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'PHILIPPINE EXPEDITION.

A Pictorial History of the Philippine Campaign.

COPY-DIG'-ITED.

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The total destruction of the Spanish Asiatic squadron by Admiral
Dewey in the famed naval engagement of Manila Bay, following closely
upon the declaration of war between the United States of America and
Spain, first brought the Philippine Islands into prominent public view.
The later occupancy by the American troops, the siege and final surrender
of the city of Manila and the many grave questions of international as
well as diplomatic importance that have since arisen as to their final
disposition, the form of government to be applied, etc,, have since but in-
creased this curiosity to know something of these islands and their popu-
lation.

The city of Manila was already a populous and thriving city, when in
1571, General Legaspi declared Spanish sovereignty over the entire group
of islands and named Manila as the Capital. But while the city ot Manila
itself has, under Spanish guidance, developed into a beautiful metropolis,
the country has been neglected, and to-day but little is known of there-
sources of the land. Vague stories of mountain ranges fabulously rich in
gold and precious mineral stones, of fortunes to be easily made from the
extraordinary fertility of the soil, or in this or that speculation, have
aroused the cupidity of the venturesome and already the first symptoms

ofa«boom»are manifest, by the crowded streets, and boatloads of new
arrivals, who are eagerly awaiting a settlement of the conditions that
force them to delay their exploration The Insurgent army as well as the
many inland tribes of savages are obstacles barring the opening up and de-
velopment of these resources.

The publishers of this Album, have at great expense and labor, col-
lected some sixty photographs of the principal point:; of interest in and
about Manila.

The greatest care has been taken to choose such views only as will
most interest. Already the sleep of centuries is broken, American bustle
has sounded the death-knell to the long sleep of years and soon, one by
one the picturesque places, the madiaeval fortifications, frowning in their im-
potent fury, against the advances of the modern world. The line of tren-
ches, with block houses here and there, used to keep back Spain's rebeli-
ous subjects, all these are already disappearing and forever.

The handsome residences, the old churches reverend from the soften-
ing touch of time, the Lunetta, that famous driveway, skirting the shores of
the tamous bay, and nightly the promenade of all the beauty, wit and
ashion of this gay city, all these are shown.

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Wire entanglements. This form of impedement was used more in Cuba
than they were heie. To the Spanish mind they formed an effectual barrier to
troops. '

One of the features that binds Manila of to-day with the mediaeval past is the
picturesque old wall with which the city is girt. A section of it and the deep vine
filled moat is here shown.

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Casa Hescanda. An abandoned Spanish Convent in the American trenches
This Photo gives a very good idea of the Spanish fire.

The breech of a 10 inch Krupp gun that sweeps Manila bay from that
beautiful and fashionable drive, the Lunetta. This is one of the guns that
Dewey faced.

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A corner'within the walled city from which n antiquated old muzzle loading
battery sweeps the bay.

The Beach near Camp Dewey showing native canoes hollowed out of logs;
also, native woman carrying a load on her head.

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Muzzle Loading guns on top of the wall around the "Walled City." This
wall was built about 200 years ago.

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Bridge of General Blanco. The bridge spans an arm of the Pasig on Calle San
Fernando, in an inteiesting quarter of Manila. Their chief way of transporting hay,
or rather its substitute, fresh grass, would not be very popular in America.

Manila and Dagupan R. R. This is the only railroad company in the
Philippines. The view shows one of their trains between Manila and
Caloocan.

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This cut shows a barricaded street in the Malate district. From behind
these breastworks the Spaniards shot volleys into the ranks of charging
Americans.

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Church of Santa Anna. This was a half m'le within the Spanish entrench-
ments, and the scene of very hard fighting on the i3th of August. Five American
officers gallantly earned their promotions at this place.

Caloocan. The view was taken half an hour after the city had fallen and after
the conquering Americans had passed through.

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Church of St. Ignatius. Manila is justly celebrated on account of its'superior
church edifices, and this one, within the walled city, is one of its grandest and
most popular.

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A Corner of Cavite. From this point a splendid view of Manila bay and a
portion of the sunken Spanish fleet is offered.

