(1899) souvenir of the 8th army corps of the philippine expedition

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THE UNIVERSITYOF CALIFORNIA


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SOUVENIROIF1 THIS8XH ARMY CORPS,

'PHILIPPINE EXPEDITION.A Pictorial History of the Philippine Campaign.

COPY-DIG'-ITED.I 399.

MANIt A, P. I.

ipowPRESS OF FREEDOM PUBLISHING COMPANY


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The total destruction of the Spanish Asiatic squadron by AdmiralDewey in the famed naval engagement of Manila Bay, following closelyupon the declaration of war between the United States of America andSpain, first brought the Philippine Islands into prominent public view.The later occupancy by the American troops, the siege and final surrenderof the city of Manila and the many grave questions of international aswell as diplomatic importance that have since arisen as to their finaldisposition, 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 in1571, General Legaspi declared Spanish sovereignty over the entire groupof islands and named Manila as the Capital. But while the city ot Manilaitself 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 ingold and precious mineral stones, of fortunes to be easily made from theextraordinary fertility of the soil, or in this or that speculation, havearoused the cupidity of the venturesome and already the first symptoms


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ofaboomare manifest, by the crowded streets, and boatloads of newarrivals, who are eagerly awaiting a settlement of the conditions thatforce them to delay their exploration The Insurgent army as well as themany 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 andabout Manila.

The greatest care has been taken to choose such views only as willmost interest. Already the sleep of centuries is broken, American bustlehas sounded the death-knell to the long sleep of years and soon, one byone 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 ofthe tamous bay, and nightly the promenade of all the beauty, wit andashion of this gay city, all these are shown.


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Wire entanglements. This form of impedement was used more in Cubathan they were heie. To the Spanish mind they formed an effectual barrier totroops. '


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


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


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


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


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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." Thiswall was built about 200 years ago.


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Bridge of General Blanco. The bridge spans an arm of the Pasig on Calle SanFernando, 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.


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


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This cut shows a barricaded street in the Malate district. From behindthese breastworks the Spaniards shot volleys into the ranks of chargingAmericans.


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


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

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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 viewshows one of their guns in action.


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iNative Milk Venders: An interesting though every day scene upon thehighways leading into Manila. The milk can of the West has not yet invadedthe islands, and perhaps never .will, as the natives seem to think their wooden

pitchers the only proper vessels in which to carry milk.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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The Work of a Utah shell.

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


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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 figureis that of a hero as he died defending his country's honor.


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Brave Boys of the North: The Montana regiments advance onCaloocan. Among the troops of the 8th. Army Corps there were nonebraver, truer or more uncomplaining than the above.


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


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(1899) souvenir of the 8th army corps of the philippine expedition

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