The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-05
ROYAL WELCOME FOR SCHLEY
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which, I believe, was a characteristic of
all the Schleys.
admiral Schley. in the name Of the peo-
pie of Georgia, / welcome you to Georgia
We honor you because you bear The name
OF one of our Georgians We honor you
because you are the hero Of one of tho
most gigantic achievements Of nava. war;
fare. We welcome you from the Chatta-
hoochee to the sea, and from Nickaja Jack to
Tybee. Take anything you see, and IL you
want anything you don't see, ask for IT,"
President Brown captured the crowd In
a neat little speech, which concluded with
this sentence
. TN the name OF the fair association, in
the name of all exhi bitors, we welcome
you and invite you to look upon our work
In the name OF the men behind the plow,
in the name of the women behind the men,
we are proud to do honor to the man be-
hind the gun"
Loving Cup Presented.
Col. w. A. Hemphir then gave the low
ing cup, beautiful solid silver piece hold
ing several gallons. Among other things,
Col. Hemphiil said
"Al Georgia rejoices with Atlanta that
we have in our midst to-day the hero of
the Spanish-American war. The state of
Georgia was as much interested In this
war, believe as any other commonwealth
troops, according to population, than any
other state but she had al Manila, with
Admiral Dewey, three gallant Georglans,
Lieut. Brumby, Lieut.. Morgan and Lieut.
Rdgely, and you, sir, had with you at
Santiago two brave Georgians, Lieut.
Hodgson Of Athens and Naval cadet
Woodward of this city BY the way. ar
ter gaining such great victory, Admlrai
Dewey came home to be captured without
the firing of a shot by a beautiful WASH
ington lady But Ridgely also came home
and surrendered completely to one of tho
fair daughters of this country, and now
1t remains for some sweet Georgia girl
to accomplish what the Spaniards could
not do, capture gallant Tom Brumby
Admiral, there are present 10 render
you honor the Governor, the Legislature
Of Georgia, the Supreme Court, prominent
citizens Of Georgia as we'll as of Atlanta
the Confederate Veterans and these teach
ers and precious school children We do
not come having in our hands gifts Of pre-
elous stones or Of frankneense and
myrrh; nor do we bring a jeweled sword
neither do we offer TO you lands and
houses, but we offer to you from the citi-
zens of Atlanta, as a slight token OF af-
lection and esteem, this loving cup of
pure metal. and we also bring something
far better and more enduring. We offer
to you the tribute that patriots delight
70 give ~ utEOtpg NHt lOFe OF warm ana
devoted hearts. an affection that will live
forever, more lasting than brass and more
enduring than marble. When you leave
your native shores in command of the
South Atlantic squadron, and when on the
high seas protecting American interests
we want you to know that there are mill
ions Of friends IN this Southland praying
to the God Of battles to protect you and
crown your brow with new laurels"
Admiral schIey's Reply.
Admiral Schley arose and shook hands
with both Gov. Gambler and Col. Hemp
hill after their speeches. and when Mayor
Woodward presented him 10 the audience.
he was received with roar Of enthusiasm
every man, woman ard child standing
Very gracefully the gallant Admiral ac-
kuowledged the honors paid him He ga d:
Gentlemen OF the Committee: The
beautiful cup you present me In this c,tys
name is a tribute of such loving grace
fulness that | am almost unab to find
terms that would convey to you how deep
~ It touches me and how sincerely I ap-
preciate this mark OF your confidence and