The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-30

not beng holped, was not tnteriefou WIN py tno
British. Tho nearest place where provisions
could be had was Hong Kong. a British posses
sion. The law allowed the shipment OF delica-
ces for the Aso OF the Admiral OF q fee,
engaged in war and that was all The
Admiral sent his supply ship the Za1ro, to
Hong Kong. and tho Admirai's officers pur-
chased there tho supplies that were needed
The Spanish Consul was active but he didn't
learn In tms that these supplies wero being
put on board lighters and when he made his
protest, he was informed that there was no law
against . few delicacies being taken TO the
Admiral Before anything could be done about
this decision. the provisions were aboard the
Za6ro and abe was of for the fleet Many times
trips OF this kind were made Sometimes she
carried potatoes for the German Admiral" and
when she arrived in Manila. potatoes were sent
to the German Admiral with the compliments Of
Admiral Dewey.
Dewey could have taken Manila at any time
after he defeated the Spanish fleet and took pos
session OF Cavte. He did not do so for the rea-
son that he had not sufficient force TO
hold IL after no had takon II. and he
could not have controlled the natives in all
probability after lis had taken IL Further than
this to have hken tho city. II would have been
necessary TO lombard IT. The army began TO
arrive In front Of Manila on July 4 so that from
Mhy unti July DBWfV anu MIS- OTCofS nhu n
lonely vigil, not TO say diplomatic Job in looking
after the fleet in their mmand and avoiding
complications with the various nations that had
commercial interests OF great magnitude on the
Island Of LuZon and warships in the barbor to
look after them.
In the taking OF the city OF Manila Dewey
cooperated fully with Gen Merritt 1t was not
tho fault OF the Navy or OF Dewey that the
city did not fall until tho day after the
Peace Protocol was signed. for three times
before that Dewey had his ships ready
and would have gone ahead had tho army been
ready. The dependence which pr eceded the
assault on the city consisted of exactly Ave let,
ters In the first, Goa Merritt and
norGeneral that tho land and naval
forces would begin operations against
the defences OF Manila at any time after 48 hours.
The Governor G eneral in replying stated that he
found himself surrounded by insurrec-
tionary forces and therefore he couldn't
remove non-combatants 10 a place
OF safety. The ncxt letter from
Gen. Merritt and Admiral Dewey pointed out
the inevitable suffering OF the wounded sick.
women and children, in tho event OF tho reduc-
ing OF the defences OF the walled city and de-
manded its surrender In reply to this. tho
GovernorGeneral asked time to consult his
and last note OF the series was by Gen. Merritt
and Admiral Dewey. aud told the Governor
General that they had the honor - inform him
that they declined 10 grant the request he made.
This was on Aug. 10. On Aug. IS the assault
was begun, and hardly more than beg run when il
ended in the surrender OF, the city.
Dewey developed that knack, invaluable in
diplomacy. OF getting along with ever body.
even ones enemies. during his year In Manila
bay. following the battle which he won. lie
made friends with every body. He even enter.
tanned on board his ship the wives OF Spanish
officers. and twas done so grace fully that they
went back to the city and told their
friends how deg tful was the man who def Gated
their husbands He got along with the IRE
prcssible newspaper CORES pendent The cer-
sorship. so long as he exercised ii. was not irk-
some although it was effective, and il WAS en-
forced chiefly by advice to the correspondents
themselves and putting them on their honor.
They did not send what he did not want Thorn to
send though they could have done So
Hard as WAS Admiral Dewcy's work in Manila
bay after the naval battle on May /, he was
jealous Of il and determined not TO give II up.
On Aug. 20. when he feared that he mig hit
be recalled at a time when il was said
his health was breaking down. he cabled to the
Department at W ashinGtop Il trust IL may not
be necessary 10 order me TO Washing ton. Should
regret to cave here while matters remain In tho
present critical condition" The reply that he
got to that was this: The President has re- eived
your telegram and will respect your wishes and
not direct you to leave your present duty"
Dewey was almost the only officer Of the Am
ercan feet that stuck day and mig hit to his post
from the first They all at one time or another
took trips TO Hong Kong. but he remained
always in Manila hay.