The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-27
an inscription written by the Archbishop Of
Manila. Bernadino Nosaleda

inc Arohbishop." said Dewey with another
OF those quiet smiles. ''ls the gentleman who
declared that the Spanish feet would wipe the
scum Of the earth of the face OF the sea. when
the spaniards heard that we were on our way
to Manila. Well. tho Archbishop became a
good friend OF mine In good time. End we
passed many pleasant hour together on the
olympia. remember very distinctly one day
when he turned to me on the quarterback and
pointing to the crew mustered forward. said:
Admiral. you must be a proud man to know
that you have command OF such n fine body OF
men and to know that they respect and love
YOU
~ answered that our ship was only one OF
many on which the Same relations existed
and whore the crows were made up OF just
the same hne chaps. The Archbishop
was quiet for q moment and then said
with every show OF feeling. Admiral.
they are not the scum OF the earth. Those
men ara the pick OF the earth. have seen
the ships and crews OF evory nation. but 1
have never seen what Is shown to me on
this American warship' I called to one
OF the men and asked him, How much
do you get a month"; Eighty dollars he
said. with q salute" Dewey smiled again in
his quiet way. That's more than a whole
ships crew gets on board q Spanish man-of-
war. Why shouldn't we have the pick OF the
earth Didn't those men show It in the way
they fought at Manila. and haven't they shown
10 ever SINGER
The Archbishop was not the only man who
was won to admiration by tho bravery and
splendid appearance OF our men. They all
liked us. all OF them But they were distrust-
full OF us after three hundred years OF Spanish
rule and tyranny They thought that we
meant to do them good. but they were not sure.
aud. we'll. it's too long a story to tell now. TIA
bound to come right though.
OTIS WORKING HIMSELF TO DEATH.
The criticism aimed at Gen. Otis from GER
tain quarters was mentioned. and Dewey said.
with Quickening interest:
Tho last thing that told Otis when left
Manila was this: You're trying to do too
much He's down there wearing himself out.
and moro than once have told him that II
he did not give up some OF his work or come
homo he'd die there in year. And l believe
II. too Gen. Otis is an unusually painstaking
man. and he's not only Governo or General and
directing tho movements OF the army In tho
field. but he's working with might and soul
at everything that comes under his notice
in the way OF putting down the rebellion and
bringing order out OF chaos in the islands.
IT'S altogether too much work for one man.
and Otis has some exceptionally able lieuten-
ante. With the now troops being hurried to
him.and our comparative familiarity with what
we have to overcome there. think that the
outlook is q cheering one"
THE ADMrRAL's HEALTH EXCELLENT.
The talk then swung to questions about his
health. to which the Admiral answered: II
feel very well. thank you: much better than
the day I left Manila. The voyage has done me
great good. and with great consideration the
Department did not enjoin haste upon our re-
turn. OF course. living for thirteen months in
Manila Bay was very trying on my health. yet
did not feel that could leave II. When the
Olympia put into Hong Kong for docking
purposes l won't to ono OF the other
vessels. so that from the day We sailed in until
we ran up the bomeward bound pennant / had
not left the Bay once. And then you know that
this life on board ship Is an unnatural one.
Even Bob knows that. don't you. Bob?" The
Chow dog was snufanR exoitedly at the trousers
leg Of one OF the visitors and he cooked up ono
ear He smells the land" said Dewey. but
Bob don't know what 1t 10 to como back home
to his native country.
After have had good rest on shore think
shall feel as strong and healthy as ever did"
All this time the Admirals manner had
been more than cordial. and the mixture
OF the hearty fashion OF tho sea and
q quiet. courtly manner was extremely attrac-
tive. His personal appearance bore out his
optimistic view Of his health. Exposure to tho
tropical sun Of Manila Bay for thirteen months
had bronzed his face. but there Was q trace OF
ruddiness beneath the skin. The lines OF his
face were firm and the clear. shaver chin was
as smooth az one could expect In a man OF his
age. His eyes. a peculiar hazel brown. spark led
whenever he referred to his ship or his crew. and
except for the gray OF his hair and the deep
lines under and at the sides OF his eyes, Dewey
appeared to be as hearty and vigorous as any
jackie In the Olympias complement. Every
movement was full OF activity when he paced the
quarterback with carriage as trim and straight
as that OF his marine orderly. His speech was
incisive and to the point and his voice clear and
strong. The ideas OF Dewey's immaculatsness
OF dress were realized in his appearance. and
everything about the flagship was as spotess
and bright as on the trimmest yachts.
Admiral. can't you say something about
the alleged interference or aggressive atti-
tude OF tho Germans at MANILA 2" was asked.
The first appearance Of brusqueness. border
ing on irritation. was evident. Dewey whirled
about on his heel. facing tho entrance to his
wardroom on the port side of the Olympia and
said quickly. Now. that's something that
won't talk about. Not word"
He led the way into his wardroom. where he
exhibited with considerable pride. among other
things. the photograph of one OF Manila's lead
ing bellies. three-quarters full -blooded young
Filipino woman.
When you look upon that picture. the most
pessim stio would have to acknowledge that the
Fiipinos were not sAvages." said Dewey.
She 10 one Of three daughters. two OF whom
are married to wealthy Englishmen. Speak
ing OF Fipinos reminds me that one OF the
most promising features about the whole bust
ness is the general appearance and condition
OF affairs at the Straits Settlements There
one can see Filipinos who have been brought
more directly under the influence Of tho Eng
lsh than their brothers. No. must decline to
say anything about the AnRlo-SaIon matter
Not word!'
ASKS ABOUT THE YACHT RACE AND sCHLEY.
Now let me ask question Is the Column
ba going to beat tho Shamrock, or are we
going to lose the cup? Tell me something
about the two boats. Tho Columbia's nnO
light weather boat they say. How is that2"
Dewey listened with interest to everything
that was said about the two yachts. remarked