The San Francisco call., 1899-10-04

President Of the United States and him
who is It's living President to-day. here IN
this beautiful city adorned with the stat
ues Of its statesmen and heroes, the num-
Der incomplete until your own is added,
here amid this throng OF citizens who are
only q type OF the millions and millions
more who are ali animated by the same
spirit OF af1eCtionate and grateful well
come. cannot doubt that this is one or
it is one OF the happiest in the heart Of
each one OF your fellow countryHen
wherever hey are, whether on the conu-
nent or on the far-off Islands Of the sea.
Now. following the authorization of
Congress, present this sword OF honor
which I mold in my hand-my hand;
rather let 1t go to You through the hand
life and fought for his country in battle.
and who to-day IS commandeT-in-chier|
of ali our armies and navles, the Presi
dent Of the United States.
AS Secretary Long concluded. he
passed the sword to President McKin-
ley. The latter rose and faced the ad
miraL Dewey was visibly affected. and
brushed his gloved hands across his
eyes before standing al attention. The
President said:
admiral Dewey; From your entrance
into the harbor of New York with your
gallant crew and valiant ship the demon
sLratiOus which have everywhere greeted
you reveal the public esteem of your
heroic action and the fullness Of love in
The voice OF the nation is lifted in praise
and gratitude for the distinguished and
memorable services you have rendered the
country, ana all the people give you an
anectiOnate welcome home, in which I
join with all my heart
Your victory exalted American valor
and extended American authority. There
was no flaw in your victory; there will be
no falterlng in maintaining ii. Great ap-
plaUse.)
Il gives ne extreme pleasure and great
honor in behalf OF all the people 10 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 a deep bow. and there was
roar Of applause as Dewey received
it. The crowd was hushed as he turned
to reply. He said:
I thank you. NJ President. for this
great honor you have conferred upon me-
l thank the Congress for what II has done
l thank the Secretary OF the Navy for his
gracious words I thank my countrymen
Tor this beautiful gift, which shall be an
heirloom in my family forever as an evil
dence that republics are not ungrateful,
and I thank you. MT- Chairman and gen.
tleInen OF the committee, for the gracious,
cordial and kindly welcome which you
nave given me 10 my home.
The band played The Star SpangIed
Banner" and then Cardinal Gibbons
pronounced the benedicrion.
Following the benediction the ar
rangements for the review Of the mill
tary escort by Admiral Dewey were
carried out. While the police (prior 10
the troops getting in motion) were fore
ing the crowd back TO give a clear pas
sage for the troops across the plaza
there were demands from the crowd TO
hold up the sword"
Admiral Dewey, COmplaisant as al
ways, lifted il, and then it was raised
again by one OF the committeeman.
Upon the latter putting il down. Ad-
miral Dewey. at the request of q pho
tographer perching on a stepladder
nearby, held the sword in both hands
while The camera was snapped
The admiral and the President then
seated themselves and cOnversed ami
matedly. The former was facing south
and he noticed a little girl, probably
four years old. in the crowd near the
stand kissing her hand to him. In an
instant his face was aglOw and he
waved both hands TO the young one
There was some delay in the starting
Of the escort, and during the interval
the admiral and the President were
Joined on the stand by Secretary Long,
Secretary Hay, Secretary Hitchcock,
Attorney General Griggs, Postmaster
General Smith Secretary Root and ex-
Secretary Alger.
The Olympia 5 men. who had been
placed at points of vantage, whence
they could see their chief honored. first
marched across the plaza 10 take the
place Of honor at the right of the line.
and were greeted with continuous
cheering. When they fell into place the
review began, General Miles and his
staff riding by in salute and then
taking up a position on the plaza north
Of the stand. Admiral Dewey, the
/ President and the others in the party
remained standing during the passing
Of the troops. The admiral touched
his chapeau to each organization and
/ removed il in salutatiOn of every flag.
! He Clapped his hands when the Dis
trict National Guard came into view,
and the guards were also given ap-
plause by the throngs. In the rear OF
the Olympia's men marched detach-
mentS from the MachiaS, the Marietta
and the Iowa, and the famous black
goat, which is the Iowas mascot,
trotted along with the jackies with
most amusing impertinenCe. The re-
viewing party evidently enjoyed this
feature. The Olympias 5 men got
citizens in the mounted escort giving
/ them three cheers and waving their
hats as the men behind the guns
passed by.
When the review was concluded the
/ admiral and President Mckinley en-
tered the latter's carriage. The Cabi
net officers and mem bers Of the COM
mittee entered other carriages. When
Admiral Schley. who was we'll down
the list. entered his carriage he was
given a demonstration which continued
all through the Capitol grounds, and he
was compelled TO rise in his carriage
and bow his acknowledg gments of the
warm greeting given him.