Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-01-27
SCHLEY, IN TRIUMPH,
ENTERS WINDY CITY
Chicago Welcomes Hero
of Santiago With a
Din of Shouts
Today.


crowded the Baltimore and Ohio depot
and thronged nearby streets for blocks.
His reception here was the elimination
Of the demonstration IN his honor which
has occurred all along the route from
Washington.
AT the depot the admiral was greeted
BY a delegation from the city council and
a company OF naval veterans o. the civil
war Alderman Frank Fowler. on behalf
OF the city council, presented the follow
ing resolutions:
whereas. The city OF Chicago is to
be honored by a visit from Rear Admiral
Winfield Scott Schley. and
Whereas Our citizens are ever ready
20 applaud vslor. honor and merit. and
WHEREAS. We recognize in Admiral
Schley's achievements. his character and
bearing one OF the foremost naval heroes
OF all time whose splendid record at San
tiag0 will forever be the pride and in
spirati0n.a OF his grateful cOuntrynnen;
Therefore be Il
Resolved BY the city council OF the
city OF Chicago. That the city Of Chi
cago. through its mayor and municipal
council. takes pleasure in making this
public acknowledgment OF the distin-
guished services rendered by Admiral
Schley 20 his country and extends TO him
a heartfelt welcome"
Admiral Schley, accompanied by Mrs.
Sclaley, were met in their private car at
South Chicago an hour before the train
arrived IN the city proper. The delega-
ton represented the city and the Hamil-
ton club. whose guest the admiral viii
be during his stay here, which ends Tues
Gay morning.
'sThe trip has been uneventful." said
the hero OF Santiago but have been
deeply moved by the demonstrations OF
the people along the route. You know IL
moves me 50 can scarcely speak 10 see
the little hands waving at me from the
small depot platforms. love the little
ones"
As the train drew into the outskirts OF
the city factory whistles blew their Wild
est notes and squads Of people rushed
down every street leading 70 the tracks
and waved their hands. Wherever posi-
bic the admiral answered through the
windows OF his car. bowling his head and
futtering a handkerchief.
Mrs. Schley seemed 10 enjoy the demon
Etration even more than her distinguished
husband.
Il did9't sleep very well last night"
said the admiral In q moment when the
crowd along the way was not engaging
his attention.
You know a train don't rock the way
a ship does It's too jerky and the whis-
tles-they'd wake the dead. But feel in
first-ciass health and I hope 70 survive
these many years-well at least five days,
Tor I want TO finish my itinerary"
reporter ventured the remark. refer
ring 70 the shouting crowds. that the ad-
miraI had II all coming 10 him"
1T Is as great a reward as can be hoped
for on this earth" the admiral remarked.
half 10 himself. "But in the streets
above. boys. we shall all be judged, and
VIII receive our proper reward"
The rewards for the good we have
done, mean. and punishment for our
misdeeds."
A double line OF policemen stood at the
depot when the admiral alighted. but the
blue coats were unable 10 restrain the
crowd. which straightway went wild at
the sight of the easily recognized goatee
which showed above the heads OF the
guards as an unmistakable mark OF the
wearer's Identity. A delegation OF school
children. waving flags. greeted the visitor
at the further end OF the station. He
bowed 70 them and waved his hand. The
municipal councils resolutions were pre-
scented. and the admiral and Mrs. Schley
were driven through demOnstrative
throngs 20 their apartments-the '.Presi-
Dental suite at the Auditorium Annex
Here Admiral Schley retired TO don his
''shore tOga." as he expressed II.
At II o'clock this morning he was given
q breakfast by the reception committee
OF the Hamilton club and enjoyed him
self In an informal manner.
The breakfast table was laid for q per-
sons Among those present were Gov
ernor Yates. Mayor Harrison and former
Comptroller OF the Treasury Eckels
While the admiral was being entertain
ed a committee OF women devoted them
selves 10 Mrs Schley. She was given a
breakfast in another room in the hotel
while her husband was enjoying himself
with the Hamilton club committee, and
later attended a reception in her honor at
the Womans club. She viii be a mem
Der OF a theatre party tonight.
delegation from Ottawa. Kas., pre-
scented the admiral with an invitation 10
address the chautauqua Of that city, and
that upon his statement that II would be
necessary for him TO decline the invita-
tlon a member Of the delegation insisted
that no" would not be taken for an
answer.
I'VE viii get our governor and sena-
tors and congressman after you" said the
Kansan-
They win have no more influence than
you. for ] am not in politics and do not
expect to be- the admiral replied
Martin Limerick notified the visitor that
he had been elected an honorary member
OF the Maryland society OF Chicago. for
which Mr.. Schley thanked him.
Later in the day the admiral attended
a reception at the Press club. where he
met many OF the newspaper fraternity.
including a number OF war correspond
ents whom he had met IN Cuba This was
followed by receptions at the Booster
club. OF which the famous sailor is a
member. and az the Hamilton club.
At a reception in the Fine Arts hall.
Admiral Schley was met BY the women.
who wfIl this evening be guests at the
Hamilton clubs "schley banquet"
Resolutions expressing the highest es-
TEEN and appreciation OF the admiral OF
his services 10 his country were presented
BY Judge Axel Chytraus in behalf OF the
Swedish societies OF Chicago.
The banquet tonight VIII be the crown
ing feature Of the demonstration In honor
Of the famous sea fighter. II viii be held
fn the massive banquet hall OF the Audi
torium and seven hundred guests will be
present
When asked regarding his speech Ad-
rniral schley said he had not prepared
anything. because he seldom spoke more
than fifteen words and preparation was
uot necessary.
At the conclusion OF the breakfa a
delegation from the Cook county board Of
commissioners waited upon the admiral
ard Commissioner Hoffman presented the
following resolution. adopted by the
board:
Resolutions presented by the county
board Of Cook county:
whereas. The services rendered by the
United States during the war with Spain
were the means OF displaying such IN