February 25, 1899.]
ILOILO. BOMBARDED.
ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND GERMAN CONSULATES BURNED.
NO AMERICAN LOSSES.
Manila, 14th February. News of the taking of Tloilo arrived by the gunboat Petrel this morning. When the Teunessee Regiment was ordered south last, Thursday it was believed that operations would not be long delayed. After keeping 1.200 soldiers in the harbour for six weeks and 2,300 for at least four weeks of the time, beside two workshops, the place was finally occupied. Since the 19th January the rebel govorument of the district of Bisayas has existed on a civil basis, | thus subordinating the military, and there is no doubt that they were not as well prepared to resist an attack when the olimax came as they were a month previous.
Notice was sent to President Melliza at Jaro, the headquarters, o dering the evacuation of Iloilo by Saturday evening, and any attempt at further entrenching or fortifying was forbidden. On Saturday morning about nine o'clock the natives were observed throwing up sandbag works and the cruiser Boston sent in a few shells, putting a stop to it. The natives replied by opening fire with one gun from the old Spanish fort on the point, which was quickly silenced by the Boston and Petrel. In short order the garrison was driven out of the fort and a small auxiliary gunboat, the Samar, carying two machine guns, went up the river and drove the natives back into the city, from which they fled across the bridge into Jaro and out to Molo, where there are many strong earthworks. A landing was made by Lieut. Nieblack of the Boston, with 48 marines, who hoisted Old Glory over the fort and Governor's palace shortly afler, and the 11th U.S. Infanty and lat Teunes. see Volunteer Regiments with Battery G. of the 6th Light Artillery were sent into the city, im- mediately assuming guard over the banks and public property. The Filipinos had time to set fire to the American, English, and German Consulates, a godown, and two other houses, and all these buildings have been destroyed. The timely arrival of the troops prevented further damage, as it was the avowed intention of the natives to burn the town if forced to retire.
General Miller and staff have taken up quar. ters at the local palace.
Though a long time coming, now that the question is well on toward settlement the foreign community is considerably relieved at the turn of events. Opinion, however, is divided, many contending that as the natives have been anta- gonized beyond recall business will suffer most Beverely.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
They are confined in the walled city and form a motley multitude ranging from the common cart driver to Aguinaldo's private secretary.
A heavy guard patrols the city of Manila, and beyond occasional shots fired at suspicions char. actors or those refusing to obey the sentries' | commands perfect order exists. During the first few nights of the trouble the natives living in the low districts displayed a tendency to pick | off the soldiers at night, firing from the roofs of houses, but a few well directed raids resulting in disaster to the offenders put an effectual stop to suck troubles.
NEGROS DESIRES AMERICAN PROTECTION.
[SPROIAL TELEGRAM TO THE" DAILY PRE89."
Manila, 22nd January.
Sharpshooting continues at Manila and Jaro. The Bennington has arrived.
[The Bennington is a cruiser of 1,710 tons dis- placement, 3,436 indicated horse-power, launched in 1890, and carrying an armament of 6 six in., two 6 pr. quick fire, two 3 pr., one I pr., and four machine guns.]
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stands made a brave show, being most lavishly. decorated with plants, flags, and different coloured cloth. Among those present were H.E. Sir Henry Blake, Vice-Admiral. ́Sir- Edward Seymour, and H.E. Major General tiascoine. In consequence of the threatening weather, the attenuance was not so great as last year. All the same from soon after breakfast until late in the afternoon there Was a thronged procession from the city to the Race Course, and it was with the greatest difficulty that one could get a rieksha. During the afternoon the band of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers played selections of music.
Four races were decided before tiffin, the race of the day-the Hongkong Derby-being run second after tiffin. The Derby entries were 21 in number, and there were nine starters-three The natives hoisted the American flag on the less than last year. During the past few days island of Negros on Saturday and express their many backers have sworn by Obi and Aber- desire for an American protectorate unreser-deen, but Mr. Mody's Wild Rose was known redly. They have no connection with Aguin- to stand a good chance, though it was not men aldo. Four commissioners are visiting General tioned so much in public as the others. At the Otis.
finish it was eight lengths abead of Messrs. McKie and Gove's Strathmore, which was three lengths in front of Mr. John Peel's Seaweed. As he led his horse off the course Mr. Mody was loudly cheered and undoubtedly the win was a most popular one. Mr. Mody has tried hard for the prize since 1896, and success has at last crowned his efforts. He was warmly con- gratulated by those assembled in his private stand, and on his visiting Mr. McKie's stand received quite an ovation. The time-3.29- ATTEMPTED NATIVE RISING.
was the slowest since 888, when it was 3029. A BRITISH SUBJECŤ KILLED.
Last year, when Yenesi won, it was 3144. Mr. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE "DAILY PRESS." Mody also won the Compradore's Cup with Manila, 23rd February, 8 p.m. Meteor Rose, and his Blush Rose came in Extensive fires, the work of incendiaries, second in the race for the Hougkong Club have taken place at Santa Cruz, Tondo, Binon- | Cup, and his White Rose third in the do, and Manila.
Lusitano Cup. Mr. R. M. Gray had better lack An attempted native rising has been quelled.this year than last. He won first honours in The natives retreated towards Caloocan, be. tween double American lines. The Americans are clearing the disorderly districts.
EXTENSIVE INCENDIARISM AT
MANILA.
A Britisher of the name of Curtis has been killed to-day and another named Simpson wounded.
