Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-08-17
tails of the BOmbardmcnt
md Surrender.

md Surrender.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-During the day
the government began an effort, through
diplomatic channels, to re-estabiish caple
communication with Manila 1t was be-
Meyed by officials tonight that the efforts
would prove successful, although some days
may elapse before the diplomatic represen-
tations have boren fruit. The cable out OF
Manila is under the control of British
company. The line is understood to be cut
near Manila, but Admiral Dewey has
buoyed the several ends, SO that connec-
ton can be restored If the company will
permit the line to be operated.
Pending the renewal of this cable route
the authorities here remain without direct
advices from the reported bombardment
and surrender of Manila last Saturday.
The fact that the city has passed into
American hands is accepted as practically
certain by the authorities here. although
there Is nothing yet from Admiral Dewey
or General Merritt.
1t is expected that a dispatch boat may
bring advices to Hong Kong at any time.
as a move of this important character
would not be allowed to pass without
getting speedy communication with WASH
fngton. As a German cruiser has made
the trip from Manila since the reported
surrender, 1t is probable that an American
ship is not far behind with full informa-
tion.
Secretary Alger said tonight that Gen.
eral Merritt and Admiral Dewey had full
instructions and full power to act, and
there was not the least doubt that what
ever was done would be most satisfactory
1t might be that, in the changed condition
Of affairs since the protocol was signed
General Merritt might ask for further IN
structions, but he had not done SO. Inc
war department will welcome the restora
ton of cable communication to Mania 81
that it may be advised at all times as L
the progress of events.
The change of conditions at Manila LED u
much conjecture. In some quarters it wa.
felt that the course of the German naVa
officials in giving Captain General Augustil
safe conduct from Manila might be open Il
some criticism. This view, however. foun'
no expression in official quarters, and a
the state department it was said that Tn
meager and indefinite information on tn
subject permitted no intelligent considera
ton of the propriety of this act Iher
appears to be no disposition to questto
the course of the German authorities. par
ticularly in view of the fact that the SUI
render is more or less a formaiity. sinc
6pain. on the day previous, had formal
agreed to the occupation of Manila oy IN
United States.
II the unexpected had not happened. Ac
miral Dewey and General Merritt woui
lave received word by to-day or to-moi
row that peace was proclaimed. ana tns
Manila was temporarily to be occupied D
the United States. In that event a peacef'
occupation of the city would have occurre
the latter part OF this week. But the bon
bardment and surrender have accomplishe
the same results in more speedy manne
1t remains TO be seen. however. whether u
bombardment occurring after the form
proclamation of peace. creates complies
tions. The authorities here do not belize
that complications will arise as it was ev
dent the American commanders acted Wit
out knowledge of what the two COVER
ments had agreed upon. 1t Is felt to
quite possible. however. that some cor
plications may result from the dama
wrought by the bombardment and by t
enforced departure OF Augustin.