The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-19
WHEN DEWEY LEFT MANILA
INSPIRING SCENE As THE OLYMPIA
STEAMED AWAY ron HOME

itors to tho FinRship, Including den.
Otis-ChserH for tho British Jackiea.
MAN1IA, May 20.-Admiral Dewey went out
O, Manila Bay much as he came in n little over
nyear ago. Just as II he had business that ur-
gently needed attention. 1t was announced
that the Olympia would sail at o'clock this
afternoon. and she did. Five minutes after 4
she was stcaminR out OF the bay as fast as II
every Jack in the crew were Mormon and all
the rls were hauling on the tow ropes at once.
1t was as flIe day for n leavetaking as any
one could desire Tho sky was clear. the sun
was not benton burning everything to cinders,
md the breeze was fresh enough to keep the
air cool and to send little whitecaps chasing
one another along in never-ending race The
olympia. still in n blue-gray fighting suit, lay
but q short distance or tho breakwater Near
her lay the oregon. beautiful to see in the spot
l,ss white and buzz OF the piping times OF
rourr. Tho baltimore and little Concord lay
lh"al of them. In color to match the flagship
and a little further out werc the big army
transports Warren and Hancock. not yet rid OF
the dust and smoke of their recent travelling
from the States. or Parauaque lay the mon
itor Munainock She had been there ever
since the row with the Fllipnos began. every
once in q while having great gun practice on
some scared nsurgent who happened to como
FL the range of vision OF her ookouts The
Monterey was mt Cavite. but the little Manila.
one % pewcys first prizes had come up from
the lower bay to say good-by to the COM
nIAuicr-in-cEfct
It Was u great day on tho Olympia. There
wasn't an officer or man on the flagship who
wasn't ready and willing to stay on indefinitely
al Manila If there was any work to do but
somehow they all shared the feeling that the
rcal business OF tho season was ended and
th"y were glad enough to be going home II
mn ll az gnil with truth that hnr oaIo
bratcl their departure. Iftherc was any envy
OF their fortune on the other ships 1t was we'll
concct,ed and there were many friendly visits
to the Olympia to say good-by. The sun
crossed tho forcyard early and got an extra
cheer for his consideration.
In ia" morning Con Otis went out to tho
Olympia and called on the Admiral. Very soon
bfterwlrl the Admiral came on shore for tho
last time and returned the Generals call!
Admiral Dewey was the Oldest American re,i-
dent Of tho new Manila but he had never been
frequent inspector Of its charms 1t cannot
be said truthfuiy that he left them with
regret After his return to the ship the Ad-
miral practically held reception. 1t lasted
almost until the ship was ready to sail There
were many citizens Of Manila who went out to
the Olympia to wish him Rodspecd as well as
numerous officers Of the army. in spite OF the
oft-ropcated stories of the friction which was
represented here. OF course every officer of
the feet who could get away from his ship
went over To the flagship to pay his respects to
the commandments chief. They were coming
and going all the afternoon. and the last OF
them had hardly left the side OF the Olympia
when she got under way for the first stretch
OF her long voyage home.
The flagship was looking very fine in fresh
suit OF blue gray. That was the only warlike
feature Of her appearances. for she was back in
her old peaceful rig. There was no sign OF con-
fusion about her and tho work of preparation
for the voyage went on as If it were only for
change Of berth. The Jackies were undepi-
ably happy. almost rs happy as II they were
going into action. They were going home
ana that is the next best thing to going into a
fight. Eight bells in the afternoon watch was
the advertised hour OF sailing, and things
naval are done very promptly. Mt least in this
neghborhood. Soon after seven bells the an
Choir was hove short and the bos'n's gangs be-
gan taking In tho gangways. The port and
starboard ladders were soon in, and by
quarter OF only the Admiral's ladder re-
NAMED. There were still several visitors on
board, hut the last of these bad hardly stepped
or this ladder before it also was unshipred.
The hos" was led out to wash down the anchor
and cable and everything was ready for the
word 10 hcave up.
Tn" other shns were all ready TO give the
Olympia a good send-off. and half dozen
launches lowered about the flagship with the
last Of those who had come out to say good by
to the Admiral. Finally eight bells struck on
the Olympia. The water was running out OF the
hose on to the cable. and before the Oregon's
Quartcrmaster had finished striking his eight
bells the Olympia's anchor was broken out of the
mud of Manila Bay. probably for the last time.
Tn" Concord followed the Oregon in announce
ing that it was O'Clock. and by the time her
bell ceased ringing tho flagship's anchor was
awash Almost Immediately hor engines be-
gan to move. and the Olympia was on her
way home. From her main truck foated
huge four-starred blue flag. the in
sigma OF Deweys rank Flag officers
do not fly pennants. 80 there was no long
streamer to tell the world that the Olympia
was homeward bound. but In it's place there
new from the main gaff IN immense new flag.
lust the same size that beauty which the
Admiral sent in by his flag lieutenant. Mr.
Brumby. and had hosted over the city on Aug.
ID Il last year. the first Stars and Stripes that
few over Manila.
From the position In which she lay at anchor
the Olympia turned to port and passed ahead
OF the Oregon and astern OF the Baltimore and
Concord. As she came almost into line with
the Oregon six-pounder gun on the starboard
aide OF the forward superstructure OF the bat
teship banged out the first gun OF the salute
to the departing Admiral. The port gun had
hardly answered when the Concord was at 1t.
too. and then the Baltimore took her turn
Before they were through firing the Olympia
had passed beyond the anchorage Of our ships
and was nearing the gigantic British cruiser
Powerful, which has been here for some time.
The band had been stationed on the quarter
deck before the anchor was raised and as the
Olympia got under way 1t led on with "El
CAPTAIN" the march which the British band
played the day our ships sailed from Mrs Bay
to begin the campaign OF the Philippines. and
which tho hand OF the 1mmortate played
again as tho Olympia went into action in
Manila Bay for the second time on Aug. 10. As
size swung by the Baltimore. which takes her
place as flagship. the Olympias band was hard
a. II. but no man could say what was the tune
Tor the noise OF the salutes.
As the roar OF the guns died out the strains
OF Home. Sweet Home" rose from the quar-