Willmar tribune., 1899-10-11
ALTON II
President Presents the sword
s Desvey's Reply-The Admiral's sH
Jourfey5 to- Washingto ton One
Continuous Ovation,

navy and vast crowd of the plain
people.
: Received with Cheers. :
When the admiral appeared from the
Mclean residence, resplendent in heavy
epaulettes and gold lace. the. great
throng that had assembled in the ad-
jacent streets and in Farragut square
broke out into a long and loud burst
of applause. .s.ss | { .E5=s r.
Accompanied by an escort of police
and committeeman and headed by the
Marine; band, the admiral was driven
to the. white house through cheering
crowds. His progress was>slow and
he repeatedly bowed and smiled his
Acknowledgements of the greetings
given him. He entered the white house
grounds by the west gate and was
shown into the white room, where he
was met by the president and men,
bers of the cabinet.
Rides with President.
Only few minutes elapsed before
the admiral reappeared with the presi-
dent and took seats in the white house
carriage. The members of the cabinet
occupied the next three carriages.
They were then driven to the capitol,
where the presentation was made.
In reply to the presidents speech of
presentation, Admiral Dewey said:
II thank you, Mr.. President, for this
great honor you have conferred. upon me-
thank the congress for what it has done.
thank the secretary Of the navy for his
gracious words. l thank my countrymen
for this beautiful gift, which shall be an
dence that republics are not ungrateful,
and thank you. Mr.. Chairman and gentle
| men of the committee, for the gracious,
cordial and kindly welcome which you have
given me to my home"
Great Land Parade.
New York, Oct. 2.-Saturday brought
| to q close the celebrations in honor of
Admiral Dewey. The presentation of
the loving cup, the gift of the city of
New York, took place early in the fore
noon. The great event of the day, the
land parade, was witnessed by multi
tude of persons, who thronged every
available place. In the evening the
crews of the Olympia and other vessels
of the fleet were entertained at a
smoker at the Waldorf-Astoria. Ad-
miral Dewey was very tired at the end
of the parade. He was driven at once
to the residence of Manager Boldt, of
the eWaldorf-Astoria, escorted by squad
ron A and accompanied by Mayor Van
| Wyck. He dined with his lieutenants,
Brumby and Caldwell. Admiral Dewey
ho
feeling too fatigued to leave his apart
ments, and retired at 1875 o'clock.
A Continuous Ovation.
Washington, Oct. .3.-Admiral Dewey's
Journey here from New York was one
continuous ovation, limited in its in
tensity only blythe density of popula-
ton. The special; was given q clear
track and the run to Washington was
made without a stop except at Gray's
Ferry, on the outskirts of Philadelphia,
where engines were changed and a new
train crew came aboard. The train ar
rived on time a few minutes before
p. M, Monday.
It was said by the railroad officials
and trainmen that the ovation during
theNrun from New York to Washington
was the most remarkable demonstra-
ton that has ever taken place along the
line.
A hearty reception awaited the ad'
miral upon his arrival in the city. he
was driven quickly to the white house
where he was greeted by the president
the cabinet and many of his old asso'
ciates in the navy department. Later
on he reviewed the great civic parade
given in his honor.
Much Fatigued.
It was 9:1O o'clock when the fatiguec
recipient of the days demonstrations
reached the residence of Mrs. Washing
ton Mclean, mother of the democratic
candidate for governor of Ohio. on +
street, where he will stay while il
Washington. The admiral was met a
the head Of the staircase by Mrs. Nc
Lean and her daughters Mrs. McLea1
welcomed the admiral and turned ove1
the house to him, for his use during
his stay in Washington. Mrs: McLear
and the members of her family the1
left, going to her country residence il
the suburbs of Washington.
He Founded Converse College.