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Secretary of the Navy Long and Secretary of the Navy Long and Captain Sigsbee, the Hero of the "Maine," Coming From the Navy Department

This scene was taken in Washington and represents Captain Sigsbee and Secretary Long descending the steps of the Navy Department and stopping to receive the first news of reading of the President's message in Congress.

"Edison-Journal Cuban War Films", New York Clipper, New York, 30 April 1898, p. 153.

Secretary Long and Captain Sigsbee

Taken at Washington, in front of the Navy Department, and shows Secretary of the Navy Long and Captain Sigsbee of the ill-fated "Maine" coming down the steps. As they reach the bottom a waiting attaché approaches the Secretary and hands him a letter. ln the meantime Capt. Sigsbee and his friend walk toward the immediate foreground, in earnest conversation. They are quickly joined by the Secretary and the attaché. Here they halt and apparently debate some important question. Additional action is lent to the scene by ladies and gentlemen descending the steps. The background is formed by the handsome building of the Navy Department. The figures are full life size, and are excellent portraits of the famous Captain and the Secretary. This picture excites the keenest interest whenever it is shown.

War Extra: Edison Films, 20/05/1898.