The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-01-25
Thousands of People Gather and
Resolutions Adopted.
RECEPTION PLEASES.
AS Great a Reward as Can Be
Hoped For ON Earth.
Attends an Afternoon Function
at the Press Club.
Schley Declines Invitation to
Speak in Kansas.

Chicago, Jan. 25.-Rear Admiral w. S.
Schley arrived in Chicago today at 9;5O
a. n. and was greeted with tumultuous
acclaim from thousands of people who
crowded the Baltimore & Ohio depot
and thronged nearby streets for blocks.
His reception here was the elimination
of the demonstrations in his honor
which have 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 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 Ad-
miral 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
heroes of all time, whose splendid rec
ord at Santiago will forever be the
pride and inspiration of his grateful
countrymen: therefore 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
public acknowledgment of the distln-
guished services rendered by Admiral
Scnley to his country, and extends to
him a heartfelt WELDON e"
Admiral Schley, accompanied by Mrs.
Schley, was met in the private car IN
South Chicago an hour before the train
arrived in the city proper. The dele
cation represented the city and the
Hamilton club, whose guest the admiral
will be during his stay here, which ends
Tuesday morning.
THE trip has been uneventful," said
the '.hero of Santiago but l have
been deeply moved by the demonstra-
lions of the people along the route.
You know, it moves me SO can
scarcely speak, to see the little hands
waving at me from 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 leading to
the tracks. and waved their hands.
Wherever possible the admiral an
swered back through the windows of his
car bowling his head and fiuttering a
handkerchief.
Mrs Schley seemed to enjoy the dem
onstration even more than her dis
tinguished husband.
Il did not sleep very well last night
said the admiral. in a moment when
the crowd along the way was not en-
gaging his attention. You know train
don't rock the way ship does. It's
too jerky-and the whistles, they would
wake the dead. But I feel in hrst-claSs
health and 1 hope to survive these
many years-well, at least five days,
for I want to finish my itinerary" =,
A reporter ventured the remark, re-
ferring to the shouting crowds, that
the admiral had it all coming to him"
TT is as great a reward as can be
hoped for this EARTH the admiral
remarked, half to himself. tRpt in the
streets above, boys, we shan all be
judged and will receive our proper re-
ward-the reward for the good we
have done, I mean, and punishm ent for
our misdeeds."
A double line of policemen stood at
the depot when the admiral alighted,
thew
crowd, which straightway went wild at
the sight of the easily recognized
goatee which showed above the heads
of the guards an unmistakable
mark of the wearer's identity. A dele
cation of school children, waving flags,
greeted the visitor at the further end
waved his hand. The municipal coun-
ellis resolutions were presented and
the admiral and Mrs. Schley were
driven through the demonstrating
Dental suite, at the Auditorium annex.
Here Mr.. Schley retired to don his
''shore togs,'' as he expressed it.
At IL a. M he. was given a breakfast
by the reception committee of the Ham
ilton club and enjoyed himself in an in
formal manner.
Later in the day the admiral attend
ed reception at the Press club, where
he met many of the newspaper frater-
nifty including number of war CORE
spondents whom he had met in Cuba
This was followed by receptions at the
Booster club, of which the famous
sailor is a member, and at the HamiI-
ton club.
At a reception in the Fine Arts hall
Admiral Schley was met by the m en-
who will this evening be guests at the
Hamilton clubs '@Schley banquet"
Resolutions expressing the highest es-
TEEN and appreciation of the admiral
and of his services to his country were
presented by Judge Axel c. Hytraus,
in behalf of the Swedish societies of
Chicago.
The banquet tonight will be the
browning feature of the demonstration
will be held in the massive banquet
hall of the Auditorium, and 700 guests
will be present.
When asked regarding his speech, Ad-
miral Schley said he had not prepared
anything because he seldom spoke
ton was not necessary
SCHLEY WON'T BE IN KANSAS.
A delegation from Ottawa Kan, pre-
scented the admiral with an invitation
to address the Chautauqua of that city |
and upon his statement that it would |
be necessary for him to decline the in
vitation, member of the delegation |
insisted that mo" would not be taken |
for an answer
I'VE will get our governor and sena- |
tors and congressman after you," said |
the Kansan-
''They will have no more influence |
than you; for / am not in politics and |
do not expect to be- the admiral re- |
oIiedg
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.
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