The times., 1899-08-05

The Dewey Reception Committee of one
hundred has decided that the welcome to
be given the hero of Manila upon his re-
turn to Washington will not be surpassed,
even If equaled, by any city in the Union.
Everything that might possibly add to the
glory of the ovation will be supplied, and
hundreds of thousands of people will gath
er in the Capital of the nation which the
gallant Admiral has glorified, to honor him
and be honored by his presence.
The city will present a scene worthy of
the occasion when Dewey comes march
ing home" All that the combined efforts
of tons of powder, thousands of voices.
millions of lights, acres of illuminations,
and scores of bands of music can produce
viii be in evidence, and the manufactur-
eTs Of red fire and vermillion paint are
preparing for run on the market.
The various subcommittee of the COM
mittee of 100 are being rapidly organized,
and some of them are already hard at
work. The executive committee will hold
a meeting as soon as Chairman William II.
Moses returns to the city. and the finance
committee will hold meeting at an early
date. Chairman E. S. Parker, of the latter
body, reports that funds have already be-
gun to arrive and he anticipates no trouble
in raising the necessary amount, even
though it was decided to set the Potomac
on fire and paint the Monument a bright
red in honor of the occasion.
EngrOssed Souvenirs.
Chairman Parker has received a number
of handsomely engraved souvenir receipts
which will be presented to each donor to
the fund, and he states that the report OF
the body over which he presides will be GER
tain 10 arouse enthusiasm.
The committee on badges will probably
be announced today and the committees Oh
| transportation, parades, and printing will
| be ready before the middle of next week.
The plans of the general committee are
| rapidly assuming shape and great interest
! is being manifested on every hand. WhilS
the programme has not yet been outlined
it will include monstrous parades, illumi-
nations, band concerts, the presentation Of
the sword voted by Congress, and man,
other important features.
Il is also very probable that Admira
Dewey will hold public reception at tht
White House on the occasion of the dinner
to be rendered, him by the President.
Reduced Railrond Rates.
Reduced rates have been secured on al
railroads and a rate of one fare for tins
round trip has been promised, within :
radius of thousand miles. These induce
ments will, it is thought. bring thousand:
of people from a distance, while hundred!
of thousands are expected from cities with.
! in a radius of 250 miles. 1t is intended Il
| have the Admiral arrive shortly after darl
so that the city may present great mas
of light and color. Every resident of th'
District will be asked 10 join in and aid il
the illumination by placing lights in ever!
window. Twelve enormous searchlight:
will be brought here from the Norfolk nav
yard, and will be used TO illuminate th'
/ Capital, the Monument. and other publi
/ buildings. Pyrotechnics and red fire vii
be everywhere, and the ensemble will max
even the great Admiral feel proud of Wash
/ ington.
Architect Clark of the Capitol has pre-
pared plans for a stand to be erected a
T. the Capitol and a great reviewing stant
viii be constructed at the Treasury Build
ing, giving a full view of Pennsylvani;
Avenue and the sweep of the big parades
The various subcommittee will be or
ganized before the end OF next week, ant
| meetings will be held regularly so tina
| systematic work can be carried out
Secretary Van Wickle is beginning L
realize that he has a heavy task befor
the reception. He is receiving bundles o
communications and scores of caller
every day and is fully confident that tn
affair will be an honor to the citizens o
Washington and to Admiral Dewey.
The following committees have been an
| nounoed: