The Philippines.
The American newspapers are desI m concerning the war in the Phii| pine I-sland^.
Much difference of opinion is expressed by them respecting the ex> oediency of enforcing the sovereign fights of ihe Uaited States in the group.
The Filipino?, who held a strongly entrenched position at G.uiga, ably lefendid themselves against; an attack by the American forces. The Americans were repulsed, with eighty killed and fifty wounded.
Subsequently the Americans were reinforced, and drove the Filipinos from th ir position, and captured heir stronghold. Mr J. D. Long, Secretary of the Vavy has ordered Captain J. B. o'oglan, commander of the American jruiser Rileigh, to return on bo.ard
iis ship
Captain Coglan has explained that ii- utterances about Admiral DeW'-y'd I ff-rencf-s with R.mr-Admiial Von Diodrich were intended to be confi-it-ntial.
The dir-'conk-nt that v reported to <c prevalent amongst the American Volunteer forces at the Puilippines jas bfvn traced to telegrams sent by President MeKinley's opponents.
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Manawatu Herald, 27 April 1899, Page 2
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160The Philippines. Manawatu Herald, 27 April 1899, Page 2
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