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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-05-02

Commodore Dewey is regarded by naval
officers today as the Iuckiest man in the
service. To have the honor OF making the
first big fight in a war that is TO add TO
the glory of his country is indeed great.
and naval officers expect his great feat
a Manila on Sunday will be rewarded by
his promotion TO be an admiral. The
fleet of vessels Of which the Olympia is
the flagship went TO the Asiatic station
when the question of war with Spain was
still a diplomatic controversy. He had
not prepared for war but was ready 10
accept II II il came. Moreover, il is known
here to have been the intention OF the
President to withdraw the fleet from the
Asiatic station and send II TO the Pacific
when the notice OF Englands policy of
neutrality was received so Unexpectedly.
Then the ships were ordered from Hong
Kong They had to go somewhere and as
an emergency order the fleet was sent
TO Manila. There Dewey met and van
pushed the braggart foe and has placed
his name at the top of the heroes Of the
first great naval war with modern fight
ing ships
Commodore Dewey is an old
his christening of fire aboard
the old steam sloop Mississippi. under
Farragut, in the early days of the civil
war Commodore Dewey is now about
81 years old. He belongs in Vermont and
was appointed TO the Naval Academy
from that State in September, 1854. Four
years later when he was graduated. he
was sent aboard the steam frigate Wa
bash for cruise in the Mediterranean.
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WHO WILL BE MADE AN ADMIRAL.

Dewey got his commission as lieutenant
on April 10, 1861, eight days after Fort
Sumter was fired upon. and he was i1nme-
diately assigned to join the Mississippi
and do duty with the West Gulf squad
ron. He was on the Mississippi when she
took part with Farraguts other vessels
in forcing an entrance to the MISSISSIPPI
River and again when the feet ran the
gauntlet of fire from the forts below New
Orleans in April, 1862, and forced the sur
render of that city. The ship he was In
belonged TO Capt. Bailey's division Of the
feet which attacked Fort ST. Philip.
The hottest fight that the Mississippi
ever engaged in was her last one, and
this was perhaps as hot as any of the
war. In March, 1863. the feet tried to
run by the Confederate batteries at Port
Hudson. Some of the ships got as far
as a narrow part of the channel where
they met land batteries almost muZZie to
muzzIe. and then they were forced to re-
treat. The Mississippi did not get as far
as this A feggy day had been chosen
for the attempt. and this was soon made
more obscure by the smoke of battle.
and amid this the Mississippi lost her
bearings and ran ashore.
Her officers found that she had struck
just under the 3 rs of a battery in the
middle Of the line Of Notifications and
one Of the strongest of the lot. In half
an hour 256 shots struck the vessel and
she was Tiddled from end 20 end There
was no chance to hold her and her crew
took to their boats and landed on the op-
posite side of the river. after setting her
on fire. Soone lightened by the loss OF
the crew and by the fire. she drifted of.
and blazing and saluting with burning
shells she drifted down the river. until
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finally the fire reached her magazines
and her career was ended in one great
explosion. rf- yf-
Dewey was next attached to the steam
gunbOat Agawan of the North Atlantic
blockading squadron. and, he took part in
the two attacks made on Fort Fisher in
December. 1864. and January. 1866. In
March 1865, he got his commission as
lieutenant commander. and as such serv-
ed on the famous old kearsarge and on
the Colorado, the flagship of the Euro
pean squadron. until 1868. when he was
sent for service to the Naval Academy.
His first command was in 1870. when he
had the Narragansett. doing special ser
vice. He became a commander in April.
1872, and. still on the Narragansett. was
engaged in making surveys OF the Pa
cifc until 1876. when he was made light
house Inspector and later the secretary
of the lighthouse Board.
He commanded the Junista in the Ash
attic station in 1SS2-S3 and in September.
1854. was made a captain and put in
charge OF the Dolphin. then brand-new
and one of the four vessels which formed
the original white squadron" The fol-
lowing year he was sent 10 command the
flagship Pensacola of the European
squadron. and he stayed there until lSSS
when he became the chief of the Blu
reau Of Equipment and Recruiting. with
the rank Of commodore. This place he
held until 1893, when he was made a mem
Der of the Lighthouse Board He got his
commission as commodore on February
p, 1896. and about the same time was
made president ef the Board OF Inspec-
ton and Survey. This place he held IN
I'll ne was put in command Of the Asiatic
station in January of this year.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-05-02

