The age-herald., 1902-01-26
Sets at Rest All RumOfs of His Being a Candidate for
 Political HOROrs
CHICAGO GIVES THE OLD
 HERO 4 GREAT OVATION
Says He Is Satisfied to Spend the Rest of His Days In the Enjoyment of His countrymen's Love
 and Esteem.

Chicago. January 25.-Rear Admiral w. s Schley today thrice declared that he hlel 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 entertained 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- teem and appreciation.
 The demonstrations reached their cli- max in the banquet given in his honor by the Hamilton Club in the banquet hall of the auditorium. Approximately $50 guests were present.
 Admiral Schley arose amid applause and said:
 MT. President and Gentlemen of the
 Hamilton Club:
 Admiral sehley Speaks.
 What I desire particularly is to thank you most sincerely for the welcome that you have accorded to me. The glad trib ute which I met on arrival at your depot and in passing through your streets was such tribute of confidence and esteem that it has touched my heart most sin cerely. (Applause) If in my long career of forty-five years have done anything that is worthy of your approval, then my satisfaction is complete. (Applause.)
 T wanted only to say that I am sim ply sailor. and that I 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 My country and my peo- pie ttApplauseO I desire to say most emphatically that 1 have no desire to be eothersthan O sailor. have no aspirations for any civil office however high it may be. (AppIause). My ambition has been to serve you faithfully. loyally. de- votedly Capplause), and if l have suc- ceeded in doing that, the measure of my ambition Is full, and my only other ann bition is that I may retain for the rest of my years that may be youchsafed for me your love, your esteem and your re- spect. (Cheers.) I would not care to jeopardizc that by seeking or accepting any office where I should be condemned to follow always rather than to remain in one profession that I have chosen, where there are occasionally opportuni- ties to lead. (Applause) That, I want to say to you all from the bottom of my heart and with absolute earnestness of meaning. Gentlemen. I thank you''
 A Great Ovation.
 Admiral Schley arrived in Chicago at 9;30 a. m. and was greeted by tumul- tuous acclaim from thousands of people, who crowded the Burlington and Ohio depot and thronged nearby streets for blocks. His reception here was the cul- imitation of the demonstration in his honor which have occurred all along the route from Washington.
 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. The city of Chicago is to be honored by visit from Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley; and
 Whereas. Our citizens are ever ready to applaud valor, honor and merit and
 Whereas. We recognize in Admiral Schley's achievements, his character and his bearing one of the foremost naval he roes of all time, whose splendid record at Santiago will forever be the pride and in- spiration 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 making this public acknowledgment of the distin- guished services rendered by Admiral 6chley to his country. and extends to him . heartfelt welcome
 Met By Committee.
 Admiral Schley. accompanied by Mrs. gchley. were met in their private car at South Chicago an hour before the train arrived in the city proper. The delegation represented the city and Hamilton Club whose guest the admiral will be during his stay here, which ends Tuesday morn ing.
 "The trip has been uneventful," said the hero of Santiago. But I have been deeply moved by the demonstrations of the people along the route. You know 1t moves me so I can scarcely speak to see the little hands waving at me at the small depot platforms. I love the little ones
 As the train drew into the outskirts of the city factory whistles blew their widest notes and squads of people rushed down every street to the tracks, and waved their hands. Wherever possible the admiral answered through the win Aows of his car, lowing his head and duttering handkerchief.
 Mrs Schley seemed to enjoy the demon- stration even more than her distinguished EuSbdIu-
 q didn't sleep very well last night" said the admiral in a 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 whistles-they'd wake the dead But feel in first-class health and I hope to survive these many years-well at least i've days. for want to finish my itner- ary.''
 A Great Reward.
 reporter ventured the remark re- serring to the shouting crowds that the admiral had it all coming to him.
 ''It is as great a reward as can be hoped for on this earth the admiral re- marked, half to himself. But in the skies above. boys-we shall all be judged, and will receive our proper reward The reward for tho good we have done. I mean. and punishment for our misdeeds." A double line of policemen stood at the