The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
SCHLEY IN CHICAGO.
Admiral Puts in a Busy Day in the
Windy City.
GREETED WITH NOISY ACCLAIM
Recognized by Council as "One OF
the Foremost Naval Heroes
Of All Time"

Chicago, Jan. 25.-Rear Admiral W. 5.
Schley arrived in Chicago to-day at s:5o
a. m. and was greeted with tumultuous
acclaim from thousands of people VINO
crowded the Baltimore & Ohio depot ana
thronged nearby streets for BLOCKS.
His reception here was the elimination
of demonstrations in his honor which nave
occurred all along the route from WASH
ington.
At the depot the admiral was greeted, by
delegation from the city council ana d
company Of naval veterans of the CIVIL
war. Alderman Frank Fowler on behalf
OF the city council, presented the resolu-
tions recognizing the admiral as "one OF
the foremost naval heroes OF all time,
and welcoming him to the city
II Love the Little Ones"
Admiral Schley and Mrs. Schley 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 the Hamilton club, whose
guest the admiral will be during his stay
here, which ends Tuesday morning.
The trip has been uneVenttul' SAID
the hero of Santiago. But l have been
deeply moved by the demonstrations of
the people along the route. You know, 1t
moves me SO l can scarcely speak to see
the little hands waving at me from the
small depot platforms. l 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 to the tracks
and waved their hands. Wherever pos
sible the admiral answered back through
the windows Of his car, bowling his mead
and fiuttering handkerchief. Mrs. Schley
seemed TO enjoy the demonstration even
more than did her distinguished husband
Il did not sleep we'll last night said
the admiral, but l feel in first-class
health and hope to survive these many
years-well, at least five days, for I want
TO finish my itinerary
Judged in the Courts Above.
A reporter ventured the remark, refer
ring to the shouting crowds, that the ad-
miral had it all coming to him."
1T is as great a reward as can be
hoped for Oh this EARTH" the admiral re-
marked, half to himself. But in the
courts above, boys. We shall all be judged,
and will receive our proper rewards for
the good We have done-1 mean the pun
ishment for our misdeeds."
a double line of policemen stood at the
depot when the admiral alighted, but the
bluecoats were unable to restrain the
crowds which straightway went wild at
the sight Of the easily recognized gotee
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 to them and waved his hand The
municipal councils resolutions were pre-
scented and the admiral and Mrs. Schley
were driven through demonstrative
throngs to their apartments-the presi-
dental suite-at the Auditorium Annex.
Here the admiral 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 Hamil-
ton club and enjoyed himself in an in
formal manner.
Reception After Reception.
Later in the day the admiral attended
reception at the Press club, where he
met many of the newspaper fraternity,
including number of war correspondents
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 Hamilton club.
At reception in the fine arts hall Ad-
miral Schley was met by the men who will
this evening be guests at the Hamilton
clubs "Schley banquet" Resolutions ex-
pressing the highest esteem and apprecia-
ton Of the admiral and of his services to
his country were presented by Judge Axel
Chytraus in behalf Of the Swedish socie-
ties ofSChicago.
The banquet tonight will be the crown
Ing feature of the demonstration in honor
OF the famous seafighter. 1t will be held
In the massive banquet hall of the Audi
forum and 700 guests will be present
When asked regarding his speech, Admiral
Schley said he had not prepared anything
because he seldom spoke more than fifteen
words and preparation was not necessary.