Perhaps ii may not be improper to
inquire Ct the state Department what,
If anything. has been done in the case
of one McGarr, who recently held. and
perhaps nominally still holds, the post
CT consul at Cienfuegos, Cuba? Seaa-
tor Proctor gave some extremely IN
teresting information about the person
in question, and the senator's evident
opinion CT him appears to have been
corroborated by his later action.
At the time McGarr returned TO. this
country it was alleged that, although
amply able to do so, he had left Glen
faegos without giving proper notice to
Americans in that city that they should
leave the island as soon as possible.
That was what he took care to do,
notwithstan ding his relations with At
kins and mis- popularity with Spanish
officials
Now we learn that the Brit
ish consul at Cienfuegcs is begg- ng
our Government to send a vessel 10
carry off these Americans, deserted by
McGarr. Who are in momentary danger
Of massacre. What are our authorities
doing in the premises? When news of
the battle Of Manila reaches Cuba the
situation Of our citizens who have been
left behind will not be improved, and
what car we do for them?
And what can be done to McGarr?
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Manila at Our Mercy.

In contradistinction to. the opinion
which seems TO prevail in London, that
Commodore Dewey was probably too
much used up after his victory over
the Spanish squadron at Manila to con-
time OPERATIONS against The shore bat
teriess- and SO possess himself of the
city. the New York Herald always kept
wei informed upon Eastern matters,
does not doub; that the defeat of the
Spanish vessels in Manila Bay placed
Manila at cur cOmmodore's mercy. as
a matter Of course. We sincerely trust
that the Herald may be right about it,
and that we shall receive Dewey's re-
port. by way of Hong Kong. within the
next day or so.
That il will add fresh laurels to the
record Of the American Navy need not
be doubted. The Spaniards admit the
Il SIS Of three of their vessels. includ ng
their flagship. There was not much
pacific blockade" about the NOV sment
on Manila,
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1t may be allowable to ask the Ad-
ministration a question in connection
With the victory at Manila. If it be
true that Havana has not been taken
because the land troops have not been
ready TO cooperate with the naval
forces. how was fl at the Philippine
Islands? Are the land troops on their
way there. and are they safe to pariici-
pate in the occupation today?
This is not asked in the way of crit
cism, but only because Havana looks
lonesome after the affair at the other
side of de world on Sunday. We may
alse venture to remark that the spirit
Of our brave crews in Cuban waters
will be. badly depressed if they are
net ani9zly allowed to do something
vigorous az Is little hard on Admiral
Sampson that he is net allowed as much
latitude and discretion as Commodore
Dewey was. If he were, perhaps the
yellow flag Of Spain would not be
many hours in coming down from the
MORO Castle.
Remember the Maine!
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revolution breaks out and that seems
certain to follow the news of any crush
ing blow to the Spanish arms.
THE masses in Spain are not so greatly
concerned over the holding of Cuba. In
fact, all intelligent ones among them
seem to recognize that Cuba is gone IL
is only their traditionary pride that
makes them willing to fight about it. All
Spaniards seem to think that the atti-
tude OF America is only an attempt to
bulldoze them out Of Cuba Besides these
people actually. think they can defeat the
United States. All that is necessary. in
their judgment. is 70 have their feet
steam over. board New York or Boston.
and the war will be ended gleriously for
Spain.
The people have a IudiCTous idea of
the strength and resources Of this cOun-
try. Why. even in Paris / saw a solemn
statement in the Patri-a newspaper hos
tile to the United States-that the United
States Army was composed Of 5000 mill
tia and one regiment Of cavalry
From quite reliable information I re-
ceived there are now 1900 regular Span
About every other woman you see in the
provinces of Spain is in mourning for
the loss of soldier relatives killed IN Cuba
The soldiers you see in Spain are puny
and young. The veterans have been
killed off,
Major GiTaTd is veteran of the civil
war. He went TO EnglewoOd " j.. last
night
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HURRAHED FOR SPAIN.
Consequently, and as n Matter of
Course, Downing Regrets 1t.

