New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-27

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the visiting party TO leave the launch was the
Mayors secretary. Alfred NJ Downes. As lie
stepped on the Olympia's deck Admiral Dewey
took off his hat, stepped forward and cordially
shook him by the hand. Mr.. McKelway was the
next 10 greet the Admiral and he was followed
by Senator Depew. Mr.. Croker. Mr.. McAdoo,
General Carroll. Mr. Foster Commissioner York
and Chief Devery in the order named Each
one Of those who followed Mr.. McKelway was
introduced by him to Admiral Dewey. When all
had shaken hands with the Admiral he invited
them into his cabin and walked in with .lr
McAdoo. He Immediately began to talk to the
latter about bygone days in the Navy Depart
ment ana commented OF the great improve
ment which had been made in the facilities for
transacting its business.
you remember how hard it was when we
were struggling he was saying. when Mr. Nc
Keway came forward and proceeded to state
the object Of the committees visit. He said:
have to state that We come as a sub-com
nlitoe 81 the Reception Committee representing
the city of NewYork and the Mayor to ap,
prise You % the fact that a. you are anchored
IN our waters you are now our guest, ana we
wish before proceeding IN this matter 10 de-
velop 10 you an outline Of the arrangements
made by the oficialc for the celebration on
!
the feasible parts Of the programme 10 present
II 20 you for any amendment or suggestions
The secretary to the Mayor Will outline or be-
half Of the city the plans of the celebration
THE MAYORS CALL.
Mr. Downes then said:
have the honor. representing the Hon.
Robert A. Van Wyck. to present his compll-
ments TO you and TO inquire whether IL WCud
be agreeable to have h.n call aboard your nag
ship on Friday at IL o'clock.
Admiral Dewey had been sitting listening at
tcntivey to the speeches.
Friday at II O'clock" he repeated. appar-
emily thinking it over and trying 10 decide
whether the arrangement was satisfactory or
not He looked somewhat different from the
| way he has been represented in pictures and
views as he sat in his own cabin in undress
! Uniform In the frs place he looked at least
| ten years younger than ne is generally pictured
as looking His face, which was well hronzed'
| had none If the deep wrinkles ordinarily placed
! in his pictures. It was as smooth as that OF a
boy Of twenty, and. if one could judge from his
quick alert eye and readiness of comprehension.
hts senses were just as alert as they have ever
been. lie looked the picture of health. and his
well built frame bore no superfuous flesh.
From his looks Admiral Dewey seems to be in
prime condition for the ordeal Of honor which
Nen- York has prepared for him. although some
Of his remarks implied that no was perhaps not
feeling as We'll as he looks
The Admirals cabin is not fitted up with
elegance. u Is more plain and businesslike
than anything else. TWO 5-inch guns. which
protrud. their ominous looking muzzes through
the windows gave an idea that the olympia is
meant for lighting ship, and not 4 pleasure
taf. md hal n
the cabin
The Admiral called I'm his secretary. Ensign
Caldwell. when Mr. Downes had finished and
the latter then added that the Mayor would
come aboard the Olympia from the Sandy
Hook and wished to know II the Arrangement
was agreeable to the Admiral
! Most agreeable" replied Admiral Dewey
= as wrote 10 General Buttcrheld. I am entirely
/ ln the hands Of thu committee. and any arrange
mcn's you max. Will be agreeable Eleven
O'Clock Friday shall 30 there. hut want 20
say that hope my str'ngih win hold out
through IT, have not accepted any courtesles
except AT Naples There took one dinner. and
,ho, persuaded me- % take four dinners and I
was sick FOR a week"
There vas a general laugh, ana then Mr..
! MrKelwnv got down 70 business again, and
went ahead with the official duty II the COM
mltteo. II" said
That I may develop informally the progress
which has ue.n made in th" arrangements I
vnl say that on Friday rhe Mayor viii make
/ his call on You az the flagship and that captain
/ Evans and other naval OH 'eiS VIII 10" tn'i"
o. aYprise you also II what has been done.
/ THO Mayor VIII return % the Sandy Hook
after his ofIl.ia visit ard the vessels will be
/ lrod I'D I'm accordance with the regulations ~
| the Navy Department The naval parade Will
/ g. as FAR as Grants tomb