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The Insurgent Army is
Driving in Manila
Outposts.
FIERCE HAND-TQHAND FIGHT
Great Slaughter OF spaniards by gui-
naldo's Men-Fought While Typhoon
Raged-The Rebels Now Hold tho
Suburbs of the City.

Manila, via Hong Kong, June g.
The Spanish outposts have been driven
in all along the line simultaneously.
and with great slaughter. 1t is said
over ], 900 have been killed.
There has been fierce hand-to-hand
fighting for 20 hours, despite the
typhoon which is raging.
The violent winds and torrents of
rain render the rifles 1of the Spanish
troops unavailing. The natives easily
win at every step with their slashing
knives. Today the insurgents hold
Malabon, Taralac, and Bacoor. They
are now attacking San Tamera and
Moorlate, the suburbs of the city,
which is completely enclosed for dis
lance of seven miles.
A native regiment under Colonel
Agiunaldo, cousin of the insurgent
leader, yesterday Joined the insurgents.
The governor has issued despairlng
proclamation begging the insurgents to
come to terms. and now he is arrang-
ing to remove all the Spanish popula-
ton inside the old walled city. He is
filling the meats and testing the draw
bridges and placing strong guards on
the principal streets and artillery along
the walls. ALI the other troops are
camping in the suburbs. The weather
Is terrific.
Later-1t now appears that the rock
cts yesterday were not signals to the
natives, but warning from the Ger
man consulate of the approach of the
typhoon, issued for the benefit Of the
ships in the harbor.
visited Cavite without the Span
iards knowing it, and found there 1877
wounded and Sc prisoners, among the
latter six Spanish officers. All were
WE'LL treated.
Chief Agiunaldo, in the course of an
interview, has said that the insurgents
are eager to make an attack on Manila
forthwith, but that Admiral Dewey re-
fuses to "allow hordes of passionate
semi-savages to storm civilized me-
tropolis. /"
Admiral Dewey wants to await the
arrival of the American troops. In
the meantime the insurgents have BEEN
forbidden to cross the Motate river,
seven miles south of Manila. Other
wise the Petral will be stationed there
to lombard them.
The volunteers smelt powder yester-
day. An officer was killed and three
wounded. They retired rapidly.
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A RAIN OF BOMBS
American Fleet Shelled
the Town of Cal
manera.
SPANIARDS ABANDONED lORTS
Many of the Shots Demolished Houses
In the TOwn-Spanish Command
Threatens to Bnrn the Place--Inhab-
itants Fled to the Hills.

itants Fled to the Hills.
Cape Haytien. Hayti, June 10-lt is
reported here that great battle has
taken place at Caimanera, in the bay
of Guantanamo, which is 40 miles east
of Santiago de Cuba.
At $50 O'Clock Tuesday, morning
five ships of the American squadron
opened heavy bombardment of the
Notifications of the town. There was
a perfect hail of bombs in the bay,
striking and demolishing many houses
beyond the Notifications.
On the Spanish side the military re-
piled vigorously, making for some
time stiff resistance. The fire from
the warships, however, never slackened
for an instant. It was regular and we'll
directed. and great majority of the
shots proved effective. The Spaniards
we're forced to abandon their positions
on the shore and retreat to the town of
Caimanera proper. It is supposed that
the inhabitants also fed.
! 1t is said here that the Spanish at
Santiago and Caimanera are preparing
for final desperate struggle, and are
determined to resist the assaults of the
Americans to the last extremity.
The commander of the district issued
an order yesterday to burn Caimanera
before yielding it into the hands of the
Americans.
The latter forced the entrance to the
bay of Guantanamo, and, according to
the latest advices, it was feared that
the Americans would make an effort to
land forces this afternoon. Measures
to prevent this. if possible. have been
taken by the Spaniar Dis. The Ameri-
can feet returned to its usual post.
The report of the bombardment at
Caimanera came by cable. The bonn
bardment destroyed a little house
which sheltered the French cable at
Caimanera. The cables uniting the
main cable with the Office at Caima-
nera and the town of Caimanera with
Santiago were cut, thus accounting for
the prolonged absence of Intelligence
here as to operations in that vicinity.
Even before the cables in Guantamo
bay had been injured so that they
could not be worked, the operators at
the Caimanera station were forced to
fee by the fire from the ships. Up to
this hour, 9:15 y. NJ, there has been
no direct cable communication from
Santiago since Monday at midnight.
The United States dispatch boat Dol
phin arrived at Mole st. Nicholas this
morning and fired salute of II guns.
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WE'RE IN MANILA BATTLE.
Participants of the Great Fight Rea
Gan FrQneiaCn.

