The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-06

WASHINGTON, May 5.-secretary
Long said a, the close OF office hours to-,
day that up to that time he had received
no word from Commodore Dewey. He
added. however, that he felt no appre.
hens.on over this lack OF news, because
10 the frs. place reports were moi ex-
ptc.ed with the cable from Manila cut
and, furthermore. no fears were enter
ra!ned as to the commodore's ability to
maintain his position.
THERE WAS NO DOUBT, THE
sEcRETARY SAID. THAT CoAIMo.
DoRE DEwEY's FLEET. HAD AN
INFLATED THE SPANISH FLEET,
AND WITH THIS MUCH ACCOM-
PLIsHED, DEWEY WAS MASTER
OF THE SITUATION AT MANILA.
It was suggested TO Mr.. Long that the
shore batteries at Cavite and on the
Corrgador island might be q serious
menace to the American fleet, but the
secretary did not share this view. hold
Ing that the strength of the Olympia
and other ships In Dewey's command
was ample to make him master OF Ma
Mia bay and its surroundings.
The department is taking steps to rem
der efficient aid to the commodore in the
matter OF supplies, and q constructor OF
high ability Is to go out at once to re-
pair the damage sustained In the battle
otManila.
Supplies for Pacific Fleet.
Preparations for suitable convoy for
the supply ships was also indicated by
the choice Of a commander and officers
for the cruiser Charleston, now at Mare
Island.
Il Is recalled at the navy department
In this connection. that having received
the surrender OF Manila, the commodore
would be able to secure any quantity OF
labor and OF such material as maritime
cities like Manila afford for the repair OF
his ships. He also would be able to
place his wounded in comfort in some
Of the Manila hospitals or other public
buildings. 1t Is always a desire of
prudent naval commander to get his
wounded ashore at the earliest possible
opportunity, as they stand better
chances OF recovery.
No news could be CLEANED at the navy
department. relative to the movements OF
Admiral Sampson's ironclads, but from
the confident tone OF the few officials
who are acquainted with the policy OF
the department, they are expecting to
hear very soon Of news from his squad
ron almost as interesting and important
as that received from the Philippines
Jas. Monday.
No Fears About the Oregon.
A high officer of the administration
to-day almost demolished the theory
that Admiral Sampson was going to
succor the Oregon now on her way from
Brazil to join the North Atlantic squad
ron. He declared that the navy depart
ment was under no apprehension bout
the Oregon for the reason that it did not
consider that the Spanish admiral OF the
Cape Verde squadron would be willing
TO risk combat with the Oregon even
with the great odds tn his favor, as even
overwhelmed in the end, the Oregon
would certainly destroy one OF the Span
isn ships and perhaps TWO and the Span
ISM government could not afford to ex-
cnange pawns at this stage OF the war.
Ihat LETT open as possible points Of
operations for Sampson either Porto
hico or some port on the Cuban coast,
OUT Just which theory is to be accepted
IS NOT even hinted at by the department
officials. f II So, llll {
Bra1il's Delayed Declaration.
Notice came TO the state department
from Brazil to-day that that govern
ment had declared neutrality. There is
now no cause to regret such action on
ne part OF Brazil, for, however benef-
sai the Delay has been to the United
ssates In getting its warships safely
along the Brazilian coast, the issue of
lne proclamation Just now is likely TO be
h!!i more beneficial IN closing Brazilian
EoTt5 20 the Spanish flying squadron II
Nshould be headed in that direction.
II may be noted. however, that while
M ns hEst reports were received with
A'Ie credit. the advices coming to the
.aVy department to-day though not con-
vv.uS've' inclined the officers to the be-
Aet that the Spanish flying squadron
really mas turned back from Cape Verde
70 consolidate with the home squadron
uEeas pressure Is being brought to
var upon the war department secure
sppHntments to second lleutenana!es,a au-
sn, sps'aed by the recently enacted Hull
W. mo list Of applicants includes
,I.! ,Iaa! bright young men, for the regula-
v"s require them to be under thirty.
|, nio0s them are former students ut
We, wss' fo'nt, newspaper men and others
WIZ political influence back Of them.
Ammunition for Dewey, KS, 49,
Inc navy department will shipr2oo, 900
puhds OF powder to Commodore Dewey
" aud to the stock he now has left. This
W. rn' ne made up OF about 10000 pounds OF
eS en- EnS s'aas used for the big 8-inch guns,
-. ,.VW tor the G-inch guns, 1000 pounds
~. ni' b-lnch guns and lesser amounts
is. IA. o'neT classes Of guns. This with the
80 number OF 8-inch armor piercing
w'vgJsc's!es, ,r'g shells and G-inch rifle balls,
". ~ make the shipment of ammunition,
t,,sS large one. The powder and shot
S.shef 80 VIII Bive 600 rounds for tho biz
~ I'M nha several thousand rounds for
'ne rapid firing rifles. ~ E5.l.iffzil.
, Russia Is All Right.
a leading Russian diplomat snid to-
way mat the cable report from London
~, aaNE that Emperor Nicholas OF Rus
NM mn,o was much disturbed as to the. ultl-
,bat st uest!ny OF the Philippines and
wss mnhe sort OF Immediate Intervention
and ip,onable, was entirely unwarrantcd
unn phees m Russia in a misleading posi-
H. " , oeiore the people OF this country.
Mn sdys aS inc aentlment throughout Rus
;yc,na "''iclal ana unofficial, Ia one OF ex-
s,a.e cord!alIty towards the United