The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-04

WASHINGTON. oct 3.-The cuimina-
lion of Admiral Dcwcy's triumphal tour
since coming home was reached to-day
IN the shadow OF the dome OF tine National
csoitol Here ne received from the hands
of the president The magnificent Je"e'eo
sword voted him by Congress I'm commem-
o,,ton of victory OF Manila Bay. This
was the official provocadon for tho cere-
,,opv but mere official sanction could
,,,or have thrown into the dcmonstra-
tion tine fcrvor of enthusiasm that was
r,c.od ont 20 the great Admiral as he APP
,,,,re8 before the vast audience that was
comnogcd not only of an the highest oii'-
c'ais fin the land. but of spectators drawn
from every quarter OF the Lniteu otae''
The battle of Manila bay was Ho1 lo'
votto, hut IL might be said TO have Deeh
ro-cv4ted almost 10 second place In the
d,efre to do honor TO tho man who haa
nrove8 himself as great after victory as
before A.. and who had shown IN tne ioh5
and irving months that followed his naNai
triumph the qualities Of Statesman
and "a wise administrator as Wen as 'hose
az the flagship leader of n victorious nee,'
And enhancing these qualities was tna'
~ manly modesty. displayed IN the qnleI
dignity with which be met the oec"s'oii'
HIS INNATE MODEsTN.
The trait of peweys character was oe-
..-~.~-tod from the moment he reached
,be stand side 10y side with the President
TTo naused al this point for moment ul'-
-,1li,e. anparently 10 take the place una.
bad been prepared for him ON The rishl on
tbo riotform lest ne should appear ~
,'s,,r, the place due to the President
PRESIDENT Mckinley grasped tle silua
.to., fn -an instant and taking nus tIeHl
so, cantain by the arm placed MN pN
Gentle force IN the chair that uad be'" iii-
tended for him. Later in the oay M ui'
carriages bearing the official party UIoNs
avav from the capitol between N""'
,b,orire, neople. the President again as
,.i,,.ed bts tact by remaining covered ana
tgrorinrr the demonstration hlm9e.l L. 't"D
tn.- he acknowledgement TO the AdmlIal
alone. .-.- ,,.ltl ae a
. .rinmphal dav To had been given 10 re-"
officers I'm the naval history OF tne
4r,- to sit before crowd OF luv. "i'u
while the chief of the naval eslaoil5ll.l''.'e
diiated upOn his exploits, ana 'h'n ~
etapa before the same crowd 10 receive
.t tbe hands Of tho President "a SWORD pre-
,,~ea for him at the behest OF lhe Iein'
eentatlves Of the whole people, me
strain uDon Admiral Dewey lct'H'" az
most 10 the breaking point. NoHy ""'
49,. nearest 10 him could see now ne la-
,--t ~, re,roes his feelings during the
adare-s OF Secretary Long, put WV"
oroso m receive the sword from lhe haIn9
- an. president no one could MISTAKE t"o
eseb Of the white gloved hand as u loso
IN dash away the tears before ,H' Az
rnirai came Go the rigid aluluue o' "''''
tion before bis chief 49,. ,o,,l,,
v-he, A. became Dewoy's turn q" ieF.s
Ms voice failed him, and he maoe 'no 5
fort twice before his UPS Nou'u l.9..,.
when he did succeed his tones Nvlo No.
and steady. but 500 low 'haI o''S
nearest him could near.
A BIT OF COMEDY.
There was a quiet but exquisite b't OF
,.,,,edv following the trying iormailue7
mat ESCAPED au but those directly on the
A. fne Admiral closed and took his seat
,,c turncd % the President ana ln zone
m ouizzical appeal inquired; 'Now. fe"Hy
soo't YOU think I dld pretty well Ior AID
.......,,,.,ft,.
10 ease the trying scene ior 1ne c"',- ".'o'
1,,rI,,- the ceremonies. When the Sec
-, bepan his address. the sun was
.bipin, directly in Admiral Dewey eyes
,,d without his hat. hc'wds at its mercy.
me- Secretary quietly inserted ln ms au-
5re-s "a low aside Admiral turn your
,bair a little. we don't want TO nave you
blind"
one of the most remarkable features OF
.he eventfui .dav was the ovation 90 Rear
Admiral schley on the return oil lhe parry
from the Capitol 10 tho White House hi-
carriage was several numbers behind that
Of the President ana Admiral Dewey anu
he received an ovation that could scarce
y Dee ranked below that accorded 10 the
Admiral himself The tumuit grew as ine !
carriage proceeded down the avenue ano !
the crowd sursca around II - Che horses |
were brought to "a foot pace. Finally q |
company of The High School Cadets came |
o the rescue and formed about tne care
riape m hollow square. Thus pro- |
.ccted and Nankei By forec OF police /
Inc carriage reached the white House |
Fith long gap between 20 and the next !
oreccdine out of thc store of his eNpe-
Hence the President was able to give Ad-
nirai Dewey one valuable suggestion Dee
Tore leaving tho Capitol The Venerable
erdira Gibbons was pFeseItel and after !
in exchange of greetings the President
isked the Admiral 81 he felt equal 90 [
general ordeal of hanishaking The Adj
nifal swerfed tlom tle shock explaining
hat his right ann was partly pafalrzeI
gom his cNerious in New York
a POINTER
'l.et me suggest fo you said the Pres
dent hereafter you shake thc other
aan's hand don't Pea him shake raura
You save yourself by not letting them eet |
he grasp on YOU"
Ihc star, from Mrs NcLean's residence
"as made promptly at 80 o'clock. Adj.
uirai Dewey had breakfast at $40 with |
iis SON and Lleutenants Brumby and
slowrl lie emerged from the house |
sith Chairman Moses. OF me local COM
niitef. and The two took their seats to-
,rihef ia Mrs. Mclean carriage. When
ne Admiral appeared resplendent In |
leapy epaulotts and gold lace. the great
hfong mat had assembled In the adia-
'eni streets ana ln Farragut Square. |
broke oat Into appausc There was also
dfmonttrat.0n nNfn fanttiu l4mher- |
on and Lieutenanls Brgmby and Cald-