The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-06-11
SAILS FOR MANILA.
The Monitor Monterey Leaves San
Francisco TO Join Admiral
Dewey's Fleet.

Odn june piihti-
pal event in the local war situation
Tuesday was the departure of the mon
ltor Monterey and the collier Brutus
for Manila. The order TO get under
way was issued about one o'clock, and
shortly afterwards the wharves and
docks on the water front were crowded
with people anxious TO witness the de-
parture of the formidable fighting ma
chine and the collier which is to ac-
company her. Every steam whistle on
the water front blew a farewell, and
as the two vessels moved down the har-
Dor toward the Golden Gate the
crowds on the wharves set up mighty
cheer. The Monterey has always been
a great local favorite, but the prospects
are that she will never again enter this
harbor, as she is TO be permanently sta
toned in the vicinity of Uncle Sans
colonies in the east.
That the second expedition TO the
Philippines will not leave here before
next Saturday seems almost certain at
this writing. Stores, supplies and am
munition are being placed on board,
but the work will hardly be completed
before the end OF this week, though
IL is stated that the vessels will get
away on Friday. The troops which are
China are ready for service, the last
equipment being delivered Tuesday.
High rates Of charter and a scarcity
of ships is preventing the war depart
ment from getting the third Manila ex-
petition under way. The three trans
ports engaged, the China, Colon and
Zealandia will constitute the second ex-
petition. The fleet will not wait for
the Ohio and Centennial, as these two
craft will comprise the third expedi-
ton.
Ship owners are demanding extrava-
giant prices for steamers and they will
not be met by the war department. I'm.
less some OF them make more reason
able propositions il is a foregone con.
clusion that a number Of steamers will
be seized and drafted into service
London, June s.--The Hong Kong
correspondent Of the Times says: A
proclamation issued by Aguinaldo, the
insurgent chief, points to a desire to
set up n native administration in the
\ Philippines under an American protec-
+ torate. Aguinaldo, with an advisory
council, would hold the dictatorship
until the conquest OF the islands and
would then establish a republican as
sembly. Aguinaldo has issued orders
that the lives and property of Euro
peans, Chinese and all Spanish noncom
batants are to be protected and chat al
/ excuses are TO be avoided.
London, June s.-The latest estimates
Of the Spanish losses at the battle Of
Manila are 400 killed, 600 wounded and
a property loss Of anywhere from Sc,
100000 to $l0.000.000.
Washington, June s.-The press re
ports Of the fierce fighting that has beer
going on in the Philippines between tn,
insurgents and the Spaniards were reaC
with the greatest interest at tie navy
department, where the officials realize
the very grave nature of the problem
that confronts Admiral Dewey. Tn,
naval officers say that the administra
tive difficulties with which Admiral
Dewey must contend is indicative Of
! NhnV may NC NNP''t'u ~ h"J. ven
Merritt when he reaches the Philip
pines. A complete understanding OF
the nature of the agreement that exists
between Admiral Dewey and Chiei
Aguinaldo seems TO be lacking here
but from the fact that some of the press
reports state that the insurgent leader
is receiving the surrender of Spanish
troops and has proclaimed himself die
tator pro tempore that Gen. Merritt.
functions as military governor will be
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