THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
A FILIPINO ATTACK UPON MANILA DRIVEN OFF AFTER 14 HOURS' FIGHTING. HEAVY LOSS ON BOTH SIDES. [PBESS ASSOCIATION.] Hongkokg, 6th February. A sentry having fired on a few Filipinos, who disregarded his warning not to approach an American outpost, a general Filipino attack on Manila commenced on Saturday evening and lasted for 14 hours. The chief fighting is centred round Calooan and Santamesa. Both-sides used artillery, and the American warships Charleston (3730 tons), Concord (1710 tons), and Monadnock (3990 tons) shelled the insurgent positions effectively. The Americans advanced on Sunday and occupied six villages, expelling the Filipinos with heavy loss, many being drowned in the Pasig river, on which Manila is situated. Hundreds were taken prisoners. The Americans lost 28 killed and 120 wounded. The city of Manila sustained no damage, and everything is now quiet.
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Evening Post, Volume LVII, Issue 31, 7 February 1899, Page 5
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