The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-15


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children sang America a soon ~ the
carriages arrived. the municipal band ae-
ecmpanyinR them
March TARoagh Columns Of Children
down the aisle between the columns Of
children. and the singing gave way TO
cheers and waving OF fags- The band play
ed the ''Star-spansled Banner" the car.
riages returned through the ais.es. and
then passed rapidly ont into Beacon street.
on the way 20 the city hall. where the pres
entasien CT the magnihcently jeweled watch
on behalf OF the city OF Boston and the
freedom OF the city was 10 be made.
The enthusiasm which greeted the ad-
miral upon his arrival AT the city hall
eoualed that which he received On the
common. His Carriage drew up al the en-
trance to the city hall at 1924. and the adj
mifai at once assembled the stand erected
in front of the building. which was decor
ated In bunting and evergreenA
by the stand at the city hall $50 trained
singers from the Handel and Haydn Soci-
ETY. were seated. When the admira, and
his party appeared upon the stand the
Comes" TO which the admiral listened.
chapeau in hand, and at the close Of
which he stepped forward and aeknowledg-
ed the reception with repeated bows.
The action called forth a great wave OF
cheers. which Mayor Quincy checked with
uplitted hand.
Mayors Speech Of Presentation.
The mayer then delivered the address Of
presentation to the distinguished guest
who remained seated. at the mayors sug-
gestion-
Mayor Quincy characterized the battle
OF Manila bay as "the greatest since Ira
falgar. He said:
sThe people OF America are not migrate
full. They would gladly bestow upon you
any honor, even the highest IN their gift
They give you their homage because by
AarI ova1 invtt. la rcd
miles from an American port, you destroy .
ed the foundation of the Asiatic power OF
Spain and thus earned the right to be cali
ed peacenraker by greatly Fastening the
But l believe II Is far more the qualities
you afterward displayed In the year Of
arduous and delicate service which fol-
lowed-a service uIexampled In Its char
aet3r In our own history-which have won
for you such unique manifestations OF
the respect and affection OF 20. 900 peo-
pie.
Our people look on you as an example
Of great devotion to high duty In our ma
uonal pArpiexities arising out OF the
strange and trying situations which con-
you who know the conditions, for counsel,
for guidance and for stifl further service.
The city government OF Boston now de-
sires to present TO you. Admiral Dewey. a
gift which you maye take away as slight
token of our gratitude for your services 10
the country Of the special pride we feel IN
you as son Of New England as me-
mento OF this memorable visit.
The suggestion OF q watch as a suitable
present came from one OF your former
skipmates. We offer II to you upon sill
YER tray, which will hand down to your
descendants In a more enduring form than
a parchment the inscription engraved up
on II formally extending to you the free
dom Of the city Of Boston.
May the time which this watch snaii
mark deal gently with you. and may you
be long spared to serve your country In
whatever station she may most need YOU
Admiral Dewey Replies.
Admiral Dewey appeared greatly moved
at the mayors remarks Tho crowd re-
receive the gift OF the city. He said:
,Mr Mayor: / wish to thank you for
your kind and complimentary remarks.
wish also 70 thank. through you. the eiti-
freedom and for this grand ovation. the
like of which no living man has ever seen.
] think. The ovation which was given me
last night, believe has never been eQualed
within the life time OF any Of usat all
events, / never saw the equal OF 1t.
thank you very much indeed
Troops Return Their Colors.
The militia OF the state was rapidly as
sembiing when the admiral arrived and
the formation was soon completed. Soon
after noon the great column of military
bodies moved.
Admiral Dewey. with Lieut.. Gov. w.
the head OF the line. preceded by Gov. Rog-
er Woicott. mounted, and his staff.
The sailors and marines of the Oiym-
pia. next TO their famous commander.
held the interest OF the spectators
The various regiments OF the Massa-
chusetts volunteer militia. including the
naval brigade. mohiiized for this particu-
lar occasion not only TO assist I'm the
festivities. but also 10 return to the GUS
tedy Of the state the eoiors borne by
them during the Spanish war, were freely
appiaudeh. Several companies OF Unit
ed States artillery and the veterans OF the
q A. r. were also warmly received
Al the city hall Mayor Quincy reviewed
the line a, the state house the adj
miral and Gov woloott and stan left
the line and took up position on the
state house steps. where they remained
while the parade passed in review on it's
way To the common. where the collars
IN the Spanish war were formally sur
rendered to the state with impressive
ceremonies. The exercises were viewed
by Admiral Dewey. who, with Gov. Vol
ade ground by the men Of the Olympia.
The admiral was driven to the Hotel
Tours.ns As the admiral left the com
mon the color guard OF each regimen;
advanced 70 the front from It's position
In lire and formed behind the cciors The
battalion with Gov. woleott ahead
coiors were delivered into the custody
OF the adjutant general. later 10 be placed
with the other Massachusetts battery
flags. Meanwhile the parade al the com
mon had been dismissed and the in
Givtduai commands marched to the ar
rnorfes or railroad stations for ensbarka-
uen to their homes; The crew Of the
Olympia was taken Ia charge h- n com
maittee and conducted 10 the Tremou.
temple. whore 4 banquet WAS served
In the evening they were given enter
tainmentS III various places
The DAYS events ended with a recep-
ton AT Agrr Club. az which Gov VOL
coft proposed the toast Admiral George
Dewey and the United States Navy
Tire admiral acknowledged the toast In
a few words.