Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 May 1899 — DEWEY IN THE ORIENT. [ARTICLE]

DEWEY IN THE ORIENT.

1998. April 18—Awaiting orders In Hongkong harbor to proceed to Manila. April 19—Conferred with (commanding officers and decided to attack Spanish fleet at CavKe or Bublf Bay. April 20—Painted his ships gray, the “war color.” April 23—Was officially notified that war existed. British Admiral notified Dewey to quit Hongkong harbor within forty-eight hours. April 24—Started to Philippines by order of Navy Department. April 20—Arrived at Mlrs Bay, a Chinese harbor. April 27—Sailed for Manila. April 30—Arrived off the coast of Luzon. Formed plans of engagement. May I—Destroyed Spanish fleet between 5:45 a. m. and 12:40 p. m. May 2—Effected surrender of Corregldor forts from Cttpt. Gen. Augustin. May 3—Landed forces at and destroyed fortifications of Cavite. May 4—Ordered all wounded Spaniards ttfhospttal at Manila. May s—Started first official news of victory to Hongkong. * Ordered Admiral Yon Dlederiebs of the German navy, who was procuring photographs of Spanish wrecks for Emperor William, to keep out of the way of American vessels. May 7—Official news of victory cabled at Hongkong to Washington. May B—Received congratulations from President McKinley. May 9—Received news of his promotion as rear admiral. Ang. 13—Demanded surrender of Manila, and, being refused, bombarded at 9:30 a. m. and secured surrender at 1 p. m. 1899. Jan. 15—Appointed member of. the Philippine commission by President MeKfiil<®r. March 4—Raises his flag as admiral. May 11—Cabled to return home when and bow he pleased. May 20—Balled from Manila for Hongkong on hia way to tbe United States.