Manila, Feb. 12.
The telegram from Washington, announcing that the Senate had passed the Jones' Bil Iby 52 votes to and that it included the prohibition amendment and also the, Clarke amendment granting oomplete independence to the Philippine Islands in not less than two years nor more than four years, has created a sensation in Manila; for although it was the almost universal belief that the Senate would paas the Bill, there was the off chance that it might not; and it was on this that 80 many counted. Now; however, their hopes are shattered and the great majority are convinced thatthe Bill will meet with similar success' in the House of
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