Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 January 1899 — Watson Would Succeed Dewey. [ARTICLE]

Watson Would Succeed Dewey.

Commodore Watson has applied for the command of the Asiatic squadron when Admiral Dewey relinquishes it. Unless Dewey changes his mind, however, there will be no change for nearly a year. The latter officer has declined all offers of relief, believing he esn best serve his country at Manila. Unless the Jaw is amended, he will retire from active duty next December.