The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-24

companies of Spanish infantry and a
sunbOat were running amuck and he
mad better look out for them. This end
ed the trouble of that sort on the ISL
and.
1T is always bad policy to try to
avoid necessary responsibilities, the
admiral continued, ''and in the Philip
pines the only policy to pursue is one of
effective force and prompt action.
Crush the rebellion first and then pro-
vide a just government. Plenty of
ships and plenty Of soldiers are the
tools to work with out there. Many
man has been made a good citizen by
being soundly thrashed when he needed
1t. In the case Of the Filipinos, there
is mercy in force and the old misery in
prOcraStination."
What, exactly, were the circumstan-
ces which led to your famous order,
You may fire when ready, Grfdley?' "
The admiral smiled broadly and an
swered: Il am sorry to spoil a good
story, but never said anything of the
kind. To be sure, might have said
that if circumstances had made it pos
sible, but the truth is that Grfdley was
in another part of the ship and I did
not have the chance to say it to him.
No particular command was given. The
signal was set that we were going into
action, and no other orders were given
than would ordinarily occur at such a
time"
why is it, admiral" I asked, ''that
you seem to object to speeches?"
Well answered the admiral, there
is saying we all respect, that 1t is
more blessed to give than to receive,
and I am so anxious to do my full share
in the giving of words that 1 cannot
help cutting the other fellow short.
Then, again, it is possible for a man to
say too much, and, that being the case,
the less he says the better. Speech IS
silver, you know, and am not an ad-
vocate of that sort OF free silver, any
way"
would you favor a speech that sug-
gested that the United States support
England in the Transvaal trouble?'
thoughtful. fought II Can Only only Speak for myseif
in a matter like that" he said. Il have
no right to suggest q course for others
because of my own personal feeling. But
way the English fleet stood BY us in Man
lila Bay when danger of far more moment
than Filipino opposition threatened?
would be less than a man if I did. We
may ascribe what motive we please to
the action of the English, but know
what. their support meant to US at that
= Why v is, is it. admiral, s! that you are al
BE AHEAD OF TIME.
l'When left Annapolis" the admiral
replied II discovered that thu the men ne s who
made up my mind that about as good a
rule as 1 could follow was to always be at
least five minutes earlier than was ex-
never misses what those who are late do.
and besides that, he may gain by being
Unexpected and YOU know how often that
unexpected happens. I do not think 1
plan to be ahead of time so much, as 1
simply follow the habits of years. The
best advice L could give to a young man,
however. would See that your task is
pected that it will be complete >"
1t is said of you, admiral, that few
you in handling the questions that came
up at Manila, Now, what is your theory
Artistic diplomacy" the admiral said.
''fs to say nothing, and say it well. 1t is
matte a man must be hypocritical. Sin
cerity is the pearl of virtues. The man
to succeed. Success may be little slow
in arriving, but when it comes it is per
From time to time admiral, it has been
softly hinted that you are likely to marry
The state of matrimony, like the
state of Vermont is very pleasant to en-
ter into, but 1 have no idea of making
such an invasion"
Not at al, not at all A man becomes
old only when he feels that way. 1t is
when the last of the welcome home is
.'WeI, 7 think 7 shall go out of the
show business permanently. 1t is very
continuous performance is hard on the
nerves. will attend to my own affairs
Of my ability, and that will take up all
the time that shall have
dren, have observed
LOVE OF CHILDREN.
"And why not?" asked the admiral.
The plaudits and love of a child are
The children are the embodiment of sin
cerity and they appeal to the heart, be-
plause and the sunshine of their smiles
realizes that it is for him, and not be-
cause II is considered the popular thlng
to do. The man to whom the love of a
child does not appeal is devoid of the best
@ - i CdcS o. nuIlsIlty Ihat Is why
nothlng appeals to me in 50 great a degree
as the greeting OF the children They are
An Incident showing the rela fionS oP
Admiral Dewey and the English is found
in his speech at Northfeld, which, for
some reason, failed to get into print. 1t
which admiral Dewey applauded more
in London I met that grand old English
hero of the sea, Sir Edward Chichester I
war vessels failed to obey Commodore
Dewey's orders the English fleet moved
over near the American. Why said Sir
Edward, you see Dewey was such an
awfuly good fellow that I thought if he
got into trouble would just line up
A weeks trip with Admiral Dewey
showed a hundred side lights on his char
admiral if need be, can administer the
sharpest of reproofs. a newspaper man
binary terms of acuuaintanceshi with
him, sent him a note saying: 'I presume
you viii have no objection to my saying
so and so over your signature
The reply savored of the vigorous re-
sentiment which the admiral feels at inn
position. 1t read:
impertinent."
a great many persons come to grief"
the admiral said, when this Incident was
called to mind. because they are unable
to understand the difference between
pleasant acquaintance and intimate
friendship. Acquaintance is enjoyable,
but friendship is a boon. We may ask
courtesieS of acquaintances, but favorS
should come at the hands of friends"
PERSONAL CHARA ACTERISTICS.
f1n 4 afT-r1
in awe of his eye. "Oh, don't look at me
like that sir, said q YOUNG fellow who |