Bay superior to that of any other power. The German fleet
had for a considerable part of the time since the destruction of
the Spanish squadron been in a menacing attitude. The Germans were
ostentatious in discourtesy during Admiral Diedrich's personal
presence.

The Congress of the United States that was so divided and distracted
about the Philippine question was unanimous as to the pre-eminent
merits as a naval commander of George Dewey, though he was the
embodiment of all the anti-Americans railed at. This is the official
paper that proclaims Dewey's promotion:

"_President_ of the United States of America.

"To All Who Shall See These Presents: Greeting:

"Know ye, that, reposing special trust and confidence in the
patriotism, valor and fidelity and abilities of

"_George Dewey_.

I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate,
do appoint him Admiral of the Navy from the second day of March,
1899, in the service of the United States.

"He is, therefore, carefully and diligently to discharge the duties of
Admiral by doing and performing all manner of duties thereto belonging.

"And I do strictly charge and require all officers, seamen and marines
under his command to be obedient to his orders as Admiral.

"And he is to observe and follow such orders and directions from time
to time as he shall receive from me or the future President of the
United States of America.

"Given under my hand at Washington the second day of March, in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-nine, and in the one
hundred and twenty-third year of the independence of the United States.

"By the President:

_William M'Kinley_.

"_John D. Long_, Secretary of the Navy."

The Admiral personally responded, cabling to the Secretary of the Navy:

"Manila, March 4.--Please accept for yourself, the President and
Congress and my countrymen my heartfelt thanks for the great honor
which has been conferred upon me.

_Dewey_."

He will draw from the Government $14,700 a year, including allowances,
and is entitled to a larger staff. His direct pay is $13,000 per annum,
a rise of $7,000. He outranks any officer in the United States army,
the fact being that Rear Admirals rank with the Major-Generals,
who are the highest officers at present in the army, and Dewey is a
full Admiral. This is the result of not being afraid of torpedoes or
to risk ships in front of shore batteries. On the 3rd of Marc