Serious Loss of Cattle in the Philippines Manila, Mar. 1.
The Rinderpest epidemic is again serious. One thousand five hundred and fifty-five head of cattle perfshed in the first two weeks of February. Governor-General Wood urges the non-importation of oreign cattle as a preventive measure.—Recter.
Toto, Feb. 27.—Under Article XIX of the Treaty on the Limitation of Armaments, the Japanese Government has ordered the discontinuance of further fortification of the Bonins and Amamioshima and the maintenance of the existing conditions of the naval bases on Formosa and the Pescadores.—
Reuter.
Masits, Feb. 25.—A fire last night destroyed 800 houses in! Manila and left 4,000 persons homeless. One man was burned to death and five were injured. The blaze originated when a native woman discovered her husband with another woman. In the fight which ensued a stove was kicked over and a strong wind spread the flames.—Reuter.
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