Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-10-07
DEWEY'S IDEA.
Advises President to Send More
Boats TO Manila.
Otis SHOULD Be RELIEVED.

CheW"- President takes Admir-.
ais Advice Regarding GunbOats-
Marietta, Machias and Brooklyn
Already Chosen La. est from the
Philippincs-N
Washington, Oct. Sat Admiral
Dcwey's extended interview with the
president the former went into the Phil
ippine situation i great lenst tn explain
Ing carefully the existing conditions of
affairs and his view of the outlook, con-
Guiding with an earnest recommendation
that the Brooklyn and some other vessels
be sent at once 70 the Philippines. This
reinforcement OF the present fleet of the
Asiatic squadron he urged as necessary,
and said their dispatch should be di-
rected as early as possible.
The admiral did most Of the talking. II
is known that in line with the ideas ex-
pressed in his first interview when he re-
turned to New York he explained to Mr.
Mckinley the statements that Otis Is
trying to do too much in the Philippines,
and he therefore recommended practical
ly that General Otis be relieved either
from military or from civil duties, and
though he was careful not to say any
thing unkind about Otis he made /; plain
that the present state of management
ought not to continue longer.
The admiral told the president that he
approved his policy of putting down the
Tagal rebellion as the first thing 10 be
done, and believed it could be accom-
plished by the new army if vigol ougly
prosecuted.
But he thought the task ought not to
be considered easy. The Tagal leaders
and many of the followers are smart aud
brave. he argued, and having gone so far
would probably fight to the bitter end
for independence. The admiral appar-
emily took little stock in the hope of an
early collapse Of the rebellion without
more lighting, and fighting Of the most
skilful ard aggressive kind.
The president Immediately commune
Gated with the navy department, and
instructed the secretary Of the navy to
Issue an order carrying out the admiral's
recommendation, and to see that they
be got in readiness at once. The Mar
letta and Machias, beside the Brooklyn,
will be designated by the navy depart
ment, along with several other vessels
which have not yet been selected.
The orders are in line with the ex-
pressed determination OF the president
to furnish the army and navy every
| resource for stamping out the Philip
pine insurrectiOn at the earliest pos
sible time.
The Brooklyn Is now with the other
vessels Of the North Atlantic squadron
off Tompkinsville. The Machias and
the Marietta are at present lying at their
wharves in this city OH waiting orders.
The administration believes the presence
Of these reinforcmnts will have a ma
terial effect in expediting the end Of the
aostilities in the Philippines.
The Brooklyn Is an armored cruiser CT
:he first class, carrying 20 main battery
guns, and having total displacement
Of 9215 tons.
The Marietta is a composite gunboat
Of 1000 tons displacement, and with
main battery equipment of six guns.
The Machias, with displacement of
l177 tons. carries battery of eight guns.
The Brooklyn Is commanded by Cap
tain Jewell, who has seen IA years of sea
service, and much more than that on
shore stations; the Machias by Lieu
tenant Commander Logan. with 10 years
If service at sea, and the Marietta by
Lieutenant Commander Gheen, whose
record shows II years Of sea service.
The Brooklyn's formidable equip
ment will make her of invaluable gem
eral service, while the Marietta and
Machias are expected to be useful i'm
the numerous shallow waters about the
archipelago. 1t is not known how soon
l.. H. Il L.,
!heir orders are to get away as carly as
possible, and no delay Is anticipated.
Their commanders, on arriving at Ma
Mia, will report without delay to the
admiral commanding the Asatic station
for orders.
Manila, Oct. 5.-Rear Admiral Watson
announces the recovery of the United
States gunboat Urdanela. which was
captured and beached by the insurgents
The expedition was entirely successful,
the Americans suffering no casualties.
Several hundred insurgents have re-
occupied Porac. which was captured by
General Macarthur on Sept. %, and
evacuated by the Americans the follow
Ing day. The insurgent forces are also
reported moving toward Mexico. The
object Of the double movement, appar-
emily, Is to get behind the American
garrison on both sides of the Manila
Dagupan railway.
Washington, Oct. 5.-The enlistments
yesterday were 772. making a total of
1856. Two more regiments are COM
pleted, the Forty-flfth, Colonel Dorst, at
Fort Smelling and Vancouver barracks,
and the Forth-sixth, Colonel Schuyler, at
South birmingham, Mass.
Lima, Oct. Sit Is reported that Cen
eral Caceres will publish manifesto an
nouncins his retirement from participa-
ton in the revolution now in progress.
This step, 1t is asserted. will mean the
complete collapse Of the insurgent move
ment.
Havana, Oct. 5.-The Patria published
an article yesterday which indicates that
1t Is on the verge of Joining the ranks OF
those who favor an American pcotcc-
torate over Cuba.
An attack upon Paranaque was made
, by the insurgents last night and rebel
sympathizers in the town set fire to
number of buildings. Colonel paggett
repulsed the attack and declined offers
of assistance from Bacoor. The exten:
Of the damage done by the lncendiary
fires has not yet been learned.
Charles P. Bryan. United States min
lister to Brazil, has arrived in Washing
ton. He Is on leave Of absence. The
minister says that the present admin
istration of Brazil has only the most ccr-
dial regard for the United States.