Baltimore, May 2.--An exciting chase
eliminating in a stabbing ARRAY, took
place yesterday in the neighborhood of a
resort across the Patapsco and as re-
suit James Downing, colored, was lying
last night at the Maryland University
Hospital in most critical condition
There was a large crowd of persons at
the various resorts in the neighborhood
yesterday and their patriotism had been
worked up to the highest degree by the
display of bunting and the use of ex-
hilarating liquids. Therefore, when some
one in the crowd of eolored men yelled at
the top of his voice "Hurrah for Spain"
the crowd felt 1t incumbent upon ii to
give the bold upholder of Castilian hon.
ors a severe drubbng. A dash was made
for the group. which scattered in flight
Cries of XIII the Spanish spy were
taken up and soon an immense mob was
in chase of the fleeing forms. A fight
at length ensued and it was during this
that is is alleged that the wounds were
inflicted upon Downing. He was stabbed
in the left side and in the breast Down.
ing says he lives at Carrollton and works
at laboring. He is twenty-five years of
age
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not believe that there would be much
hope for the Spanish navy, even on equal
terms of displacement, armor and guns.
The reason assigned is that, while for
months the American Navy has been
practicing squadron eyolutions and en-
gaging in hard target practice, the Span
sh vessels have been idly confined 10 har-
bors. their government being without tho
funds to give them practice According
to the experts. modern naval war must
be fought usually in squadron formation,
and awkwardness of evolution will give
a better-trained enemy a masterful ad-
vantage
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than that wisdom demands that the
Government strike quickly and terri
bly, at HAVANA and wind up the bust
ness as soon as possible. We have wet
our feet off the Philippines. We m ght
as well wade all the way across now!
Ii is time oBush-sthe war, Mr.. Nc
Kinley. After the bloodshed of Sum
day half Measures viii only rebound to
our disadvantage. Besides which, they
always suggest an open door to foreign
intervention, which the American peo-
pie will not stand on any terms what
ever.
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THE SPANISH NAVY.
Its Officers and Men Are Not ia
Fighting Form.

New York May 2-Spains navy is not
even as good as it looks, and 1t doesn't
look very well. IL doesn't know how to
fight in squadrOns and squadron fight
ing will be the test. 1t can't fight in squad
rons because squadron practice and ma
neuvering costs money in times of peace
as well as in war times. Spain had no
money to spend in this way when she
had no war on hand.
This is part of the summing up of Major
A. G. Girard. L. S. A, who arrive here
from Europe on the French liner Bur-
gogne yesterday. He was sent by this
Government as delegate to the Internal
tional Hygienic Congress at Madrid The
congress lasted from April 10 to April II.
Major Girard was the representative of
the American Army.
Continuing, the major said: THE testi-
mony of certain high French naval off,
Gals enlightened me a great deal upon
these points.
While the American war vessels were
spending months in attaining high prof.
cheney In squadron drills and gun prac-
tice the Spanish vessels were lying in
Spanish harbors and their admirals and
captains and other officers were driving
in the streets of Madrid or iding in the
cafes.
Sea fighting is much like any other
kind of fighting. Other things being equal
the balance depends upon the form of the
combatants. Spanish men-O-war's men
may be brave enough, but the American
men-o'-war's men are in infinitely better
form. These are the opinions of several
French naval officers with whom | talk
ed.
'Well-pOsted naval men abroad believe
the Spanish fleet will go straight to Gu
ban waters. The Spaniards know those
waters, and will not venture a battle in
American waters which they do not
know.
I'm the opinion of the disinterested for
eigners ii would be greatly to the advant-
age of the Americans to force the fight
ing out on the heavy seas. There their
opponents would be no match for them
A large part OF their strength Is in their
torpedo boats and these would be ineffe Ct
i've In rough water. IL the contest takes
place in a smooth harbor the Spaniards
will be able to do deadly work
Il expected TO hear of a revolution In
Spain upon landing here" Major Girard
went on II thought the country was on
the verge of IT, In fact, the revolutionists
did make something of ar outbreak. hut
they were suppressed. There are now In
Madrid ten regiments of troops and some
cavalry 10 prevent an uprising. 1t might
be put down In Madrid, but should the
movement spread over the provinces the
governments ~ouid have the weak side.
IL seemed me that the enlightened
classes Of sssain are encouraging rebel
lion.
The Spanish are not over enthusiastic
for either the Queen Regent or Don Car
los. who are not Spaniards- think re-
public will, therefore, have to come il a
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-05-02

