Graham guardian., 1899-10-06
DEWEY SAYS
IL Was the men Who Did it-withoat
Them he Could do Nothing.

Them he Could do Nothing.
Following is a brief sketch of
the Dewey celebration from the
Deseret Ne,os;
The second day of New York
city's official welcome to Admiral
Dewey opened clear and cool.
There was hardly cloud IN the
sky, and the temperature was just
low enough to keep the crowds on
the move for warmth. Many peo.
pile were out at sunrise to secure
desirable points from which to
view the parade, but lower Broad
way was we'll filled with those who
were anxious to have a look at
Dewey on his way to the city hall,
whether they were to see the great
parade or not. The first ceremony
today was the presention at the
city hall of a gold loving cup to
the admiral by Mayor Van Wyck
on behalf of the city OF New York.
At Z o'clock the police boat Patrol
started for the Olympia. The ad-
miral boarded the Patrol, which
steamed TO the battery where the
city's guest was met by a COM
mittee.
Ali along the street were cheer
ing crowds, and the city hall park
was filled to the limit with people
who shouted noisy, enthusiastic
welcome as Dewey came In sight.
Admiral Dewey was asked if he
had any expression TO make con-
ceIning the celebrations He re-
piled:
enc have nothing to say this
morning. | have not yet got my
eyes open" In regard to the de-
monstration of yesterday and last
night, he said
''It was magnificent"
Gov. Roosevelt, accompanied by
his adjutant, Avery A. Andrews,
his orderly, and Seth Low, were
among the first to arrive at the
city hall for the presentation cere-
mony. Then came Admiral Phil
ip, Col. TreadweIl, Captain Asa
Walker and CHARLES III. Knox. A
few minutes later Rear Admiral
Schley came In, in full dress. Ad-
miral Schley was the center of at
draction and he was kept busy
shaking hands with those who
were introduced to him. Captain
Coghlan, formerly Of the Raleigh,
came in and was greeted with
"Hoch der Kaiser" He smilingly
responded and shook hands all
round.
The mayor had just reached the
platform when Admiral Dewey
came up the stairs, The admiral
walked over to the mayor and
with a hearty good morning shook
him by. the hand.
The military and naval officers
and prominent citizens realized
that Dewey bad come, and they
made q rush for the platform.
There was danger of it being over
crowded and Capt. Copeland, of
the city ball squad, closed the
gates shutting out Admiral Schley,
Captains Coghlan, Walker and
Dyer, Gov, Roosevelt and other
prominent persons.
Rear Admiral Schley climbed
over the gate and he was followed
by the naval officers, but Gov.
Roosevelt remained behind. One
of his staff rushed up to Captain
Copeland and whispered, "the
governor feels sighted" The
gates were opened and Col. Roose.
velt took his place within the en-.
closure.
Admiral Dewey evinced a de,
sire to shake hands with all the
naval officers, and introduce them
to the mayor.
As Dewey greeted Schley the
crowd sent up cheer after cheer for
"Dewey and Schiey."
As soon as the greeting was over
the mayor began his speech pro
senting the city's loving cup.
When the mayor concluded, Ad-
miral Dewew began by saying:
at would be impossible for me;
Mr. Mayor TO express in words"
At this point he was interrupted
with cheers and be began again.
at would be quite impossible to
express in words how deeply l am
moved by this-all these honors,
one after the other-that beautiful
cup, the freedom of the city, this
great magnificent reception, l can
not say what | want to, but speak
ing for myself and the gallant
squadron l had the honor to com
mand at Manila, i thank you from
the bottom of my heart"
After the formal ceremonies, Ad
miral Dewey went about shaking
, hands with his friends.
"Come here, all you captains,
he said, addressing the naval cap
tains present. Then he introduc
. ed each to the audience.