The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-02

GLORIOUS victory" but. In common With
ether officials os the administration, de-
ciieed 70 make any attended comments
upon II.
Navy and army circles. after manifest
ing throughout the dag the greatest
esgerness for news from the philippines,
received with intense Joy the adyices
telling OF the victory Of Admiral Deweys
Hest. Their Subtraction at the defeat OF
the Spanish hae been strengthened by the
news coming almost from Madrid. and
they were upfeserved in expressing their
eradication upon the sianai triumph OF
the American forces.
Al the Army aud Navy Club large con-
pany was gathered and commented upon
the story OF the engagement az /. came in
the bulletins OF the Associated Press Al
the club. down town. a; their homes and
everywhere seen, the officers were free In
giving vent 10 the pleasure they felt at the
news. and declaring the confidence when
they had entertained throughout tnaf the
American shspe their officers and men
would demonstrate their superiority over
the Spanish fleet in tins Philippians waters
The absence of any specific injury to the
American vessels in the Madrid specials
was construed as a convincing indication
that they had not suffered appreciable in-
jury, and this was especially pleasing 10
the naval students OF the news. Not only
was the preservation Of the American ships
and men considered In itself happy out
come but was commented upon as indl-
eating clearly that Admiral Dewey and his
associate officers and men under their
command had discharged splendialystheir
several dlAies in directing and executing
the fight.
In this connection II vas pointed out as
teaa tbar tafa no -
can squadron escaped without severe in
jury. because. Notwithstanding the dispaf-
ity in the naval forces. the Spanish fleet
assisted by the shore batteries. should
have been able 10 inftiet severe damage
to It's foe before it's being destroyed. It's
failure 10 do so was explcabie only upon
the hypothesis Of perfect and swift work
by the American Squadron. An opinion
freely expressed toni sht by naval officers
Is that the very decisive victory OF Adj
mirai Dewey's fleet will mean probably an
early end to the war without further naval
battles OF Importance. The American
feet. 1t IL suggested. is now supreme In
the waters OF SPANS Pacific possession
and indications were strongly toward the
slipping OF the Philippines from iler con-
troll.
II was said that only by a quick yield
Ing to our demands In Cuba could this
loss be prevented. Spain. II was argued.
was confronted with situation which
promised naught save disaster in case
she elected to force more lighting. The
superiority of our feet has been
demonstrated in the Pacific, and the
same. IL IL commended. would he inevitable
In the Atlantic In case the cash comes
From whatever point OF view IL is con-
sIdered, the policy OF more fighting on the
part OF Spain promises nothing but more
xf~, def nfV3 hts,E
this view must prevail with the Spanish
and believes an end of the
war On tie basis OF Cuhan independence
is TO follow soon. and that. too without
further notable opportunity for the Amer
lean navy to prove its power and dis
tinguish itself.
Judge Mccomas. sonator-eiect from
Maryland. after expressing his joy over
the result of the conflict. struck key
note OF the expected result Of the can
at Manila today. when he said
that II was likely TO have a tremendous
effect not only In Spain. but throughout
Europe. He expressed the belief that IL
would turn the tide of European senti-
ment towards the United States.
The idea advanced by Judge MeComas
was expressed by others tonight. IL Is re-
gartied by some as likely that the deg
slva victory gained by Admiral Dewey's
squadron may open the eyes of Spain 10
the seriousness OF the conflict upon which
she has entered.
In official circles 1t IL regarded as almost
certain that trouble Of a most critical
KIND will confront the Sayasta government
within SPANS own borders. II IL pre-
d.cted that the Spanish people have been
led TO believe that their navy was inv!nci-
BILE and the bitter disappointment that
viii come over the result OF the FIRST en-
gagemen, OF the war is ikejv 10 preelpt-
tate internal d.ssension, II not a rsyolu-
ton.
Another result Of A6ulral Dewey's VIE
tory n Is thought may 10 action on the
part Of tho powers OF Europe 20 induce
Spain TO abandon what il regarded ne
hopeless contest for her. Representations
may be made 10 Spain that she would bet
ter relinQuEEh her hold upon Cuba than 20
risk losing ali ~ her West Indian posses
ssens and the Philippines as well II Is be-
neved TO be not unlikely thar the repre-
sensations will indicate that slace Spanish
honor has bear satisfied by ccrf'ict Spain
rsu now yield 20 the Inevitable ard ac-
eept tho good offices % ,he powers "a bring
about an adjustment.
In the dispatches from Madrid the state
ment was made that Admiral Dewey ef-
fected a landing on me west side % Ma
Mia bay for The men ~ hts fleet whe were
wounded In the engagement. Ii WAS sttg-
sessess I'm Official circles that this landing
had two-foid purpose. L, wsa not only
that the wounded might have better
care than they could receive on shlpNoard.
In the face ~ other probable ENGAGEMENTS
hus also 80 carry cut what wac known - he
Aosn.raI nessy's rs1rposs 70 effect iUnc~
itaa witch tire insurgents as sspeB as posi-
Bile The tssslrgeat forces practically sur-
rounded Manila on both Ss4Ns 81 The c{tT
and with THE Intention 81 sec3TSnS o0ntrol
80 Manila IS sooa as possible Ad-
rirsi Dewey was 50 obtain
fo0,lag en- tire Island at Use
earliest practicable moment soon as
f7s Juncg .on ,,f tire American and tnsur-
seEs toft~s. the enc aa sea and ;he other
80 'anG Is effected. 4 deusa ~ IL likesy 70
ae made for the surrender 81 thc ctsy and
IN ths evegt ~ refusal a combined At
tAcs wcDid be made om L. The result of
s4t1 attack - the absence 90 a Spanish
Tees and effective shore batteries seems
a goVesonc coUc. fusion.
Ne nsws % & definite character Is given
concerning tAs loss sustained hy Admiral