The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-01-28


y tics and no Candidate for Any Of
Ace Several short Addresses by
SchIey Deeply Touched by the
Peoples Tributes.
Chicago, January 25.-Rear Admiral
w. S. Schley today thrice declared that
he had no intention of entering politics.
His remarks were calculated to set at
rest for all time the political ambitions
which some Of his admirers have en-
tentained for him. He said that no
office however high, would tempt him
to jeopardize the love which the people
OF this country have expressed 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 demonstrations reached their eli
max in the banquet given in his honor
by the Hamilton Club in the banquet
hall of the Auditorium. Approximately
$50 guests were present
Rear Admiral Schley arrived in Chi
ca&o today at 9:3O o'clock a. m. and
was greeted with tumultuous acclaim
from thousands of people. At the depot
the admiral was greeted by delegation
from the city council and a company Of
naval veterans of the civil war.
Alderman Frank Fowler. on behalf Of
the city council. presented the following
resolutions:
Whereas. We recognize in Admiral
Schley's achievements his character and
his bearing. one Of the foremost naval
heroes of all time. whose splendid rec
ord at Santiago will forever he the
pride and inspiration of grateful coun-
trymen: there be it
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
guished services rendered bv Admiral
Schley to his country. and extends to
him heartfelt welcome"
Admiral Schley. accompanied by Mrs
Schley. was met in their private car at
South Chicago an hour before the
train arrived in the city proper. The
delegation represented the city and the
Hamilton Club. whose guest the ad-
miral will be during his stay here,
which ends Tuesday morning.
1.-THE trip has been uneventful." said
the Hero of Santiago" "but I have
been deeply moved by the demonstra-
tions of the people along the route Yon
know it moves me so ! can scarcely
speak. to 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
widest notes and squads OF people rush.
ed down every street leading to the
tracks. and waved their hands. When
ever possible the admiral answered
back through the windows of his car,
bowling his head and fiuttering a hanC-
kerchief.
Mrs. Schley seemed to enjoy the
demonstration even more than her dis
tinguished husband.
A double line Of policemen stood at
the depot when the admiral alighted.
but the blue coats were unable to re-
strain the crowd which straightwav
went wild at the sight of the easily rec
ognized goatee which showed above the
heads of the guards as an unmistakable
mark Of the wearer's identity.
A delegation of school children. wav-
ing flags. greeted the visitor at the
further end OF the station. He bowed
to them and waved his hand.
Then the municipal councils resolu-
tions were presented and the admiral
and Mrs. Schley were driven through
demonstrative throngs to their apart
ments-the presidential suite"-at the
Auditorium annex.
Here the admiral retired TO don his
Shore togs". as he expressed 1T
At II o'clock a. m. he was given =
breakfast by the reception COMMITTEES
Of the Hamilton Club. and enioyed him.
self in an informal manner.
The breakfast table was laid for
twentv-one persons. Among those pres
ent were Governor Yates, Mayor Harri-
son and former Comptroller OF the Cur
rency Eckels-
While the admiral was being enter
1sined a committee of women devoted
themselves to Mrs. Schlev. She was
rendered breakfast in another room
in the hotel at the same time that her
husband was enjoying himself with the
Hamilton Club committee and. later
attended reception given in her honor
At the Woman's Club
A delegation from Ottawa Kas.. pre-
sented the admiral with an invitation