New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20
AFFAIRS AT MANILA.
INSURGENT ARMY GROWING - PRIESTS
MAKING TROUBLE-SrRIKES ON
ALI. SIDES

ALL SIDES.
London. Sept 2O-The Manila correspondent
Of The Times says:
The insurgents, urged by constant rumors or
the intention OF America to re-establsh Spanish
rule In the archipelago. continue actively re-
cruting their army. Hundreds from Manila are
enlisting daily, and troops are being drilled
everywhere Great diligence is exhibited in imi-
tating the American formation and manual
particularly in volley firing. The intrenchInents
in certain positions are being strengthened, and
a vigiant line Of pickets is kept outside the
suburbs. At the same time. the attitude Of the
insurgents is much more friendly than II was
before the evacuation.
Several thousand rifles have recently been
landed and four new Maxin1s have also been re-
ceived. The provincial leaders a-e paying into
the insurgent treasury a certain part ct the
fund captured from converts. processing to re-
serve the remainder FOR tho payment OF their
troops BY this means they keep practically in
dependent of the central authority, preserving
the integrity Of their own comma nd. y general
occupying one rich province sent TO Agunaldo
$4,000 in cash last week.
The agitation among the insurgents is slim
uated by the Clerical party, which uses every
effort to influence the natives against American
occupation. Evidence to this effect Is absolute
~ Trustworthy. although Archbishop DoZal and
other prominent ecclesiastics strenuously deny
all knowledge Of such action. and solemnly dis
claim personal participation in II.
Strikes In all industries becoming more
extensive daily. and the labor question is fast
growing serious The Americans unwisely con-
tinue 10 ray nearly three times the usual wages.
causing discomfort TO spread rapidly among
classes ot workmen All manufacturers are much
hampered: the tramways are frequently stopped
and railway operations are seriously crippled
and dlscontinuance If the service IS threatened.
The strikers naturally drift into the insurgent
ranks. and consequently labor disturbances are
not discouraged by the leaders
The news from Washington that the battle
ships Oregon and Iowa have been ordered here.
and that sixty thousand tons Of coal would be
shipped Immediately. is interpreted by the
Americans as proof Of the intention Of the Gov
ernment hold the island Of Irzon.
Nothing important is reported from the IN
surgent Congress. which holds sessions daily at
Malolos The chief element Of cohesion is cor
fessedlv the fear Of the return OF Spanish
domination II the insurgents should receive
reasonable assurances Of permanent foreign
occupation / believe the disintegration of the
revolutionary government would be speedy and
compete.
The Spanish prisoners are now vigorously
confined within the limits of the walled town.
There is much overcroVding in the small area
and y is impossible in the crowded quarters. In
the absence Of proper appliances, 20 improve the
present unsatisfactory sanitary conditions. The
urgent necessity for removing the prisoners IS
fully recognized by the authorities, but no rem
edy is in sight and the health If the American
troops and The prisoners Is seriously threatenel.
Nearly 10 per cent of the former are already
on the sick lis,