The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-06-28


sured. He does not propose, SO it Is
frequently said here today, in discus
sions of the campaign before Santiago,
to make 1t possible for the enemy to
gain the advantage that would accrue
from even temporary reverse to the
American forces.
HEROISM RECOGNIZED.
President Mckinley today sent to
congress several communications that
are interesting, among the number one
calling attention to the heroic act of
Lieut.. Richmond Pearson Hobson, who,
with g. volunteer crew Of seven men, en-
tered the fortified harbor of Santiago
to sink the collier Merrimac. In con-
Guiding his message the president says:
In considering the question of suitably.
rewarding. Assistant Naval Constructor Hob
son for. his valiant conduct on the occasion
| referred to- 1 have deemed 1t proper to ad-
dress this message to You, with the recon-
mendation that he receive the thanks Of
congress, and further, that he be transferred
to the line of the navy, and promoted to such
position therein as the president, by and with
the advice and consent of the senate may
construction corps to the line is fully war
! ranted, he having received the necessary
technical training as graduate Of the
in his class, and such action is understood to
be his own desire, although, he being now
| prisoner In the hands of the enemy, no di-
| received from him. and partly for the rea-
son that the ability displayed by him at
Santiago are of such a character as to in
| d1cate especial fitness for the duties of the
me. William Mckinley.
Executive mansion, June e. 1s9S
CADET POWELL'S REWARD.
Accompanying the pape sent to cen
gress was a document that will please
| the friends and admirers Of the gallant
Naval Cadet Joseph w. Powell, who
| risked his life to rescue the men who
sunk the Merrimac Il was in the
shape Of the following nomination:
Executive Mansion, Washington D. c., June
Y, 18sS-To the Senate: l nominated Naval
! Cadet Joseph. W. Powell, to be advanced two
numbers under sec. 1,7o6, of the Revised
statutes, and to be an ensign In the navy
| for extraordinary herosm while in charge Of
the steam launch which accompanied the COL
| ler Merrimac fer the purpose of rescuing her
| gallant force when the vessel was under the
command of Naval Constructor Hobson run
into the mouth of the harbor Of Santiago,
CuDa, on the 30 inst, and deXterously sunk
| IN the channel. William Mckinley.
| CARDENAS AND MANILA HEROES.
In special message to congress,
President Mckinley calls attention to
the conflict in Cardenas bay. when
ENSIGN bagley was Killed by the ex-
| plosion Of a Spanish shell. The fact
| that, In the face of heavy fire, the
revenue cutter Hudson, commanded by
| First Lieut.. Frank H. Newcomb, res
| cued the WinSlow, her wounded COM
mander and remaining crew is cited.
For this gallant act the president
recommends that gold medal of honor
! be presented Lieut. Newcomb, one of
+, silver to be awarded each member Of
his crew, and that congress also ex-
| tend vote of thanks.
The president also asks that Capt.
Daniel B. Hodgson, of the revenue cut
ter Hugh McCulloch, who did such
| splendid. service at Manila, with Ad-
miral Dewey, be placed upon permanent
waiting orders for the retired list, ait
the full duty pay Of his grade. All Of
which will doubtless be done by con-
gress.