THE PHILIPPINES.
Eastern files to May 18th, state Manila is quiet. The American fleet was still at Cavite. Considerable daily correspondence had taken place between the American fleet and the Spanish authorities, bat there were no signs of a surrender of the City. It was not expected that Admiral Dewey would bombard Manila, bat maintain a peaceful blockade until the arrival of further American troops. In accordance with the arrangement between General Arguinalla, the rebel leader and the Americans, a party of rebels, under the command of Arguinalla, were on their way to Manila to co-operate
with the Americans for the capture of Manila. There are 27,000 rebel troops assembled at Cavite awaiting the arrival of Arguinalla to organise an attack. The Spanish Captain, General, and Archbishop of Manila were making great efforts to induce the natives to remain loyal to Spain
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Manawatu Herald, 2 June 1898, Page 2
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142THE PHILIPPINES. Manawatu Herald, 2 June 1898, Page 2
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