New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-03

should make your future home in the Nations
Capital. The people of Washington VIII esteem
II not only a pleasure but an honor TO 90 al
i'm their power TO make your stay with US as
pleasant as your services have been success
full at Manila.
Admiral Dewey's reply was as brief and chal-
acteristic as all OF his other speeches have been
II want to thank YOU very much. my frienuS'
said he. for this testimonial Of your regard
1t is true that as long live. and hope
to live long time Cheers intend TO live IN
Washington. l thank YOU again FOR this EXPIRES
sion"
Then dropping the tone OF formality in which
this had been uttered, he extended his hands
and said heartily: Vow, l want TO see my
friends Charlie. old boy. how are you ana
he grasped c. c. Glover by the hand and went
through the party shaking the hands Of all who
were within reach In a few minutes the tram
was in the brilliantly lighted station. The mid
ole aisle had been carpeted clear 10 the carriage
entrance. The committeeman and the hghthg
line" as the brilliantly uniformed officers were
termed all alghted while w. II. Moses TIE
chairman Of the Reception Committee Iheo-
dore Noyes Of THE Evening star Commis-
sioner Ross and Archibald Greenlees went INTO
the Admirsrs car and after few words OF
formal greeting brought him out Taking me
arm Of Mr. Moses, the Admiral headed the pi0-
cession down the station. while the officers anu
committeeman fen i'm at the rear 1t was pro-
cesson as brilliant as diplomatic reception.
THE RIDE TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
The throng about the railway station choked
the streets for blocks about Troop II OF the 80
United States Cavalry. under the command OF
Lieutenant Merillat which was 20 escort the 40
niral to the Executive Mansion. had drawn M
on the east side Of Sixth-s,. facing the station
md
had formed on their right The first Of the party
10 leave the station were the committee of cti-
zens and Army and Navy officials who had gone
10 New-York TO meet the Admiral and escort
him 70 Washington. They were quickly followed
bv the Admiral himself and when he appeared
70 take his seat IN the carriags the crowd went
almost Wild with excitement. The Marine Band
gave the four fourishes which naval etiquette
requires and then played "Unier the Double
Eagle" by Wagnc-. Which is said 10 be a special
favorite with the Admiral and which at his
request. the Olympias band played "a the fleet
sailed out Of the harbor of Hong Kong 20 give
battle to the Spaniards at Manila. and again
when the famous Uarshp started on her home
ward voyage The carriage which the Admiral
occupied with Mr. Moses. the chairman of the
Citizens Committee. I'm going from the station
10 the White House was strikingly handsome,
ana was drawn 10y -FOUR SPIRITED pays llNt'H t9
positions. As he took his seat the cavalry
troop at the word Of command swung out into
the street in front and, wheeling to the left, be-
gan the march up PennsyVania-ave.
The entire escort being mounted the party
proceeded rapidly toward the White House. the
cavalry at a trot with the Admiral and his i'm
mediate escort closely following. There We're
scattering volleys Of cheers. but the party
moved so quickly that fl was past the crowd on
the avenue as a rule before it was realized that
Dewey had gone by.
As the Admirars carriage swung around the
Treasury toward the White House brilliant
spectacle was spread out before him. To the
riSht Lafayette Square was abaze with cleo
trio lights the great trees and flower beds
sparkling with many hued lights. while In the
midst swung out in huge electric letters. wei
come Admiral" The Navy Department beyond
was ablaze with lights as were the White
House grounds. \ mighty roar went up from
the crowd as the Admiral alghted at the por-
tco Of the Executive mansion.
GREETINGS FROM THE NAVY.
As he stepped from the carriage. Colonel
Bingham. representing the President came for
ward TO escort him to the East Room, where
Secretary Long Assistant Secretary Allen and
a brillait assemblage Of naval officials were
ready to extend 10 him the greeting of the
NAVY. Secretary Long was at the door, and as
the Admiral entered the Secretary grasped MS
hand and with enthusiasm. said
Admiral welcome you home. This IS the
Navv Department for the moment. ana your
associates Of the Navy are assembled mere 10
give you a hearty greeting
.~rhank YOU thank you" responded Admiral
Dewey. first exchanging a few words OF greet
ing with the Secretary. and then with Mr.. Allen
and the other officials These included Rear
Adnirals Crowninshied, ONeil Melville, Van
Reyden Hichborn. Bradford and sampson
Major General Miles Adjutaut General Corbin
General Haywood commanding the Marine
CORPS: Captain Lemly. Judge Advocate Gen
eral Of the Navy. and many others. There was
little need Of Introduction. Admiral Dewey
had served with most Of these officials There
was no formality. and after the first greetings
Secretary Long invited the Admiral to accom-
pany him TO the Presidents library. 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 the upper, floor Of
the mansion The members Of the Cabinet
had assembled in the Cabinet room. while the
President was alone in the library adjoining.
As Secretary Long entered with the Admiral
the President came forward to greet the famous
sailor. and. grasping his hand wished him a
hearty welcome.
The Admiral acknowledged the cordial senu-
ments expressed by the President and then
asked as TO the health Of Mrs Mckinley saying
he had heard with great regret that she had
been III. in reply the President suggested mat
the Admiral meet Mrs Mckinley. They stepped
out to the corridor which Mrs. Mckinley makes
a sitting room. and here found her with some OF