Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-09
pEyVEY's GUNBOATs.

The gunboatS Concord and Callao
kept up an incessant fire from the bay,
the Concord dropping many shells in
the town with telling effect. In order to
avoid accidents from this source. Gene
raj otis was compelled to recall the
Kansas battalion. after burning the
outskirts of the town. Either the shells
Of the American Warshins or the ma
tives themselves fired number of
buildings within the town limits. Pre-
sumably this was the result Of the
Smelling. No further attempt to attack
during the night was made by either
side.
FAVORABLE SPANISH COMMENT
The Spanish papers generally com
ment in favorable terms upon the ad-
mirable order maintained in Manila.
The Union lherca says:
I'VE are satisfied that the Americans.
who are for the greater part volunteers.
fought coully and with perfect discp-
line. though without intrenchmcntS at
the various points defended They de-
monstrated the Spirit which anlmates
them. Tho I'ilirincs. who are accustom-
cd to fight In trenches and with guer-
lila methods. also fought bravely. but
with less precision and regularity"
THE SITUATION.
The situation today IS practically
unchanged. The American line l. IS not
been apnreciahly extended and tho
troops generally are taking much
needed rest. Reconnaissance show
that the I'ilipinoS are in force I'm tho
villages Of pasiE and Paranaque. pro-
baby 1000 men at the latter place.
within stouc fortifications. All is
quiet along the line when this dispatch
is filed at noon
GENERAL OTIS REPORTS.
Washington. u. C.. Feb. S.-rhe War
I)1u1 r. n ont
Ing diSpntch
Manila, Feb s. 1899.
The situation is rapidly improving.
Reconnaissance yesterday 10 south sew
eral miles to Lagunade Bay. to south
east eight miles. driving Struggling in
SurSent troops in various directio
encountcring no decided opposition
Their army is disintegrated ana the
natives are returning 10 the villages.
displaying white flags. Near Caloocan.
six miles north, the enemy made n
stand behind entertainments. ana wore
charged by Kansas troops. led by Colo
mel Funston. Close encounter. result :
ING III rout of the enemy with heavy
loss. Loss TO Kansas. Lieutenant Al
ford killed and six men wounded.
On the ith Aguinaldo issued living
proclamation. charging the Americans
with The initiative and declared war.
Sunday he issued another. calling all 10
resist foreign invasion; his influence
throughout this section destroyed; he
now applies for q cessation of hostili-
ties and Il conference: have declined to
answer. lnsurgent expectation of n
rising in the city ON the night of the
4th unrcnlized. Tho provost marshal
general. with admirable disposition OF
troons, defeated every attempt. civ
quiet: business resumed: natives re-
spectful and cheerful. Fighting quail
ties OF American troops II revelation to
all Inhabitants.
THE LIGHTS OUT.
Manila. FEB. S.-5;l5 y. m.-Thc pro
Nost guard is in absolute control of Ma
Mia. All fears Of native uprising in
the city We're dispcllcd by the prompti-
tude which cucllcd the outbreak on
Monday evening. The streets were de-
serted last evening 10y . o'clock. not n
light was to be seen in the native quar-
Ter.
SUMMARY MEASURES FEARED.
The I'ilipinos. accustomed 10 Spanish
methods. are constantly inpuring of tho
American soldiers when The prisoners
are To be executed. They seem unable
10 realize that orders have not already
been issued for the execution. Indeed.