The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-04
SWORD TO ADMIRALDEWEY
PRESENTATION CEREMONIES At THE
NATIONAL CAPITOL.

VleWed ny the Preaident ana thc Admiral.
WASHINGTON. Oct. IA parfect autumn day
cool and crisp. but with warmth enough in
the bright sunshine to ensure comfort for
spectators.-we the most favorable clicum-
stances attending the second part of tho
official welcome to Admiral Dewey in wash
ington, The most interesting and significant
thing about the days exercises was tho pres
entation to Admiral Dewey OF the 10000
sword. voted by Congress as the gift Of tho
American people. This ceremony took place
on platform built out from the central steps
on the east front OF the CAPITOL
The Admiral arose at about o'clock. much
refreshed by long nights rest He had ali
appointment with a photographer at 0:15
The photographer wished to take Admiral
Dewey's picture standing In the window in tho
corner OF the Mclean residence. next to Con-
necticut avenue. on the second floor. and the
Admiral obliRinGly complied with the request
A servant raised the window and Dewey
stepped UP In plain sight OF the crowd that had
boon scanning patiently since early morning
every window and door Of the house for a
glimpse OF their hero. The crowd cheered and
the photographer aimed his camera. This
little ceremony was soop over. and the Ad-
miral retreated from the window after bowling
and smiling toward the people In the street In
response to their cheers
Admiral Dewey left the homo OF Mrs. Wash
ington Mclean promptly at 1904 O'Clock. For
several minutes before that time he sat in the
large parlor fronting on X ard Seventeenth
streets. He was in full view Of the multitude
OF people who had gathered in abe streets and
his every move was greeted with cheers. At
two minutes past IL the handsome carriage
that had brought him from the station. drawn
by four dark horses. two OF them ridden by
Positions in livery OF white breeches and dark
coats. drove UP. The carriage passed through
the driveway in front OF tho house. and in two
minutes tho Admiral. accompanied BY Mr..
Moses. stepped into the carriage amid the
cheers and shouts OF hundreds OF citizens A
row OF foot police fianked the carriage as It
started down Seventeenth street. headed BY
the citizens escort
At the Metropolitan Club the Windows were
filled with members who waved han dkerchiefs.
hats and flags at the peoples hero. He
ackno wledRed their cheers with repeated bows.
removing his chapeau each time.
Along Seventeenth street to Pennsylvania
avenue the procession moved slowly until It
reached the western driveway 10 the White
House grounds. TheAdmiral's carriage whirled
UP to the Executive Mansion at 10 80 o'clock.
Preceding it had come a mounted deputation
from the Citizens Reception Committee and q
platoon OF mounted police. and following II
were the captains Of Dewey's victorious feet In
carriages. Col. Bingham. the army engineer
officer acting as Superintendent OF
Public Buildings and grounds escorted
Admiral Dewey from the carriage into
the White House and up the stairs to the
Cabinet room. where the President and the
members his official family were awaiting the
Admiral's arrival Good mornings were said
all around. and In three minutes Admiral
Dewey and the President. followed by tho
me N bers OF the Cabinet and one outsider.
Gen. Russell A. Alger were coming down
stairs. This time the Admiral entered tho
Presidents own carriage. the President having
expressed desire to confer marked distinc-
ton on Dewey by having him ride with him to
the Capitol. The crowd that lined Pennsylvania
avenue and Lafayette Square were not allowed
inside the White House grounds. but they
cheered wildly from the distance as the Pres-
dents carriage drove out from the broad
portico OF the mansion with Dewey seated at
the left OF the President. The members OF the
Cabinet followed by twos in carriages.
There was tremendous lot OF cheering as
tho President and the Admiral drove into
Pennsylvania avenue and started on the way
to the Capitol. The President refrained from
acknowledging the applause. leaving oil the
honors to the Admiral at his side, who re-
peatedly lifted his chapeau responding to the
continual cheers and the frequent shouting OF
his name from the masses OF spectators lined
along the avenue.
The people who gathered on the plaza in front
OF the Capitol building stood for hours in hope
Of getting glimpse OF the sword presentation
ceremony. The stand on which the ceremony
took place projected thirty feet or more beyond
the steps Of the eastern front OF the Capitol
building and In front OF this and between the
big stand and the crowd was the platform on
which the Marine Band was stationed. 1t was
a happy crowd that assembled on the Capitol
stand. The people who had seats there were
all admitted to the building by ticket and every
seat was numbered. The stand was decorated.
but the front OF the Capitol building was not.
The great white pillars looked very bare in
deed
The stands filled slowly. Wives Of army and
navy officers came early. There were compar-
atively few OF these. The families and friends
OF the local committeeman filled most OF the
choice stands. particularly those that had been
reserved for the press. Few uniforms wore
visible until after the head OF the parade
reached the Capitol, and then there was a long
wait for thu Admiral while the invited guests
took their places on the platform.
1t was IL 80 O'Clock when the President. the
Admiral and the Cabinet party arrived at the
CAPITOL closely followed by the fleet captains
tnat fought WIN Dewey IN tnb DhtIle OF Mhnlla
Bay. The Presidents carriage drove under
tho arch below the eastern steps Of the Senate
wing. President Mckinley and Admiral Dewey
passed intothe building and were lifted to the
Senate floor in tho private elevator. Then they
went to the Presidents room in the Senate
end Of the Capitol. accompanied by the
Cabinet members and Deweys fleet captains.
to await the hour of II O'Clock when tho cere-
mony OF presenting the AdmiraPs sword was
to take place on the stand outside the build
ing. At two or three minuts IS before Il O'Clock
messenger came and said that all was ready
for the ceremonies outside. The captains Of
the Manila flee. led the way through the CORR
dor between the marble room and the Senate
chamber into the main corridor OF the Capitol
leading to the rotunda and thence to the stand
on the east front OF the building. The mem
beers Of the Cabinet. Supreme Court Justices
and the leading executive officers OF the Gov
eminent followed.
There was not a cheer until Rear Admiral
Sampson appeared. He was escorted by Rear
Admiral Crowninshield Chief OF the Bureau OF