Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-06
WILL LEAD HOME-WELCOME PARADE
Next Day the Nations Sword Will
Be Presented to Him.
PREPARING FOR THE EVENTS

P. Van Wickle, Secretary, Admiral
Dewey Reception Committee, Washing
ton. d. c.
Gentlemen: I have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt of your letter of the
18th inst; MT, and to thank you for the
rangements of which you inform me. 1t is
my desire to go to Washington as soon as
possible after the completion of the recep-
ton ceremonies at New York, and see no
reason why l should not leave there for
Washington on the second day after the
ceremonies are over.
with renewed thanks for your courtesy.
l am Very sincerely yours,
GEORGE DEWEY"
The receipt of this communication was
most gratifying to its recipients. it per-
Inits definite arrangement of all the ac-
tual plans for the national reception here.
The New York celebration will take place
Friday and Saturday. September - and 80,
and according to the letter above quoted
Admiral Dewey will leave New York Octo-
Der :. 1t is the present intention that the
reception train rendered by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company shall leave here
Sunday. October 1. carrying the distln
guished party selected to greet the adj
miral on behalf of the nation, in time to
reach Gotham in the evening. The party
will spend the night there. and the train
will start on its return trip. bearing the
hero of Manila and the detachment of the
Olympia sailors in time to reach Washing
ton between ! and o'clock Monday even
ing, October =.
But Few Stops Probable.
A great effort is being made by the citi-
zens of Elizabeth, Trenton. Philadelphia,
Chester Wilmington, Baltimore, and other
cities and towns along the route to have
the triumphal train make short stops at
each place, in order that the gr at
captain may be honored. but ii is proba BILE
that the journey to Washington from New
York will be confined to six or seven hours.
That night the homecoming of Dewey
will be Celebrated here. The city will be
illuminated, and the brilliant and imposing
parade will be arranged so that when Adj
mjral Dewey and those escorting him get
off the train at the Pennsylvania depot
they will precede the procession up the
avenue. and leaving their carriages at the
south front of the treasury building. take
their places on the reviewing stand and
witness the parade.
The latter will be formed with it's right
resting on 18th street, and the Olympia's
men. headed by the United States Marine
Band, will take position a the head of the
line.
Next cay. October 3, between 3 and 4
o'clock in the afternoon the presentation
of the nations sword to Admiral Dewey
by President Mckinley will take place at
the east front of the Capitol.
Gen. Miles Accepts.
General Nelson A. Miles will be the grand
announced in The Star some time ago that
the commanding general of the army would
be rendered this position, and it was re-
ported by Chairman w. H. Rapley of the
committee on parades, at the meeting of
the executive body of that committee yes
terday evening, that the tender had been
made and accepted. Mr.. Rapley stated that
he called upon General Miles in company
with General Geo H. HarrIes, and was
received most cordially.
The meeting of the committee last even
ing was otherwise satisfactory and in
teresting. Major f. H. Neumeyer. chair
man of the subcommittee on naval and
military organizations, reported that let
tiers would be sent to the governors of
Maryland, Virginia and Delaware request
ing the participation of state troops in
the parade, and that it was probable other
outside military organizations would also
take part. He felt assured that the Ma
tionai Guard of the District and the Naval
Battalion. the High School Cadets and the
Gonzaga Cadets would be in line while the
Old Guard would act escort for the
Grand Army of the Republic. The newly
organized National Rifles Cadets will also
turn out
Bicyclists in Line.
Chairman c. E. Wood of the subcomm;t-
tee bicycles stated that he was sure
every club in the District would take part
in the parade. The clubs comprise about
$40 members in ALL and, it is understood
unique and attractive illuminating features
will be prominent in their part of the line
Chairman Wood stated that he hoped there
would be very large representation of BIZ
cyclists who are unattached to any organi-
cation. and requested that the newspapers
request such riders who may desire to par
ticipate to communicate with him. He fur
ther said the coed roads committee that is
now constructing the bicycle path 10 Great
Falls had promised to have a float in line
Or. F. I. Howe chairman of the sub
committee on music, reported that he was
IN communication with a number of first
class bands. with the object of securing
them to Play at various points before and
after the parade, and occupy stations along
the line of march while the procession is
moving.
Chairman Frank H. Hosford Of the sub
committee on secret societies expressed the
belief that there would be a large repre-
sentatlon Of these organizations in line the
indications being tiattering in this direc-
ton.
department Clerks to Turn Out,
chairman Rapley announced that it was
proposed to form additional subcommit-
tee TO make arrangements for the partici-
patton of the clerks of the various eyecu-
tive departments and of the District build
ing in the parade, and stated that Mr. T.W.
Cridler, assistant secretary of state: Mr.
Melkle)ohn, assistant secretary of war;
Mr. Allen. assistant secretary of the navy.
and Mr.. Howard Perry of the Department
of Justice had already sgnified a cordial
Willingness to serve members of such
committee. Mr.. Rapley also stated that
Assistant Secretary Allen had promised
that detachment of marines now station
ed in Washington would turn out in the
parade.
The name of Warren j. Coffin was added
10 the subcommittee on secret societies and
those of Capt Alfred r. Robbins r w
Smith, Lieut.. Chas. +. Swigart Lieut.. Ed
ward Zea and Lieut.. S. Porter House to the
subcommittee on military and naval organ
iZations
MIR. Adee Designated,
Secretary john Hay today wrote to Vice
Chairman Cox acknow Lodging the recent
of the invitation to either go himself or
designate some officer of the State Denart
ment to go to New York for the purpose of
meeting Admiral Dewey and escorting him
to Washington.
Il regret" writes Secretary Hay. that It
Will not be in my power to have the pleas
ure OF joining you, but l hereby designate
the Honorable a. A. Adee, second assistant
secretary of state, who will represent the
department. on that OCCASION"
Additional subscriptions were received TO-
DAY by Secretary and Acting Treasurer Van
Wlekle, as follows: n. l.. Burchell. $40: W
A Turk, SIS; l.. G. Hine $50; j. j. Daring
ton. $40