Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-10-06

lhe March up broadway-PreSentatiOn OF 10.
ing Cup by the Mayor-Dewey Modestly As
crbes All Credit for the Manila Victory t
His Captains Band Heads Platoo
Of Sailors from the Olympia.
New YORK, Sept. 80.
The second day, of New York city,
official welcome to Admiral Dewey
opened clear and cool. There wa
hardly a cloud in the sky and tn
temperature was just low enough t.
keep the crowds on the move 70
warmth. Many people were out a
sunrise to secure desirable position
from which to view the parade, ant
lower Broadway was we'll filled will
those who were anxious to have lool
at Dewey Oh his way to the city hall
whether they were to see the great pa
rade or not.
The first ceremony to-day was th'
presentation at the city hall of golt
loving-cup to Admiral Dewey, b!
Mayor Van Wyck, on behalf of thu
city OF New York.
At O'Clock the police boat Patrol
with the special reception committee
on board, started for the Olympia
Admiral Dewey and party landed al
the Battery. The Admiral was ac
companied by the reception commit
tee and escorted by Squadron A, and
a detail of the mounted police pro-
ceeded up Broadway to the city hall
All along the street were cheering
crowds and the city hall park was
filled to the limit with people who
shouted noisy welcome as Dewey
came in sight. AS Dewey sat in his
carriage at the Battery, waiting for
the line to move he was asked if he
had any expressions to make concern.
ing the celebration, and replied:
"No; I have nothing to say this
morning. I have not yet gotten my
eyes open."
In regard to the demonstration ol
yesterday and last night he said:
at was magnificent"
Governor Roosevelt, accompanied
by his Adjutant, his Orderly and Setl,
Low, were among the first to arrive at
the city hall for the presentation cere-
mony. They got there few minutes
after 9 and were ushered into the
mayors Office. Mayor Van Wyck put
in his appearance a few minutes later.
Then came Admiral Philip. Colonel
Treadwell, Captain Asa Walker and
Charles H. Knox. A few minutes
later Rear Admiral Schley came in in
full dress and was received by General
Howard Carroll. In q short time the
Mayors Office was filled up with civil
and naval officers in full dress uni
forms.
Admiral Schley was the center of
attraction and he was kept busy shak-
ing hands with those introduced to
him. Captain Coghlan, formerly of
the Raleigh, came in, and was greeted
with "Hoch der Kaiser" He smiling
ly responded. and shook hands all
around. It was 8 40 when the tread
of cavalry was heard, and the people
in the Mayors Office looked out to see
troop A, followed by carriages with
Admiral Dewey and the committee.
Mayor Van Wyck and his secretary
hastened to the platform in the front
of the building, where the presenta-
tation was to take place. The Mayor
had just reached the platform when
Dewey came up the stairs. The Ad-
miral walked over to the Mayor and
with hearty "Good morning." shook
him warmly by the hand. Captain
Lamberton and Lieutenant Brumby,
with Chauncey NJ. Depew, Levi p.
Morton and Richard Croker, followed,
and then came other officers of the
Olympia, and the remaining members
of the committee.
By this time the military and naval
officers in the Mayors Office and
prominent citizens, realized that
Dewey had come and made rush for
the platform. There was danger of il
being overcrowded, and Captain Cope
land, of the city hall square, closed
the gates, shutting out Schley. Cogh.
Ian, Walker, Dwyer, Roosevelt and
other prominent citizens who arrived
a minute later.
Schley climbed over the gate and
was followed by the other naval Of
ficers but Roosevelt remained behind.
One of his staff rushed up to Copeland
and whispered, "The Governor feels
sighted" The gate was opened
again and Roosevelt took his place
within the enclosure.
Dewey evinced a desire to shake
hands with all the naval officers and
introduce them to the Mayor. He
almost hugged Schley and he patted
Coghlan on the back. As Dewey
greeted Schley, the crowd sent up
cheer after cheer for "Dewey and
Schley." As soon as the greetings
were over the Mayor began his speech,
presenting the city's loving cup.
When Mayor Van Wyck had con.
cluded Dewey began to reply by say.
ing: