and before
. ne sun va vas hat way W the heavens had
fleet. ,demonstrated the supremacy .' Of H'' the
American sea power. and transferred to tho
United states an empire Of the Islands of the
p5qdenef: and y ySur i sfsas F dlsoresi t"%
Which on ao ss' more 9of 's @por Ia WS yoa
pT9SEed y9nrse great citizen
was gloriously bright before and you have
added to tia new lustre. Its constellation OF
to it another star OF the first magnitude And.
yet. many Of your grateful countrymen feel
that. in the time to come: it may be your still
ehisement Of those beautiful |. sands which
m Of 10
in relieving them s"iF roS the 'f Bondage ss;
and am, oppression Of centuries; and in
protecting shield OF your country's guidance.
to take their place in the civilization. the arts
the industries the liberties and all the good
things OF the most enlightened and happy
nations OF the world. so that gen srations hence
your name shall be to them household word,
BY authorizing the presentation OF this
swori TO you as the mark OF it's approval your
great rich fruits which. even before your re-
rning from victory. you have poured into her
lap. but, also her. own responsibility to dis
her. and fulfil the destiny OF her own growth
and OF the empire that is now her charge. 1t
Of her conscience. wisdom and and Courage.
1t is work in the speedy and beneflcent con-
spmm1tion Of which she is entitled to the cor
not the faint hearted doubts and teasing cavs
OF any Of them; 1t is a work on which she, has
new lands. their sable. government. the estab-
lishment in them Of law and order, the
standards Of Prosperity ami anil h home' ''' let
those who fear: remember that though her
children. guided by you. took the wings OF tho
God shall lead them and His right hand shall
part You have tax en- in the sudden de Develop p.
ment OF her severe gnty. your full knowledge
Of the situation. and the Just hold you have on
your continued service and listens for your
counsel in the high hope and purpose that the
than her triumph In war.
he is my good f2rsEns under the terms OF
OF presenting to YOU this beautiful sWor HDn9 II
during the many coming yeals. which trust
will be yours of useful service to your country
1t may. that fact will perhaps he due more than
to anything else. to the thoroughness with
, he sen in full health Of mind and body
to receive it here: here IN the National
statue of the first President Of the United
day here in this beautiful city adorned with
the statues OF its statesmen and heroes. tho
here amid this throns OF citizens who are only
a type of the millions and millions moro who
are !. all animated BY the Same spirit OF afrec-.
that i is one OF the proude.t days OF your lie
and knew thst it is one Of the happiest in the
hearts Oh edcH OF your IelIOw cOuntfympn
they are. whether on the continent
or on the fare islands OF the sea
Now. following the authorization OF Con-
Rress. present this sword OF honor which |
hold in my hand--my hand-rather 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 liz tho Commander
in Chief of all our armies and naviss. the Presi-
dent OF the United States"
The Secretary ended his speech in way
I hat m ade hit 1t was the intention to have him
present to the Admiral the sword voted by
Congress. but the Secretary had q plan OF
which he had not told the Admiral. When
Dewey rose to receive the sword Mr.. Long
said to him in an aside: Sit down. Admiral"
But the Admiral was nervous and preferred to
stund. Mr.. Longs little surprise was to hand
The sword to President Mckinley aud
have the President present IL to the Adj
mira. 1t was very pretty little compliment
which every body who witnessed the ceremony
appreciated.
The crowd coon became aware that the Sec
rotary Of the Navy was making an out and-Out
expansion speech. All his references TO the
Philippines were cheered. and Admiral Dew
Joined in the applause that followed the aSser
ton TINT the victory OF Manila Bay transferred
TO- the United States an empire in tine Pacific.
When the President ose TO speak there was
more cheering. His voice could be heard for
great distance. When he said, There was no
law in your victory there will be no fater In
II" the meaning OF those words.
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