Participants of the Great Fight Reach
San Francisco.
San Francisco, June 9. Among
the passengers who arrived from Hong
Kong on the Belgic were four men who
participated in the fighting at Manila
bay, on May l. They were Paymaster
g. A. Loud, of the dispatch-boat Nc
Culloch DIR. Charles p. KiRdleberger,
surgeon of the Olympia; Ralph Phelps,
secretary to the captain OF the McCul-
loch, and j. w. Evans. gunner of
the Boston. They left Manila May 5.
Paymaster Loud, who was on the
McCulloch during the battle, was a
witness of events on both sides. From
his position he could see every move
ment of the American ships, and could
also see the battle plans of the Span
iards.
For two hours" said Mr.. Loud.
"the steady thunder of the cannon was
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Has Manila rallen9

Hong Kong, june 10.-A report here
is that Manila has fallen. It is said
to be occupied by the Philippine in
surgents, commanded by Aguinaido.
The rebel junta and wealthy Philip
pine islanders resident here are jubi-
liant over the news, and the United
States consulate has been crowded all
day. The American consul, Mr.. Wild
man, has been the recipient of hum
dreds of kilograms of congratulation,
giving him also as much credit for the
reported capture Of Manila as they
gave Aguinaldo himself. Since Mr..
Wildman has been there, he has al
vised them In al their plans. Consul
Wildman does not credit the report
that Manila has fallen. but thinks q
successful landing will b effected by
Saturday.
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riflemen on shore. The Dolphin and
Porter did similar duty on the right

rifemen on shore. The Dolphin and
Porter did similar duty on the right
flank.
The line headed by the New York
attacked the new earthworks near Nor
70 castle. The Brooklyn column took
up station opposite the Estrella and
Catalina batteries, and the new earth
works along the shore.
The Spanish batteries remained
silent, as if doubtful whether the Span
iards were able to determine the char
acter of the movement, owing to the
dense fog and heavy rain, which were
the weather features this morning.
Suddenly the Iowa fred 12-inch
she'll, which struck the base OF Es-
trella battery and tore up the works.
Instantly firing began from both Adj
miral SIMPSONS and Commodore
Sohley's columns, and a torrent OF
shells from the ships fell upon the
Spanish works.
4 The Spaniards replied promptly, but
their artillery work was of very poor
quality, and most of their shots went
wild.
Smoke settled around the ships in
dense clouds, rendering more difficult
the work of the gunners.
There was no maneuveiing OF the
feet, the ships remaining at their orig
inal station and firing steadily. The
souadrons were so close inshore that it
was difficult for the American gunners
to reach the batteries on the hilltops,
but their firing was excellent.
Previous to the bombardment orders
were issued to prevent firing on Moro
castle, as the American admiral had
been informed that Lieutenant Hobson
and the other prisoners of the Merri-
mac are confined there. In spite OF
this, however, several stray shots dam
aged MORO castle somewhat.
Commodore Schley's line moved
closer inshore, firing at shorter range.
The Brooklyn and the Texas caused
wild havoc among the Spanish shore
batteries, quickly silencing them.
While the larger ships were engaged
with the heavy batteries, the Suwanee
and the Vixen closed with the small
shore batteries opposite them, raining
rapid-fire shots upon It and quickly
placing the battery out OF the fight.
The Brooklyn closed to 800 yards,
and the destruction caused by her guns
and those OF the Marblehead and Texas
was readily seen. The works of the
Estrella fort were burning. and the
battery was silenced, firing no more
during the engagement. Eastward the
New York and New Orleans silenced
the Cayo Smith battery in quick oder,
and then shelled the earthworks locat-
ed higher up.
Later the practice was not 50 accu-
rate. owing to the elevation OF the
guns. Many OF the shells, however.
landed, and the Spanish gunners re-
tired.
Fire broke out in Catalina fort, and
silenced the Spaniah guns.
Shortly after Q O'Clock the firing
ceased, the waIships turning in order
to permit the use Of the port batteries
The exchange then became long, re-
verbating crash Of thunder, and the
shells raked the Spanish batteries with
terrible effect.
After the fleet retired the Spaniaids
returned to some Of the guns, and sent
IL shells after the feet. but no one was
injured. One large shell fell close TO
Thronchout the entire ! engagement,
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San Francisco, June 1O.-The Unit.
ed States government today filed q
suit in the circuit court against the
Southern and Central Pacific railway
companies, the Metropolitan Trust
Company, of New York, and others to
recover SIT, 988 alleged to be due on
z, 1876 acres Of land northwest Of Sacra-
montn
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AN AMERICAN PRoTEcToRATE.
Aguinaldo viii Hold the Dictatorship
Temporarily.

