Evening journal., 1906-10-31

the azotea-und are reached BY n covered
passageway. The walls Of the lower
noor are Of heavy stone. with barred
npertures and massive door, having
prlsonlike appearance. Since the great
earthquake OF 1850 the use Of stone IN
the upper structures has. for the sake OF
public safety, heon forbidden. Now the
second stories are constructed OF wood,
often with roof OF corrugated iron. The
entire outer wall is fitted with sliding
windows glazed with opaque oyster shell.
which, whilst admitting n subdued light,
obstructs the rnys OF the sun to a greater
extent than would glass
Old Manila never had any kind OF sewer
age system. The private arrangements
OF residences were foarfully unsauitary.
The drainage OF houses was carried into
the river or moat. and not little OF It
escaped by way Of the streets. All this
Is being rcctincd rs rapidly as possible
and the walled city may become In time
a tolerahly hesithful. II not n pleasant.
| place IN which to live
The Cathedral and palace face on what
was the public square. The former dates
from 1850, when the great earthquake
destroyed It's predecessor Until recently
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new building, a speaking evidence OF the
habitual procrastlnatlon OF the spnnlard.
The Cathedral. Ike most large huilu,ngs
liable 60 the effect OF seismic forces Is
nat and devoid Of upper structures. II
derives. nevertheless. n certain beantv
ana granduer from It's noble proportions
and simple lines. Tho foundations we're
laid at the time OF the creation OF the
nrchiepiscopate, IN 1895. but several edl.
tees have occupied the site since then
In the days and they cxtended over the
greater period or Spanish rule. when the
church ovcrshadowed the civil authority
IN the Islands, the Cathedral represented
'he political and social power OF the col.
onN- u was the starting point OF almost
'aily religious professions designed 10
Impress the proletnrat. Saints DAYS wore
more numerous than work DAYS I'm old
Manila. and the lower classes delighted
IN the cheap amusement that wound nm
az night with n gorgeous display Hun.
dreds or men, women and children. henr.
Ing lighted candles. paced In single nle
down either side OF the street. willis,
bands OF music came down the center
preceding groups OF priests escortine
Images OF the Virgin Mary and the saints
horne upon rhe shoulders OF dcvotecs
Many OF these images were adorned with
gems Of priceless value. else the guard of
soldiers with fixed hayonets was designed
10 convey a false impression The eours,
OF the parade was marked by the ex
pioslon OF bombs aud rockets at frequent
intervals.
! The palace OF the governors general has
occupied the Same spot in successive
buildings. since the earliest days OF the
city. The present structure. large and
imposing building with spacious apart.
ments. dates from is03 when earthquake
destroyed the previous huilding fine,
broad stairway gives access 10 the second
door, on which. after the custom OF the
country, are an the living and reception
rooms. splendid hall. 100 feet 10 length
and, half rs broad. with lofty ceiling
and parquetgy noor has been the scene
OF many stately functions. The wells
are hung with life-Hze paintings OF former
governors general and other Spanish
celebrities. The couucii chamber looks
out upon the square. and many an anx-
ions gathering has watched the excited
mob from It's windows. The room Is fur
nished with large. beautifully carved
table and lcavy chairs hearing the royal
arms.
In the angle Of the city walls, which