The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-23
UNIFORM AS DICTATOR
10 BE LOADED DOWN GOLD
AND JEWELS
EXPEDITIONS ARE ARRIVING
Troops Being Landed as Rapidly as
Possible-California Troops
Sent to the Front
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
LONDON, July 22.-The Hongkong CORE
spondent Of the Daily Mail says:
The latest mail from Manila reports that
the rebels have lately suffered several re-
verses and have lost territory south of
Malate. General Aguinaldo has issued an
absurd proclamation dealing chiefly with
official insignia.
He, as president Of the Philippine minis
try, is to wear a gold collar, gold tri-
angular pendant engraved with the sun
and three stars and to carry a gold whistle,
as well as stick with gold handle and a
tassel.
The badges Of innumerable other officers
are infinitely dealt with in the proclama-
ton.
Mr.. Williams, the United States consul
at Manila, has written as follows to Mr..
Wildman, the American consul at Hong
kong: IF the United States would be the
suzerain and protecting power. Aguinaldo
would hoist our flag and look to us for hon.
or and emolument which would be liberal
and lasting and would be followed by the
largest measure of sole advantage to his
people,"
Landing the Troops
MANILA, July 10, via Hongkong, July
U.-The Decentralization of the American
troops composing the second expedition is
being pushed with the utmost energy. The
Colorado regiment Is already in the field
near Paranajoma and other regiments will
be transferred without any loss of time
from the transports to the camp in native
boats.
The United States cruiser Boston has
been detailed to cover the landing parties
She now occupies position almost within
range Of the guns Of Fort Malato, which is
only short distance from Manila proper
The brigade commanded by General An
derson is still at Cavite. The arrival here
OF the United States monitor Monterey is
anxiously expected She left Honolulu on
June q.
Troops Make No Advance
HONGKONG, July 22.-The Japanese
cruiser Akituchima has arrived here from
Manila She reports the situation there
unchanged. The Americans were landing
their second detachment of troops, but no
advance had been made when the cruiser
left Manila.
Californians to the Front
NEW YORK. July pa special to the
Journal dated Cavite, July 10, via Hong
kong. July %, says:
The entire regiment of First California
volunteers advanced today to Janbo, only
two miles from the Spanish lines surround
ing Manila.
The California troops have been thrown
out by General Anderson to form the adj
vance of the attacking force. South Manila
fm RI ha nor vaI NkaC @lN a.
Batteries are being landed at Paranga di-
rectly from the ships. The Tenth Penn
sylvania volunteers, with the rest Of the
artillery, will land at Malabon. just north
of Manila Brigadier General F. ". Green,
formerly colonel of the Seventh regiment
Of New York, is in command of the ad-
vance, General Anderson remaining in Ca
vite.
Aguinaldo's Big Head
HONG KONG, July 22.-Letters received
here from Cavite, dated July 49, say the
insurgents have been repulsed near Mala-
tao, and that they are now making less
progress. There is also said to be much
dissension among them owing to alleged
bribery upon the part Of priests.
Aguinaldo, 1t is further said, refuses to
be subordinated to the United States. He
evidenced by his appointment of a Cab
met, his declaration of independence and
the formal hosting Of the insurgent flag.
About 1900 Americans, 1t also appears
from the letters from Cavite, have been
landed half way between Manila and
Cavite and the United States cruiser Bos-
emergency.
Insurgents Active
MANILA, July 10, via Hong Kong, JULY
E-The insurgents are gradually getting
artillery into action against Pondo, Santa
Meso and Malate. The fighting Is desul-
tory. The Spaniards have been driven
from the trenches outside Malate and the
insurgents are strongly entrenched near
the walls Of the fort. The insurgents have
begun to lombard Malate fort and have
struck the telegraph company's cable.
1t is said on semi-official Spanish author
ity in Manila that the recent news from
Cuba is "vile English fabrication" that
in reality the Spaniards have been victori-
Gus; that Admiral Camara's squadron has
coaled at Singapore and is expected here
on July 25th.
Gen. Anderson's Message
WASHINGTON, July 22.-The following
cablegram has just been received at the
War Department:
Hong Kong, July 22.-Secretary of the
Navy: Following is for the Secretary of
War to the Adjutant General: Aguinaldo
declares dictatorship and martial law over
Ill the islands The people expect indie
pendence. Recommend China ponies
(Signed) ANDERSON.
Colonel Anderson was the senior army
onicer at the Philippines when the dis
patch was sent, probably several days be-
fore its Hong Kong date. The reference to
China ponies means that Colonel Anderson
desires that kind of cavalry animals.
The California Recruits
WASHINGTON, July pa question OF
great interest as to the acceptance by the
Knxarnmept of XQlilnteers