The times., 1899-04-30

destroyed the following Spanish vessels: Reina
Christina, Castiilia, Don Antonio de Biloa, Don
Juan de Austria. Ida de Lnzon Isla de Cuba,
General Lezo. Marquis del Dusro. III Curreo.
Nelascc, transport, water battery AT cavitc-
shail destroy cayite arsenal. The squadron i9
uninjured Few slightly wounded &c
quest the department will send Immediately from
San Francisco fast steamer with ammunition. The
only means of telegraphing is to the american
Consul at Hongkong. DEMEh-
The historic dispatch was conveyed from
Manila TO Hongkong by the Hugh McCui-
logh. a revenue cutter which had been
transferred by the Treasury Department
10 the Navy Department, and which was
attached to the Asiatic squadron.
The oGiciaI Correspondence.
AT this time IL is interesting to review
the official correspondence which passed
between the Navy Department and Com
modore Dewey from the moment that war
with Spain became imminent till Admiral
Dewey, on May 4, filed his full otic- al ac-
count of the engagement.
This correspondence. taken from official
sources. is as follows:
Washington. Jan. p, lsss.-Dewcy, olym-
pia Yokohama Japan.-Eietain until further or
enlistment have expired. CRowNINSHIELD.
Washington, Feb a5. lsls.-De7rey Hong.
kong.-oIdrf the s1usdrOn except tie MOnooaey
Hongkong. Keep full Of coal. In the event
ci declaration Of war with spain, Your duty Will
he TO see that the Spanish squadron does not
leave the Asiatic coast and then offensive opera
tions in Philippine Islands Keep Olympia till
further orders ROOSEVELT.
Washington. Feb &c Isss-Dewey. Hcngkong
Keep full Of coal-;he best that be had.
LONG.
Washington. March 2i. Is9s.-Dewey. Hong
kong.-The Baltimore has been ordered to pro-
ceed TO Hongkcug upon the arrival of the Ioli-
at Honolulu, with ammunition for the Asi-
ATTIC station. LONG.
Washington. April l. lsas-Dewey, Hongkcng.
Pill up with provisions purchased station:
then how many days provisions have you
hand! How much soap and tobacco shall
ship LONG.
Washington. April 4-Dcwcy. Hongkong.
you purchase Immediately supply steamcr7 What
Will be the cost Oft LONG.
Honskong, April 4, 1873.
Secretary Of the Navy. Washington:
have chartered the British steamer Nansian,
having 5000 tons Of coal on board. Be
purchase This steamer i request the earliest
information in order to coneinde arrangements
Cannot be made after the outbreak OF hostilities
DEWEY.
Washington, April G, 1878
Dewey. HcrSkong:
Purchase immediately Nanshan and enc more
vessel for supplies. Charge special appropriation
Send the receipts 10 tine department. Enlist for
special service, il possible. one yeas. uniess
sooner discharged. the crew OF. Dctlcf and order
sssrn;e command OF each cffcer. Arm il pcs
sibie. War may be dsclaEed. Condition very
critical LONG.
Washington, April C. ISIS
Dewey. Hongkong:
,rF oF A =
edged. ! approve acticn Expedite delivery.
April Iaay be last opportunity. LONG.
Hongkong. April c. ls9S
Secretary Of Navy. Washington. D. C.:
! have purchased NEBsllan and have engaged
her crew Viii detail an officer for command.
hare ordered three officers, fifty men from
tienocacy to fn vacancies here hope 10 Eei
smother steamer The receipt Of tsic-
gram April Acknowledged, to expedite delivery
DEWEY.
Washington, April :. Isos
Isnd all woodwork. steFes. eic. it is not con-
sidered necessary to have for operations.
Hongtong. April ., lsos.
Secretary Of Navy Washington:
! lIave purchased the British steamer Ziifo.
for supplies, for CISCO sterling. / win ann,
equip, and man vessel Immediately.
Washington, April q, 1sos.
Dewey. Honghcne:
The rGTal foIce on the North Atlantic Station
are blockading Cgla. Mar iias not YET beca de-
Glazed. Var may be declared az any moment.
will inform you Await orders LONG.
Washington AIriI "a lses.-Dewey Honskorg
War las cor,fuencei lstysecn the United Suites
and Spain Proceed az once to Philippines Con-
inence Operations a; once Particularly against
IiIe SIEaaish feet fcu must capture vessels
destroy. Use uiInast endeayors- LONG.
iiorgkong, april .. ls9s.-secretary OF Navy,
rrfn will for Me-
n4la. Philippine Islands, Immediately upon arrival
OF the United States consul from Manila.
DEWEY.
Hon=kong. April ., Is1s-sccrefary of Navy.
Nasllington-ln accordance with the request Of
the governor Of HoHgkong, the squadron leaves
today for Mrs Bay, China TO await tsieg-aphie
instructions. address Hongkong. viii
Inunieate by tug. DEWEY
Washington April &C. ls9s.-Dewey, HongkonE
Following Is the proclamation OF the President
fer your information. (Here follows the proc
lauztiOn.)
HOng%ong, April y, Isos.
Secretary Of Navy. Washington;
Williams. the United States Consul from Manila.
has arrived. The squadron viii sail immediately
for the Philippine Islands DEWEY.
HOnskOng. Nay :. 1885. (,isnila May -
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington:
The squadron arrived at Manila at daybrcak
tiis morning. Immediately engaged enemy and
destroyed the following Spanish vessels: Reina
Christina, Castiill. Don Antonio de Biloa. Don
jtAn de AUSTRIA lsla de Iuzon, lsla de Caba.
General Leo, Marquis del Duaro, Fl Curreo.
yelasoo. one transport. Isia de Mandano. water
battery at Cavite. / shall destroy Cavite arsenal
dispensatosy. The squadron is nniniured Few
men were slightly wounded. ! request the depart
ment will send immediately from San Francisco
fast steamer with ammunition. The only means
of teleGrsphing is to the American Consul at
HongkoHg. DEWEY.
Hongkong. May :, 1895. tcavite, May -
Secretary OF the Navy, Washington:
I have taken possession OF the naval sfatian al
cavite. Philippine Islands and destroyed its for
tfhcations. Have destroyed fortihcatious bay en-
trance, paroling garrison. Have cable to main
land. ] control bag completely and can take city
Mt any time, bu; | have not sufficient men 10
hold. The squadron excellent health and spirits
The Spanish loss not fully known; very heavy $50
killed, including captain. on Reina Cristina
alone. ] am assisting and protecting Spanish
sick and wounded, 30 in number, in this hos
pitsl, within cur Haes- VIII ammunition be
sen;l request answer without delay | can
supply squadron coal and provisions for long
period. Much excitement at Manila. Scarcity Of
provisions on account Of Eot having economical
stores. VIII protect foreign residents.
DEWEY