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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. Excerpt: ...possession. The reception here was of the heart-felt kind which makes the American sailor away from home feel that "blood is thicker than water." The Olympia, with Admiral Dewey aboard, arrived at six o'clock on the morning of dune 22d, saluted the forts ashore and was sainted by the latter in return. An aide-de-camp representing the governor of Ceylon, Bight Honorable Sir Joseph Westridgeway, boarded the Olympia at seven o'clock in order to welcome Admiral Dewey, and Colonel Savage, commanding the troops, called at ten o'clock. The visits were returned by Admiral Dewey at eleven o'clock. He was received at the jetty by a guard of honor, and amidst cheering drove in the governor's carriage to breakfast with Colonel Savage. The Admiral afterward booked rooms at the Galloface hotel, and returned on board the Olympia at one o'clock.. There he received a deputation representing the Planters' General View Op Colombo, Ceylon Association and the Chamber of Commerce, and was presented with a silver casket and an address as a memento of his visit. The presentation of the casket to Admiral Dewey was made on board the Olympia instead of in the council-chamber, because his doctor had forbidden him to participate in any official function. The delegates also presented a thousand pounds of tea to the crew of the Olympia. The Admiral, replying to the address of welcome, said he wished he could reply in adequate terms, reciprocating the sentiments expressed. Hut, he added, he spoke from his heart when he said he deeply appreciated the welcome. Admiral Dewey added that he would have the very acceptable present of tea distributed as desired, incidentally mentioning that he was a lifelong tea-drinker himself, and assuring Harbor Op Colombo, Ceylon...