The record-union., 1899-10-03

ACdSH LII d lew minutes lie u dill
was in the brilliantly lighted depot
The middle aisle of the station bad
been carpeted clear TO the carriage en-
trance. The committeeman and the
fighting line as the brilliantly uni
formed officers We're termed, all alight-
ed, while A. L. Moses, the Chairman
of the Reception CommitIee; Theodore
Noyes of the Evening Star" Com
missioner Ross and Archibald Green
lees went into the Admirals car, and
after a few words of formal greeting
brought him out. Taking the arm Oh
Mr.. Moses, he headed the procession
down the station, while the officers and
committeeman fell in at the rear. 1t
was procession as brilliant as a diplo-
matte reception.
The throng about the railway sta
ton choked the streets for blocks
above.
Troop H of the Third United States
Cavalry, under the command of Lieu
tenant Murrillat, which was to escort
the Admiral to the Executive Mansion,
had drawn up on the east side of Sixth
street, facing the station entrance, and
the United States marines had formed
on their right.
The first of the party to leave the
station were the committee of citizens
and army and navy officials who had
gone to New York to meet the famous
Admiral and escort him to Washing
ton. They were quickly followed by
the Admiral himself, and when he ap-
peared to take his seat in the carriage
the CT I'd went wild with excitement.
The Marine Band gave the four flour
ishes which naval etiquette requires,
and then played Under the Double
Eagle" by Wagner, which is said to be
a special favorite with the Admiral,
and which, at his request, the Olym-
pias band played as the fleet sailed
out of the harbor of Hongkong to give
battle to the Spaniards at Manila, ana
again when the famous ship started on
her homeward voyage.
The carriage which the Admiral oe-
cupied with Mr.. Moses in going from
the station to the White House was
strikingly handsome, and was drawn
by four spirited bays ridden by
positions. AS he took his seat the
cavalry troops at the word of COM
mand swung out into the street in
front, and, wheeling to the left, began
the march up historic Pennsylvania
avenue. The entire escort being mount
ed, the party proceeded rapidly toward
the White House, the cavalry at a
trot, with the Admiral and his imme-
date attendants closely following.
There were scattering volleys Of
cheers, but the party moved so quick
ly that it was past the crowd on the
avenue before it realized that Dewey
had gone by.
AS the Admiral's carriage swung
around the Treasury toward the White
House a brilliant spectacle was spread
out before him. To the right lay La
fayette Square, ablaze with electric
lights. the great trees and flower beds
sparkling with many-hued lights, while
in the midst shone out in huge electric
letters Welcome, Admiral" The Navy
Department beyond was ablaze with
lights. as were the White House
grounds.
A mighty roar went up from the
crowd as the Admiral alighted at the
portico of the Executive Mansion. As
he stepped from the carriage Colonel
Bingham, representing the President,
stepped forward to escort him to the
East Room, where Secretary Long, as
sistant Secretary Allen and a brilliant
assemblage of naval officials were
ready to extend to him the greeting OF
the navy. Secretary Long was at the
door. and as the Admiral entered the
Secretary grasped his hand and said:
Admiral. 1 welcome you home. This
is the Navy Department for the mo-
ment, and your associates of the navy
are assembled here to give you
hearty greeting.
Thank you, thank you" responded
Admiral Dewey, first exchanging a few
words of greeting with the Secretary,
and then with Mr.. Allen and the other
officials. These included Rear Admirals
Crowninshield, ONeil, Melville, Van
Reypen, Hichborn, Bradford, Sampson,
Major General Miles, Adjutant General
Corbin General Haywood, commanding
the marine corps; Captain Lemley,
Judge Advocate General of the Navy,
and many others.
There was little need of Introduction,
as Admiral Dewey had served alongside
most of these officials. There was no
formality, and after the first greeting,
Secretary Long invited the Admiral to
accompany him to the Presidents Ii
brary, where Mr. Mckinley and the
members of the Cabinet were awaiting
him.
Arm in arm, Secretary Long and the
Admiral proceeded by the elevator to
he Of he Ia
members Of the Cabinet had assembled
in the Cabinet room, while the Presi-
dent was alone in the library adjoin-
ing. As Secretary Long entered with
the Admiral the President came for
ward to greet the famous sailor, and,
grasping his hand, wished him a hearty
welcome.
The Admiral acknowledged the senti-
ments expressed by the President, and
then asked as to the health of Mrs.
Mckinley, saying he had heard with
regret that she had not been well. In
reply the President suggested that the
Admiral meet Mrs. Mckinley. They
stepped out to the corridor where Mrs
Mckinley makes a sitting room, and
here found her with some of her lady
friends. The Admiral was presented
and received from Mrs. Mckinley, as
well as the President, a hearty welcome
home.
Returning to the library, the Presi-
dent invited his Cabinet associates to
meet the Admiral. Secretary Hay head
ed the party. followed by Secretary
Hitchcock, Postmaster General Smith,
Attorney General Griggs, Secretary
Root and Secretary Wilson. Former
Secretary Alger was also present hav-
ing been requested by the President to