The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-07

after rank of military aides, all Off
GERS of high rank. The brilliant-coat-
ed marine band added color and in
spring music to the gay scene, and
following them came every describa-
BILE kind of soldier, sailor and marine.
mounted and afoot, infantry, artillery,
cavalry; the marines in their short
blouses and helmets, the jackies from
the Raleigh and other warships, bat
terry after battery of light artillery,
the mammoth eight-inch siege guns
OF the Seventh artillery, each drawn by
eight horses. Then the crimson trap
pings of the artillery changed to the
yellow cavalry, as line after line Of
yellow-plumed troopers rode by.
And Then, Dewey.
And then, Dewey. All that had gone
before was but a brilliant prelude TO
the coming of the nan of Manila, rid
ing with the president, on his way to
the capitol, to receive the nations
tribute. They were in the presidents
private carriage, seated on the rear
seat, the president on the right. Mr.
Mckinley raised his hat only occasion
ally, leaving to the admiral to ac-
knowledge the plaudits of the multi
tude by lifting his chapeau. What an
ovation.
RING With D~eafening Cheers.
From end to end the arenue rang
with deafening cheers, and the banks
of humanity tool on life and motion,
as flags and handkerchiefs were waved
madly.
Following the admiral came the Off
GERS and men of his flagship. the Olym-
pia, in double ranks, stretching across
the avenue, and then distinguished of
ficers of the navy and army. The
members of the cabinet rode in car
riages. With them rode Capt. Lam
berton. Flag Lieutenant Brumby. and
others of the admiral's staff.
Another Brilliant Division.
Still another brilliantdi vision was
formed by the governors of states,
mounted and accompanied by their
stats.
At their head rode Gov. Edward c.
Smith, of Vermont, the native state of
Dewey, with a numerous staff. bril-
lyiantly uniformed.
Then came Gov. Powers of Mains.
Gov. Wolcott of Massachusetts. Gav-
Atkinson of West Virginia, GOV. Tyler
of Virginia, Gov. Pingree of Michi-
gan, and Gov. Lowndes of Maryland,
each with his staff. Brighten. Har-
ries and the troops of the District ma
tional guard brought the martial spec
tacle to a close.
Glittering in the brilliant autumn
sunshine, the parade filled the mile of
broad avenue from treasury to capitol,
with a Swaying mass of color. Passing
the peace monument. it wound up the
hill to the east front of the capitol.
Still Ahead of Time.
Like everything connected with
Dewey's record he was early in arriv-
ing at the capitol, being hal; an hour
ahead of time.
A Gun
\ gun sounded in the direction of
the river Just as the sun reached the
meridian. There was a flourish from
the marine band as the head of the
procession reached the portico. The
bend struck into the Soul-moyinu
strains of Hail to the Chief as the
procession moved slowly down the
steps to the stand.
The Crowd Cheered.
The crowd cheerad us the party took
their seats, Admiral Dewey rising with
bare head to respond to the ovation. \
colored servant in livery threw "a naval
cloak over the admiral's shoulders rs
he took his seat.
Prayer was offered by Rev. DIR. Bris-
tol. President McKinley's pastor.
Ross Perry then made the introduce
tory address which was Justify
cheered. He ended by introducing Sec
Long,who was received with en-
and, standing bare-headed.
his remarks directly to Ad-
Dewey who remained bare-head-
I'd and seated.
Presented BY the President.
AS Secretary Long concluded then he
the sword 10 President McKin-
ey. Tho latter rose and faced the al
niral. Dewey was visibiy affected and
brushed his gloyed hands across his
yes before standing ut attention. The
PRESIDENT said:
Admiral Dewey: From your entrance In
ne harbor of New York with your gl'-
ant crew and valiant ship, the demon
trations which everywhere have greeted
GU reveal the public esteem of yOur he
one action and the fullnesS of love in
'hich You are held by your country.
The voice of the nation is lifted in
raise and gratitude for the distinguishes
M memorable services you have rem
cred the country, and all the people give
GU affectiOnate welcome home, i'm which
join with all my heart.
your victory exalted American valorand
American authority. There was
o flaw in your victory; there will be no
altering in maintaining it. [Great APP
II gives me pleasure and great houor.
l Dehalf OF all the people,, to hand YOU
ms sword, the gift of the nation. voted
y the congress of the United States.
The president handed the admiral
wore with a deep bow, and there
AS Il roar of applause as Dewey re-
it. The crowd was hushed as
e turned to reply. He said:
Admiral Deyyey's Response.
i thank you. Mr.. President. for tb.s
reat honor you have conferred upon me
thank the congress for what II has done
thank the secretary of the navy for his
words. l thank my countrymen