Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-28

Washington, July 22-rhcrc were sever
nj events Of interest il not Of Importance
at the war and navy departments to-day.
Gen. Anderson at CHvite sent a message
saving that Aeuinaldo had declared die
tatorship and martial law over the Phil
ippincs something that gave the cabinet
food for consideration at their regular
meeting to-day. There was no disposition
to force an issue with the insurgent chief
at this time, but IT is pretty well under
stood that he will not he allowed to com
NIT the United States government in the
future treatment of the Philippines quos-
ton. The visit of the German ambassa-
dor to the President and tn the secretary
Of state was a basis for n belief that he
had called to make some representation
on that subject. and perhaps as well on
the question of peace as affected 10y the
programme laid down by Watson's pro-
jccted voyage to European waters. If
40 no official confirmation was obtainablc
and "a friendly visit" was the only cN-
PLANTATION offered by Secretary Day for
the appearance Of the German ambassa-
dor i'm the dog days i'm Washington. The
embassy people were no more commune
cative, so that if anything of Importance
passed during the meeting between the
President and Or. Won liolliben II prob
ably will be revealed only in the shape of
action later on.
1t would not be surprising If II should
are being brought TO bear to diSsuade
the navy department from despatchng
Watson's fleet to Europe. But so far
they appear to have been Intellectual, for
II is officially stated that the departure
OF tho squadron is only delayed, not
abandoned
Although Gen. Miles reported Ly ,aplc
to-day from Mole -. Nicholas, Iiayti,
that he was moving along we'll" with the
FIRST detachment of the military cNpSdi-
ton against Porto Rico the body of mis-
despatch gave rise mt first TO the appre-
hons"n that like Gen Shaftcr ut Slnti-
ago Gen. Miles was threatened with "A
costly delay In landing his expedition ow-
ing To the absence of lighters and tugs. 1t
was said at the war department later On
that some of these lighters were already
on their way from New orleans ana New
York ana that no sensible delay would
arise on that score. II appears from Gen.
Miles first statement relative to col Heck
or that ne was not acquainted with the
necessity that had arisen for that officer :
presence in Washington in order to pro-
vide for the speedy transportation to
Spain Of the troops surrendered at Santi-
agu
The brief report from Admiral Sampson
declaring the success Of the expedition 10
Npe Is realty more important than APP
pears on the surface. The bay of Nlpc
lies ON the nth coast of Cuba almost al
rectly across the island from Santiago
1t Is purposcd to establish II base there
which will save at least two days time in
getting supplies into cuba as compared
with the Santiago route 1t will also form
n good point of operations against Holguin
and If II should deveoI unfortunately
that a restraining hand must be laid On
the Cubans themselves, Nipe, In conncc-
tloa with Santiago would be an effective
means OF doing this. The war department
has not yet been informed that Gen.
Skaters Cuban allies have quit the AM
erican lines for the reasons sent out in a
printed letter by Gen. Garcia but 1t is
scarcely doubted that such is the case,
for the friction has been growing more
pronounced every day and ii Is feared
that severance of relations cannot be
longer avoided. That the Cuban Junta is
still hopeful of avoiding such a measure
Is evidenced by the confidence shown by
Senior Quesada in an amicable settlement
Tho last and most agreeable event of
the day was the arrival at the navy de-
partmcnt Of lieut. Iobson. the hero of
the Mcrrlmac. The officials were not in
FORMED OF his approaching visit, conse-
quently there was no official at the rail-
way station to meet him and his recep-
ton was truly democratic. He succeeded
IN escaping observation as he passed
through the train shed, followed by a
porter proudly carrying his bag, but be-
fore he emerged from the station some
one spied him IA looray went up from one
throat close ny an in moment the sta
lion rcsounded with vocferous shouting.
The cry Of "IIobson, Hobson!" rang out
and the crowd closed about him. shaking
MS hand ana pushing him about until he
was rescued by the police and escorted to
his carriage. He stopped long enough to
announce that all of the men who formed
the crew OF the Merrimac were I'm the
n bat h.,
his report to the navy department he eX-
pected to return immediately to New
York.
He was driven at once to the Army and
Navy club, and after brushing himself
up he drove over to the navy department.
He carried under his arm Il large official
envelope which bore the inscription
North Atlantic Squadron"
As he approached the office of the sec
rotary of the navy large crowd which
had gathered about the doorway gave a
hearty welcome. Secretary Long came
out Of his private office. and grasping
llohson with both hands, said with sin
cerity: Lieutenant. ! am glad, very glad
to see you"
Then he drew him into his office, where
the lieutenant was introduced to Assist
ant Secretary Allen and was greeted by
Capt CrUwinshield, Capt. Bradford and
Pension Commissioner Evans, who hap
p'heu W oipp III ne spent nalf an nOur
IN conference and then returned to the
club to rest.
Secretary Long stated that Hobson did
not bring the long expected report from
Admiral Sampon and his brother officers
on the destruction of Cervera's fleet The
exact purpose OF his visit was explained
by the following order under which Lieut.
Hobson had como to the United States:
Omitted States Flagship New York,
First Ratio off Santa ,ro a. r,..l.
a July ~, $685.
"Sir-You win proceed north In the 81.
Paul, to New York Thence you will pro-
coed to Washington and report to the sec
retnry of tho navy and acquaint him with
the object OF your visit as set forth In my
letter to him Of this date regarding work