New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-02


THE SWORD VOTED BY CONGRESS-
WILL BE PRESENTED TOMORROW.
Washington oct. l.-Eaborate preparation.
have been made to give Admiral Dewey
glorious welcome when he returns to Washing.
ton on Monday evening the Nations hero. III,
arrival in the city Will be signazed By an
admirals salute Of seventeen guns and nolse
from all the cannon, bells and steam whistles
in and about the city. From this time until
late In the night his presence viii let loose the
enthusiasm Of the thousands who have been
eagerly awaiting his coming. A civic parade OF
twelve thousand men Is only n small part 81 the
first nights proceeding, for an immense throng
OF the people will file before him for an hour
their number being limited only by the width
OF Pennsylvania He and the President VIII
occupy reviewing stand just south Of the
Treasury Building and facing Pennsylvania
ave.
Tuesday will be the great day Of the celebra-
ton however for then Admiral Dewey Is 70 be
conducted to the Capitol by the President and
his Cabinet and a fine military escort and pre-
sented with the sword voted 10 him by Con-
gress The Admiral will ride in the same car
rlage with the President The exercises VIII
be brief They will take place on the reviewing
stand. on the east front Of the Capitol and
facing the broad esplanade, which many
thousands OF persons gather every four years 10
witness the inaugural ceremonies. larger
crowd than witnessed any Of these Presidential
exercises Will fill the grounds
Eight State Governors with their STATS viii
be among those who will do lmlral Dewey
honor They are Governors Wolcott Of Massa-
chusetts Powers Of Maine Pingree Of Michigan.
Smith OF Vermont Rollins Of New Hampshire,
Atkinson Of West Virginia. Lowndes Of Mary
land and Tyler OF Virginia. While here Admiral
Dewey will be the guest of Mrs. Washington
Mclean. mother Of John r. Mclean. Democratic
candidate for Governor OF Ohio Mrs. Mclean
has a fine house in K-st., opposite Farragut
Square and not far from the Capitol The city
has not been deliberately decorated yet for the
occasion but the promises OF the local Commit
tee Of Arrangements apparently insure a great
show Of flags bunting and decorations, while an
extensive fireworks display has been arranged.
The weather promises TO be fine The pro-
gramme Of Mondays event IS as follows:
$50 p. m.-Admirars salute special train
arrives at Washington Sixthst station. Greet
ing at station 10 the Admiral by the chairman
OF the Reception Committee.
D. m-The Sd United States Cavalry, guard
OF honor, escorts the Admiral and party up
Pennsylvania ave and Ffteenth-st. to the Ex
ecutive Mansion.
7:15 to 1880 D. m.-Secretary OF the Navy re-
ceves the Admiral at the Executive Mansion in
the East Room. and then presents him to the
President.
7:45 10 p m-Party. consisting Of the Presi-
dent, members Of the Cabinet Admiral Dewey
and aids, members Of the Reception Committee
and escort from station. leave Executive Man
sion. proceeding through the south grounds OF
the Executive Mansion 70 the southeast gaze
and thence to reviewing stand.
: to S:l5 p. m.-Head Of parade arrives NJ re-
viewing stand. General illumination OF Pennsyl-
vania-ave. with searchlight red fire, arches OF
Roman candles lanterns torches, etc. lIluniha-
ton Of the Capitol. Washington Monument CITY
postoflce and other public buildings.
1890 D. m.-The people Will pass In review
Special illumination along line or escort zen,
eral illumination and demonstration. HnWHa ~
Dewey escorted TO the residence or Srs. W hsh-
inpton Mclean Connecticut-ave. and K-st.
The civic parade mentioned Will number about
twelve thousand men, ana VIII lncluue 'Idai
Army. Spanish American War and other mill
tary organizations labor ana society orsAHlIt-
tons and other uniformed bodies. After this
parade has gone by will come general naEen
past the reviewing stand by as many people az
can pass I'D the avenue in the hour that Admiral
Dewey has consented to add to the original pro-
gramme for this purpose.
Tuesdays programme is as follows:
1890 a. m.-Military and civic escort ~ Ad-
rniral Dewey ana the President 10 the capitol
II noon-Exercises at Capitol. Presidents sa,
lutte Music by Marine Band star Spangled
Hammer" Introduction OF chairman ~ meetng'
r. Ross Perry. by w. II. Moses, chairman OF tn'
Committee OF one Hundred. Address of vel
come by r. Ross Perry, chairman 81 Committee
on Reception Address and presentation or
sword voted to Admiral Dewey by Congress by
John D. Long Secretary of the Navy. Accept
ance by Admiral George Dewey. Music ny mo
Marine Band America
no u. m-Review ~ escort by Admiral
Dewey at east front Of Capitol
o. m.-Admiral Dewey escorted 70 resi- lence
OF Mrs washington Mclean by civic escort
m.-Dinner AZ Executive Mansion In honor