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NATIONS GIFT 70 DEWEY.
Mapnificent Sword Presented to tho
Admiral by the President
Speeches Made.
CEREMONY Hello ON THE CAPITOL STEPS

A Splendid Tribute to the valor and
Achievements Of the Victor OF
Manila Bay Dinner Given In His.
Honor MT the White House Was =
Brilliant Affair.
Washington, Oct. Admiral Dewey
receifed from the hand of the president
of the United States yesterday the
sword provided by congress as fitting
testimonial of his great service to his.
country. The ceremonies began at
noon with sThe Star spangled Banner"
played by the Marine band. The pres
ident and admiral both rose and stood
with uncovered heads and the vast as
semblage followed their example.
Secretary Long Speaks.
Secretary Long welcomed Admiral
Dewey to his home in Washington
spoke of the distinguished services he,
had performed for his country, and
concluded by saying:
Now. following the authorization OF
congress-, present this sword OF honor
which hold in my hand-my hand ?-rather
let 1t 20 to you through the hand of one.
who in his youth also periled his life ana
fought for his country in battle, and who.
to-day is the commander-ln-cnleI OF AZ
our armies and navies, the president OF the
United States
The Presldent's Remarks.
Secretary Long then passed the sword
to President Mckinley. The latter rose
and faced the admiral. Dewey was
visibly affected and brushed his gloved
hands across his eyes before standing
at attention. The president said:
admiral Dewey: From your entrance M
the harbor Of New York, with your gal!ant
| crew and valiant ship. the DEMONSTRATORS
which everywhere have greeted you reveal
the public esteem Of your heroic action'
| and the fullness Of love in which you are.
held by your country.
1.-The voice Of the nation is lifted In praise
and gratitude for the distinguished and
memorable services you have rendered the
country, and a.; the people give you ahec-
| tionate welcome home. in which l join with
all my heart.
your victory exalted American valor
| was no flaw in your victory; there Will be-
no faltering in maintaining 1t. NGreae ap-'
plause)
"It gives me extreme pleasure and great
| honor in behalf Of all the people, to hand
you this sword, the gift Of the nation voteR
Admiral Dewey's Reply.
The president handed the admiral the
sword with deep bow, and there was
a roar of applause as Dewey received it.
The crowd was hushed as he turned to.
reply. Admiral Dewey said:s
II thank, you, Mr.. President. for this'
great honor you have conferred upon me.
thank the congress for what it has done.
7 =. n, = o$owx of thn
gracious words. I thank my countrymen
for this beautiful gift, which shall be an
heirloom in my family forever as an evil
| 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"
The band then played 1.-THE Star
Spangled Banner" and Cardinal Glib,
bons pronounced the benediction. Fol-,
lowing the benediction the arrange
ments for the review Of the military
escort by Admiral Dewey were carrieds
| out.
Dimes at the White House.
President Mckinley, in honor of Adj
miral Dewey, gave the largest dinner
party in the history of the white house
social functions. Covers were laid for.
over 80 persons. The guests included
the cabinet, the governors of nine
states, justices of the supreme court,
some of the members of both houses of
congress, army and navy officials and
others. It was brilliant affair. At it's.
close Admiral Dewey took leave of the
party and was driven directly to his
house.
Dewey's Flag Hauled Down.
Washington, Oct. 5.-Admiral Dewey
made an early start Wednesday to fill a.
number of engagements. The admiraE
went 20 see Secretary Long. At his re-
quest he was detached formally from
the Olympia and he telegraphed to.
Tompkinsville to have his flag hauled
down. When all of these details had
been arranged, the admiral walked over
to the white house to keep an appoint
ment made with the president to dis.
cuss the Philippine situation.
Accepts the Home.
Washington, Oct. z. = Admiral
Dewey has elected to accept house in
Washington, already constructed, in
stead of having one built for his occu-
patton. He frankly expressed his.
qualification at the tender, which he
Immediately accepted. He said had
the proposed home been the gift of a
few wealthy men he would feel indis-
posed to accept it. But he noted that
the fund had over $4,000 subscribers.
indicating that the home was TO be
really the gift of the American people,,
and as such he would accept it with as.
much pleasure as he had the sword be-,
slowed upon him by congress.
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