1t is one Of the peculiarities of the
situation that the German government is
showing decidedly friendly spirit toward
this country. while the anti-American
feeling among The German people is
greatlyton the increase. Considering the
extent 10 which the populations of the two
nations are, connected as consequence of
half a century of emigration, consan-
guinity and personal communication, this
is strange but il probably arises from
misinforma ton as to the facts of Ameri-
cas- position in waging war. 1t is posi-
bic that such a thing the fall of
Manila might affect official relations; but
even at that. we do not believe that the
Kaiser could have any reason for propos-
ing an interference. He would probably
remember the Haitian incident and con-
clude TO be consistent.
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W hat Next.

Making all due allowance for the
tact that we have as Yet no official news
from Commodore Dewey's feet, the in
ternal evidence Of the Spanish reports
by cable from Manila is sufficient TO
Justify the nation in accepting the fact
Of a brilliant naval victory for our
arms. What viii follow, Immediately
or ultimately. from the action is a
matter for much doubt. 1t is probable
that our commander has brought
strength enough out Of the fight to
reduce Manila, as he is reported to have
returned TO the attack Of the batteries.
and the Spanish admiral comedies that
his squadron has been completely de-
molished. In that case. he will be able
10 coal and refit, and the situation,
strategically and internationally, viii
be settled.
AS far as the contest between the
two squadrons is concerned.
there never has been any serious ques-
ton as 10 the outcome of a collision
between them, and the recklessness of
Spain in exposing its Asiatic vessels
TO about certain destruction has puz-
zled the public OF two hemispheres.
the truth probably is that the Spanish
government has been riding for a
fall" in the case of the Philippines.
quite opposite points OF view, Mr.. Nc
kinley and Sagasta have expected the
same thing to occur as a consequence
OF Spanish defeat in that part of the
world. The President is credited with
believing that after a severe naval re-
verse and the capture Of Manila, the
concert Of Europe would compel Spain
TO surrender Cuba and give UP a hope
less struggle. On the other hand. the
Spanish cabinet seems to have be-
lieved that American occupation Of so
important a sub-Asiatic territory as
the Philippines would excite European
resentment and bring the whole CONT
nent TO the rescue of Spain. OF the
two propositions We are inclined to
think that there may be more founda-
ton for that of Sagasta than for Mr..
MeKinley's
1t is highly suggestive that Senior
Silvela, conservative leader, in a speech
in the Cortes yesterday, should have
boldly limited that the time had come
for Spain to offer the Philippine ISL
ards to someone as the price of an ac-
tive alliance against America. To
any one of the great European powers
the bait would be tempting enough. the
main difficulty being that only one
could probably become satisfied. the
practical divisibility OF the group
among several being doubtful, and
hence mutual jealousies might step in
60 defeat the project
We are unable to believe that the
powers viii exert any strong pressure
upon Spain, in favor Of our position,
and especially not just yet Unless a
supreme national struggle for the res
toration OF Cuba is permitted, the
Spanish crown viii fan within weeks
and possibly days. The necessity for
sn appeal TO the country and a patriot
&c movement of some sort becomes I'm
perative and immediate after the Span
fish disaster at Manila. AS that matter
stands we need look for nothing else
than some attempt at reprisal
Nothing disclosed by the facts of the
situation. as far as they are at our
command. would seem TO be palmer
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BRITISH NEUTRALITY.
Spain Can Get No Coal From New.
fOundlana.

