The times., 1899-09-29
THE NATIONS WELCOME
The Programme for Dewey's Re-
ception Adopted.
The Admirars Arrival - The Escort
10 the Executive Mansion - His
Gcy-Rexfew of the PRrnde-The
Ilumfnatfons-Two Days Events

Iey-Review of the Parnde-The
EIlumfnations-Two Days Events
The executive committee on the reception
TO Admiral Dewey in this city yesterday
adopted programme for the national cele-
bration The document is provisional and
the hours stated are subject 10 change, but
the programme is official in that il is the
sole list Of functions ratified by the com
nittee. Vice Chairman Cox, who presided
at the meeting, stated that owing TO un-
avoidable incidents and probable delays,
20 strictly official programme could be de-
cided upon, but after the reading of the
list of events the following was adopted
and viii be carried out by the various com
mittees. As the line Of march for the civic
parade has not yet been completed, and
many organizations have not yet reported.
the detailed list has been left out. but it is
known that il viii include seven divisions
and that the lire VIII include nearly 1900
men The programme as adopted is as fol-
lows:
The Reception Programme.
October , 7-S0 A. m-Speciai train bearing
representatives, uf the National and District Gov
eTnnents and a committee of citizens Of the
District. leaves sixth Street Depot for New York
TO mect Admiral Dewey and escort him 10 wash
ingtcn.
1850 p. m--speeial train leaves Jersey City with
Admiral Dewey
ESQ n rn.-Admiralfs salute as special train ar
rives Washington. Sixth Street Station. Re
ceptiOn az station 10 The Admiral by the chair
man Of the reception committee Party takes
carriages.
200 ;. 1n--Third United states Cavalry, guard
OF honor. escorts the Admiral and party up Penn
ssilTznia Avenue. Fifteenth Street, 10 the ENeeu-
tive Mansion.
7-I5 to 7:s9 p. m.-secreisTy. OF the Navy
ceives the Admiral at the Executive Mansion in
the East Room and then presents him 10 the
President
7:85 10 500 D. m.-Party consisting Of the Presi-
dent. members Of the Cabinet. Admiral Dewey
and aides, members Of tbs reception committee
and escort from station leave Executive Mansion,
proceeding through the south grounds Of the
Executive Mansion TO the southeast gate, and
thence TO reviewing stand.
soc 10 ssl5 p. m--Head of parade arrives at
reviewing stand. General illumination of Penn
siyania Avenue, with searchiight, rcd fire, arches
q Rcsnan candies, lanterns. torches etc Hum
fnati0n u the Capitol. Monument, city postoffice
and other public buildings
1880 q. m.-The people viii pao in review.
Special illumination along line OF escort Gen
erai illumination and demonstration. Admiral
Dewey escorted 10 the residence Of Mrs. Washing
ton Mclean. Connecticut Avenue and h Street.
Events of October ,.
1890 a. nl-CitizeRs escort assemblies ct Con-
RerIiast AEssEue and Street. Military escort
forms al Pennsylvania ANeaue and Seventeenth
Street AZ follows:
Grand Marshal. Gen. Nelson A. Niles
StaG-Brig. Gen. II. G. Corbin, Chief OF staff;
Major Jcin A. Johnston, q. 5. A. Assistant
Aaiuiant General; Brig. Gen. John ~ wilson.
L. : A; Brig. Gen. Alfred E. Bates L. : A;
Col John G. Gilmore, [. : A.. and Capt. Francis
AiichleT, Z. : A., special aide.
Aides-Licut Col. HenTy G. Sharpe, L. s. A.
Lieut.. Col William 3d. Carter, L. s. A.; Lieut..
Col. Culver q. Snifen, L. ;. A.; Lieut.. Col.
Csarse ". Baird. L. : A.; Major William 5. Pat
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The escort VIII move IN Lne 1oIio..1s. o.
der:
Piatoon of Mounted Police-oIand MARSHAL
MAJ Gen. Aelson A. Miles. L. ). A
AaTshai's Golors and Escort.
SiaF ard Aides
Bligadc OF United States Forces
Lieut. Col Fs1rcis H. Harrington. L. 5. M C.,
commanding
Marine Fand
Bzttalion ct L. ;. Marines.
Major Randolph Dickens commanding
Battalion Of L. S. Seamen.
United Siates Artillery.
Major George Z. Greeacagh commanding.
Light Ea,tery II, Seventh l. ;. Artillery.
Capt MeHlgnmaEy 81 Macenib commanding.
Siege Battery o, Seventh L. s Artillery
Capt. John u. Williams commanding
Third L. : Cavalry Band.
squadron Third 4. : Cavalry.
Major Henry jackson commanding.
Treop ]. Capt. John b. Mcdonald
Troop G. Seclnd Lieut. Goodwin Ordway.
Troop n, First Lieut. Afford C. MeTillat
Personal Escort Of Citizens tMounted).
Col. Myrrn n. P1rkeg. Marshal.
Andrew Parker, Chief Aide.
ADMIRAL DEWEY.
Officers Of the United States Navy.
Governors q StaIes and STATS
District 81 Cosumbii AaIlcnal Guard.
Brig. Gen George Ii. Harries commanding.
Brigade Band.
Engineer Company
First Lieut. Roy b. Hayes commanding.
Second Regiment of Infantry.
Col. n. Il. GTeli commanding.
First Regiment of Infantry.
Col Henry Nay commanding.
Field Music.
First Separate Battalion.
Major Arthur Brooks commanding.
signal Corps.
First Lieut.. ". G. AaftiHgly c-mmanding.
Light Battery.
Second Lieut.. James r. Waters commanding.
Naval Battalion.
lieutenant Commander sherburne c. Hopkins
Ambulance Corps.
Lieut.. Warren ID Fales commanding.
10 a. m--The staff and ades q the grand mar
Shsl viii assemble On Pennsylvania Avenue at
Io = and form in columns OF eigits facing
east. with eight yards distances and intervals
between individuals suited the width OF the
Avenue head 81 column opposite north entrance
70 Treasury Baiicius The battalions Of United
States Marshes and Seamen VIII assemble in
column Il Pl=toors sixteen files each night in
front, twelve PAGES distance. facing east head Of
column opposite cast gate entrance 10 White
House Grounds Light Battery 81 and Siege Bat
tery q. seventh United States Artillery, to be
assembled IN column of platoons. right IN front
facing east on Pennsylvania Avenue; head ot
column opposite the West gate entrance 10 White
ilouse Grounds The Third United States Cavalry
g assemble in column q plafoons q twelve
troopers each. right in front, facing south on
Seventeenth Street, head OF column on Pcnngyl-
yania Avenue. Citizens escort viii assemble in
lire, facing east, against iha west curb q Farra-
gut Place west, left q tie line on Street pre-
pared q salute gifh the troops and immediate
ly wheel % the right into column Of platoons
Df trrlvr men each
Nasy ofhcers ia carriages viii assemble in col
umn Of two, special csfTiages leading facing
south on Connecticut Avenue, head Of column
near driveway q residence The Governors with