New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-01
MEDAL FOR ADMIRAL SCHLEy
MARYLAND HONORs HER FAvOprr,
son A SECOND TINE.
TRIBUTE FOR SERVICES IN LATE w.u
UNIQUE TESTIMONIAL FOR
NAVAL, HERO


Baltimore. Feb. % -Rear-ACmirsl wlps.,,
Scott schley received to-day from the peor,'
Of his native state n testimonial of the es,ss..
in which he is held by the people OF Marylar,
and Of their appreciation Of his services To n.
country in the late war with Spain. The ,es,
monial was q medal Of gold and diamonds =.
great intrinsic worth and beauty. the Elf, =.
Maryland, and presented in the name OF ~.
State by Governor Lloyd Lowndes
Admiral schley accompanied by Mrs. schls,
and General Miles. and escorted by Recept,o,
Committee. arrived from Washington at 3 On
and drove in an open carriage from camts
station to the Rennert Hotel. The stree
through which the carriage passed were lrs
with people and cheer after cheer was given
both the hero of Santiago and the General a,
the Army. Upon their arrival al the Rennsr
an Informal reception was held, and at 40 DIN
the presentation ceremonies began.
After the four hundred guests fled into N.
big banquet hall and took their places they 70.
NAMED standing. Governor IAwndes mad.
brief speech upon Maryland's part in the Navy
in tht late war which was received with grsa,
enthusiasm. He introduced General Felix Agng,
chairman Of the Testimonial Committee, who
/ q.
Fourteen years ago the Legislature Of Mary.
land presented you with the watch you wear
as a nroof OF their admiration OF your DARN,
rescue Of those lost in the lev seas. Now W.
welcome you-not as hero Of ne frozen NORTH
hut as a hero OF the tropics For We remember
that on July 3. 1898. the bridge 4 the galar,
Brooklyn was more than 10 degrees hotter
than Cireelys camp at Cape Sabine When The
Governor appointed committee 70 select
fitting emblem with which - decorate the peo.
PIES hero. their first thought was 70 make tie
gift signifcant ami without duplicate in re
/ world Superb swords have been presented %
YOU. and each tells Of a peoples admiration q.
what you have done. But Maryland offers 70
tribute in o form that Will ever have slnguh
charm ard meaning. You may wear your 9TH
honors at different times. but Marylands med
OF honor will be with you always and With
goes the love Of a noble people. True to even
trust you make every one proud that ne IS an
The medal we present IS from the State q.
Maryland and it tells in your own noble words
that there is glory enough for all even for
those who did not fight. but love you all thu
more that you fought for them and their flag
At the conclusion General Agnus called upon
Governor Lowndes 10 place about the neck q
Admiral Schley the medal Of honor. which the
Governor did, amid much applause. Admiral
Schley responded as follows
Your Excellency, Gentlemen Of the Committee.
NV Friends and Fellow-Countrymen: on the
occasion OF this ceremony, honorng me with
rhis decoration Of your confidence, feel that
any words [ might employ would ialI TO convey
70 YOU the sense OF hlgn appreciation "mcl
moves me al this moment. Inis Is the seecii
rin1e in my experience Of fOrty-tWo years ID 70,
service OF nv country that my State has de-
rated me for services 10 my Nation the Us;
having been after my return from me AleIS
regions in the fall or 1854, Wheh lhe LsoY
FRANKLIN Bay expedition was rescued by the ex'
neditiOn I had the honor 70 command On tnat
occasi il took the form Cf vote or thanks o.
the LEGISLATURE Of Maryland and the gift Of
gold chronometer watch Of rare Beauty al!
value. , T..
NV part in the battle Of July az sanuago
comes to ne bearing the love or the people :.
this glorious and grand old state OF MaEyIaaa
go rich in historic attachment ana cChnecuol
1yitb the ennptre of liberty. Il brings 10 me 90
much that viii always last 20 REMIND NE % q
event in my life and service tnat VIII i've " VIZ
history of our State and country.
The Victoria Cross OF England ana lne H.H
Cross Of Germany are more sought BY the on
GERS and men Of the service OF those eoghlnss
than any other distinctions; they are oeA1s.'.u
by the scvereigns on all whose rnartlai aee.s ga
nance the nations grandeur. and they are foune
alike on the breast OF the general ana OF tAe
worthy private, on the breast OF The a1lnlId.
and on the humblest sailor for deeds mat a''
conspicuous in the nation service. .,,
This medal means all that these mean ana III
addition il bears the love OF the people IN Nhos5
name IL is given. and this adds value that en-
harces any reward that could come TOT seI'N'
in their interest. ..,s,
OF my dear old Maryland FOR this great olslihc,
ton conferred tonight IN their name. snsH
keep It always with infinite pleasure ana pr'dS'
The medal bears the Maryland coat-of-aEu'
in bass-relief. made Of gold and enamel s9''
rounded by a circle OF diamonds, around WEE
&c an oak wreath intertwined with damd.A
held by ribbon OF blue enamel the egg
which is set with diamonds. and on winch sH'
inscription
MARYLAND Honors Her Son. Winfield s''s
Schley.'
Intwined in the ribbon are an anchor OF G'|
monds and two swords the hits and guards "
which are studded with diamonds. At the @p
IS the coat-of-arms Of the United States throusa
which is a navy blue ribbon with two stars ina'
eating the rank OF Rear-Admiral On thei
verse is an outline Of the cruiser Brooklyn y
bass-relief Altogether there are 3-V dialA'H''
In the after-dinner speaking General Mles .,,
sponded To the toast Of The Army so'"'
/ among other things -, cnsV
though IL was the Army Of the Onlleu Ne
was ready at the tap Of the drum 70 80 wss-
Mia Cuba Porto Rico or any otner p'a,Se srA
II was required. Inc war was S'lo, = - -scori
decisive and yet left most remarhao,. N ~,
not n single color, not single soluIe' =, an
single riAa surrendered 70 the enemy; NOT - :.
inch of ground once gained ever given ~ .g,sl,
surrendered not step backward not $500 I'D
step on the line Of retreat. but always ~
always on the offensive, and always su oOe' Wv,
Among the other toasts and speakers ssr
The Men Behind the Guns" John " H. rl rvr.'
THE Women Behind the Men Behind the u1 aTY
William Pinckney Whyte. former Senaw'' o,...
mansion and the Navy" John IS. CoWeh p
d@rt Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railway ~
pany The Fighters and the Writer'S. Ok 81
g Gilman. Of Johns Hopkins UniversiH !-.r.
'The Writer'S and Fighters" A. Is. M's y
Of THE Philadelphia Times" Mr. COVER Sai
address paid an eloquent tribute to E.i g,ss
Kipiing ana the diners rose and ches;,sr ,.
suggestion that a telegram or syilpS~'
sent 70 his wife.