The San Francisco call., 1899-10-15

OF Boston, arrived. Just as the party was
about to take carriages for Boston Com
staff appeared and presented the ad-
miral with a beautiful sword. the cost
Of which was met by dime contributors
from the people of Boston Ihen MT: Mr;
Dyer and four members of his statf We're
admitted. Last came Captain Lamoer-
ton of the Olympia.
admiral got away from the hotel. on the
street the ovation which followed Inn
was most enthusiastic. The Mayor ana
the admirars aid were in the SECOND car
riage, the first being occupied by the
school committee delegations. In otnes
carriages were the naval oncers anu "a
other gentlemen who had been invited 10
accompany the admiral. The party pro
ceeded to the common, where more than
% 900 of the school children, carrying hags
and guidons were @ drawn o up and IN 'Te ten 'G to
twenty deep. The children sang amer
lea" as soon as the carriages arrived the
municipal band accompanying theIh ano
the thousands Of spectators joining In the
chorus.
At the last verse the carriages started
down the aisle between the columns OF
children and the singing changed to
cheers and waving Of flags. The band
played THE Star-Spangled Banner, the
carriages returned through the aisles ana
then passed rapidly out into Beacon street
on the way to the City Hall, where the
presentation of the magnit1cently jeweled
watch on behalf Of the city OF Boston
and the freedom Of the city was 70 be
The enthusiasm which greeted the ad-
miral upon his arrival at the City Hall
eGuaed that which he received on the
entrance to the City Hall at 1914 and the
admiral a once ascended the stand erect
ed in front of the building, which was
decorated in bunting and evergreens.
BY the stand at the City Han 2S0 trained
singers from the Handel and Haydn So
ciety were seated. AS the admiral and LIS
-Te eVnA hn Of
sang See, the Conquering Hero Comes,
to which the admiral listened, chapeau in
hand, and at the close Of which he step
ped forward and acknowledged the recep-
called forth q great wave Of cheers, which
Mayor Quincy checked with uplifted hand.
The Mayor then delivered the address
of presentation to the distinguished guest,
who remained seated at the Mayors sug-
gestion Mayor Quincy characterized the
battle of Manila Bay as the greatest
The people of America are not ungrateful
They would gladly bestow upon You any
honor. even the highest within their git.
by one hard ana daring blow, delivered
5000 miles from an American port, you de.
stroyed the foundation OF the Asiatlc power OF
Spain and thus earned the right to be called
a peacemaker by greatly fastening the close
But believe that It is far more the quail
ties you aSterward displayed in the year OF
arduous and delicate service which fohoweo-
q service unexampled in its character IN our
own history-which have won for you such
unique manifestations OF the respect and afiec-
Our people love you as an example OF great
devotion to high duty In our national per-
plexities arising from the strange and strain
ing difficulties which confront US in the Phil
ippines We turn to you. who know the condi-
tions so well, for counsel for guidance, for
The government OF Boston now desires TO pre-
sent to YOU. Admiral Dewey, gift which you
may take away a slight token Of our graft
tude for Your services to the country, of the
special pride which feel in you as a son
OF New England and a memento Of this
memorable visit The suggestion of watch
suitable present came from one OF your your
shipmates. We offer 1t to you upon upon sa1s sllusr
ants in a enduring form than parchment
the inscription engraved upon II formally eE.
tending to you the freedom OF the city OF
Boston May the time which this watch shall
mark deal gently with you and may you be
long spared to serve your country In whatever
station she may most need you
Admiral Dewey appeared greatly moved
at the Mayors remarks The crowd re-
newed its cheering as the admiral arose TO
receive the gift Of the city. He SAID;
Mr Mayor: l wish to thank you for your
kind and complimentary remarks. ! wish also
10 thank, through you. the citizena OF this city
for tbir Drasent for its freedom and for this
grand ovation. the like OF which living man
has even seen 1 think. The ovation which
was given me last night, believe, has never
been edualled within the life time of any OF US
at any event. 1 never saw the equal OF it. 1
thank you very much indeed
This ended the part of the programme
allotted to the city government with the
exception of the later entertainment pro-
vfded for the officers and men or the
Olympia The admiral. was driven to
Rack Bav where the parade was in prog
ress of formation, and the Commonweal
of Massachusetts assumed the direction
of affairs. .,,-.
sembling when the admiral arrived and
the formation was soon completed Soon
after noon the great column of military
= Dewey with | ipl-
tenant Governor w. Murray Crane, occu-
pied a carriage near the head OF the line,
preceded by, Governor Roger Woicott'
mounted, and his staff.
The sailors and marines of the Olympia,
next 20 their famous commander, held
the interest of the spectators. The Tari-
teer militia, including the naval brigade,
mobilized for this particular occasion not
only to assist in the festivities, but also
TO return to the custody of the State the
colors borne by them during the Spanish
war were freely applauded. Several
companies of United States Artillery and
the veterans OF the u. "A. H. were also
warmly received
At the City Hall Mayor Quincy reviewed
the men. At the State House the admiral
and Governor Wolcott and staff left the
line and took up a position on the State
House steps, where they remained while
the parade passed in review on its way
gSfrseO we're in the Spanish war were
formally surrendered 10 the state win
impressive ceremonies. The exercises were
viewed by Admiral Dewey, who. with
Governor Wolcott and staff. was escorted
to the parade ground by the men of the
The admiral was driven to the Hotel
Touraine. AS the admiral left the com
mon the color camp Of each regiment ad-
Vanced to the front from It's position on
the line and formed behind the colOrs. The
battalion. with Governor Wolcott ahead,
marched TO the State House, where the
colors were delivered into the custody of
the adjutant general. later to be placed
with other Massachusetts battle flags in
DOric Hall
Meanwhile the parade at the common
had been dismissed and the individual
| commands marched to the armories or
railroad stations for embarkation to their
| homes. The crew of the Olympia was
| taken in charge by a committee and con-
Quoted to the fremont Temple. where
| banquet was served. In the evening they
were given entertainment in various
| places.
| The days events for the admiral ended
with a reception and banquet at the Al
| gonQuin Club at which Governor Wolcott
proposed the toast, Admiral Dewey and
! the United States Navy" The admiral
acknowledged the toast in few words.
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