The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-08-26
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Washington, Aug. 20.-The war de-
partment has received the following:
Hongkong. Aug. 17.-Adjutant-Gen-
eral. Washington: Manila. Aug. ID
On 7th inst. Admiral Dewey Joined me
in 4S-hour notification to Spanish COM
mander to remove non-combatants
from city.
Same date reply received expressing
thanks for humane sentiments and
stating Spanish without places of ref
uge for n-combatantS now within
walled town. On 9th instant sent joint
note inviting attention to suffering i'll
store for sick and non-combatants in
case it became our duty to reduce the
defenses, also setting forth hopeless
condition of Spanish forces surrounded
on all sides, fleet in front, no prospect
of achievements. and demanded sur
render as due to every consideration of
humanity; same date received reply
admitting their situation, but stating
that the council of defense declares
the request for surrender cannot be
granted but offered to consult the got-
eminent if time was granted neces-
sary for the communication via Hong
kong.
Joint notes in reply declining. On
the 18th Joined with navy in attack
with following result: After about
half an hour accurate Smelling of Span
ish lines. McArthur's brigadeon right
and GREEN'S on left. under Anderson.
made vigorous attack and carried
Spanish works. Loss not accurately
known. about fifty in all.
Behavior of troops excellent; coop
Grafton of navy most valuable: troops
advanced rapidly on walled city, upon
which white flag shown and town
capitulated. Troops occupy Malate.
Binondo. walled city San Miguel. All
important centers protected. Insur-
gents out. No disorder or pillage.
Merritt.
The war department made public the
order sent to Gen. Merritt last even
ing regarding the occupation of the
city of Manila by the American forces.
The order follows:
Adjutant- Office. Washing
ton, D. c.. Aug. General
Merritt. Manila. Philippines: The presi-
dent directs that there must be no
joint occupation With the insurgents.
The United States in the possession
of Manila city. Manila bay and har-
Dor. must preserve the peace and pro-
tect persons and property within the
territory occupied by their military and
naval forces. The Insurgents and all
others must recognize the military oc-
cupation and authority of the United
States and the cessation of hostilities
proclaimed by the president. Use
whatever means in Your Judgment are
necessary to this end. All law-abiling
peopl must be treated alike.
BY order of secretary of war;
III. c. Corb:n,
Adjutant- General.
The officials OF the department hope
there may be no trouble with the in
surgent forces in the Philippines. al
though the dispatches which have been
received and published in the press,
together with the demands of Aguin-
aldo for joint occupation. has indi-
Gated temper on the part of the in
surgent leaders which is not satisfac-
tory.
The text of the presidents order cam
not be misunderstood and the insrr-
gents will be kept out of Manila and
the city. bay and harbor will be held
as an American possession.