New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11
REAR-A DMIR4L DEWETS REPORT.
SWEEPING VICTORY FOR THE NAvx

SWEEPING VICTORY FOR THE NAvL
From The Chicago Inter Ocean.
Grants dispatch in 1866 meant the end OF the wan
American Navy the practical possession ~ one Of
SPANS largest and riches, colonies. IL more than
sources The deiniteness Of statement relieves the
anxiety OF the American people and places full IN
formation In Their hands The people Know a.
much as the Government.
SETS THE WORLD A NEW STANDARD
From The ST. Louis Republic.
America has ogan set the world new standard
This is a common performance FOR America. Tho
mission Of this Government and its people is and
IN the way pointed out by the whi,e-soued Christ.
That way IS the way OF peace. America has &C.
copied reluctantly every war forced upon her. But
when plunged into combat this mighty Nation has
never yet staggered from a blow or begged for
truce while soothing the pains OF wounds
FORTUNE FAvoRs THE BRAVE
From The Baltimore American.
It is no, necessary TO regard II as a mystery.
Fortune favors the brave" The proverb can b
easily extended. Fortune favors all great men;
They create luck When Dewey fearessly passed
over the mines and torpedces hs would over
floating seaweed. and lined UP in sight OF his emo
mics he parayzed them.
ADMIRAL DEWEY EARNED HIS HoNoRa
From The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Admiral Dewey has well earned The honors he 10 %
receive. AS long as histories OF brave deeds command
attention the exploit OF Dewey at Manila VII! oe
read with admiration and wonder. SO orillian, al
achievement accomplished with so small loss p,a s,
known. II is doubtful II It's equal in all respects
will be recorded for generations.
NEW LAURELs FOR THE AMERICAN NAVY
From The Washington Times
Tho thanks OF Congress will permit Admiral
Dewey 10 remain on the active list OF the Navy 70,
ten years beyond the regular age for retirement IL
would be difficult 70 honor such hero too much-
to Re ms a WnS Se has added and
golden territory 10 the possessions OF his eouh,:
basis of new s' National industry Industry commerce and
wealth.
DEwEYs UNIQUE DISTINCTION.
From 1hs Hartford Courant
Neither Nelson nor Earragut ever had such -.
story 70 tell as this They gerfornSsd s Ee1 ped
the price in blood II is Deweys unique distinction
that he won his victory without the loss of man,
II seems incredible no one would have dared 20
hope IT, but II is So Without the loss OF man, ne
has made himself master OF the bay. and Mania "
a, his mercy
BRAKES FAMOUS EXPLOIT RECALLED
From The Baltimore sun.
There is nothing in all history which nearly
resembles Admiral Deweys brave feat at arms as
the destruction in Cadiz Bay OF the spanish nsss
month. just three hundred and eleven years ago
SWIFT AND RIGHTEOUS PUNISHMENT.
From The Chicago Tribune
The punishment righteous as II was swln
and terrible. The valorous deeds Of Dewey and hss
brave men have wiped away the insult or tnr
Maine and avenged the dead in Havana Harnor ns
far human vengeance do but the Mania
victory means more than this. II - q blow dsa.ss
against savagery and treachery and In behat Oh
civilization and honor the world over. II Is n re-
buke against medieval methods Of wartarc-a 70,
buke that will ring through Europe and Asia ana
tho world.
A GREAT NAVAL COMMANDER.
From The Providence Journal
Had the American Admiral failed to conquer NJ
would have subjected himself, like Persano q.
Iissa, TO a court martial The critical question
Would he acGut himself ~ all his oplsauo,ss
He answered this like really great haNa! So ~.
mandsr. Attacking the Spanish neet WIN M
lighter guns, most OF which were quick nrers snh
bo nbarding the forts with his S-ineh ana oinen
and readily demolished the works on shore'
ADDED LUsTRE TO NAVAL HISTORY
From The Philadelphia Ledger.
The conduct OF the officers and men OF me ames,
lean squadron beyond praise. worthy t,ie ,
traditions OF Amer valor. prowess ano u~eI,,S
on the seas. The OF Dewey must nenoeiJnr. e
be enrolled with those OF Paul Jones irunsur' and
catur, Preble. McDonough. Porter, rarras"s - liar
the other commanders who have made our ear"e'
and later naval history lustrous
TT WAS A FAMOUS VICTORY.
From The Boston Advertiser
What a victory that was TO ne suis. ,rse ~ a
Spanish ships OF war destroyed In the cou'se ,hs
terrific battle lasting three hours and nil a..
guns Of SPANS Notifications senced every water