Agulnaldo viii Hold the Dictatorship
Temporarily.
London. June 9.-The Hong Kong
correspondent Of the Times says: A
proclamation issued by Aguinaldo, the
insurgent chief. points to a desire to
set up native administration in the
Philippines under an American protec
torate. Aguinaldo, with an advisory
council, would hold the dictatorship
until the conquest of the islands, and
then would establish a republican as
sembly.
Aguinaldo has issued orders that the
lives and property of Europeans, Chi
nese and all Spanish non -combatants
are to be protected, and all excuses are
to be avoided.
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CENSUS BILL PASSED.
It Received the Unanimous Support o
the Senate.

the Senate.
Washington,s June.8.-A bill provid-
ing for the 12th census was passed by
the senate today, after debate which
occupied the greater part of three days.
Several years ago census bill was pre-
sented by the committee having the
matter In charge, but the measure was
SO unsatisfactory that it was recon-.
mitted to the committee. The bill
passed today was in lieu of that which
was recommitted, and, as slightly
amended, received the unanimous sup
port of the senates Uuder it, if it
should become law, a director of the
census, and assistant director and five
expert stisticians will be appointed in
order to make the preliminary arrange
ments for the census of 1900, in &C.
cordance with the outline presented in
the bill, which has already been fully
presented by the Associated Press. A
determined effort was made to provide
that the employees of the census bureau
should be examined and certified by
the civil service commission, but it
failed by q vote Of 18 to 331. A pro-
vision was inserted that no more than
two-thirds OF the supervisors and
enumerators should belong to one
political party.
The house today disposed of the SEN
ate amendment to the sundry civil bill
and agreed to further conference
The conference report upon the post
Office appropriation bill was adopted
without debate, and the house proceed
ed to consider the bill to provide for
participation of volunteer soldiers in
congressional elections. Adjournment
was taken pending disposal and it will
come up tomorrow. The session began
and ended today with Hawaiian Incl
dent, Grosvenor, leader of the annex
ationists figuring in each instance.
These grew out of the action of those
who want early consideration lest
the opposition win victory and effect
undue delay if not the defeat of the
resolutions at this session.
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New York. June 10.-The auxiliary
cruiser St Paul sailed at noon today
under sealed orders She has taken
aboard nearly 8, 900 tons Of coal and
95, 900 gallons Of water.
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TRANSPORTS SIGHTED.
Tho Steamer Belgic Passed tho First
Manila Expedition.

