The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-10-06

thrown into the demonstration the
fervor of enthusiasm that was melted
out to the admiral as he appeared
before the vast audience, composed
not only of all the highest
officials in the land, but Of spectators
drawn from every quarter of the
United States. The battle of Manila
bay was not forgotten, but it might be
said to have been relegated almost to
second place in the desire to do honor
to the man who had proved himself as
great after victory as before it, and
who had shown in the long and trying
months that followed his naval tri-
umph the qualities of a statesman and
wise administT ator, as well as those
! of the fighting leader Of a victorious
fleet.
And enhancing these qualities was
that of manly modesty, displayed in
the quiet dignity with which he met
the occasion. This trait Of Dewey's
character was evidenced from the mo-
ment he reached the stand side by side
with the president. He paused at this
point for a moment unwilling. ap-
parently, to take the place that had
been prepared for him on the right of
the platform lest he should APP
pear to usurp the place due
to the chief magistrate. President
Mckinley grasped the situation in an
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tain by the arm, placed him by gentle
! force IN that chair that had been in
! tended for him. Later in the day, as
the carriages bearing the official party
! drove away from the capitol, between
walls Of cheering people, the president
again displayed his tact by remaining
covered and ignoring the demonstra-
ton himself leaving its acknowledge
ments to the admiral alone.
For Dewey it was trying as we'll as
triumphal day. 1t has been given to
few officers in the naval history of
the country to sit before a crowd of
val establishments dilated upon their
exploits, and then to stand be-
fore the same crowd to receive at
the hands of the president a sword
prepared for him at the behalf Of
the representatives of the whole
people. The strain upon Adm. Dewey
reached almost to the breaking point.
None but those nearest to him could
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ings during the address of Secretary
Long, but when he arose to receive the
sword from the hands of the president
no one could mistake the fash of the
away the tears before the admiral
came to the rigid attitude of attention
before his chief.
When it became Dewey's turn to re-
ply his voice failed him and he made
the effort twice before his lips would
respond. When he did succeed his
tones were clear and steady, but SO
low that only those nearest him could
! hear.
One of the most remarkable features
Of the eventful day was the ovation to
RI. Adm. Schley on the return of the
party from the capitol to the white
house. His carriage was several num-
bers behind that of the president and
Adm. Dewey and received an ovation
that could be scarcely ranked below
| that accorded to the admiral himself.
The tumult grew as the carriage pro
ceeded down the avenue and the crowd
surged around it till the horses were
brought to a footpace. Finally a COM
pany of the high school cadets came
to the rescue and formed about the
carriage in a hollow square. Thus
protected and thanked by force OF
police the carriage reached the white
house with a long gap between it and
the next official guests.
Out of the store of his experience
the president was able to give Adm.
Dewey one valuable suggestion before
leaving the capitol. The venerable
Cardinal Gibbons was presented, and
after an exchange of greetings the
president asked the admiral if he felt
equal to a general ordeal of handshall
ing The hero of Manila swerve6
from the shock, explaining that hit
right arm was partially paralyzed
: from his experience in New York.
: Let me suggest to YOU" said the
president, hereafter you shake the
, other mans hand, don't let him shake
| yours. You save yourself by not let
ting them get the grasp on you"
= The sword, except its steel blade and
: the body metal of its scabbard, is en-
tirely of % carat gold. On the pomme
: is carved the name of the battleshil
Olympia, which was Dewey's flagship
, at Manila, and the Zodiacal sign TO
: December. in which lucky month
2 Dewey was born. Circling these is
: closely woven wreath of oak leaves
2 long employed to indicate and adorI