The San Francisco call., 1898-06-30

NEW YORK, June 29.-The Herald's Washington correspondent telegraphs It was stated at the Navy Department to-day that information had been re- ceived from Admiral Dewey in regard to the aspirations of the Philippine in- surgents for complete independence guaranteed by European towers. It is appreciated that Aguinaldo is too shrewd a man to make all his plans public at this time, and it is thought he is simply sounding the Germans, as certaining what they are willing to do.
 France would vigorously oppose the acquisition of the islands by Germans or the establishment of a protectorate over them, primarily because they would make an admirable base of oper- ations against Cochin China, over which their flag floats. She is repre- sented, the authorities note with satis- faction, by a man-of-war.
 The increase by Great Britain of her warships in Manila Bay to three is in- tended, the authorities believe, to coun- teract the effect of the presence of five German ships.
 It is evident from the number of war ships present that diverse international interests are tugging each other with the American warships holding the key to the situation by right of mili- tary occupation. Comfort is taken by the authorities in the fact that up to this time Aguinaldo has respected the wishes of Rear Admiral Dewey, and although Manila is at his mercy, he has not ordered an advance against 1t.
 When the American re-enforcements arrive the city will be taken, and Rear Admiral Dewey will inform the foreign Warships in the harbor that the Amer ican troops are in sufficient numbers to preserve order and that it is unneces- sary to land marines. By this means 1t is hoped that foreign interference can be averted. It is known that Rear Admiral Dewey, like Rear Admiral Sampson before the arrival of General Shafter's army, has repeatedly urged the authorities to send troops to his as sistance, representing the importance of the matter in enabling the United States to avoid foreign complications. If. as was desired, an army had been ready to sail for Manila from San Francisco the day after definite infor- nation was received that Dewey had destroyed the Spanish fleet, the situa- ton in the Philippines would now be devoid of the possibilities of interna- tional complications, which are per sistent and present bugaboo to the ad- ministration.
 It is not expected in official circles that there will be any decided attitude assumed by the natives until the ar rival of Governor General Merritt and his announcement of the determination of this Government to regard the Phil ippines as Q military prize of the United States.
 If there is to be a rupture 1t will come then. In the meantime it will be Rear Admiral Dewey's work to mine the harbor and prepare as much as possible for the coming of Admiral Camara,s s squadron. He has been notified by this Government of its presence at Port Said. the vessels which comprise it, the number of troops on board, etc, so he may be guided as to his plan of opera tion.
 It is believed the Charleston and the three transports conveying 250O men have by this time reached Cavite and within the next three days dispatch saving so is expected.
 Before Camara can arrive at Manila the authorities say there is no question that Rear Admiral Dewey will have heen re-enforced by the monitors Mon terey and Monadnock in addition to the Charleston and the 10000 troops now afloat.
 Tn accordance with the instructions sent from Washington the 10000 tons of coal purchased at Honolulu have been forwarded to Manila for the use Dof the warships and transports, and ar 'rangements are being made for an am- pie supply for future use.