, 1898-07-14

Alanlla, Jhly y, via Hong Kong, July
13.-The insurgents On Wednesday,
July 6, reported that the German boat
Irene, in Subig bay. refused to permit
them to attack the Spaniards on
Grand island. Rear Admiral Dewey
promptly dispatched the Raleigh and
Concord to investigate the matter. On
entering Subig bay the Raleigh opened
fire on the forts, whereupon the Irene
slipped her cable and steamed out by
the other channel.
The result of the firing of the Ameri-
can %warships was that the Spaniards,
numbering 500 men, surrendered every
thing.
On returning to Manila. the Irene ex-
planned that she interefered "in the
cause Of humanity" and offered to
hand over to the Americans the refu-
gees she had on board. Admiral
Dewey, however, refused to accept
them.
Governor General August has issued
a proclamation promising to grant m
nesty to the islanders and offering the
insurgents inducements to join the
Spanish forces. General Aguinaldo,
the insurgent leader, in reply, said the
overtures of the Spanish commander
came too late.
On the 9Th the insurgents made a
vigorous attack on the Spanish from all
sides. with little result. They shelled
the Spanish b~lockhouses and trenches
north of Manila and captured the Span
ish guns at Mesa. There was a furi-
Gus musketry fire all night long at
San Juan. Santa Ana, Pasco and Pas
ayi, the Spaniards replying with artil-
lery and musketry. The insurgent ar
tillery is not yet operating.
About 400 native infantry have join
ed the insurgents. The insurgents have
rushed the Malate intrenchments,
pushing forward to the walls OF the fort
but they had to retire at daylight. 1t
is probable that the loss was 100 men
on each side.
The Americans and insurgents are
acting independently, both conducting
their own operations, and hoping to
evolve an agreement afterward. The
extent and duration OF General Aguin-
aldo's influence is uncertain. But it is
certain that the Mohammedans OF the
south archipelago ignore him and the
insurgents Of the Island Of Luzon and
other regions are content to Use Agui-
naldo until the Spaniards are expelled,
when there will be a wild state Of cha
os unless a strong force of Americans
assume control Of the islands.
The secret K%atipunan society, which
was chiefly instrumental in organizing
the campaign. Is not fitted. it Is said,
for administering the government OF
the Philippines.
The Americans are postponing oper-
atoms until they are fully prepared for
any contingency. The natives are prov
ing intractable. About e 1000 Ameri-
cans are expectede mere shortly, which
would enable them to effectively con-
troll the whole OF the Philippine is
lands.
In the meantime there r differen-
ces between the insurgent chiefs and
A%guinaldo. The latter is reported to
be aware that he cannot capture Ma
Mia without the Americans. but a ma
jority Of his followers are confident
that he can. In any case they consider
that he should attain a position that
would enable him to make the best
terms possible with the Americans.
The insurgents have abandoned their
attitude Of inaction and have arranged
for further revolts On the part OF the
hitherto loyal natives.
The Americans are drillingpresistent-
ly and promise to make splendid fight
ers when the time arrives for them to
take the field against the Spanirads.
The sanitation OF Cavite is dangerous
ly neglected.
1t is reported that Atachio and four
other northern Philippine leaders, who
supported Aguinaldo during the last
insurrection until they q~uarreled. 1t Is
alleged, over sharing the plumber. when