The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-18
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The authorities in the city and the con-
suls of foreign powers had previously
been notified Of the intended lombard
nent. For two hours great shells were
thrown into the city.
After the bombardment the troops
moved forward 60 attack the Spaniards IN
the trenches. There had been no reply
y 10 Dewey's bombardment, but the land
forces met with a hot reception.
But the onward rush of the Americans
could not be stayed. With a loss of five
killed and over two score wounded they
drove back the Spaniards and captured
the trenches.
In short time the white flag was hoist
ed by the Dons and 1000 soldiers, 1900
rifles and a great quantity of ammun-
ton was surrendered.
The Spanish loss has not yet been as
certained 1t is probably several times
as largo as that of the American forces
The Spanish forces numbered about
5000 men, but they were we'll entrenched-
Nearly 10000 Americans were engaged in
the assault and their loss under the CIR
cumstances is considered small. The Col
orado troops were the first to storm the
trenches, and every man was a hero.
When the white flag went up Captain
General Augustin jumped into launch
from the German cruiser Kaiserin Au-
gusta. The cruiser then left with him on
board. for Hong Kong.
The Filipinos are glad that the struggle
Is over. The shops are again open, the
blockade has been raised and things will
l. ba. hat i-o1
Dewey came to destroy Spanish rule here.
AMERICAN LOSSES AT MANILA
San Francisco, Aug. 17.-Advices from
Manila, August Il. via Hong Kong say:
Our troops met with much resistance in
the attack on Manila, eight being killed
and ffty-four wounded. The insurgents,
who are shut out Of the city, threaten
TO cause trouble. Malate only was bonn
barded. Ali the ships escaped unin-
jured.
Rear Admiral Dewey has raised the
blockade, the shops have reopened and
there is a great feeling of relief among
the people OF the city. 1t is stated that
after the surrender of Manila AguInal-
dos followers turned upon the Amer-
cans and attacked them, but thew were
easily defeated after a brief conflict.
The United States monitor Monadnock,
Captain Whiting which left San Francis
co about six weeks ago, has reached Ma
Mia safely.
BAD MANNERS, IF NO WORSE.
London, Aug. 1.-THE Pail Mall Gazette
comments this afternoon on the evtraor-
binary action of the Germans in assist
ing the flight of General August from
Manila
In terms similar to those used by the
Times this morning, it sharply criticlses
the proceeding, drawing attention 20 It's
similarity to the German action during
the British bombardmen of Zanzibar.
when the usurping sultan sought refuge
at the German consulate.
The Pail Mall Gazette says:
THE Manila incident IS uncommonly
nigh a fragrant breach Of neutrality and
is certain to be regarded as an Internal
tional discourtesy, if nothing worse"
WHEN DID AUGUST LEAVE9
Madrid. Aug. II. 90 a. m.)-It is now
after the surrender.
The government has received his report,
giving details as to the surrender, but it
is not yet ready to publish it.
1t is asserted that General August on
August refused all propositions to sur
render.
Berlin, Aug. 17.-The Nord Deutsche ALI
gemaine Zeitung explains that the Kais-
erin Augusta, which brought General Au-
gust from Manila, left the harbor after
the surrender Of the city, and asserts
that the Spanish officers were allowed
to so free. so that General August was
able to go whittier he pleased.
When Admiral Won D!edrichs permitted
him 10 go 10 Hong Kong on the Kaiserin
Augusta" says the Nord Deutschs ALI
gemaine Zeitung, 1T was by agreement
with the American chief.
II indeed the German admiral considered
such an agreement still necessary. More
over. it is also TO be observed that tbs
Spanish troops at Manila may by mutual
consent proceed TO Spain or Hong Kong"
MISPLACED PHILANTHROPY
ST. Petersburg. Aug. 1.-THE Journal De
s.. Petersburg (se1i-oHicisD says
The prestige Of the white population
n re pines mas l-ElA a4L4l0Sk elElEe-
" destroyed BY the war II an attempt
IS made TO give the Islands autonomy il
viii have to be effected gradually. under
strictly benevolent European Jutelage-
Any other regime would bring back bar
oarism.
The paper comments upon the Difficult
ties faclnS the United States n dealing
with the Insurgents n TIE Philippines as
Far greater than they had II dealing
wiki the yellow race in America"
A large army" X SAYS. will be need
ed aud the liberal phAa1thropistic colo
nizat3ou idea OF the Americans must give
way 70 g-avs- considerations"
MADRID CABINET DISCUSSES IT.
Madrid Aug I7.-Today's cabinet coGn-
ell. according 10 Captain Aunon minister
OF marine. discussed Only q bTist dispatch
announcing the fall of Manila. xh5ch As
the government VIII report occurred sew
erl hours after The peace protocol had
been signed The question of the peace
commissioners and the meeting % the
eories were not discussed. but j. Is uE-