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Show GENERAL OTIS' REPORT. American Loss 175 and Insurgent Loss Heavy. Washington, Feb. 7. The followiDg dispatch from General Otis been made public: "Manila, Feb. 5. Adjutant General: Insurgents opened attack on our outer lines at 8:45, repeated attack several times durnig night; at 4 o'clock this morning entire force engaged; all at. tacks repulsed; at daybreak advanced against insurgents and have driven them beyond lines they formerly occupied, occu-pied, capturing several villages and their defense works; insurgents' loss in dead and wounded large; our own casualties casu-alties thus far estimated at 175; very few fatal. Troops enthusiastic and fighting fearlessly. Navy did splendid execution on flanks of enemy; city held in check and absolute quiet prevails; insurgents have secured good many Mauser rifles, a few field pieces and. quick-firing guns with ammunition duting last month. Otis." The following cablegram from General Gen-eral Otis has been received at the war department: "Manila, Feb. 5. To Adjutant General, Gen-eral, Washington: Have established our permanent lines well out and have driven off the insurgents. The troops have conducted themselves with great heroism. The country about Manila is peaceful and city perfectly quiet. List of casualties tomorrow. Otis." Washington, Feb. 7. The following dispatch was received at 1:15 this morning: morn-ing: "Manila, Feb. 5. To Adjutant General: Gen-eral: Situation most satisfactory; no apprehension need be felt. Perfect quiet prevails in the city and vicinity. List of casualties being prepared and will be forwarded as soon as possible. Troops in excellent health and spirits. "Otis." Washington, Feb 7. The following message has been received from Admiral Ad-miral Dewey: "Manila, Feb. 5. To the secretary of war, Washington: Insurgents here inaugurated general engagement Sat- urday night, which has continued today. to-day. The American army and navy is generally successful. Insurgents have been driven back and our line advancing. advanc-ing. No casu alties to the navy. "Dewey." |