The record-union., 1899-10-16

MANILA, Oct 15.-(9:15 a. m.)-The
authorities were Informed yesterday
from reliable sources that an outbreak
in the poorer districts Of Manila had
been carefully planned for daylight on
Sunday. 1t failed to occur, propaply
on account of the vigorous measures
enforced Many natives of the Tonds
District left, taking their valuables All
the small shops which the guards usu-
ally force to close at $50 p. m We're
shut at sunset. A general feeling OF un-
easiness was apparent
The guards of the city We're doubled,
and a strong force stationed at the
slaughter house, the center of an un-
ruly section. Two guns of the sixth
Artillery were stationed near by at
point commanding the native quarters.
The commanders of the reserve troops
We're ordered to be prepared for call
by daylight.
Three native policemen have been ar
rested on a charge of plotting an up
rising. The fact that their comrades
informed the authorities of their treach-
cry indicates that the police force IS
loyal.
THE ENGAGEMENT AT MALABON.
Department has made public a report
from Commander Taussig of the Ben
nington, with appended reports of sub
ordinate officers, concerning an en-
gagement at Malabon on the 4th of
March last. The purpose of the de-
partment in making public the report
appears to be solely to make known
the gallant conduct of the sailors en-
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ant Engineer Winship.
A landing was made at MalabOn by
q force from the Bennington, the pur-
pose being to take Photographic views
of the damage wrought by the big
shells from the MOnadnock fired at the
priests house the proceeding week. Al
though told by some Chinese that there
We're no armed insurgents about, Com
mander TauSsig took ample precautions
to prevent surprise. One of the steps
taken was to post the tender Balange
so as to enfilade the north wall. This
boat was in charge of Assistant Engi-
neer Winship and rendered great ser-
vice. The insurgents appeared behind
the entertainments and fired upon the
Bennington's people and upon the Ba-
lange. and after an hour of desultory
shooting, not being authorized ~ re-
tain the place, and having taken the
photographs desired, Commander Taus-
sig withdrew his men, who were fred
at as they rowed away in their boat.
Winship is especially commended for
gallantry by Commander Taussig. He
said he fired the 37-millimeter on the
BaIanga eighty-seven times, and al
though wounded early in the action, re-
tained charge of the gun and the Ba-
langa. not only throughout the action
but until the ship returned to her an
chorage about noon. The Balanga was
lying bow on to the beach, very hotly
engaged with the enemy in the trenches
and the fire of musketry against them
was hot, although his men fought with
cover till the Bennington's land force
had gotten safely beyond range
Upon his return to the Bennington,
Winship, though wounded in five
places. sent the doctor to look after
Coxswain Terry. who was slightly
wounded before asking for medical
attendance upon himself.
Commander Taussig commends for
special consideration Chief Master at
Arms William Mackay. Coxswain Terry
and Private Kirkham, although. he
says, the entire battalion behaved so
gallantly that were he to name the de-
serving he would furnish a roster of the
battalion. Ensign e. H Campbell is
mentioned as deserving great credit for
the skill displayed in placing the Ben
nington during the engagement with
the shore, he being at the time in COM
mand of the ship