st. Johns. n. F.. May 2-The governor.
Sir Herbert Murray, issued a Royal Ga
zette extraordinary last night. containing
this proclamation, received from the
Right Honorable Joseph Chamberlain.
imperial secretary of state for the col
onies:
mo coal shall be supplied to any bel
ligerept ships except for the specific pur-
pose of enabling them to proceed direct
to their own country. or to some other
named neutral destination with refer
ence to which the supply of coal is given.
Coal should NOT be supplied at all if
there are reasonable grounds for suppos-
ing that il is in fact to be used for an
other purpose than that specified
The proclamation Is regarded as pre-
venting the Spanish fleet from securing
coal here for an attack on American
coast cities.
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Excitement and fear of an American
attack are reported from the Canary ISL
ands. Consuls are protesting to their
governments against a bombardment The
Paris Eclair asserts that Great Britain
and the commercial nations would never
permit US to take Las Palmas. the chief
port of the group. Why not? We never
made any row about Hong Kong, Ton
king. Kiao-Chou, Port Arthur. Manchuria
or wei-Hai-wei, did we? Why are we
not TO have a show for satisfaction and
indemnity on an occasion like the present
Turn about is fair play.
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no war. fully one-half Of the total car
ried by the bill is in the nature of spe-
cial war appropriations. Counting some
minor deficiency appropriations. which
have been made. Congress will have APP
propriated when Secretary Ayers es-
Inmates are provided for. nearly $1,000
600. directly chargeable to the war with
Spain
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Our Asiatic squadron, by the confession
Of the Madrid government. has sent three
Spanish ships TO the bottom. They were
not very good ships. and they were de-
stroyed in fair fight but after all the
event will go a little way in the direction
OF satisfaction for the Maine. However,
there yet remains the capture of Havana.
and the expulsion of Spain from Cuba
and Porto Rico-from the hemisphere, in
fact Nothing less will ever satisfy the
American people,
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The Government is arranging to place
the popular war loan through the post
offices of the country, which is an ex-
cellent plan. The war revenue bill ought
TO become a law within a week or ten
days. and then IL is probable that a call
will be made for sleo. Oo0.o 600 of the $780,
100000 IL authorizes. 1t viii be subscrib-
ed in a very short time. There is sense
in letting the masses share directly in the
cost of a patriotic movement such as the
one we are engaged In.
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get her only battleship, the Pelayo, and
the few cruisers which would then re-
main to her, out Of the Mediterranean,
where they are undergoing repairs, and
send them to make more trouble. The
mystery about the Cape Verde fleet has
not yet been solved; but it ought TO be,
speedily. and then perhaps we may have
little more rapid. action in the At
Iantic
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1898-05-02

After mature consideration. the idea
appears TO be to postpone the invasion of
Cuba until after a naval battle. The War
Board seems satisfied that the Spanish
feet from Cape Verde is really crossing
the Atlantic to attack US. The Govern
ment believes that IL will be met and
overcome before long. and thus leave us
clear water. between America and Cuba
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Murdered for Jealousy.

Rushville, Ind, May 2.-Jacob Peckin-
baugh was shot and killed yesterday by
Jacob cleary and Will Stil.ings. All are
young men and had quarreled over Il
woman. Cleary and StiIIings fed after
the shooting but are being pursued with
bIoodhounds.
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The Giovanni Rausan,

Kingston, Jamaica, May 2.-.The second
class Italian cruiser Giovanni Bausan has
arrived here, three days out from Ha-
vana. She brought forty-four Italian
passengers, who were quarantined
The cruiser called for coal and provis-
ions.
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BREAD RIOTS IN ITALY.
The Reserves Called Out to Pre-
serve Order.

Rome. May AIN consequence of the
continual agitation throughout the coun-
try owing to the rise I'm the price of
bread the government has decided to call
out number of the reserves.
Yesterday there were serious ciots at
Molfetta, Minervino and Murge, in which
six persons were killed and many injured
The Milan Commercio estimates that IL
the war between Spain and the United
States lasts more than year Italy's loss.
will be 500, 600, 600 lire.
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LONDON EXCHANGE CLOSED.
Effect of the Victory mt Manila ON
American Stocks.

London. May 2.-Today being a bank
holiday the stock exchange is closed.
There are no official quotations.
Great interest. however, is felt in the
American market and arbitrateurs have
discretionary buying orders to be exc
cuted In New York.
The signal victory made by the Ameri-
can squadron at Manila is certain to
have a pronounced effect on American
securities today.