Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1899-10-05


on shore and sea with unflinching
faith and nerve and, before 1.-THE sun
was half way up in the heavens, had
silenccd the guns of the foe, sunk
hostile fleet, demonstrated the SUI
and transferred to the United States an
empire of islands in the Pacific. Later.
by your display of large powers of adj
ministratioa, by your poise and pru-
dence, and by your great discretion,
not only in act, but also in word, which
is almost more important, you proved
yourself great representative citi-
zen of the United States, as we'll as now
its great naval hero.
"Yet, many of your grateful coun-
trymen feel that, in time to come,
maybe your still greater honor will
be that you struck the first blow, un-
der the providence of God, in the en-
franchisemeent of those beautiful
islands which make a great empire of
the sea, in relieving them from the
bondage and oppression of the centu-
rles and putting them on the way, I'M
der the protecting shield of your coun-
try's guidance, to take place in civiliza-
ton, arts, industries and all good
things of the most enlightened and
happy nations of the world, so that
generations hence your name shall be
to them a household word, enshrined
in their history and their hearts.
Clouds of darkness may linger
about them now, but the shining OUT
come is as sure as the rising of the
sun. Passing the tribulations and diff
fculties of the present moment, they
will in due time surely give way to the
dawn of a glorious new day-a day not
of mere selfish imperial dominion of
one people over another, but an inn
perial, moral and physical growth of
all peoples whatsoever their race or
color, who have come under the shell
ter of the broad shield of the United
States of America"
Long then dwelt on the high respon-
sibility that thus devolved on the
conscience, wisdom and courage of
this nation"
Presented by Mckinley.
AS Secretary Long concluded he
passed the sword to President Mckin-
ley. The latter rose and faced the adj
miral. Dewey was visibly affected.
The president said:
"Admiral Dewey: From your en-
trance in the harbor at New York, with
your gallant crew, and valiant ship,
the demonstrations which have every
where greeted you reveal the public APP
probation OF your heroic action.
1.-The voice of the nation is lifted in
praise and gratitude for the distin-
guished and memorable services you
rendered the country and all the peo-
pie give you an affectionate welcome,
in which 1 join with all my heart.
Your victory exalted American valor
and extended American authority.
There is no flaw in your victory; there
will be no faltering in maintaining it.
cit gives me extreme pleasure and
great honor, in behalf of all the people,
| to hand you this sword, the gift of the
nation voted by the congress of the
United States"
The president handed the admiral
the sword with deep bow and there
was a roar of applause as Dewey re-
ceived it.
Thanks of the Admiral.
Admiral Dewey said: II thank you,
Mr. President, for this great honor you
have conferred upon me. thank con-
gress for what it has done. thank
the secretary of the navy for his gra-
cious words. l thank my countrymen
for this beautiful gift, which shall be
an heirloom in my family forever as
an evidence that republics are not I'M
grateful, and l thank you, Mr.. Chair
man, and gentlemen of the commit
tee, for the gracious, cordial and kind
ly welcome you have given me to my
home"
Cardinal Gibbons pronounced the
benediction. A broad path was cleared
across the plaza and Dewey stood up
beside the president and viewed the
parade.