The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-01-28
SCHLEY HOLDS Love
HIGHER THAN
OFFICE
Am Not in Politics and Do
Not Expect to Be,
He Says.
BETTER A PEOPLES LOVE
/ Shall Never Accept ANY Office Which
Might J~eopardize Th'ir
Affection.
CHICAGO EXTENDS AN EAGER WELCOME
Greeted by the People With Tumuliuous &c,
claim. Banqueted by Hamilton Club,
Chicago Makes Acknowledge
mant Of His Services,
mant Of His Services.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Chicago. Jan. 25.-Rear Admiral ". S.
Schley today thrice declared that he had
no intention of entering politics. His re-
marks 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 expressed his graft
tude Ger tokens of esteem and %approba-
ton.
The demonstrations reached their eli
max in the banquet given in his honor
by the Hamilton Gu in the banquet hall
guests were present.
THE ADMIRAL'S SPEECH.
Admiral Schley arose amid applause
and said:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the
Hamilton Club: What desire particu-
larly to say is that | thank you most
sincerely for the welcome that you have
accorded to me. The glad tribute which
l met on arrival at your depot and in
passing through your streets, was such
a tribute Of confidence and esteem that
it has touched my heart most sincerely.
tApplause). If l, in my long career Of
forty-fiVe years, have done anything that
is worthy OF your approval then my sat
isfaction is complete. (~Applause.D
Il wanted only to say that I am sim
ply q sailor and that have served you
IN, - 49,, .o~I - 80 o -. >I -
bad weather, from pole to pole, and from
sun to sun. The only motive of action
has always been my country and my peo-
Pile (Applause.) | desire to say most
emphatically that ' have no desire to be
ton for any civil office, however high it
may be. (Applause). My one ambition
mas been to serve you faithfully. loyalty,
devotedly CApplauSe), and if | have sue
ccedcd in doing that, the measure of my
ambition IS full, and nay only other ambi-
ton is that | may retain for the rest Of
the years that may be VouchSafed for mc.
your love, your esteem and your respect.
tCheelS.) | would not care to jcOpardiZc
that by seeking or accepting any office
where | should be condemned to follow
always, rather than to remain in the
one profession that | ave chosen. where
there are occasionally opportunities to
lead. (A%pplausc.) That | want to say
to YOU all from the bottom of my heart
and with absolute carnestness of mean
Ing. Gentlemen, ] thank you"
RESOLUTION BY CHICAGO.
Rear Admiral Schlcy arrived in Chi
cago today at 80 a. m. and was greet
ed with a tumultous acclaim from thou-
sands of npOplp Al tho 6pnot tho Adj
mlral was greeted by q delegation from
the city council and a company of naval
veterans Of the Civil War. Alderman
Crank Fowler, on behalf of the city coun-
Gil, presented the following resolutions:
Whereas, we recognize in Admira
0chleyS 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 grateful countrymen; there
fore be *
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 acknowledgements of the distin-
guishcd services rendered by Admiral
Schley to his country. and extends ts
him a heartfelt welcome"
Adlnlfa! Schley was accompanied
by Mrs. Schley, and they were
met in their private car al
South Chicago an hour before tho
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 u~nevcntfui," sale
the Hero of Santiago" But | have beer
deeply moved by the demonstrations O
the people all around. You know II
moves me so | can scarcely speak. to see
the little hands waving at me from The
small depot Platforms. ! love the little
ones
CHICAGO SCREAMS A WELCOME.
AS the train drew into the outskirt.
of the city. factory whistles blew THEN
widest notes and squads of people rush
cd down every street leading to thu
tracks, and waved their hands. When,
ever possible the Admiral answered
through the windows Of his car. bouint
his head and futtering d handkerchief.
Mrs. Schlcy seemed to enjoy the dem,
CnStration even more than her diStin
guished husband.
A double line of policemen stood at The
depot when the Admiral alighted. bu
the blue coats were unable to restrain
the crowd which straightaWay went will
at the sight of the easily recognized
~goatCe. which showed above the heads o
the guards, an unmistakablc mark o
the wearerS IDENTITY. a delegation o
school children. waving flags. greeted tn
visitors at the further end Of the sta