New York, Jan. 9.
That the American forces in (he Philippine Islands have been plated on a war-time basis since the start of the Sino-Japanese hostilities, was revealed by the "New York Times" to-day.
All leaves granted to officers have been cancelled, and the men are standing by permanently to be ready if called, The Navy is also being kept ready for any eventuality, the journal stated.
Military manceuvres in Luzon Island are to start to-morrow, with 10,000 American and 40,000 native troops taking part, assisted by local squadrons—Havas,
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