The Washington times., 1910-06-19
WELCOMING SONS
TRAIT Of AMERICA
Experience With General
Grant and Admiral Dewey
Is Recalled.

NEW YORK, June 19-The reception
given Colonel Roosevelt on his arrival
in New York recalls the welcome 10
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant on his return from
a tour of the world in 1873. TO Admiral
George Dewey on his return from Ma
Mia Bay, in September. 1899 and TO
William Jennings Bryan, following his
tour Of Europe in August Of 1906.
General Grant and Admiral Dewey
were given greetings marked with pa
triotic enthusiasm such as belong 10
distinguished men whose achievements
were on the battlefield while that TO
Mr. Bryan was largely a tribute from
political adherents and admirers.
General Grant, on his return from mis-
triumphel tour Of the world in 1879.
the year following his retirement from
the Presidency Of the United States,
reached San Francisco from Yokohama
on September 20 He came IN the steam
ship City Of Tokyo and was transferred
10 one of the ships boats which brought
him ashore.
In General Grants honor was given
the beggist naval parade in San Fran
sico's history. AS it passed in review
cannons in the harbOr forts doomed a
It
wharf to his hotel the distinguished
former President and soldier was driven
in an open carriage and was greeted by
thousands Of enthusiastic san Francis
cans who lined the way. That night a
parade was given in his honor and the
city was nlumlna tea and fireworks were
set of From a stand in front of his
hotel General Grant made a brief speech
of thanks.
On his journey East with Mrs. Grant
he was given banquets and receptions
and greeted with every manifestation Of
enthusiasm II the different cities in
which he s,5pped. The journey was In
terrupted by a visit of several weeks
10 mis- old home in Galena, H.
Returning from his memorable victory
over the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay.
Admiral Dewey reached American
waters on September %, 1899. with the
flagship Olympia. The next day the
Olympia dropped anchor of Tomplins-
Vile. and Admiral Dewey was welcomed
on board by Mr.. Roosevelt, then COVER
nor of New York, on behalf Of the peo-
pie Of the State. He was next greeted
b. a committee of city officials and citi-
zsns, who outlined the reception in his
honor. Mayor Van Wyck visited Ad-
miral Dewey on the Olympia the next
day.
The Dewey reception lasted TWO days.
On Friday, September -. a grand ma
vsF pageant, consisting Of war vessels,
merchant marine and private yachts,
WAS held, and on Saturday there was
a land parade The program on SatuT-
day began Al Z o clock, when reception
committee visited Admiral Dewey on
board the Olympia
Inc Admiral was landed at the Bat
terry at S o'clock. and there was met
by another committee and guard OF
honor consisting of a squadron OF
mounted policemen He was escorted
70 the City Hall, and there received a
loving cup, the gift of the city. The
Admiral next visited Grant s Tomb on
board the steamer sandy Hook, and
later luncheon for 900 guests was served
on board the vessel
The land parade followed at / o'clock
After passing through the Dewey arcn
a the north entrance OF Firth avenue
and Washington square, which was
erected to commemorate the victory al
Manila Bay. the Admiral reviewed the
parade from a stand at Madison square.
There were in line s., 500 marcherS, cOnC
sisting Of soldiers, sailors. militiamen,
and civic organizations Other features
OF the celebration consisted Of night
pageants on Friday and Saturday
nights. the haTbOT, North and East
rivers. for miles being illuminated, to-
gether with pyrOtechnic displays on
land and water
Mr.. BRYAN was given an ahectionate
greeting by thousands Of his admirers
when he returned from his memorable
European trip on August 80, 1905, but his
reception was not characterized by the
spectacular features which have made
OF lasting memory and significance the
hOmecominEs Of his fC-lOW-Americans
mentioned.