The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-07-21
DEWEY REACHES TRIESTE.
WILL SPEND TWO WEEKS THERE IN
REST AND RECREA TION.

atthe Austrian Port-Minister Harris viii
Give n banquet in His Honor Tonight
-Dewoy's Views of the Peace Congress.
Special cabl, Dsspatehe, TO TIE Sur.
TRIESTE. July 2O.-The United States cruiser
Olympia. the flagship OF Admiral Dewey. ar
rived here at o'clock this m forming. She came
into port with her flags flying and exchanged
q twenty-one-gun salute with the fort. The
port authorities permitting. Consul Hossfeld
boarded the cruiser as soon as her anchor was
down. Admiral Dewey was on deck as the
Consul went aboard. and advancing he met
him and cordially shook hands with him. Sub
sequently the Port Captain. the Captain OF the
warship Amphitrito. and the Admiralty Cap
tain. In the absence OF the Austrian Admiral.
boarded tho Olympia and welcomed tho Amer
lean Admiral.
THE SUN correspondent also boarded the
flagship and interviewed Admiral Dewey. who
expressed himself as delighted with the cool
air and with the beautiful bay OF Trieste. He
said his health was excellent. and that he had
been gaining strength ever since he left
Colombo. He was very anxious, no said. that
his officers and men. many OF whom had
suffered from fever should also have an oppor-
tunity to recuperate. Tho European climate.
the Admiral said was suitable to the officers
and men after tho tremendous heat OF the
tropics to which they had been 30 long sub
jocted.
In reply to a question he said that he did not
intend to 60 to any watering resort. hut would
pass two weeks here. making excursions to
the surrounding districts. He added that tho
delay in the arrival OF the Olympia was caused
by an accident to the propeller while she was
In the Suez Canal
Referring to general topics. Admiral Dewey
anil hA ipH thof tipal
result would como from the Peace Conference
at Tho Hague. The late war between the
United States and Spain had demonstrated
the exceeding difficulty OF preparing for hos
tlities whom only short notice was given.
Mr. Harris. the American Minister. was the
next arrival on the warshp to welcome the
Admiral and after him came the local au-
thorities. Admiral Dewey will return all the
calls tomorrow. Minister Harris will give a
banquet tomorrow night at the Town Hall in
honor Of the Admiral The Governor Of
Trieste will visit him tomorrow
Admiral Dewey's affabllity and modesty are
generally noticed and appreciated. Every
body aboard the cruiser 10 we'll.
In the course OF his references to the Peace
Conference. Admiral Dewey made the point:
who on earth will disarm3 Suppose any
body made up his mind to, would he disarm
first? 2"
Among the visitors to the Olympia were the
German. French and British Consuls and the
Captain of the King OF Greece's yacht
Many Of the Americans here are inclined to
resent the departure OF Admiral Spaun. Com
mander-in Chief Of the Austrian Navy. on the
eve OF Admiral Dewey's arrival and the fact
that the Austrian warship Pelikan left two
hours before the Olympia was sighted. 1t Is
learned however that Admiral Spaun intend
ed no slight. He waited here all day yester-
day to meet the American commander. but
was obliged to 60 to Vienna In the evening
Before he left he deputed Commander Adams
to welcome Admiral Dewey in behalf OF the
Austrian Navy.
VIENNA. July 20-The Trieste correspondent
Of the Neue Freie hrsse says that he was re-
ceived courteously by Admiral Dewey. who
talked with him about the naval engagement
of Cavte. The Admiral said among other
thinEs: " ordered coffee. but they brought a
tepid beverage. which drank quickly. Con-
sequently. was terribly seasick Just before
the battle. was sick during the whole battle"
Admiral Dewey desires that his officers and
men have an opportunity for recreation at
Trieste. He said: They merit it. even the
twenty Chinese boys who bravey carried am
muniton during the engagement"
Speaking Of the Peace Conference at The
Hague. Admiral Dewey said: We know what
it means not to be armed. We are preparing
forty war vessels, and therefore other nations
will also arm"
The length OF the Olympia's stay at Trieste
depends on what Minister Harris commune
Gates TO Admiral Dewey. She will. perhaps.
only remain two weeks.