Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-03
THE NERO AT HOME
Continued From Page ~

Reypen. Richborn. Bradford and
Sampson; Major General Miles. Atju-
tant General Corbin. General Haywood,
commanding h Marine Corps: Capt.
LcmlE. judge advocate of the navy. and
many others. There was little need of
Introduction as Admiral Dewey had
served alongside most OF these officials.
There was no formality and after the
first greetings Secretary Long invited
me Admiral to accompany him TO the
Presidents library where Mr.. Nlckin-
ley ana members Of the cabinet We're
awaiting him. ~ #
Arm in arm Secretary Long ana the
Admiral proceeded by the elevator to
the upper floor Of the mansion. The
members Of the cabinet had assembled
IN the cabinet room. while the Prcs;-
dent was alton" III the library adjoining.
as secretary Long entered With the Al
lniral. the President came Forward t.
greet the famous sailor aud graspin.
his hand wished him a hearty welcome.
INQUIRIES FOR MRS M'I(INLr2Y.
The -Admir&l acknowledged the cor
dial sentiments expressed by the Pres
id1nt and then asllall as TO the health
OF Mrs. Mckinley saying h. had heard
with great regret that sh" had not been
"ell. IN reply the President suggested
tl.at the Admiral mcot Mrs. Mckinley.
They stepped out 10 the corridor. which
Mrs. Mcl<inle, makes q sitting room
,Si'' tlSis l'GHl he' Win some OF neF
lady friends. The Admiral was pre-
sentcd and received from Mrs. NcI<in-
10y. rs We'll as the President. Il most
hearty welcome homo.
Returning to the library. the Frcsi-
dent invited his cabinet associates to
meet III Admiral. Secretary Hay.
headed the party. followed by Secretary
Hitchcock. Postmaster General smith.
Attorney General Griggs. Secretary
lS""t and Secretary Wilson. Former
Secretary A'gcr was also present hay
ing ben requested by the President to
DIN til" rartE. and was among those to
meet the Admiral. # ". "..
ThG greetings With the cabinet were
bli"f and then the President ana Nd
miral Dewey headed tho party toward
AZ the rear Of the White House. down
the gravel walks and ont to the street
in the rear Of the treasury. The crowd
seemed to know that thu hero was APP
preaching. for a great wave Of cheer
ms went IN ami Pennsylvania avenue
was bathcd III light from end to end
\ MIGHTY CHEER.
me stand had been erected at the
head Of Pennsylvania avenue. just
south Of the Treasury Department
building. and as Admiral Dewey moved
through the stand to the prov quilt out
from its front, leaning on the arm Of
President Mckinley. the crowd started
4 mighty cheer which passed down the
avenue and was taken UP for blocks.
The Admiral frequently bowed his &C
acknowledgements. The President and
Admiral Dewey Wnrc Joined at the
front Of the stand by Secretaries Hay.
Root. Hitchcock. and Wilson and Post
master General Smith, the officers Of the
m and other naval officers. As
the cheering at length died away the
Admiral turned to Mr.. Mckinley and
the Two seating themselves entered in
70 conversation While awaiting the ar
rival Of the procession.
The head Of tho civic parade which
FHd harn orange in honor of the Ad-
m'ral. began TO pass in review before
him shortly after O'Clock. There were
man novel and Interesting features
reviewing the sameness of the ordinary
civic parade. """ "" A..
AN IMPOSING SPECTACLE.
Tile spectacle, as the marchers came
u the length Of the avenue in the flare
OF the red lights Under sweeping arches
4l stars from thousands of Roman can
dies. was beautiful and impressive.
Tho column was headed by General
George Harris chief marshal, following
q numerous body Of bicyclists. The
Wheels We're interviewer With garIands
and Wrea-hs Of flowers and green's ana
col"ro' bunting and every wheelnan
.arrie3 Chinese lanterns. Many We're
in costume. Close hehind the splendid
Marine band ann the veteran orcani-
cations and Dewey himself 4 veteran
and Il G. a. Il. man. looked With pride
tangled WIKI SORROW upon The gray
heads who marched past With as sold
q step rs advancing years permitted.
y formidable detachment in the line
was that of the International Machin-
lists. following" q great siX-incll ritied
cannon from the Washington navy
yard bearing the inscription: I'VE make
the guns for Dowey.''
The Catholic Societies of the District
made a special effort to DO homo. to
the Admiral and with excellent re-
suits for their contingent was one Of
the most numerous and effective in TIC
column.
\ UNIQUE FEATURE. HI.
The letter carriers had all Of the To-
cal postal ears in line. ablaze with elec-
trio light. spelling words of welcome to
Dewey. One Of their features was !; gi-
cantic Illuminated envelope addressed
70 ADMIRAL George Dewey, Manila. and
marked "Returned TO W~ashingtor.'
g Thc erna societies had a most
creditahle representation and alto
sethcr the civic parade was q worthy
enc As the rear Of the column passed
the public fell in behind and passed be
fore the reviewing stand for an hour 10
get . glimpse Of their hero.
The crowd was 50 eager to see that
Trey sDcilcl the effectiveness Of this
Part OF the arrangements by breaking
through the ropes and Surging about
the grand stand where they gave Vent
to Wild cheering and a noisy dcmon-
stration that completely upset this mart
@! the review, Admiral Dewey gave
%fIeHuent acknowledgement to the cheers
for him and seeing that the review had
c%ession. Quilted his place early and
! With the President f0llownI Nv ma