The times., 1899-09-27


men. ] have a very fine cane made OF
native wood and trimmed with gold that
was presented TO me by Aguinaldo. We
became quite friendly before the insur-
gents became our opponents. So far as
that goes we are friends yet, said Dewey,
with a Guizzical smile.
The photograph Of General Luna, a
typical Filipino, with a decided strain OF
negro in his appearance, bore on its back
an inscription written by the Archbishop
OF Manila Bernadena Nesaieda- The
Archbishop said Dewey, with another of
those quiet smiles that defy analysis, rs
the gentleman who declared that the Span
ish feet would wipe the scum OF the earth
OF the face OF the sea when the Spaniards
heard that we were on our way TO Ma
Mia Well. the Archbishop became good
friend OF mine in good time. and We passed
many a pleasant hour together on the
Olympia. remember very distinctly enc
day when he turned to me on the quarter
deck, and, pointing to the crew mustered
forward. said: Admiral you must be a
proud man TO know that you have COM
nand OF such a fine body of men and 10
lnew that they respect and love you
The Pick of the Earth.
Il answered that our ship was only one Of
many on which the same relations existed
and where the crews were made up of
Just the same fine chaps. The Archbishop
was quiet for moment, and then he said,
with every show Of feeling, Admiral they
are not the scum OF the earth. Those men
are the pick of the earth. ] have seen the
Spanish and crews OF every nation, but
have never seen what is shown TO me on
This American warship.' / called 10 one OF
the men and asked him: How much do
YOU get a month? Eight dollars he said.
with a salute. That's more than a whole
ships crew gets on board q Spanish man
pf-war, the Archbishop remarked.
why shouldn't We have the pick of the
earth?" Dewey went on, animatedly.
'-Dian't those men show il, the way they
fought at Manila, and haven't they shown
1t ever since?"
"The Archbishop was not the only man
who was won to admiration by the bravery
and splendid appearance OF our men They
all liked Us, all Of them. But they were
distrustful OF US after 300 years OF Spanish
rule and tyranny. They thought We meant
10 DO them good. but they were not sure,
and-well. it's too long a story 10 tell now.
Its bound 10 come right, though
The criticism aimed al General Otis from
certain quarters was mentioned. and Dewey
said. with auicksning interest: The last
thing ! told Otis when I left Manila was
this. You are trying TO do too much.
He's down there wearing himself out, and
more titan once have told him that If ne
did rot give up some of his work or come
home he'd die there in year. and believe
1t, too. General Otis is an nnquestionably
painstaking man. and he's not only Gov
ern0r-G General and directing the movements
OF the army in the field, but he's working
with night and soul at everything that
comes under his notice in the way of put
ting down the rebellion and bringing or
der out Of chaos in The islands,
Explains His EARLY Arrival.
Admiral Dewey explained the reason for
the arrival of the Olympia at Sandy Hook
TWO days ahead Of the expected time I'VE
are in the habit Of arriving in time, have
not missed q place yet, and fortune was
with Us in the run from Gibraltar. When
we weighed anchor there a week ago last
Saturday afternoon said he, Il determin-
ed TO maire an allowance for at least one cf
the storms tnzt a sailor must expect on
the southerly course at this time of year.
so we shaped our course with three days
allowance for delays. The winds this week
favored quick run and as we met no
storms Of any consequence We found our
selves AZ home this morning. ] knew that
The people expected us and rather than
run any risk of falling af0ul OF the plans
that they have so generously made for our
reception ] thought il would be best TO be
on the safe side. And then we are not In
the city or at Tnnpkinsville either SO that
do not anticipate that the earliness Of our
arrival will cause any complication what
ever.
Tomorrow we VIII weigh anchor and
proceed to TompkinsrilIe and then l sup
pose we must surrender ourselves 10 the
mercies Of the American people
The Adnirnrs Health.
The talk then swung TO questions about
his health, to which the Admiral answered: /:
Il feel very well, thank you; much better
than the day ] left Manila. The voyage
has done me great good and with great
consideration the department did not en-
join haste upon our return OF course.
living for thirteen months in Manila Bay
was very trying on my health, yet / did
not feel that ] could leave it, When the
purposes ! went to one OF the other vessels,
SO that from the day we sailed until we ran
UP the homeward bound pennantI had not
left the bay once. And then, you know,
this life on board ship is an unnatural
one. Even Bob knows that; don't you.
Bob" The chow dog was snuffing excit-
eLly al the trousers leg Of one OF the Wis
itors and he cooked up one ear. He
smells the land, said Dewey, "but Bob
don't know what 1t is to come back home
TO bis native country. After / have had
good rest on shore I think / shall feel
rs strong and healthy as / ever did
All this time the Admirals manner had
been most cordial and the mixture Of
the hearty fashion Of the sea and a quiet
conrtfy dignity was extremely attractive
His personal appearance bore out his on
ttmistic view OF his health. Exposure
10 the tropical sun Of Manila Bay for thir-
1een months had bronzed his face. hut
there was trace OF ruddiness beneath the
skin.
Admiral. can't you say something about
the alleged Interference or aggressive at
titude OF the Germans at Maniia2" was
asked The first appearance OF brusaue-
ness, bordering CT Irritation, was evident.
Dewey wheeled about on his heel, facing the
entrance 70 his wardro0m On the pert side of
the Olympia. and said quickly: wow
that's something that ! won't talk about
No a word"
Filipino Belle.
He led the way into his wardroorn. where
he exhibited with considerable pride.
among other things. the photograph of one
of Manilais beading bellies, a three-quarters
full-blocflrd vofrrr g7ilinfnc ,n,or,.,, ssxr-a,