The Steamer Belgic Passed tho First
Manfl. Expedition.
San Francisco, June 9.-The steamer
Belgic arrived from the Orient, via
Honolulu, early this morning, but was
sent into quarantine, three cases OF
smallpox having developed since her
departure from Hong Kong. Great
were being made at Homo
lulu for the reception of the troops, ex-
pected to arrive there the day the Bel
gic left.
One hundred and fifty miles out
from Honolulu, the Belgic sighted the
transports Australia, Picking and Sgd
ney, which vessels signalled all we'll
on board.
The Charleston arrived at Honolulu
May 90, after a pleasant voyage OF
seven days and two hours. All on
board were we'll. The people of Homo
lulu gave the ship and her crew . royal
welcome. Nothing was too good tor
the United States sailors.
The principal event in the local war
situation today was the departure Of
the Monterey and the collier Brutus
for Manila.
Madrid, June 0.-Duke de Rio. min
lister Of foreign Affairs, has mailed 70
al the ambassadors Of Spain note and
memorandum, declaring the United
States has violated international law
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Baltimore, Md, June 1O.-Five
men were picked up from off drifting
United States barge off Hatteras, Mon
day, and were landed in this city to-
day by the steamer William Lawrence.
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All the land above sea-level would
not Gil up more than one-tbird Of The
Atlantic ocean
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FIRED At BY FLEET.

Americans Thought They Saw . Span
ish Torpedo-Boat Destroyer.
Kingston, Jamaica, June 8-Wliether
the American feet sank Spanish tor.
pedo-boat destroyer Friday night has
not been absolutely confirmed. At 10
o'ccock Friday night the cruiser New
Orleans discovered what appeared to be
torpedo-boat destroyer close to the
shore, and signalled the flagship New
York that it was evident that night
torpedo attack was to be made. The
New York and New Orleans opened FIRE
and their shells burst around dark
object. Finally 18-inch shell from
the Massachusetts (not the Oregon, as
first reported) was fred and exploded.
and the searchlights of the vessels were
turned on the spot where the supposed
destroyer had been sighted, but not
trace of the boat could be found, and it
was believed by the officers OF the New
York she had been sunk
The first assumption was that the
vessel was the Terror, but it is believed
now that it was the Pluton or Fur0r. as
the Terror was not known to be at San.
tiago. Two Schwarzopkof torpedoes
were found floating two miles south Of
MORO. This class Of torpedo is used
by the Spanish, and one of the two
found had only the practice head.
Admiral Sampson is determined not
to allow the Spanish to remove the
Merrimac from the spot where she lies.
Saturday it was reported that they
were working at the hull, and the
American feet formed in line Of battle
with orders to lombard. It turned out
that the Spanish were not SO engaged
and tina feet withdrew.
Admiral Sampson has given specific
orders that Ell Moro, where the Merri-
macs crew are Imprisoned. be spared
in firing. Admiral Cevera's polite as
surances were ACCOMPANIED by the
statement that Lieutenant Hobson and
his mon were confined there. This
placing Of the prisoners in direct line
Of fire is denounced by the American
officers as 13th-century defense, an
act OF incarnate cruelty.
General Castillo, commanding the
Cuban forces in the west and north of
the province of Santiago, has been con-
centrating 4, 900 Cubans in the vicinity
Of the city.
Cape Haytien, juno Sat s O'Clock
this morning strong cannonading was
heard from the direction Of Aguadores,
little east Of MORO Castle, which de-
tends the eastern entrance Of the har-
Dor Of Santiago. a quarter Of an hour
later the Noise Of the cannonading
greatly increased, the firing evidently
proceeding from guns Of the largest
caIiber.
All the land above sea-level would
not gil up more than One~tbird Of the
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o. sn are believed to be only 49,
spanish troops in Porto Rico.
ia :; !. Is IS said that the populace of Man.
reduced to eating horsefesh.
in p draaa in the Canary Islands live
American feet. nen' me
have ST. russian Jews of Cincinnati,
countrvmeo movement among their
States o nen throughout the United
battIesI;u are raising money to buy 8
S'i'p Tor the government
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Marine insurance companies are
greatly agitated over Spain's new
threat Of privateering.
The wonderful submarine torpedo
boat Holland has been bought BY the
government.
The war has caused an immense de-
crease in first and second GLASS ocean
travel.
A high fence has been erected al
around the Carpenter Steel works at
Reading, Pa. a. : further protection
from spies.
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BRY AN GETS
 4 REGIMENT He Will Lead Nebraska Troops to Manila. SECRETARY ALGE CONSENTS E" :....:. CHANGE FOR THE woULD-BE
 BRIGADIER TO FIGHT.
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SECRETARY ALGER CONSENTS
Volunteer Forces at chickamauga Being Sent to Tampa Prepara-
 : tory to the Invasion <. E.. < .= :. ..... of Cuba. :: +... $:
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 Special ndspatch to The Call.

