The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-28

I the line is fully warranted, he having re-
ceived the necessary technical training
as a graduate Of the naval academy,
where he stood number I in class; and
such action is recommended. partly in de-
ference to what Is understood to be his
own desire. although he being now pris-
oner in the hands of the enemy, no direct
communication on the subject has been
received from him, and partly for the
reason that the abilities displayed by him
at Santiago are of such q character az to
indicate especial fitness for the duties Of
the line
(Signed) WILLIAM MKINLEY.
Executive Mansion, June q, 1898"
The second message was as follows:
To the Congress of the United States:
On the 18th day Of May, 1898, there oc-
CURED a conflict in the bay of Cardenas
Cuba, in which thu naval torpedo boat
Winslow was disabled, her commander
wounded and one of her officers and a part
of her crew killed by the enemy's fire.
In theface of most CALLING fire from
the enemy's guns, the revenue cutter Hud-
son, commanded by First Lieutenant
Frank H. Newcomb, rescued the disabled
"Winslow," her wounded commander and
remaining crew. The commander of the
Hudson kept his vessel in the very hottest
fire of the action, although in constant
danger Of going ashore on account of the
/ shallow water, until he finally got a line
/ made fast to the Winslow and towed that
vessel out of range of the enemy's guns,
a deed of special gallantry.
1 recommend that, in recognition of the
signal action of heroism of First heuten-
apt Frank H. Newcomb of the United
States revenue cutter service, above set
forth, the thanks of congress be extended
to him and to his officers and men Of the
Hudson, and a gold medal Of honor be
presented Lieutenant Newcomb: a silver
medal of honor to each Of his officers and
bronze medal of honor to each one Of
his crew who served with him at Carde-
mas.
1t will aforementioned that congress, by
appropriate action, recognized the sew
eral commanders Of ships Of war for their
services in the battle of Manila, May 1,
1898.
The commander of the revenue cutter
Hugh McCulloch. present and in active
cooperation with the fleet under Com
modore Dewey on that occasion Cby exc
ton 2775 revised statutes), is the only
commander of a national ship to whom
promotion or advancement was not and
could not be given because he already
held the highest rank known to the reve-
nue. cutter service.
L now recommend that, in recognition
of the efficient and meritorious services
of Captain Daniel B. Hodgson, United
States revenue cutter service, who COM
manded the Hugh McCulloch at the bat
tie OF Manila Chat officer being now in
his 63rd year of his age and having serv-
ed continuously for thirty-seven years..
be placed upon the permanent waiting or
ders of the retired list of the revenue cut
ter service on the full duty pay of his
grade.
(Signed) WILLIAMAF KINLEY.
Executive Mansion, June o.. 1898
The president also sent the following
special nomination to the senate.
Executive Mansion,
Washington, June 81, 1898.
To the senate of the United States.
nominated Naval Cadet Joseph H. Pow
ell to be advanced two numbers under the
provisions of section 1906 of the revised
statutes and to be an ensign in the navy
for extraordinary heroism while in charge
Of the steam launch which accompanied
the collier Merrimac for the purpose of
rescuing her gallant force when the YES
sci was under the command of Naval
Constructor Hobson, run into the mouth
of the harbor of Santiago de Cuba on the
3rd instant, and dexterously sunk in the
channel
(Sgned) WILLIAM MINT Nv