Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1898-08-27

General Jsudenes's Reply.
To iris letter General Jaudenes replied as
follows.
Manila. Aux. 7.-Genileueu: l have the
honor 20 inform your Excelieuciss that az
half-pas, ~ to-day I received the notice
With which you favored me ttat AFTER forty
eight hours have elapsed ycu may begin
operations against this fortified city. or at
ca earlier hour q tte forces under yorr
command are attacked by mine. As your
notice wAs sent FOR the purpose ofprovidiuc
safety Tor rou-c0mtatants I give thanks 20
your Excellencies fc- the humane senti-
meuts you show ana state that, finding ny
self surrounded by insurrectionary force. l
an without place q refuge for the il
creased number o. wounded. sick. women
and children now lodged within these walls.
Respectfully. and kissing the hands OF your
Excellen cies.
"FERoIS JAUDESEs"
Arrested by Insurgents
party OF French sailors uuder sn officer
landed with Admiral Dewey's permission at
Cayite 20 purchase food They were arrest
"a by Aguinalto's soldiers after purchasing
&, under claim for duty on produce. The
Freedmen applied 70 the Americans for
protection and release. A detachment un-
der Colonel Soners. now commanding the
Oregon troops, proceeded 20 the landing
stage aud the Philippines dispersed. The
Frenchuen were profusely grateful
Private Holdbrook. Of Company c, First
Oregon, has died CT typhoid fever. Major
Mnden and Lieutenant Need both recovered.
Coat of Philippines.
A Warrington special says. The War De
partnent made public the dispatch Of Gen
eral Merritt, giving the official story OF
nihcant Instructions sent General Merritt
requiring the Insurgents and Rll others 70
recognize the authority OF the United States
in the territory occupied by our forces.
The War Department has received the
following.
Manila. Aug. IS.
"Adjutant- General. Washington; on
August Admiral Dewey joined ne II a
4s-hcur notification 70 spanish commander
J 70 remove non-combatants from city. Same
date reply received expressing thanks fer
humane sentiments and stating Spanish
I without places OF refuge FOR non-com oatAnts
now within walled town. on August sent
joint note inviting attention 10 suffering Ia
| store for sick and non-cOmbatants ia case u
became our duty 70 reduce the defenses. also
/ setting forth hopeless condition OF Spanish
forces. surrounded on ali sides. feet in
I
demanded surrender az due 70 every con
sideration Of humanity; same date received
reply admitting their situation. Sut stating
council OF defense declares request for sur
render cannot De granted, tn: offer 70 con
suit Government II time was granted neces-
sary FOR comm nication via Hong Kong
Joint note In reply declining. On tho 1881
joined with navy 10 attack with following
result
After about half hours accurate sheIiinl
! Of Spanish lines MacArthurs brigade o.
right. and Greene's on left, under Anderson
made vigorous attack and carried SpanIsl
works. Loss rot accurately known; aoou
so in ALL Behavior OF troops excellent; co
/ operation 81 the navy most valuable. Troop
advanced rapidly on walled city, upo
which white flag shown and town capitu
lated. Troops occupy Malate, BinondC
walled city San Miguel. All importar
, centres protected. Insurgents kept out y
disorder or piilase-
MERRITT"
r Manila Orders.
! The War Department made public ii
order sent to General Merritt regarding 81
occupation OF the city OF Manila by Il
Z American forces. The order follows:
D 'AdjutaEt-Generai's once.
Washington, Aug. IL. 1898.
2 "Major-Geueral Merritt, Manila, Pnilii
. plies:
= The President directs that there must /
Z no joint occupation with the insurgert
4 The United States Ia the possession
= Manila City, Manila Bay and harbor mu
; preserve the peace and protect persons ar
q property within the territory occupied |
z their military and naval forces. The 4
surgents and all others must recognize a
4 the cessation Of hostilities proclaimed oy q
President. Use whatever meanc, In 20
judgment. are necessary 20 this end
lau-abiding people must be treated alike