The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-23
GERMANY ENTERS A PROTEST

London, June 23-The Berlin CORES
pendent OF the Times commenting on the
continued discussion OF the Philippines
question. says:
There would be storm OF tndigna Ton
in the German press II the United sites
were 10 become master OF the Philippines
while Germany got nothing. In the view
OF many German politicians. anything
would be better than that and they
would even prefer TO see the Intervention
Of several European powers to protect
the life and property OF their subjects
from the rebels, followed by the acquisl-
ton OF naval station for each Of them.
There IS, in fact> a strong inclination
20 repeat the Chinese drama at Klou-
Chou wherever an opportunity is offered.
latvely to what Germany already pos
sesses she has everything 10 gain by such
a policy offair shares all around.
There can. however. be little doubt
that no European power OF combina ton
OF powers Will venture 10 prevent the
United States and Great Britain from set
thing the future OF the Philippines con-
Jointly. or at least under The protection
Of their conjoint naval forces Contin-
entail opinion would not only speedily nc
knowledge the strength of an English
American naval alliance. but would be
practically unanimous against mourning
the risk of the commercial consequences
of breach with the United States"
San Francisco. June General Merritt
today received orders from the war de-
partment at Washington TO organize the
T1Lr
force into an army corps 10 be known as
the Eighth. Whenever ne deems such &C
ton advisable, General Merritt is instruct
ed to turn over his command 10 Major
General Otis. The new corps Will consist
OF three divisions. two TO be made up Of
the troops Of the first. second and third
Manila expeditions and the Third division
TO be composed OF ali the troops going with
Major General Otis. or the fourth and
last expedition. Brgadiar General King
will probably be commander Of this divis-
ION. Major General Merritt. who sim ex-
poets to sail on the Newport next week.
viii not likely relinqulsh command OF the
new army corps for several months. or IN
til his duties aStgovernor general OF the
Philippines interfere with the discharge
OF military duties. The troops 10 go on
the Newport viii probably be the Aston
light battery and regulars from the
Eighteenth and Twenty-third infantry.
London, June 23.-The Daily News pub
fishes a statement. alleged to come from
a correspondent having access 20 good in
formation that the occupation of Manila
by parts OF the crews Of the foreign war
ships there Is an Accomplished fact. al
though 1t may probably be three or four /
days before the official news arrives by (
way OF Hong Kong.
The Communication proceeds 20 say:
"Over a month ago Admiral Dewey pre- /
pared 10 lombard Manila. At this juact- 4
ure. however. q new factor was added to .
the situation. The German consul. acting 4
on precise instructions. which had just
arrived by the German warship Irene. /
strongly opposed a bombardment. These .
instA ctions were clear and categorlc and I
ernanated directly from Emperor WILL
Jams cabinet.
1T was then that Admiral Dewey asked .
for reinforcements and supplied Arllnaido
with arms. While Germany gathered a
naval force the intention al Berlin was. =
not 20 take possession Of Manila 20 az
least cooperate in the landing Of troops.
Dewey's force not being sufficient 70 pro-
teet German interests. Captain General
August had on his part informed his gov
ernment OF the situation and several in
teryie~s took place at Madrid with the
German ambassador. the result being tina,
L was decided mat Captain General Au-
susu should appeal 70 the foreign war
ships at Manila. excluding the American.
70 protect the lives and property OF the
inhabitants against the Insurgents.
IT was an indirect way q captivating
while sparing Spanish emour prone.
mere Is no doubt Admiral Won Deidr!ets