The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-10-11
A GOLD SWORD
Given to Admiral Dewey in
Washington.
He WAS VlSIELY AFFECTED.
Secretary Long, President Nc
Kinley and Admiral Dewey.
in Turn, Made Speeches
to Each Other.
He WAS WISELY AFFECTED.

On Monday of last week Admiral
Dewey was presented in Washington
with beautiful sword, voted to him
by congress. The presentation was pre-
ceded by parade, the display being
one of the most magnificent ever seen
in Washington. The start from Mrs.
McLean's residence was made at ~
o'clock. Dewey. emerged from the
house with Chairman Moses, OF the To-
cal committee, and took seat IN Mrs.
McLean's carriage.
When the admiral appeared, respIen-
dent in epaulettes and lace, the great
throng cheered wildly. There was also
demonstration when Captain Lamber-
ton and Lieutenant Brumby and Cald-
well came out, aDd took the second car
riage.
Dewey entered the white house
grounds by the west gate and, on reach
ing the portico, quickly alighted and
was shown into the White Room, where
he was met by the president and mem
bers Of the cabinet. Only few min
utes elapsed before the admi1a! reap,
peared with the president and they
took seats in the white house carriage.
Members of the cabinet occupied the
next three carriages. Former Secretary
Alger sitting with Secretary Long and
then followed various officials,
As the carriages swept b,iskly down
the curved driveway into Pennsylvania
avenue, there was blare Of bugle com
mands, the. clash of bands, and the
great procession started. 1t was a
magnificent and inspiring sight as the
parade swung into the handsome
thoroughfare, through Broad street,
cleared from curb to curb, with the
majestic Capitol looming from the
further end and with the Treasury be-
hind.
At the head of the line rode Major
General Miles, the commanding general
of the army in the full uniform Of his
rank. He was astride supurb gray
horse. Back of him came rank after
rank of his military aides, all officers OF
high rank. The brilliant coated ma
rine band added ;color and inspiring
music to the gay scene, and following
them came every describable kind OF
soldier, sailor and marine, mounted and
afoot.
{1Battery after battery oflight artillery
passed, and the mammoth s inch siege
guns Of the eth artillery changed to yel-
low of cavalry as line after line rode by.
All that had gone before was but bril-
liant. prelude to the coming Of the
''Man of Manila, riding with the presi-
dent on his way to the catitol to re-
cei7e nations tribute. They were IN
the presidents private carrilge, seated
on the rear set, the president on the
right.
Mckinley raised his hat only occa-
sionally, leaving the admiral to acknow-
ledge the plaudits of the multitude.
From end to end the Avenue rang with
leafening cheers. Arriving at the
Capitol the distinguished guests were
ushered into the grand stand for the
presentation ceremonies.
Secretary Long made an address on
delivering the sword by reading his
famous telegram to the admiral to
Capture or destroy the Spanish feet,
and the brief reply Of the admiral tell
iag of his work. Secretary Long said
great epoc in history had been covered
in few words and now the chief figure
in the affair was here to receive his re-
ward.
AS Secretary Lopg concluded he
passed the sword tosPresident Mckln-
iey. The latter rose''and faced the ad-
miral. Dewey was visibly affected and
brushed his gloved hands across ms
eyes before..standing .at'attentlon. Ihe
president said:
"Admiral Dewey-From your en-
trance in the harbor Of New York with
Your gallant crew and valiant ship, the
demonstrations which everywhere have
greeted you, reveal the public esteem
Of your heroic action, and the love IN
which you are held By your country.
"All the.speople give you az etfec-
tionate welcome home, IN which l JOIN,
with all my heart. There was no flaw
in your victory, there can be no falter-
ing in maintaining it. 1t gives me ex-
treme pleasure and great honor, IN be-
half of all the people to hand you tins
4ord, the gift of the nation, voted by
the congress of the United States:
The president handed the admiral
sword, and there was roar OF applause
as Dewey received it.
The reply Of the admiral was charac-
tcristic, a few words, only, being
spoken in accepting the gift. The
sword is triumph Of art. Except for
the steel blade and the body metal OF
its scsbbard, the sword is entirely Of
22-karat gold. On the pommel is
carved the name Of the battlcship
Olympia and the zo6iacle sign Tor
December in which lucky month Dewey
was born. 1t is Damascened with the
Inscription:
The gift of the Nation to Rear Ad-
n.iral George Dewey, u. 5. n, IN
memory Of his victory at Manila bay,
May l, 1898.
The crowd hushed as Dewey turned
to reply. He said:
81 thank you Mr.. President for this
great honor you have conferred upon
me. l thank congress for what has
been done. I thank the secretary OF
the navy fo- his gracious words. /
thank my couDtrymen for this beautl-
full gift which shall be souvenir IN my
family forever as an evidence that re-
publics are not ungrateful, and | thank
u, MIR. Chairman, and gentlemen OF
tie committee, for the gracious cordial
aad kindly welcome which you have
gi:en me to my home: .n,
The band then played The Star
S. angled Banner, and Cardinal Cab
bons pronounced beDedlctlon:
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