The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-01-01
EXPLOSIVE BOMBS
FOUND IN MANILA
REBELS PLANNED TO USE THEM
DURING LAwT0N's FUNERAL.
American Authorities Advised In
Time nnd Changed Route Of Pro-
cession--FiIipinos showing In
CREASED Activity and Strength.
PRINCE ALEXANDER.

MANILA, Dec. 81, e:1o p. m.-Four ex-
,,losive bombs, a few firearms and 500
roands Of ammunition were discovered in
house in the center Of Manila this morn
ing. while the police were seeking Re-
carte, the insurgent leader, who was said
to have come to Manila in tho hope OF
affecting an.outbreak yesterday by taking
advantage of the mobilization Of the
American troops at Gen. Lawton's fu-
neral.
c.dsy It developed that the plot in
cluded the throwing Of bombs among the
foreign consuls attending the ceremonies,
in order to bring about international COM
plications. These, 1t seems, were to have
been thrown from the Escolta's high
buildings. but the avoidance Of the Es-
colta by the funeral procession spoiled the
plan.
Americans Were Advised.
The populate, II is thought, had been
prepared for the attempt by rumor cir.
culated widely among the natives yester-
day tina. Aguipaldo was in Manila and
swould possibly lead the outbreak. The
American authorities, having been advised
of what was brewing. prepared for all
contingencies.
Capt Morrison, who commands the
troops in the most turbulent district OF
this city, says he does not believe an ac-
tual uprising will ever occur. as the ma
tives lack the resolution to take the first
step in a movement that would end in
fighting at close quarters with American
troops.
Insurgents Showing New Life.
An American advance in Cavite prov
ince, south Of Manila, is expected shortly.
Reliable reports from native sources show
that there are upward of 1900 organized
insurgents under arms within a mile of
linus. They are strengthening their in
trenchments and possess artillery.
At Novaleta, the Filipino intrenqhments
have been much strengthened since Gen.
Schwan's advance. A thousand of the
enemy are in that vicinity and there are
600 at San Francisco de Malabon. From
twelve to hundred will garrison all the
towns In the southern part OF Cavite prov
ince. and the same may De said Of the
towns in Batanganas province.
The provinces of North Camarines and
South Camarines hold quantities of hemp,
which the people cannot market. AS a
consequence, the population in that part
of Luzon is suffering from lack of food.
Rice now costs four times Its normal
price.
1t is estimated that 1,Ooo insurgents are
intrenched at Calamba.
Reports have been received that 1000
insurgents are massed at Mount Arrayat,
having a strong position. which commands
steep and narrow trails, and that they
are prepared to roll powders down upon
advancing troops.
Cagnyans Ask American Aid.
Along the coasts the provinces of Caga-
yam and North and South Ilocos are
resuming normal conditions. The Ameri-
can troops occupy the important towns
and patrol the country roads The natives
implore the Americans to continue the oc-
cupation to establish settled govern
ment and to terminate the uncertainty,
abuses and confiscations that have char
acterized the rule of the Tagalo revolu-
tionists during the last twelve months.
Vast amounts of tobacco, estimated to
be worth s2.000,000, are reacy for shipment
to Manila. The opening of the ports of
Dagupan, San Vernado, Vigan, Laoag and
Aparri tomorrow will permit the resump-
tion of trade, bringing relief to communi-
ties greatly in need of foodstuffs. Many
vessels have already cleared from Manila
for these ports.
Incoming Spanish prisoners declare that
Aguinaldo has ordered the release of all
Spaniards now in possession of the rebels
The mountain passes of Cagayan and the
two Ilocos provinces are still guarded, in
the hope of catching the insurgent gem
eral, Tino, who is still fugitive. 1t is
asserted that Lieut.. Gilmore is in Tino's
custody.
Died After BURGLARS Assault.
SIOUX CITY. Iowa, Dec. 3f--John e.