The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-02-09

Spanish squadron; at last, by the unerring
fuihlment OF his plans, crushing II under
the neet which executed his commands;
yet now compelled In dlgnifed silence
TO be sssailed as vindictively a. IL he were
an enemy 70 his country"
What the late President OF the United
States thought about Il, is evidenced by
the following letter written TO Sampson:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON. March IL, 1899.
MY DEAR SIR: | am In receipt OF your
very. considerate letter Of the 9th inst ,,
La which you express a desire that, with
out reference 20 your own interests, the
other naval officers who rendered such
conspicuous service in the naval campaign
in the West Indies may have the advance
ment which you recommended FOR them
and in which you ask nothing for your
self. | highly commend this disinterested
action on your part. Let me assure you
that l have the highest appreciation Of
your services as Commander-in-Chi Of
the Atlantic naval forces during the Spanish
War In blockading Cuba, cooperating with
the Army. directing. the movements OF
the great number Of vessels under your
orders, n at last, after the most effective
| preparation. concentrating, with the gal
liant officers and mon under your command,
the destruction of tho Spanish feet. IL
was In recognition OF your services and Of
your great skill that ] recommended you
TO he Senate for the advancement you
had earned. Very truly yours,
WILLIAM
DEWEY y SAMPSON.
That Sampson was not the cold. hearted,
selfish person described by some. unwill-
ing 70 gi'e o.mpr ava. onhceIs zen uuS,
the Century Noodsine for October, 1899:
Dewey, in this light. stands for far more
than the brilliant victor of a famous fight.
or as the author Of a proud page Of history.
His career has given a lofty impetus TO the
young, which will bear noble fruit in nobler
aspirations. He has become. one OF the
most valued Possess,ohs wii4n a nation
Selson. Fsrragut. and others on the long
list OF men OF heroic deeds, stand for as
niratIons and noble nlanes of life and
thought Fyerv name added IL the worlds
gain and 70 such a list we add the name Of
Dewey "
-
Dewey $ estimate OF sampson tih loVol IL
SHOWN oy the iact unat ne sent hinl a teies
gram OF congratulatlon as me victor OF
santiago on me OCCASION o. the lIsntqh
presentation. Ex-Minlster Bafrett, speak
ing az a dinner 10 sampson IN TINS cty IL
thus quoted:
at mleht be interesting TO know what Adj
miral Dewey said when he learned OF the
great victory of our guest. IL happened
that I was with tho Admiral on the o,,arter-
deck when the message was brought to him.
Before that no was Apparently depressed at
the outlook, Sine,Ilarly enough. however.
ribbing hi, ewes in his cberacieristic wav'
he rad inst said before the message arrived
.Jf Sannson cots an,,vhern nenr those feI.
lows thev viii never gat away
sAa he read his face RELAXED. his owes
hri0h,ened and addressing Cant Lam
berton, Lieut.. Brumby and myself, who
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~ sioiSou7 ne"e. nd'In !us'
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We VIII give MN VIC saihe Alhu vi wei
come.
SIMPSONS HOME LIFE.
The one place where Sampson unbent
was in his home No citizen Of the United
States had happier home relations than
sampson He has four daughters and two
sons Three of the daughters married
into the Navy. and one INTO the Army.
Margaret. the oldest, is the wife Of Lieutcn-
ami commander Row Campbell Smith: Kate
"a the wife of Lieut. Richard Harrison Jgcl,-
son. Hannah married Lieut. at /. Chlyerius.
and Olive. the young est. il the wifc Of
Iiert Henry n Scott. of the Coast Artillery.
now stationed at Fort Hamilton. The
two bows. Ralph and Harold, are fine, manly
YOUNGSTERS IL and 10 years old RESPECT ivelv
RaIn6 vho wa. horn M the Naval Academy.
n,Its on his countrv's uniform there next
fall. feins President Rooscyelt's personal
anpointee' Admiral Sampson was twice
married In ls63 he married Margaret
Seton Aldrich. of Palmvra and i'm 1882.
some wears after her death. EliZabath Susan
Rirling, of Rochester. The modest Samp-
son home at Glen Ridge. n. J. was a visit
ing Mace OF the townsfoik. and MIR. Sanp-
soT, and the children were well-baloycd
,har.
cHEERED BY HIS CAPTAIN
Whatever the popular unappreciation
OF sampson the voices Of his fcliow-ohicers
ring out unitedly in no uncertain tone.
No ono who saw il can ever forget tho
scene on Oct. 25. 1892, when the Santiago
CAPTAINS made New JERSEYS State house
ring with cheers for their old chief. New
Jersey Sampson's home for many wears,
was presenting 10 him a iewelled sword,
i'm honor of the victory Of Santiago. The
Assembly Chamber was thronged. Men,
prominent in civic life and in the Service
were, 70 40 hohor 20 tils A.
nllraI' SuoceiIV captain Jach InlHp
OF lamenteu memory reaIfu 10 ms i''l,
ana IN tte VOICE lhaI ISL 70 curry a"1'e
inc gaze Cai.tl our, Ihree cHTSrs lor
our beloved 'Chnmahuerci NIlti. lL'il
UP jumper NalhWright OF 't' ,'o,IOySl'I'
Evans OF the IOWA, iHylor 81 tne IhuLIla'
Clark OF the oIeg"n, '"Uk OF uhe hroGhIy.'
Chadwlck OF the ne" h"rki griHI'n No'-
Grams all. some OF theih WIN lyTly years