New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
EXERCISES IN OTHER CITIES.
toNoP PAID TO THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


TO DEWEY FROM DETROIT
PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-Dewey Day was celebrated
in mi. city. Governor Stone. by proclamation.
made the occasion a holiday in this State on the
recommendation OF the Legislature Ihe most i,''-
portant happening was the naval parade on the
Delaware River which was reviewed by naval ana
civic digntaries The harbor presented a oeau''l".
spectacle innumerable flags and red' whi'e anu
blue bunting entwined with the city coors' oiue
and gold being displayed in profusion on hundreds
OF vessels The buildings along the river front
and throughout the city were decorated.
The cruiser Raleigh was the chief object OF IN
terest The warship anchored at the turning
point of the line of the naval parade Next 10 her
was the revenut-cuter Algonquin, and then came al
tho available craft now assembled at League
Island Captain Coghlan reviewed the procession
from the bridge Of the warshp
The Russian naval officers who are here superin-
tending the construction of the new Russian war
shps at Cramps took part in the ceremonies. re-
viewing tho parade with Captain Coshan'
Throughout the State local celebrations are peing
held in honor OF the hero Of Manila Bay
The Raleigh was besieged with visitors all day
long The greatest crowd was on board during the
parade Captain Coghlan. Governor stone ana
Mavor Ashbridge were the bridge while the
parade was passing The crowd on the ship was 50
great that the Captain had difficulty in reaching
the quarterback from the bridge. He was forced
to hold an impromptu reception at the companion.
wav leading to the wardroom, and the cry OF
Speech was, raised. and the Captain h"u 10 re-
i"isdies and Gentlemen-It is no use attempting
think and how regard the honor which YOU be hs
continually showered upon my vessei sihCe ss .
satisfaction 70 to have played part no m n ns
how Insignificant, in the battle whieh Won sp fei
such a glorious victory, ana eNtehu "' "e"
thanks for your approval.
Detroit. May 1-Enthusiasm for the heroes OF 1898
and 1899 equaled that expressed for the heroes OF
7s at the opening session of the tenth congress OF
the Sons OF the American Revolution to-day Nolo-
mel T. 8 Chlttenden Of st. Paul, proposed that
Nav dewey Day-be celebrated by dispatchhg
tho following message to Admiral Dewey. at
Manila:
CONCENTRATIONS and fraternal greetings to com
na triot Dewey from the National congress OF tle
Sons Of the American Revolution, III sess'oh az
Detroit.
Ex-senator Thomas W. Palmer moved an amend
ment including General Otis and all the officers
and man under command of both the Admiral ana
the General. The dispatch was so amenden;, ,,u,..
The convention was called to order IN r nnera
franklin Murphy, OF Newark. ~ j.; IN place OF me
former president Colonel Edwin shepard Dee ths
last congress. Most Of the states were representea
by delegates Governor Pingree. Mayor MayouTy,
Ex-senator Palmer and Major-General. wheeler
speakers
Chicago May 1.-The celebration OF Dewey Day
IN chicago was mostly Of an indoor character In
n majority of the schools an hour was set aside for
npropriate exercises in honor OF the first anniver-
sary OF the battle Of Manila. This evening many
dinners and entertainments were given including
an Expansion" dinner at the Quadrangle Cluo.
Pittsburg May l.-Dewey Day was celebrated by
special exercises in the schools and by reception
10 three members of the Raleigh crew