The Insurgent Outpost. On the road between Camp Dewey and Manila,
where for a long time the Filipinos maintained an outpost. The youthful soldiers
in the view are standing at charge bayonets.

A Native Village. Surrounding Manila are a number of very picturesque
native villages. They are constructed entirely of bamboo and thatched with nipa.

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Chinese Catholic Church. One of the peculiar religious constructions of
Manila. It was taken after a hot fight with the Insurgents by the xoth
Pennsylvania and ist Montana regiments.

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San Pedro Macati: This view was taken from the old church tower, and
shows a stretch of territory where a great deal of hard fighting was done.

A Bamboo Jungle: This \\as between the Spanish
entrenchments, and shows the effect of the rifle and
that passed through from both sides.

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cannon shots

On a Strectcher: This view shows how the wounded were removed
from the field of honor to the hospital.

Block House no 14: Around this spot a great deal of the fighting
of August 13 took place. A shell from a Utah gun carried away the
corner.

Dewey's Triumph: The distraction of the Spanish fleet in Manila
bay will ever be kuown as Dewey's Triumph. This is a view of the
Reina Cristina.

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At Caloocan: This was just after the destruction of that place
and shows the Railroad shops \\hich were about all that escaped being
destroyed.

Local Shipping where the cascoes and rafts come down the Pasig from
the interior of the islands with cocoanuts, fruits, rice, hemp etc.

The Puerta Real: One of the gates to the walled city. The Coraboo
or vater buffalo is the principal beast of burden in Manila. It is said
they could, under favorable conditions travel a mile an hour.

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Bridge 'of San Juan del Monte: This was where the war with the
Insurgents started, and where the sons of Nebraska did some hours
of hard fighting.

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In the trenches with the Utah boys during an action. One of
their hell and damnation guns has just been tired.

Ready!: The command has just been given to the men from
Kansas as they were making history at the left of blockhouse no i.
The volley firing of the Americans, was most deadly in its effect, and
it did not take the Filipinos long to realize this fact, and adopt
similar tactics

Of all the tioops in this expedi ion there are none more uni-
versally respected than those who make up the Utah Light Artillery.
A braver and mere excellent body of men were never mustered. The view
shows one of their guns in action.

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Native Milk Venders: An interesting though every day scene upon the
highways leading into Manila. The milk can of the West has not yet invaded
the islands, and perhaps never .will, as the natives seem to think their wooden
pitchers the only proper vessels in which to carry milk.

San Miguel Cathedral: A view of one of the old churches of
Manila, and a group of war prisoners. This *was taken immedia-
tely after the Insurgent outbreak.

Advance on Caloocan: The Gallant 3rd Artillery, acting as in-
fantry, have just received the command to advance on the doomed
city.

War is Hdll: And there is no denying it. These men, though
our self constituted enemies, had loved ones, mothers, sweethearts and
wives, who will wait long but in vain for their homecoming,
demonstrate the effectiveness of the American volley firing.

River Gunboat Laguna de Bay: This little river boat commanded by Major
Grant, Utah Artillery U. S. U. took a most important and active part in the
operations against the Insurgents; and many a Filipino owes his instantaneous
transportation to the happy though mysterious beyond, to the good aim of this
boat's gunners.

A Corner in the old Spanish arsenal at Manila; which on account of
the immense collection of mediaeval and modern arms is one of the
most interesting places to visit in this old city.

The Pasig river is the Missisippi of Luzon. Its numerous arms and
branches extend far into the country and afford excellent facilities for the
transportation of the island's products. This active scene is at its mouth.

The Work of a Utah shell.

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An Insurgent Squad: This is a group of native Filipino soldiers, and
of the kind Old Glory's men have had to meet time ar,d again on
the battl 's bloody field.

Died in Action: These words are simple, but they speak volumes.
They tell the sublimest act of one's life; of his death for his country.
The view is of the battle field strewn with dead. The central figure
is that of a hero as he died defending his country's honor.

Brave Boys of the North: The Montana regiments advance on
Caloocan. Among the troops of the 8th. Army Corps there were none
braver, truer or more uncomplaining than the above.

Some of the enemy's dead: It is safe to say they never knew
what struck them. A well aimed shell probably did the work by
exploding in their midst.