The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-08-27
NEWS FROM MERRITT
The Generals Story of the Capitu-
lation of Manila.
Confirms Previous Reports - Proc
lamation Outlining N scheme of
Government for Manila -
Bravery of Aster battery.

Washington, Aug. 1o.-Following Il
Gen. Merritt's dispatch to the war de
partment:
"Hong-Kong. Aug. Is-Adjutant General
Washington.-Manila. Aug. 10. - On III
inst. Admiral Dewey Joined me In 4s-hou
notification TO Spanish commander to re
move noncombatants from city Same dat
repl-' received expressing thanks for hu
name sentiments and stating that the
Spanish were without places OF refuge fol
noncombatants now within walled town
On 9th inst. sent Joint note Inviting atten'
ton to suffering In store for sick and non
combatants In case II became our duty e
reduce the defenses, also setting forth
hopeless condition Of Spanish forces sur
rounded on all Sides fleet In front. no pros
pect OF requirements. and demanded
surrender as due to every consideration OF
| humanity; same date received reply ad-
hitting their situation. but stating council
| of defense declares request FOR surrender
| cannot be granted, but offered TO consult
| government II time was granted necessary
for communication via Hong-Kong. Joint
note In reply, declining. On the 18th joined
| with navy In attack, with following re-
| suit: After about half an hours accurate
| Smelling OF Spanish lines. MacArthur's brig
| ade, on right, and Greene's. on left, under
| Anderson, made vigorous attack and car
| red Spanish works. Loss not accurately
excellent; cooperation OF the navy most
valuable. Troops advanced rapidly on
walled city, upon which white flag was
shown and town capitulated. Troops oc-
cupv Malate, Binondo. walled city of San
Miguel. All important centers protected.
Insurgents kept out No disorder or pill
MERRITT"
plan of Government for~MnniIn.
New York, Aug. ia special dis
patch to the World from Manila, Au-
gust IA, via IIong-Kong, says:
Gen. Merritt has prepared proclama-
tion to the natives. which provides a scheme
of government for Manila and surrounding
territory and other island places in our
possessions. The chief points are
Rigid protection of all In personal re-
lgion.
Municipal laws, tribunals and local in
stitutions for punishment of crime to re-
main until further notice Except where
incompatible with military rule) subject to
supervision of American general.
Provost marshal and sub-provosts to be
appointed, with power to arrest civil as
well as military officers.
Open trade for neutral nations.
Public property to be vigorously pro-
tected.
No interference with the people so long
az they preserve peace.
Gen. Merritt occupies the governor S
palace.
In Full Possession.
Hong Kong, Aug ia dispatch from
a correspondent; Mt Manila. confirming
the capture of the town, says the
American troops now occupy every po-
sition formerly held by the Spaniards,
| of whom G,0O0 are prisoners. Not a
single shot was fired at the feet. The
| dispatch also say $ that Admiral Dewey
| picked up the end of the severed cable
| on Friday, but that the line is not yet
In working order. Merchantmen are
leaving Hong-Kong daily for Manila
A great rush of trade is expected
Astor Battery Under Fire.
Manila, Aug. 10. by way of Hong
Kong, Aug. 10.-The hardest fighting
at the capture of Manila was done by
the Aston battery, which led the adj
vance. Brig. Gen. Macarthur, com
manding the brigade, complimented
the men in the highest terms right in
the midst of their valor and success.
| The Astor battery led the advance,
supported by the Minnesota volun-
| tttES anu lHt L NtHi -iHliu itS uiai -
| The march was along the Pasay road,
on the right of the river Pasig, where
| the fleet could give no assistance. At
the junction Of the Cingalon road the
vanguard came without warning upon
strong Spanish intrenchment. Sud
denly the enemy rained a deadly fire
upon the Americans, killing two men
of the Astor battery, First Sergt.
Holmes and Second Sergt Cremins,
and one Minnesota man, Private Pat
terson. at the same time wounding a
score of other soldiers.
Sergt. Cremins, after he was shot,
staggered to his gun, fired it, and the
rext moment fell dead beside the
piece.
The whole American loss, as report
ed after the battle, did not exceed
eight killed and so wounded. The
| Spanish loss is estimated at not less
than 200, including both the killed and
wounded, and in the neighborhood of
5000 captured. Vast stores Of military
and naval supplies were seized. The
casualties on the American side were
confined to the land forces. Not man
on the feet was injured.