Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-30
HON0RS TO HEROES
Tributes to the Brave by a Grateful
People.
RECEPTIONS OF TIE EARLIER DAYS
Demonstrative Greetings to Perry,
"OId Hickory aud Lafayette.
OTHERS RECEIVE TRIBUTES


The magnificent receptions to be given to
Admiral Dewey, both here and elsewhere,
will doubtless eclipse, any spectacle of
similar character in the past, when cere-
mony of honoring the brave was participant
ed in by but few. thsslsands only Of the
grandfathers and grandmothers, and the
facilities for making great spectacular de-
monstrations We're Iii Ahitea Nevertheless,
there have been notable receptions previous
ly, attended by PROFESSIONS dinners, balls
and entertainments;a and we can we'll imagine
that Decatur. cambridge, Hull, Perry and
others distinguished in the navy; jackson,
Harrison, Scott, Brown and others, before
the expiration of the second decade of the
century, We're as heartily received in the
capital of the nation as were the heroes of
the later years. though but few were the
recipients of a general ovation.
There was some opposition to the war of
1872, and. in some sections, peace at any
price was advocated, and Governor Strong
of Massachusetts. in a message to the leg
isature of that state, said the war was I'M
necessary and unjustitiable, and expressed
the hope that the government would pro-
vide for the common defense, but make no
attempts to extend our territory by con-
quest or purchase; while in one state. If no
more, the keepers of jails were prohibited
from receiving military prisoners. But
Notwithstanding a state senate resolved
that lit did not behoove a moral and re-
ligious people to rejoice in victories over
our enemies, the people did not withhold
their plaudits from the heroic commanders
The citizens of the District We're not be-
hind those in other parts of the country,
and early as November 1SI', they pre-
pared to honor Comnodores Bainbridga
Morris and others. who had been called to
the city Before the formal reception ten
dered they were greeted with cheers wher-
ever recognized, but want of time, after
having dined with the mayor and corpora
ton of Georgetown, forced them to decline
a dinner by the Washington people and
subsequent honors
Perry's Victory.
The phenomenal victory of Perry on Lake
Erie, of September 10, 1913, was duly an
nounced, Gen. w. H. Harrison. in command
of the forces on the lakes, receiving the
message Of Capt. Perry: 1--WE have met
the enemy and they are ours" and the
Secretary of the Navy receiving the fol-
loving:
Sir: 1t has pleased the Almighty to give
to the arms of the United States signal
victory over their enemies. The British
squadron, consisting of two ships, two
briggs, one schooner and one sloop have
this moment surrendered to the force I'M
der my command after short conflict"
The National Inte,ligencer, in announcing
this victory. said it presents the dazzling,
the astonishing sfact that a fleet inferior
in numbers has not only vanQuished, but
captured every vessel of the fleet of a
stronger antagonist"
That such a victory was the cause of re-
joicing needs no affirmation. New York,
BSfalo, Albany, Erie and other places il
Illuminated on the reception of the news.
and Perry received the plaudits of the
people. He was everywhere greeted with
salutes and PROFESSIONS. Perry arrived in
70 pcyrn Toy foil vino and
received with a salute end honored by
dinner at Tominson's Hotel. on Capito!
Hill. at which Mayor blake presided. At
the table were ComEedare Tingey, Daniel
Carroll of Duddingya Ign, Gen. Walter Jones.
Secretary of StateSfMonfoe. Secretary of
the Navy Jones, Hehry Clay and many
of the leading meRs In Congress, besides
briey to toas III being
1.-The man who In his opposition to a
particular administrator. does not forget
his duty to his couatry-%
Mr.. Clays sentiraentsf found expression
in the words: "Thaspolicy which looks to
peace as the end the war and to the
war as the means 6f peace"
The United d. States oop es Argus re- us af was
on which occasion The gallant Perry was
present and a guest at a dinner in his hon.
or given by Commodore Tingey. Wherever
he was recognized during his weeks So
journ he was heartily cheered.
In Baltimore Perry was received with the
greatest enthusiasm; with salute of can
non and bell: with bonfires and illumina-
ton. He was given banquet at the Foun-
tain Inn. AT a circus performance he at
tended there the audience arose and with
the performers eheered themselves hoarse,
and so great was the demonstration that
the performance was totally eclfpsed.
Inspires Condolences.
At Philadelphia, New York and Boston
Perry was qhonored with the most hearty
receptions. and these in the days when the
war was In progress the enemys vessels
often being in our waters and the public
being uncertain as to their destination.
The victory on Lake Erie had given con-
ddence as to the ultimate triumph OF tha