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DEWEY IN WASHINGTON.
Tie President Hands to Him iie
Sword Voted by Congress.
RECEPTION AT THE WHITE HOUSE

ital-Parades In Dewey's Honor.
WASHINGTON, D. C. (Spec:aD. The homo
coming OF Admiral George Dewey-!or
aencoforth tho National CIpGal il ID D, his
home--wns made tho occasion for the great
sst tribute ever paid by Washington to any
individual.
When a lmiral D ewey's train ralche | til,
Inc OF tho Distrls: OF Colu nbia 1t stopnsl
for few minutes ut the little station OF
Dcanwood waiIe the Reception Committee
went through the formalty 0; presenting
TO the nations guest the freedom OF the
district.
A few minutes later tho train was in the
brilliantly lighted station at Washington.
Taking the arm OF W. II. Moses, Chairman
OF the Reception Committee, the Admiral
headed tho procession down the station,
while tho officers and committeeman fell
in at the rear.
wAdmiral Dewey was then escorted to the
While House. A mighty roar went uL
from the crowd as the Admiral ali ghted at
the portico OF the Executive Mansion.
AS he stepped from the carringe, Colonel
Bingham, representing The President.
st epI ed forward to escort him to the East
Room, where Secretary Long, Assistant
Secretary Allen and brilliant assemblage
OF naval officials were ready to extend to
him the greeting Of the navy. Secretary
Long was at the door, and rs the Admiral
entered tho Secretary grasped his hand
and with enthusiasm snid:
admiral, welcome you home. This Il
the Navy d department. for the m )ment, and
your associates OF tho navy are assembled
here to give you hearty greeting"
"Thank you, thank you," responded Ad-
miral Dewey, first exchanging few words
OF greeting with the Secretary, and then
with Mr.. Allen and the other officials.
Tho members OF the Cabinet hal as
sembled in the Cabinet room, while tho
President was alone In the library adioin-
Ing. Az Secretary Long entered with the
Admiral tho President came forward to
greet the famous sailor, and grasplng his
hand, wished him hearty welcome.
Returning to the library, the President
invited the members OF the Cabinet to meet
the Admiral. Secretary Hay headed the
party, followed by Secretary Hitchcock,
Postmaster General Smith, Attorney Gen.
eral Griggs, Secretary Root and Secretary
Wilson. Former Secretary Alger was also
present, having been requested by the Pres
tdent to join the party. The greetings With
Tho Cabinet were brief, aud then the Pres
lQGDt ana AuulTul DoWGy uouucU Luo purity
Toward the reviewing stand.
When Admiral Dewey appeared, leaning
On the arm OF President Mckinley, the
crowd started q mighty cheer, which
passed down the avenue and was taken up
Tor blocks. The Admiral frequently
bowed his acknowledgements.
Tho head OF the civic parade which had
been arranged in houor OF tho Admiral be-
gan to pass in review before him shortly
a;ter o'clock. There were many novel
and interesting features relieving the
imeness OF the ordinary civic. parade.
The spectacle, as the marchers came up
length OF the avenue In the glare ofthe
red lights, under sweeping arches OF stars
from thousands OF roman candles, was
beautiful and impressive. The beginning
u the march was heralded by th 9 bursting
81 thousands OF giaut cru ckers, while
bombs along tho line sent showers OF fire
into the mir.
The crowd was 50 eager to see Dewey
that they broke thr ough tho ropes and
surged about the grand stand, where they
gave vent to wild cheering and noisy
demonstration that completely upset the
review. Admiral Dewey gave frequent
acknowledgement to the cheers for him,
and, seeing that the review had lost its
distinctive character as procession, quit
ted his place early and, with the President,
followed by the members OF the Cabinet,
left tho stand, the Admlrnl proceeding to
The home OF his hostess, Mrs. McLeun.i
The elimination Of Admiral Dewey's
trium phul homecoming was reached on
Tuesday in tho shadow OF the dome OF the
National Capitol. Here lie received from
the hands of the President the magnificent
ieweIed sword voted to him By Congress in
comnem grafton Of the victory OF Manila
Bay.
The address o. Secretary Long In making
the presentation was full Of deep feeling.
During the delivery OF this address Ad-
miral d Dewcy, the man who had stood all
ordeuls thus fnr with scarcely any display
Of emotion, for moment lost control OF
himself and wcpt.
As Secretary Long ended his address lie
passed the sword to President Mckinley.
The latter rose and faced the Admiral.
Dewey was vslbly affected and brushed
bis Gloved hands across his eyes before
standing mt attention.
The President made felicitious speech ,
congrntulntiDg Dewey on his 1awless
victory. He then handed the Admiral the
sword, with deep bow, and there was q
roar OF applause rs Dewey received it.
The Admiral and the President then
seated themselves and conversed anil
matedly. The Olympia men, who had
been placed at points OF vantage whence
they could see their chief honored,
marched across the plaza to take their
place In line, and were greeled with con-
tinuous cheering. When they fell into
place the review began.
Admiral Dewey, the President and the
hthers in the party remained standing
during tho passing OF the troops. The
Admiral touched his chapenu to each
organization and removed 1t in salutatlon
to every flag.
When the review was ended the Admiral
and President Mckinley entered the lat
ser's carriage. In the evening Admiral
Dewey attended the dinner given by the
President In his honor ut the White House.
The sword, except its steel blade and the
oody metal OF its scabbard, Is entirely OF
iwenty-two-carat gold. On tho pomoal Is
carved the nnme Of the cruiser Olympia,
and the Zodiacal sign for December, III
which lucky month Dewey was born. The
pommel is embraced by gold collnr, on
the front OF which are the arms OF the
United States, with the blue field of the
shield in enamel. Below them are the
arms OF Vermont, Dewey's native Slate,
with tho motto, "Freehom and Union"
and the coiors OF the shield in enamel.
The sword blade Is dnmasccld With the
Inscription:
"rhe gift OF the Nation TO Rear-Admiral
George Dewey, U. s. N, In memory Of tho
clctory ut Manila Bay, May /, 1898.
The Loot Found Oh Thcin.
On their arriva! ut Liverpool, Englanl, ,
.;,a polt.p orrrs.s1 tyelyB nremeu OF the