General Otis Reports Manila Battle Progress
General Otis reports insurgents around Manila with 20 400 fighters armed with Mausers and Krupp guns. He notes heavy Filipino casualties, captures of waterworks, and a shifting front from Caloocan to Masanjahon as American lines stretch nine miles with tight control.
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Manila
Luzon
OTIS
Malabon
Flat Beach
Utah
Kansas
Caloocan
Signal Corps
Aguinaldo
Mas Jahon
Paranqueon
Unfriendly German Consul Ties to Filipino Arms
A Washington report to the Herald says Rear Admiral Dewey found another schooner with arms and ammunition for Aguinaldo. German consular involvement at Hong Kong is noted and Berlin officials deny awareness, with authorities determined to curb the unfriendly conduct.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Dewey
Navy Department
Aguinaldo
Hong Kong
Berlin
Arms shipments reach Philippine rebels via Hong Kong routes
The state department reports an officer aided agents of Aguinaldo in buying arms from a Hong Kong firm, with delivery to the Philippines. German influence is cited as arming the Filipinos, prompting Britain to curb arms shipments and traders to seek Chinese or Cochin China routes for supplies.
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United States
State Department
Aguinaldo
Hong Kong
Philippines
Great Britain
Cochin China
Legal status of Gen. Otis in the Philippines
Washington discusses the legal status of General Otis as the peace treaty protocol governs order in the Philippines. The State Department says Americans remain bound by the protocol, while the commander may extend lines to maintain order and prevent reassembly. The ruling also covers Agoncillo and his agents, noting they are not U.S. citizens in the rebellion.
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Washington
State
War Departments
Otis
Philippines
United States
Spain
State Department
Wnday
Manila
Agoncitto
Canada
Phey
Otis Congratulated on Magnificent Victory
A cablegram from Fi Alger today sent to Otis Congratulated him on his victory Sunday noting the achievement was especially creditable since he was not the aggressor.
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Shington
Fi Alger
Otis
Filipino junta members cited in Washington departure
One More Has Filed Washington February. Another member of the Filipino junta here, believed to be Juan Luna, departed today for New York. This leaves Lopez and his ailing associate Losada as the remaining Philippine representatives here.
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Washington
Juan Luna
New York
Lopez
Losada
Dispatch from Washington on ratified treaty and Philippine campaign
New York reports a Washington dispatch directing Maj. Gen. Otis to inform insurgents the Paris treaty has been ratified and to continue operations to crush revolt. Buxton carries orders to occupy Haile with Gen. Miller, while Aguinaldo’s movement continues. President McKinley backs vigorous action and believes Aguinaldo will seek surrender after ratification.
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Herald
Washington
Otis
Paris
Iie
Amerwat
Buxton
Magila
Taik
Baltimore
Miller
Haile
Dewey
Onshie
Aguinalde
Tollon
United States
Agieillo
Montreal
Theacives
Aguinaldo
Senate
Nes
Long
McKinley
War Policy and Atlantic Fleet Mobilization Report
The dispatch discusses a Spain war policy to crush the foe quickly. It notes Rear Admiral Dewey’s expected force and aims to strengthen Manila defenses, with 4,000 troops and ships to support operations. It mentions ammunition shipments, ship reconstructions, and preparations for possible troop transports to Otis.
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Spain
Uolle
Ger Miller
Battimore
Oaton
Peire
Contort
Sehurman Commission
Alger
Maine
Conjollon
Far East
Secretary Long
Dewlay
Dewey
Hong Kong
Maj
Bird
Otis
Navy Department
Celtic
San Francisco
Asiatic Squadron
Charles O'Neil
Bureau Ofrdnance
Manila
Cavite
Shaler
Bureau of Ordnance
War Department
Iean
Ammunitio
General Miles Praises Troops in Message
Major General Nelson A Miles hails American soldiers for courage and fortitude in the Méenity fight. He says officers and men distinguished themselves by coolness and gallantry, and the war will deter insurgents from renewing hostilities.
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Washington
Nelson A. Miles
Méenity
Wader
Heraivm
No Montana Men Killed In Manila Message
Governor Smith received a Manila dated report from Col. Kegsler indicating none of the Montana men were killed with six slightly injured. The senate and house discussed various bills including districting for commissioners, limiting school tax levy, road tax, and licensing notices. Several new measures were introduced, including hunting license nonresident rules and fish protection provisions. Whiteside's horticultural bill passed the senate and was set as a special order for 2 pm.
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Smith
Col. Kegsler
Montana
Manila
Heleni
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Senate
Cullen
Myers
Mahon
Ky Gruwell
Yellowstone
Fergus
McKay
Geiger
House
Whiteside
Bywater
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