Merritt Tells How It Was Done In Manila Campaign
Associated Press reports Washington received a summary of operations in Manila Aug 7 to Aug 13. Admiral Dewey began a forty eight hour demand for non-combatant evacuation. Spanish rejected surrender after humane warnings. McArthur and Greene led a joint assault, Spanish defenses fell after shelling, Malate Binondo and the walled city of San Miguel were occupied, insurgents remained quiet, no disorder or pillage reported.
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Senator Daniel Denounces Spanish Failures After Manila
In New York on August 18 Senator Daniel of Virginia commented on the war situation with animation. He praised the army and navy and noted Wheeler and Baker as symbols of postwar reconciliation. He condemned Spanish leadership, citing Blanco’s rumored resignation and Angustia’s retreat as dishonorable and unworthy of a soldier.
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No More Bond Issues Says Treasury Officials
Treasury officials in Washington indicate no further bond issues will be needed as war expenditures wind down. They expect revenue gains from new excise and stamp taxes to largely cover disbursements, with a $100,000,000 temporary fund available if required. The piece notes Congress action broadening the basic framework and anticipates continued war navy spending even after active operations end. Also reports Rear Admiral Lampoon’s New York to enter Havana harbor as the military commission moves to Havana for evacuation talks with Spain. Abduction case out of Los Angeles involves Vera Nelson and grandmother Jennie McNeill, with prior abductions noted and the child’s custody contested.
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War Department orders Merritt Manila policy
The War Department released the presidential directive to General Merritt on Manila occupation. No joint rule with insurgents, US in possession of Manila, the bay and harbor, and all others urged to recognize US military authority. The order instructs fair treatment of law abiding people and to maintain peace. Ongoing concerns about insurgents and future troop movements in Cuba and the Philippines are noted in dispatches from Santiago and Washington.
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Proclamation Planned for Manila Governed Territory
A Manila dispatch notes General Merritt has prepared a proclamation outlining a governance schema for Manila and nearby islands. It preserves municipal laws and local tribunals, allows open trade for neutrals, detaches public property, and permits religious freedom while military rule continues. Merritt also plans appointing provosts with arrest powers over civil and military offenders. He occupies the central palace.
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