In 1898 who did Theodore Roosevelt order to attack in the Philippines if Spain declared war on the U.S.?

In 1898, Theodore Roosevelt ordered Commodore George Dewey to attack the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay in the Philippines if Spain declared war on the United States. This directive was part of the broader context of the Spanish-American War, which began after tensions escalated over Spain's colonial rule in Cuba. Dewey's successful attack on May 1, 1898, marked a significant victory for the U.S. in the conflict.