REPORTED SEIZURE OF STEAMERS
BY NATIVE CREWS. The Manila Times of 15th February says:——. A report has reached here of the seizure by the insurgents of the American steamers Saturnus, San Joaquin, Don Jose, Gloria, and San Pedro, the captain of the latter boat being murdered. This cannot be verified at the pre- sent time, but it is feared that the crews of the above mentioned steamers mutinied and turned their vessels over to the insurgents, as was done with the steamer Compania de Filipinas soon after the Spanish war began.
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The natives have apparently retired to Jaro and Molo only to make another stand. It is likely that by this time both these towns are cleared out, but beyond these General Miller is not expected to advance, as it is not deemed neces- sary to carry the war into the interior at present. NO ADVANCE AT MANILA UNTIL REINFORCEMENTS ARRIVE, Since the taking of Caloocan there has been comparative quiet all along the twenty-five miles of fighting lines about Manila. On Sunday there was a brush with the Malabon garrison, in which the Kansas troops suffered more from Bunstroke than bullets, and to-day the California and Idaho Volunteers with two guns of the 6th Artillery skirmished for an hour over the country near San Pedro Macati, south of Man- ila. At the latter place a large body of insur-States Consulate for that Port. gents has been almost surrrounded and every attempt to get out meets with leaden objections from the American outposts.
The San Joaquin left here for Carayan, Currmimar, and Aperri on the 21st of January; the Saturnus for San Fernando, Cavayan, Currimar, Appari, and Santa Domingo February 1st and the Gloria also left for Cavo- yan, Currimer, and Appari on the 1st of Febru ary. These steamers have been long overdue and this gives some colour to the above report, as the ports are in the hands of the insurgents. but not for much longer.
It is safe to predict no extensive engage. ment will be undertaken before the arrival of reinforcements from America, which are expected here during the next two weeks. In many places the great length of the firing line bas left weak points, which would be quité vulnerable to a fair sized body of deter
mined natives.
White flags of every conceivable size, des- cription, and fabric flutter from every native house that is left standing. Even the canoes coming down the river with grass and small supplies have patches of white tied to bamboo sticks.
The number of prisoners taken about the city and in battle amounts to, over eight hundred,
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ILOILO OPEN.
Consul General R. Wildman is in receipt of a telegram from General Otis, at Manila, in- forming him that the port of Iloilo is now open, and vessels may now be cleared at the United
HONGKO...G RACE MEETING.
FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, 21st FEBRUARY.
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the Valley Stakes, the Victoria Stakes, and the contest for the Lusitano Cup. Captain Lambton, of the Powerful, who had entered several ponies, won the first race with his Ute, and it is to be hoped that his sucess will encourage other naval officers to compete at future mest- ings. The winner of the Maiden Stakes was Yellow Dwarf, which was ridden by Mr. Master, who was labouring under the dis- advantage of having a stiff thigh as the result of a fall from his trap recently. It was unfor tonate that in the last race of the afternoon
Unit, a pony entered by a newcomer (Mr Moxon) bolted just before the start and in consequence did not compete.
The following is the list of officials
ST WARDS-His Excellency Sir Henry A. Blake, G.C.M.G.; His Excellency Vice-Adm ral, Sir Edward H. Seymour, K.C.B.; His Excel- lency Major-General W. J. Gascoigne, C.M.G.; Rear Admiral S. C. Holland, R.N., A.D.C., Lieutenant-Colonel The O'Gorman, C.S.O, The Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving, Mr. M. Grote, The Hon. (. P. Chater. C.M.G., C. F. Harton, Mr. D. Gillies, Mr. T. Jackson, Mr. R. M.- Gray, the Hon. F. H. May, C.M.G.; the Hon. T. H. Whitehead.
CLERKS OF THE SCALES.-Lieut. Col. The O'Gorman, C.S.O., and Mr. C. F. Harton.
JUDGE. The Honourable C. P. Chater, C.M.G.
ASSISTANT JUDGE.-The Honourable F. H. May, C.M.G.
STARTER.Mr. M. Grote.
2ND STARTER.- Mr. C. S. Auton. HON. TREASURER.—Mr. J. C. Peter. CLERK OF THE COURSE.—Mr. T. F. Hough. The WONG-NEI-CHONG STAKES; a sweep- stakes of $5 each with $100 added; second pony
to receive $50; for China ponies; weight for inches as per scale; griffins on date of entry allowed 3lbs; subscription griffins of this season, 1898-99, allowed 7lbs. Half a mile.
Captain Lambton's Ute, 11st llb...
Mr. John Peel's Grasshopper, 1st 1lb
The heavy rains of the last few days did not bode well for the Race Meeting, which com- menced yesterday, and it was anticipated that the course would be in anything but a favour. able condition. Fortunately, however, yester-
(Mr. Moller) 1 day opened fine, and though the ground through excessive moisture was naturally heavy, the
(Mr. Master) 2 times not being so good in consequence, it was 8 better state than might have been
(Mr. Cumming) 3 expected. As the rain kept off altogether
about half-past four it did until
(Mr. Wuillonmier) Fourteen entries. Almost immediately after seriously interfere with the proceedings. As usual a long line of booths had been erected the start Grasshopper got ahead, and seered and the Government will reap a substantial like keeping the lead; but as the winning post sum (over $10,000) as ground rent. The private' was neared Ute scoured the first position, and
in
not
Mr Glendaye's Cairngorm, 11st llb
Mr. Buxey's Woodrose, 10st 12lbs