The Philippines.
REBELS VICTORIOUS.
3000 SPANIARDS CAPTURED.
[Reoeived at Wakapuaka, July 5, 0.45 a.m.]
Sydney, July 4. Manila news states the rebels are in possession of nearly the whole of Manila province. The city is cut off from railway and other communication, and the rebels captured the water supply and can stop the supply, but influence was brought to bear to prevent this. It is believed they could capture the city at any time, but Admiral Dewey wishes to postpone such a step until the arrival of American forces, as he does not want to have to guard the town with his present forces. The rebels hold many of the larger towns and a nutdber of smaller places. They have captured 3000 prisoners, half being regulars, inoluding two Brigadiers General and 98 other officers.
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Thames Star, Volume XXX, Issue 9112, 5 July 1898, Page 2
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