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Show CARDINAL GIBBONS AT THE DEWEY PARADE. The grouping of President McKinley, j Admiral Dewer and Cardinal Gibbons, j the three highest dignitaries of the state, the Catholic Church and the navy of the United States, on the stand at the capitol during the Dewey parade, pa-rade, made a historical, picturesque and significant scene. The Cardinal was in his ecclecias'tical robe3 of vivid red. the Admiral was resplendent1 in gold and blue, and the President wore his "customary suit of solemn black," the j monotony of which was relieved by a single pink, pinned in a buttonhole by the lady of the White House. After his benediction, the Cardinal turned to Admiral Dewey, who extended extend-ed his hand, and said: "Admiral, I cannot let this opportunity oppor-tunity pass without congratulating you on your magnificent victory, whicn ha? added renown to the American name throughout the world. I hope you will live many years to enjoy your honors, the fruits of your splendid achievement. achieve-ment. Permit me. Admiral, to thank you for your kindness to the Chaplain of the Olympia, Father Reany, who is a prieot of my diccese. I hope that the benediction of 77,000,000 of -people will make your remaining years exceedingly exceeding-ly happy. I rejoico to be present on this eventful occasion." Admiral Dewey responded: "I thank you sincerely, your Eminence, for your gracious and complimentary words. I appreciate the honor of having you present on this, the happiest occasion of m;r life." . : |