The San Francisco call., 1898-05-03
RESULTS OF THE VICTORY.
\ EWEY'S splendid victory in the harbor of
 J Manila will have important consequences not

H EWEY'S splendid victory in the harbor of | J Manila will have important consequences not A only in hastening the end of the war, but in determining the of hostilities while the lasts. It victory achieved in battle fought merely for the sake of fighting It had definite purpose in view and that purpose has been accom- plished
 The existence of Spanish fleet with good base of supplies at Manila constituted to shipping in the Pacific Ocean and nor or less of danger to all our Pacific Coast cities The object of Dewey in going to Manila was to destroy that fleet or at least blockade it and prevent it from doing harm to in any part of the Pacific. Had he been cautious and hesitatng leader he would probably have contented himself with block ade but being the brave gallant that he is he struck at once, and not only put an end to the Spanish fleet but made himself master of Manila, thus gaining for that base of supplies which so menacing in the hands of the enemy.
 The victory virtually relieves the Pacific Coast States of all danger of attack during the Pos sibly if the conflict be prolonged Spanish pri- vateers may cruise along the coast but this is not likely and if 1t occurred the danger would not be great. With the Spanish fleet in the Pacific de stroyed and Manila in hands the whole of this part of the world is practically safe from molestaton by any form of Spanish attack.
 
 no doubt have further effects by it's influence upon both ourselves and the Spaniards There can be doubt that Deweys splendid feat will rouse the ation of the officers and scamen of the fleet in the Atlantic and they will be eager rival 1t by as bril- liant deed in the capture of Havana For this pur- pose, however the impatient in the fleet along the Cuban coast will have to wait the coming of the Spanish fleet that is supposed to be on its way across the Atlantic It is impossible to fight fleet until it has been found and brought into range Dewey fortunate in finding the Spaniards of the Orient in position where they could not get away. On this side of the globe we must perforce wait while.
 Whether considered in regard to it's daring tactics with respect to its results the victory at Manila will rank among the greatest in the annals of naval warfare It has shown that our seamen have the courage fight warships and land batteries and forts combined that they have the coolness to maneuver their ponderous ironcads under fire that the aim of their gunners is true in battle as target prac- tce; and in addition it has freed one-ha the of the globe from the menace of Spain All this was glorious achievement and ftly celebrated the May day of
 The blockade of both Havana and Manila at the same time will have the effect of demonstrating to smokers that there is such thing getting Manila and Havana cigars from Connecticut without riously altering the established tobacco industry of that State.
 Weyler has been trying to justify his rule in Cuba, but 1t may fairly be said he has not done so. If Weyler is sincere in his professed beliefs he is curious pervert that in the interests of science post-mortem should be performed him.
 Efforts to break the news gently to Madrid did not have the effect of soothing the breasts that numerous whereabouts The gentleman to whom fell the difficult and delicate office should have employed long distance telephone.
 From the present outlook the war will probably not be much than prolonged target practice and exercise in prize chasing
 There is no doubt but feeling of confidence would be inspired by the presence in this harbor of fleet of torpedo boats
 The opportunity to go up in a balloon just now would be strong temptation to a member of the Sagasta Cabinet
 Word has not been received as to how many mules killed in Manila, but in all likelihood there at least two.
 The Spanish had evidently been misled by the ease with which they achieved victory over the Maine.