The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-01-26
n HICAGO. Jan. 25.-Rear Admir-

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that he had no intention of en-
tering politics. His remarks were cal
culated to set at restfor all time the
political ambitions which some of his
admirers have entertained for him. He
said that no Office. however high. yvouI5
tempt him to jeopardize the love which
the people OF this country have ex-
pressed for him.
The day for the admiral was a round
of receptions at each of which he ex-
pressed his gratitude for tokens Of es-
TEEN and appreciation. The demonstra-
tons reached their climax in the ban
quet given in his honor by the Hamil-
ton club in the banquet hall of the
Auditorium. Approximately $50 guests
were present.
Makes a Brief Speech.
Admiral Schley arose amid great
applause and said:
Mr.. President. and Gentlemen Of the
Hamilton Club:
What I desire particularly to say is
that l thank you most sincerely for
the welcome that you have accorded TO
me. The glad tribute. which I met on
arrival at your depot and in passing
through your streets was such a trib-
ute of confidence and esteem that il
has touched my heart most sincerely.
(ApplaUse.) If I, in my long career Of
fOrtyfve years, have done anything
that is worthy of your approval, then
my satisfaction is complete. CAP
plause)
I wanted only to say that I am
simply a sailor and that 1 have served
you in storm and in calm, in sunshine
and in bad weather. from pole to pole
and from sun to sun. The only motive
Of action has always been Ny country
and my people, (Applause.) 1 desire
to say most emphatically that / have
no desire to be other than a sailor.
have no aspiration for any civil Office,
however high ii may be. (Applause)
My one ambition has been to serve you
faithfully, Loyalty, devOtedly zap
plause), and if I have succeeded in do
ing that, the measure of my ambition
is full, and my only other ambition is
that 1 may retain for the rest of the
years that may be yoUchsafed for me,
your love. your esteem and your re-
spect. (Cheers.)
I would not care to jeopardize that
by seeking or accepting any Office
where I should be condemned - fol-
low alyays. rather than TO remain N
the one profession that I have. chosen,
where there are occa sionaIIy Opportunf-
ties to lead. (Applause) That / want
to say to you all from the bottom Of
my heart and with absolute earnest
ness Of meaning. Gentlemen, 1 thank
you"
At the Press club the performance
was repeated, except that Of the 200 o.
800 persons present. fully 50 per cent
were women. a number Of men who
were correspondents in Cuba during
the fights about Santiago were present,
and to them the admiral referred in
his short speech of thanks as follows:
Il want to say that these boys were
always to the forefrOnt-One of them
so much so that ! was afraid that he'd
be sunk At the time I wished he was
anywhere else But the boys were
brave. It isn't pleasant to be shot at,
but these boys stood up and were not
only shot at, but couldn't shoot back
Schley in a JoviaI Mood.
The admiral seemed to be enjoying
himself, for when a photographer set
off a fashlight he laughed heartily, as
did those about him. AT the Booster
club, of which he is an honorary mem
Der, the admiral, still in a jovial mood,
addressed a few happy remarks to My
fellow members. in the course Of his
speech, he again indicated his feeling
in regard to the political preferment
which has been talked about for him.
Il have been deeply touched by the
tributes which I have received, ne
said. They have been tributes Of love
and in my future years I shall never
accept any Office, however high, which
might jeopardize that love. 1t is the
dearest thing have 1t is the greatest
crown that a man can have on this
earth, and when I am gone I want 1t
left with my children and their chill
dren as their dearest possession
Admiral Schley, on arriving in the
city. was met by various delegations.
Alderman Frank Fowler. on behalf OF
the city council, presented the follow
ing resolutions
Whereas, The city of Chicago is to
be honored by visit from Rear Ad-
miraI Winfield Scott Schley; and,
Whereas. Our citizens are ever
ready to applaud valor, honor and mer-
it: and
Whereas. We recognized in Admiral
Schley's achievements. his character
and his bearing one Of the foremost ma
val heroes OF all time. whose splendid
record at Santiago viii forever be the
pride and inspiration OF his grateful
countrymen; therefore. be 1t
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 maying this
public acknowledgment of the distin-
guished services rendered by Admiral
Schley 10 his country, and extends 70
him a heartfelt welcome
Admiral Schley, accompanied by Mrs
Schley. was met in his private car at
South Chicago an hour before the tram
arrived in the city proper. The dele
cation represented the city and the
Hamilton club. whose guest the adnl-
raj will be during his stay here, Wnlcn
ends Tuesday morning
'eThe trip has been uneventtuL salo
the hero Of Santiago. But nave
been deeply moved by the demonstra-
lions of the people along the route on
know il moves me so 1 can scarcely
sneak 10 see the little hands waving a.
me from the small depot platforms
love the little ones
Given a Noisy Greeting.
As the train drew into the outskirts
Of the city. factory whistles blew their
widest notes and hundreds Of people
rushed down every street leading 10
the tracks. and waved their hands
Wherever possible the admiral an
swered back through the windows OF
his car. bowling his head and fUtterIng
a handkerchief.
Mrs. Schley seemed 10 enjoy the dem
onstratiOn even more than her distln-
guished husband.
Il did not sleep very well last night.
said the admiral. You know train