Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-12

washington. Oct. 0.-Ihe campaign
of 1900, as far as President Mckinley
is concerned, was formally opened Tues
day. In the few words which he spoke
ID presenting the sword to Admiral
Dewey the President made q statement
which has been the subject OF great
deal of comment. 1t was definite,
positive utterance in regard to his
policy in dealing with the Philippine
situation. In ringing tones, which
could be heard considerable distance
from the stand, he said, addressing
Admiral Dewey There was no flaw
in your victory; there will be no falter-
ing in maintaining it. 2
1t was noticed at the time that Ad-
miral Dewey applauded this sentiment,
as did majority of the others within
hearing; but as Admiral Dewey also
applauded frequently during the speech
of Secretary Long, no special signifi-
canoe was attached to his approval of
this sentiment. Later in the afternoon,
however, and again at the dinner given
in his honor by the President last
night, he referred to the above utter
ance as the one striking sentiment of
the day, and, according to guests at the
dinner, he was deeply impressed with
10 and apparently approved it heartily.
While some allowances must be made
for the natural eXhilaration attendant
on the occasion, it is the conclusion of
all who have been in position to form
an opinion that Admiral Dewey favors
the subjugation of the Filipinos, and
cordially Endorsed President McKinley's
statement that there would be no falter-
ing in maintaining his victory
After the dinner the governors and
Senators from several States gathered
in the lobby of the Arlington Hotel.
and the. unanimous opinion was that
the day he'd been great one for the
"expansionists. " Admiral Dewey's re-
ception in New York and the demon
stration at the Capitol were taken by
them as indications of the peoples
approval of the Presidents intention
OF holding the Philippines. President
mckinley had previously reached the
same conclusion. and under its inilu-
ence he broke his silence and formally
and emphatically reiterated mis- Philip.
pine policy. The remark he addressed
to Admiral Dewey was meant for the
entire country.
Those who SO interpret the Presi-
dents statement, however, do not ven.
ture prediction as to the extent to
which Mr.. Mckinley will carry out
TINS policy, As far as outlined it ex-
bcbiS iiioiOiy w tnG SuDluRdE1OD the
Filipinos. Beyond that he has as vet
been unable to look, and peace is an
parently still far off Today. when the
excitement had died down and only the
warm glow remaining from most salts
factory and eventful day affected the
judgment of the Presidents followers.
the idea prevailed that President Nc
Rinley would, when Congress met Law
the facts before that body with the
bald statement that he was engaged in
crushing the rebellion, and when it
was over the question of a suitable
government for the islands would be
left with Congress.
1t is assumed Admiral Dewey fayors
the Presidents policy, as it was not
until after he had met the President at
least twice that tine latter made such a
public announcement of his Intentions
1t is impossible to believe that Me-
hinley, as diplomatic as he is, would
have Haunted in the face of the hero of
the hour policy which he knew was
d1stasteful TO him, nor would Dewey
have appiauded the sentiment so uttered
had he not approved it.
Tuesday night the President cave
what has been termed the most bril-
liant dinner of the last quarter of n
century. OF the entire number OF
guests. emitting the Representatives of
the army and navy, the names of but
hye Democrats appear Senators Lind
say, Tillman, Daniel and Martin and
representative Livingston. 1t was
almost as if the dinner had been piven
to celebrate his re election in advance.
Following the dinner, the President
invited some half dozen of his guests
upstairs, where he sketched his Phil
1ppine policy as being simply to sup
press the rebellion as speedily MS posi-
DIG and to leave in the hands of Con.
gress all the details of the government. 4,
All those present, among them Secre-
tpries Root and Hitchcock, ATTORNEY
General Griggs and Senator Hanna ard
Representative Boutelle, Endorsed this
policy.
Having thus launched his campaign,
the President will held it along bv
making tour of the Central West. AS
ioreshadowed in the Sun weeks ago, his
itinerary has been gradually extended
IN deference to urgent requests until he
will be able to utilize to the utmost the
time he will spend away from Wash.
ington. There will be number Of
rear-platform speeches. which, it is
expected. will have a good effect upon
tine people. President Mckinley wanted
TO take Dewey with him, but the Ad-
miral very sensibly declined, as had
they gone West together one or the
other must have remained in the back
ground. The trip will give the Presi-
gent q fair opportunity of seeing for
himself how his utterance of yesterday
has been received by the people, and
the enect OF TINS reception will appear
IN his message to Congress.
wARsHIPs FOR PHILIPPINES.
= The President yesterday directed the
immediate dispatch to the PHILIPPINES
of a number of vessels of the navy. in
GLIDING the cruiser Brooklyn and the
gunboats Marietta and Maohias. This
action was taken after consultation
with Admiral Dewey.
Admiral Dewey visited the White
House by appointment and for fully an
hour was in conference with the Presi-
dent respecting the situation in the
philippines and the means that should
De pursued to quickly terminate the
war. 1t Is the Admiral's firm con
vIction that a large naval force, besides
q powerful army, is essential to speedy
success lie recommended an increase
in tho squadron because of the al III
Guilty IN maintaining an effective patrol,
owing TO the many small islands and
the long coast line.
10 guard against supplies and ammu-
milton being received by the Filipinos,
ne pointed out to the President the
wisdom OF using all the small vessels
that can possibly be spared for ser vice
IN patroling the shallow waters and