THE FALL OF MANILA.
TERMS OF THE CAPITULATION. ; THE PHILIPPINES CEDED TO AMERICA. DELIGHT OP THE PRESS. THE PRESIDENT URGED TO KEEP THE ISLANDS. THE INSURGENTS. DEMAND FOR A JOINT OCCUPATION. RUSSIA WANTS A COALING STATION. PARLEYING WITH SPAIN. Br Telegraph.-Press Association.-Copyright. Washington*, August 19. The terms of capitulation have been signed at Manila. The conditions are signed by General Jandenes, and include the cession of the whole of the Philippine archipelago. The American press is delighted, and argues that America must keep the whole of the islands, but the Protocol signed by M. Cambon is regarded as controlling the situation. It, is reported that after the surrender of Manila, General Merritt sought General Jaudenes, and found him in church with the women and children. Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader, demanded a joint occupation, Jiut General Merritt, acting on instructions from Washington, took precautions to exclude the insurgents from Manila. London, August 19. It is reported that Russia is parleying with Spain for a coaling station at the Philippines.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH18980820.2.48
Bibliographic details
New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 10836, 20 August 1898, Page 5
Word Count
168THE FALL OF MANILA. New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 10836, 20 August 1898, Page 5
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Auckland Libraries and NZME.