Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-04
TRIBUTE OF A NATION
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Dewey's record. he was early in ar
irving at the Capitol. The dignified
committeeman, who stood in waiting in
the lower corridor. were taken by sur
prise ny the arrival of the party at
least half an hour head of time. The
committeeman preceded the President
and Admiral Dewey. The waiting
crowd uncovered and the President
ana Admiral Dewey promptly did the
same as they passed through the cor
ridors, up the marble staircase and in
TO the lobby in the Senate. Dewey was
followed by his Captains, and the full
Cabinet acted as an escort. The Pres
ioent. with his Cabinet, was shown In
TO the Presidents room, while Admiral
dewey, with his Captains, occupied the
room OF the Vice-President. There was
wait Of half an hour, and then the
party took up their march in the same
order as they had entered the Capitol,
gong straight to the rotunda and
thence to the stand.
THE SIGNAL.
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 edge of the
portico. a quartette Reception Com
mittee led the way.
The band struck into the soul-moy-
ing strains of HAL to the Chief" as the
procession moved slowly down the
STEPS to the stand The crowd cheered
long and loud as the party took their
seats, Admiral Dewey rising with bare
head to respond to the ovation. A COL
ored servant in livery threw n naval
cloak over the Admiral's shoulders as
he took his seat.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Dr.
Bristol. President McKinley's pastor.
Mr.. Ross Perry then made the intro
ductory address, which was Justify
cheered.
A FEW EXTRACTS.
He ended by introducing Secretary
Long, who was received with enthu-
siasm and, standing bareheadcd in the
sunshine, addressed his remarks direct
ly to Dewey, who remained barehead-
ed and seated. The speech was re-
ceived with applause
Secretary Long said:
My Dear Admiral:
Let me read n few extracts from our
official correspondence covering less
than fortnight's time, and now known
the world over:
Washington, D. c., April "a, 1895.
Dewey. Hong Kong:
"'War has commenced between the
United States and Spain. Proceed at
once to- Philippine Islands. Begin
operations Mt once. particularly against
the Spanish feet You must capture
vessels or destroy. Use utmost en-
AN ORDER oBEYED.
Manila, May i. 1898.
Secretary of the Navy, Washington.
The squadron arrived at Manila at
daybrcak this morning. immediately
engaged enemy and destroyed the fol-
lowing vessels. The squadron
is uninjured. Few men were slightly
wounded. DEWEY
Manila. May tth. 1885,
Secretary of the Navy, Washington:
"I have taken possession of the
naval station. Philippine Islands.
control bay completely and can take
City ut any time The squadron In ex-
cclient health and spirits. am assist
ing and protecting Spanish sick and
wounded. DEWEY
Washington, d. d. May Z, 1898.
"'Dewey:
" The President. in the name of the
American people. thanks you and your
officers and men for your splendid
achievement and overwhelming victory.
In recognition he has appointed you
acting. rear admiral. and Will recon-
mend 4 vote OF thanks to you by Con-
sress as foundation for further pro-
motion. LONG
a BRILLIANT RECORD.
SIN these few words which I have
ready. what volume of history; what
record of swift, high, heroic discharge
OF DUTY! You went, You conquered.
1T seems but yesterday that the re-
public, full OF anxiety, strained it's lis
tening ear to catch the first word from
those distant islands of the sea. 1t
came flashinC over the wires that May
morning ns the sun bursts through the
clouds and filled every heart with the
Illumination OF Its good cheer. IN the
twinkiing of an eye your name was on
every lip; the blessing of every Ameri-
can was on your head: and your coun-
try strobe instantly forward a might
Ter power among the nations of the
world. As We welcome you back there
comes back also the vivid picture of
that time, with all its hopes and fears,
and then with all its swift succeeding
triumph and glory
Let ME now read the act OF Con-
gress III pursuance OF which we are
here:
AUTHORITY FOR PRESENTATION.
Resolved by the Senate and House
OF Representatives of the United States
OF American In Congress assembled.
Ihat the Secretary of the Navy be. and
he hereby is authorized to present a
sword or honor to Commodore George
Dewey and to cause to be struck bronze
medals, commemorative the battle Of
Manila Say, and to distribute such
medals to the officers and men of the
ships OF the Asiatlc squadron of the
United States under command OF Com
modore George Dewey on May I. 1888.
and that, to enable the Secretary to
carry out this resolution, the sum of
ten thousand dollars. or so much there
OF as may be necessary, is hereby ap-
propriated out of any money in the
treasury not otherwise appropriated.
Approved June 3, 1885,