e. = NEW YORK; June IA Washington. special to the Herald says: Secretary Alger. to-day instructed :Adjutant Gen eral Ccrbfn to-. inform Governor. Hol- comb of Nebraska of the. acceptance of ": J. Bryan's@ regiment for service under the second:.eall for: troops. The apportionment for Nebraska under this call was only 800 men, not sufficient to permit of the appointment of a .col- oneI, but the: War Department. has ac- cepted. the entire regiment. raised. and MT. Bryan will be it's colonel. ~>.. :. >: ..' Since <his first appearance upon the stage of war, MT. Bryan has. given something to think about, while poli- ticians of all quarters have speculated as to the outcome. President McKin- ley was importuned to appoint his late opponent a brigadier- general, and there were many reasons " both for and against, and he finally refused on the ground that MT. Bryan did not possess military qualifications entit1fng him to lead brigade. Subsequently the niil- itary misfortunes of the champion of 16 to aroused sentiment in his behalf, and many who at first considered his enlistment as a campaign document were led to believe that his disappoint- ment resulted from a political intrigue, and that his foes feared the record he might make as a soldier. .
 His friends were not slow. to .appre- ciate the effectiveness of this situation, and the cause of Bryan was. espoused
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may soon present itself, trusting for the result to. the. courage. of the Sparlish soldiers and sailors to their better es- ganization and to the greater. skill of their commanding officers.
 i MADRID, June 1.-The Minister of Marine. Captain Aunons has received a dispatch saying the American squad ron has suffered a. check before San tiago de Cuba. The fire. from the Span- ish forts and the fleet of Admiral Ger vera is: alleged to have repulsed the American ships; which are said to have retreated and. to have been daIna ged- The: Spanish fleet, it is. claimed, did not suffer. =: -. ..
 The Minister of Marine, Captain Au- non; on. leaving: the palace. this after- noon after. visit to the Queen said ..The American squadron has .bom- barded and tried to force the Santiago forts, which replied vigorously. The Cristobal Colon advanced to the mouth of the .harbor, exchanging shots with the enemy. who fired seventy shots against the forts. The. .damaga done. is not reported. The Colon hit an auxil- iary American ship, damaging It. The Colon was not hurt":
 The following undated dispatch from Havana has been received here:
 "The American squadron commanded
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 by Commodore: Schieys.. composed of large: ironclads and. cruisers, attacked the Notifications at. the entrance of Santiago de Cuba: Our ironelad Cristo-- bal Colon, closing the. mouth of=the. port and supported by; the fire of the forts, repulsed the attack, causing some dam age to the enemy: MANTEROLA.'' .''= Admiral Manferola is the officer in command of the regular Spanish fleet | in Cuban waters. .:; , '. !:
 In the. Senate to-day Count Valencia asked if the news Of the "American repulse" at Santiago de Cuba was Gffi- cial. The. Minister of Marine: Captain Aunon,. replied matively, adding: The news is. a good augury for further victories which the courage and high merit of our sailors. give reason to hope
 The. Senate. then quickly noted with satisfaction the brilliant victory oflthe Spanish feet'' =:
 The Minister of Marine says he. has not received any confirmation of the report that Admiral, Cervera's squad ron; especially the Nizcaya, is: in bad condition. . Naturally, he. saids the Viz caya would be fouler. than the: others, as she has been longer at sea- ...