The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-10-07
THE NATIONS GUEST.
Admiral Dewey Received by Pres
ident Mckinley.
GIVEN A FINE SWORD.
Presentation Speech Delivered by
John ID. Long, Secretary of the Navy,
on the Capitol Steps,

w "SuiustoH, ~ u, Oct. O.-Ihe mag
1lhcent sword awarded by act of Con
gress to Admiral Dewey was presented
to him In the presence of the President
the members of the cabinet and the ju
| dietary, the high officers of the army anC
navy, and vast crowd of the plain peo
| pie. In strong contrast with all of the
| ceremonies that have taken place since
Admiral Dewey reached the shores OF
his native land, today's function was
seyersly 9fiieIal ia haeff e shadow OF
the great white capitol of the nation-a
spot filled with memories of other stately
| ceremonies. The escort which marched
in line with the admiral was made uI
entirely of soldiers and sailors.
A gun sounded in the direction Of the
river just as the sun reached the merld-
ian. There was flourish from the Ma
rine band as the head of the procession
coached the edge of the portico. The
band struck into the soul-moving strains
of Hail to the Chief as the process
sion moved slowly down the steps to the
stand.
The crowd cheered long as the party
took their seats, Admiral Dewey rising
with bare head to respond to the ovation.
\ colored servant in livery threw a ma
val cloak over the admirafs shoulders
as he took his seat. Prayer was offered
by Rev DR.. Bristol. President McKin-
ley's pastor.
Ross Perry then made the Introductory
address which was Justify cheered.
He ended by introducing Secretary
Long who was received with great enthu-
siasm and standing bareheaded IN the
sunshine addressed his remarks directly
to Dewey who remained bareheaded and
seated. The speech was received with
applause.
Remarks by the President.
As Secretary Long concluded he passed
the sword to President Mckinley. The
latter rose aud faced the admiral. Dewey
was visibly affected and brushed his
gloyed hands across his eyes before stand
ing at attention. The President said:
Admiral Dewey: From your entrance in
the harbor of New York, with your gallant
crew and valiant ship. the demonstration
which everywhere greeted you reveal the
public esteem of your action and the fuil-
ness of the love in which you are held by
The voice of the nation is lifted in praise
and gratitude for the distinguished ana
country. and all the people give you afec-
| tionate welcome home, in which | 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
'faltering in maintaining it Great ap,
IT.
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.
Dewey's Reply.
The President handed the admiral the
sword with deep bow and there was a
roar of applause as Dewey received 1t.
The crowd was hushed as he turned to
reply.
Admiral Dewey said:
thank you. Mr.. President, for TINS scat
honor you have conferred upon me l than !
the Congress for what it has d4nr tar hil
gracious words | thank my conntrymen
For this beautiful gift. which shall be IA IN
heirloom in my family forever rs mIi enh
I thank you Mr.. Chairman and sentlehn,eii
of the committee for the gracious, cotui,, ,n,
and kindly welcome which you nave given
me to my home
The band played ''The Star-Spangleo
Ranner." and then Cardinal Gibbons pro
nounced the bencdiction. There was the
usual hustle and confusion as the cere
monies closed and then the crowd rear
ranged itself. a broad path was cleared
across the plaza and Admiral Dewey
! stood up beside the President to revle"
| the parade. ,o "A
miral Dewey was escorted by the clvl
committee 10 the residence of Mrs. Nc
Lean.
After Admiral Dewey and the Presi
| dent had left the stand there was. louo
| calls by the crowd for Schley, and III re
| sponse that officer stepped to the vacant
| stand and bowed repeatedly to the peo
| pie.
The Sword Described.
The word, except its steel blade an'
| body metal of its scabbard, is entirely o
| 22-karat gold. On the pommel Is carved
! the name of TIE battleship Olympia
| which was Dewey'g flagship ut Manll'
| and the zodiacal s.gn for December. II
which lucky month Dewey was born
| Circling these is a closely-wOven wreatl
of oak leaves. long employed to indicate
| and 3dorn rank; below these. the pom
mel is embraced by gold collar. on th'
| front of which are the arms of the Unit
ed States. with the blue field of the shlei'
| in enamel. Below them are the arms o
| Vermont. Dewey's native state. with tn
| motto, Freedom and Unity, and th
| colors of the shield in enamel. The plail
| part of the gold collar is decorated will
| stars and a graceful finish is given to i
| by narrow band of oak leaves. Th
sword blade is Damascened with the in
| scriptiOn:
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