The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-03-04
WANTS THE OREGON.
Admiral Dewey Sends for the Fa-
nous Battle Ship.
Request Made for PoIitica. Reasons
zen. Otis Reports - Dewey
VIII Not Enter Pol
tiles.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The following
dispatch has been received at the
navy department.:
manila, Feb. 2i.-For political reasons.
the Oregon should be sent here at once,
(SigneO DEWEY"
The cabinet gave Some attention TO
Dewey's cable message relative TO the
political Importance of sending the
Oregon at once to Manila. The con-
clusion reached was that too much inn
portance should not he attached 10 it
that Dewey wants the big ship TO infiu-
ence the Filipinos through fear. Sec
rotary Long said when asked for an cN-
PLANTATION of the reference 10 political
reasons in the dispatch: Il ann sure
that il has no international signlti-
canoe"
VIII Reach Manila March 10.
Washington, Feb. 25.-The navy de-
partment expects the Oregon to arrive
at Manila about March 10. AZ the
transports are ahead of schedule time
il thinks Gen. Otis within week will
have requirements of $500 men.
Otis Reports the Hattie.
Washington. Feb. 25.--Gen. Otis Fri
day cabled the war department. as fol-
lows:
Manila, Feb. 4-Scandia arrived last
night. On nights 21st and ed, and yoster-
day morning nsurgent troops gained ac-
cess 10 outskirts of city behind our lines.
Many in hiding and about LOCO entronched
themselves Completely routed yesterday
with loss of killed and wounded about 800
m
city quiet. confidence restored, business
> (sIgned OTIS"
city of Manila Quiet.
Manila. Feb. 25.-Despite the threats
Of the Filipinos to burn the business
center the inhabitants of Manila were
not disturbed Friday night. There was
not a single incident worth recording
from the time when the streets were
cleared until day dawned.
Precautions Taken In Manila.
Manila. Feb. 24.- Maj. Gen. Otis
Thursday issued a general order di-
recting all the inhabitants of Manila.
until otherwise ordered. to- contine
themselves TO their homes after seven
o'clock in the evening, when the streets
will he cleared by the police. The gem
eral also warns incendiaries and sus-
poets that they will be severely dealt
with if discovered in any locality.
Will Not Enter Politics.
Manila. Feb. 25.-in his only author
lied interview Rear ADMIRAL Dewey
says he would not accept nomination
to- the presidency. He says he desires
no political Office. He says he isunfitted
by education and training. lie is Crate
full for the sentiment of the American
people. He desires to retire in peace
in old age, and says the navy isone pro-
fession and politics another, and he is
too old to learn n new profession. He
has no political associates, and his
health could never stand the strain of
Il political canvass. lie has been re-
peatedly approached by politicians, but
has refused to consider their PROPOSE
lions. as he desires TO see no change in
the present administration. This was
final.
AgoncIIIo's Mission.
London. Feb 24.-The Filipino
agents in London have received cable
gram from Agoncillo, the agent in
America of Agunaldo, saying the for
mer is coming to Europe in order to
endeavor TO enlist the sympathies of
European governments.