The Irish standard., 1898-05-07
70 Be MADE AN admiral
Commodore Dewey, the Hero of the
Philippines, Will Be Promo
ted for His Valor.
AMERICAN TROOPS TO HOLD THE FORT.

clal Report of the victory-Plans
for the Cuban Campaign Being
Steadily Developed Admiral
Sampson Keeps Up Blockade.
Washington, May 4.-Representative
Grout, Of Vermont, Tuesday introduced
in the house the following resolutions:
Whereas, The intrepdity and skill dis
played by Commodore George Dewey in
his daring attack upon the Spanish fleet
In Manila harbor and its total destruction,
covered as 1t was by the protecting guns
Of surrounding forts, marks him as the
possessor of high qualities as u naval COM
mander; therefore,
Resolved, That no ought to be promoted
to the rank of admiral and the president
Is hereby authorized to nominate him for
that rank to the senate, which body Is
hereby authorized to confirm him, the gem
era laws regulating promotions in the
navy to the contrary Notwithstanding"
VIII Be Made Admiral.
Washington, May 4.-Secretury Long
announced Tuesday that as soon as
the department received any official re-
port from Commodore Dewey, confirm
Ing the press accounts of his victory in
the battle of Manila, cab!egram would
he sent to the officer congratulatinghi him
upon the splendid performance of the
American fleet under his direction.
Moreover, said the secretary, as soon
rs the necessary confirmation is at
hand Commodore Dewey will be made
admiral In recognition of his valor.
This will be accomplished Immediately
by an executive order designating him
acting admiral, just us was done in
the case OF Capt. Sampson. Later on
he probably will be nominated to the
senate in the usual course for promotion
to the rank of admiral.
cabinet Meeting.
Washington, May 4. = The cabinet
meeting Tuesday resulted in n decision
to await report from Commodore
Dewey and then to send him the mum.
Der of troops he deemed necessary to
enforce our control of the Philippines.
The whole session was consumed in
general discussion Of past events. The
administration has practically decided
to occupy the Philippines with a strong
military force as soon as possible after
Commodore Dewey's report, which is
expected to-day, has been received.
For this purpose Pacific slope troops
will be used and it is expected that at
least 5000 will be enroute within the
rext ten days. There does not seem to
be any doubt as to the governments
purpose to hold these islands pending
final settlement with Spain, when
they will be used as a collateral to se-
cure the payment to the United States
Ut war indemnity.
AS indicated in Secretary Longs re.
quest Monday for IN emergency appro-
priation, the government will take
steps Mt once to supply Commodore
Dewey's fleet with provisions and other
supplies including ammunition and
coal, and to this end will dispatch at the
earliest possible moment sufficient
number Of ships to supply amply all
possible needs of the Asiatic squadron,
The Cuban Campaign.
Meanwhile the plans of the Cuban
campaign are being steadily developed
and there is no indication Of change
of purpose on the part Of the military
authorities who are expected to land an
cxpeditionary force in Cuba in very
short time. Admiral Sampson, SO far
as the navy department knows, is
steadily maintaining the blockade OF
the Cuban coast, and this is not likely
10 be abandoned for the present, though
two or three of his ships may be sent
away temporarily to meet the Oregon
on her way to Cuba from Rio Janeiro.
China IL Neutral.
The proclamation directed against
the Spanish residents OF the United
States by the state department has not
yet been issued nor is 1t certain that IL
will issue, that probably depending
upon the course pursued by the Spanish
government in their treatment OF
American citizens by Spain. China is
sued her neutrality proclamation Tues
day. so there is now no place left on the
Asiatic coast open to the free use of tho
war vessels of either Spain or the United
States. This is rather remarkable in
that 1t marks the first action of this
kind OH the part OF China, which has
never before issued neutrality proc-
lnmation, and the naval officers are duly
grateful for the consideration shown
ing the issue Of the decree until in
formed that the Americans had ac-
qutred base in the Philippine islands.
Abandon a Town.
Montego Bay, Jamaica, vim Kingston,
Jamaica. May 4.-Gen. Pando, the COM
mander OF the Spanish forces in the
field, withdrew THE Spanish garrison
from Bayamo, one Of the important
towns Of the province OF Santiago de
Cuba, April rs, and refugees who have
arrived here from ManMnillo, the port
of Bayamo, by the schooner Governor
Blake, say that Gen. Calixto Garcia, the
insurgent commander, occupied tho
town the next day.
spanish Fort Demolished.
Key West, Fla. May 4.-Thc gunboat
Wilmington early yesterday morning
destroyed Spanish fort just being fin
ished about four miles east of Coiima.
The Wilmington also fred at troop OF
cavalry while passing Jaruco beach
and two men were seen to drop on the
beach.
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