The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-26

Echley today thrice declareo tnat ne I'aN no intention of entering politics. ais remarks were calculated to set at Fese for all time the political ambitions whien some of hs admirers have entertaihe" AVi him. He said that no office. however high. would tempt him to jeopardize the love which the people or tms country have expressed for him.
 The day for the Admiral was round of receptions. at each of which ne eA- pressed his gratitude for tokens or esteem and appreciation.
 The demonstrations reached their climax in the banquet given in his honor by the Hamilton Club in the banquet hall of the auditorium.
 Admiral schley arose amid applause and said: H
 ..Mr. President and Genetlemen of the Hamilton Club: What l desire particu- larly is to thank you most sincerely TOT the welcome that you have accordeo to me. The glad tribute which l met on arrival at your depot and in passing through your streets was such tribute of confidence and esteem that IL mas touched my heart most sincerely. (Ap- plause.) If I, in my long naval career of forty-flve years, have done anything that is worthy of your approval, then my satisfaction is complete. (Applause.)
 q wanted only to say that l am simply a sailor and that 1 have served you ln storm and in calm, in sunshine ana In bad weather, from pole to pole ana rom sun to sun. The only motive Of acton has always been my country and my people.' (Applause.) I desire to say most emphatically that have mo desire to be other than a sailor. have no aspiration for any civil office, however high it may be. (Appiause.) My one ambition has been to serve you faithIul- ly. Loyalty, devotedly (applause) ana 1T I have succeeded in doing that, the meas ure of my ambition is full and my only other ambition is that may retain for the rest of the years that may be vouchsafed for me your love, your. es- teem and your respect. (Cheers.) would not care to jeojardize that by seeking or accepting any office where should be condemned to follow always. I would rather remain In the one profession that I have chosen, where there are oceasion- ally opportunities to lead. Applause.) That want to say to you all from the bottom of my heart and with absolute earnestness of meaning. Gentlemen, I thank you"
 Admiral Schley arrived in Chicago to- day at 9:30 a. m, and was greeted by tumultuous acclaim from thousands of people, who crowded the Burlington ana Ohio depot and thronged nearby streets for blocks. His reception here was the culminationof the demonstration 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 a 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 heroes of all time, whose splendid record at Santiago will forever be the pride and inspiration of his gratefu country; there fore 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 acknowledgement of the distin- guished services rendered by Admiral Schley to his country and extends to him a heartfelt welcome"
 Admiral Schley, accompanied by Mrs. Schley, were met in their private car at South Chicago, an hour before the train arrived in the city proper. The delega- ton represented the city and Hamilton Club whose guest the Admiral will be during his stay here, which ends Tues day morning.
 The trip has been uneventful,' said the hero of Santiago. But have been deeply moved by the demonstrations of ahe people along the route. You know 1t moves me so I can scarcely speak to sec 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 wild est notes and squads of people rushed down every street to the tracks, and waved their hands. Wherever possible, the Admiral answered through the win dows of his car. lowing his head and 1uttering handkerchief.
 Mrs Schley seemed to enjoy the dem onstration even more than her distin- guished husband.
 T didn't sleep very we'll last night" said the Admiral in a moment when the crowd along the way was not engaging his attention. you know train don't rock the way a ship does. It's too jerky and the whistles-they'd wake the dead. But I feel in first-class health, and hope to survive these many years-well, at least five days, for want to finish my itinerary"
 A reporter ventured the remark, refer ring to the shouting crowds that the Ad- miral had it all coming to him"
 Ut Is as great a reward as can be hoped for on this earth,' the Admiral remarked, half to himself. But in the skies above. boys-we shall all be judged. and will receive our proper reward. The reward for the good We have done, I mean. and punishment for our misdeeds.'
 A double line of policemen stood at the depot when the Admiral alighted, but the blue coats were unable to restrain the crowd which straightway went wild at the sight of the easily recognized goatee which showed above the heads of the guards as an unmistakable mark of th, venrer's identity. A delegation of school children, having flags, greeted the z,isitor at the further end of the station IJo bowed to them and waved his hand The municipal councils resolutions were orcscnted and the Admiral and Mrs. Schlev were driven through demonstra- ,tyA thronCs to their apartmcnts-"Th presidential suites at the Auditorium Annex. Here Mr. Schley retired to don bis shore toga, as he expressed it.