rgents very heavy. Have buried some 500
of their dead and hold 500 prisoners. Their loss, killed, wounded,
and prisoners, probably 4,000.

"Took waterworks pumping station yesterday, six miles out. Considerable
skirmish with enemy, which made no stand. Pumps damaged; will
be working in a week. Have number of condensers set up in city,
which furnish good water. Troops in excellent spirits. Quiet
prevails. _Otis_."

"Manila, February 3.--Adjutant-General, Washington: Situation rapidly
improving. Reconnaissance yesterday to south several miles; to east
to Laguna Bay; to northeast eight miles, driving straggling insurgent
troops in various directions, encountering no decided opposition.

"Army disintegrated, and natives returning to village, displaying
white flag.

"Near Caloocan, six miles north, enemy made stand behind
entrenchments. Charged by Kansas troops, led by Colonel Funston;
close encounter, resulting in rout of enemy, with very heavy loss.

"Loss to Kansas troops, Lieutenant Alford killed, six men wounded.

"Night of 4th, Aguinaldo issued flying proclamation, charging Americans
with initiative, and declared war.

"His influence throughout this section destroyed. Now applies for
cessation of hostilities and conference. Have declined to answer.

"Insurgents' expectation of rising in city on night of 4th
unrealized. Provost Marshal-General, with admirable disposition of
troops, defeated every attempt.

"City quiet. Business resumed. Natives respectful and cheerful.

"The fighting qualities of American troops a revelation to all
inhabitants. Signed, _Otis_."

Secretary Alger sent the following cablegram to General Otis,
at Manila:

"Accept my best congratulations upon your magnificent victory of
Sunday, all the more creditable because you were not the aggressor."

"Manila, February 10.--Adjutant-General: Insurgents collected
considerable force between Manila and Caloocan, where Aguinaldo is
reported to be, and threatened attack and uprising in city.

"This afternoon swung left of McArthur division, which is north of
Pasig River, into Caloocan, driving enemy easy.

"Our left now at Caloocan. Our loss slight; that of insurgents
considerable. Particulars in morning.

"Attack preceded by one-half hour's firing from two of Admiral
Dewey's vessels.

"_Otis_."

"Manila, February 13.--Adjutant-General, Washington: Everything quiet
this morning; business in city resuming former activity. _Otis_."

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