the entire shore of the Bay of Manila The insurgents are in possession of
to Malate. hey have successively seized Old Cavite, Binacayan, Bacoor, Zapote, Las Pinas, Parailaque, Pasay; and inland Imus, San Francisco de Malabon, Pasig, and lesser towns.
They control the provinces of Cavite, Balucan, and Bataan, and can when they wish secure Batangas and Pam-possess nearly all the province of Manila outside the city, and have taken 3,000 prisoners, half of them They have captured the waterworks which' supply Manila, and may cat the pipes leading to the city, but influence is being brought on them to prevent this.
Three insurgent forces surround the city; one south, between Malate and Pasay, on the outskirts of the town; one east, cutting. off the communication with the Laguna de Bay; one north, stopping the ralvay.
The riseners include two Brigadier-Generals, nine officers above the grade of Lieut.-Colonel, and 79 inferior officers.
It is believed the city could be taken at any time, but Admiral Dewey wishes the insurgents to await the arrival of the U.S. troops, who are expected in six days' time, TAE DUTY ON TEA IN THE STATES.
'A telegram was received here on Tuesday stating that the new duty of ten cents a pound on tea came into force on Tuesday, the 14th instant.
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