The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-28
PLAYING At FRIENDS
Dewey and Deidrichs Speak as
They Pass BY.
BUT FOR THE REAL THING
One Must Watch John and
Jonathan at Manila.

Manila, June ZL-(Special correspn
Siam, to the New York Journal.)-Manl
interesting incidents fill in the days while
the squadron is waiting the arrival Of tht
Charleston and troopships. German
man-of-war came into port recently witt
one OF the crew dead. Before proceeding
to the anchorage of the European fee
and joining its sister ships it stopped q
Cavite Bay not far from the Olympia and
sent a funeral party ashore.
Its ensign was half-masted and out o.
compliment Admiral Dewey ordered the
American ships to half-mast their flags
The dead man was only an ordinary sea
man, but the act was both impressible anc
suggestive of kindly sentiment at a time
when some unhappy remarks are let DROP
about Germany's alleged unfriendy at
titude toward America Death makes al
near TO 1t forgetful for the moment OF
Giscordant notes.
Speaking of the Germans, It is undenia-
able that there is more discussion of their
attitude and intentions than Of the plans
scented by ships here. Whether the facts
| warrant SO much talk I cannot positively
state, but at this writing it is worthy OF
note that there are four German men-of-
war lying opposite Manila, three of which
are the largest ships and one a fair-sized
gunboat.
Any two OF them would be fully equal
to protecting German interests, If what
1 am told be Manila residents is true.
Whether, therefore, the Germans are
working for effect or simply making doub-
| ly safe I cannot state, but can add that
the Spaniards are greatly pleased when
they seee dditional German ships arrive,
and do not conceal their feelings.
| On the other hand, the relations between
Admiral Dewey and the German admiral
and the latter's commanding officers are
! apparently most agreeable. Culls are ex-
| changed, and the German officers do not
| maintain personally an offensive attitude.
The German consul comes at intervals
to consult with tie admiral and nothing is
| reported as being said that would indicate
| any i'll feeling on either side. Still, the
talk goes on. incidents are cited to prove
THAI the situation is not as it ought to be-
1Ac OIItl ddy WHICH IHO INdISC4lh <au-
gusta came into Manila Bay it saiuted the
port. Considering that a virtual blockade
exists and that Manila is at the mercy of
Admiral Dewey, this seemed a peculiar. if
not Inlpolitic, thing to do. 1 cannot say
that 1t was intended in any way to be an
insult to the American squadron, because
had it been Admiral Dewey would proba-
bly, have demanded an apology at once;
but the English ships do not salute the
port when they enter, and 1t is hardly ma
val etiquette to salute any port that is
under blockade and could be entirely in
an enemy's hands within twenty-four
hours if the enemy saw fit to lombard
it, TIE German men-of-war probably
however, experienced sufficient chagrin
to prevent repetition of the incident, in
that the port never returned the salute.
The good feeling hat now exists between
Britains and Americans is well attested.
The other day I overheard brief con-
versation that shows the way the wind is
blowing. I came alongside the Olympia
in launch. The commander of the I'm
mortal;te, Captain Chichester, had just
came over TO call on Admiral Dewey in his
launch. AS the two boats approached in
hailing distance one of the crew in the
American boat asked one of the Britons
if he had heard any news. Without hest
tation the latter replied: mo; but if you
Yankees don't hurry up and lick those
dagoes in Manila we will"
This bold statement encouraged the
American, and ne continued: Don't
trouble yourself; we can take care of EN-
But If any of these other fellers mix up in
the business maybe We'll want your help"
The Englishman answered: That's what
we're looking for. and you can just bet
tina. Wen be with you
The Red Cross is doing a lot of work
here. but not so much as might be ex-
pected. Yesterdy a launch under the Red
Cross flag came over to Cavite from
Manila, towing two lisSlters. 1t stopped
near the Olympia, secured permission TO
proceed, ard then passed on to Curacao
bay, where a landing was effected and
arrangements made to convey the wound
ed now in General Aguinaldo's hospitals
back TO Manila. The expedition was in
charge OF three prominent surgeons of the
Spanish army. These Spanish officials
brought only a letter from the English
consul Identifying them. when they should
also have credentials from Captain Gen
eral August.
General Aguinaldo was much dispIeased
at the Spanish way OF doing things, and
no one blamed him. because ne said that
the Spaniards did not wish 10 recognize
him in any shape or form If they could
avoid it.
In his desire, however TO do what was
right. and not seem harsh. he finally al
lowed the Spanish surgeons 70 carry out
their work, assisted BY mis- own men. and
the boat returned this morning with me
wounded. L Is doubtful II the wounded
will be any better of in Manila The in
surgent hospitals are clean and well
managed.
With the Spanish officers vino visited
Cavite yesterday was a wealthy China /
man named Lepanto. He is reputed 20 Be
one OF ,he riches, Cinnamon IN the Philip-
pines. and has great influence with the
powers in Manila Wrea asked why he
came into the rebel lines in this way he
said that he wanted % learn how things !
were SONG OF in Cavite. and also TO get /
a look at the American saips that de- !
stroyed the Spanish squadron.
II Il reported sub rosa ;nst the Span /
iards sent I'm over FOR the purpose % I
br.birz Aguinaldo to surrender al span /
tsh prisoners and withdraw a!s forces !
from the field, but rttle c-edezoe can be /
placed n the story.
GERMAN OFFICIAL VERSION
Berlin. July "A dispatch from Shsug- /
hal today says an Official statement from 4
Prince Henry OF Prussia II regard 70 the /