The Archive · 1898

(enst OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.) MASILA 15 SURROUNDED

by the insurgents. There are three forces deployed about the city: one to the South between Mulate and Pasay, or practically in the outskirts of the town; one to the Exst cutting off communication with Laguna de Bay; and one on the North which has stopped railway connection between Manila and the rich supply points to which it runs. "The success of the rebel forces has beet une ix, wonderful. They have gone on from jetury to another until now we not surprised when we hear that they igadier-Generals, Captains, et al. So mon are these achievements that we no express astonishment that these half-dud, poorly-armed natives should cover themselves with glory in the struggles with their hated former nuisters.

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