“A true copy
“By order of Chief of Staff.
“Juan Beloso.”
[23] (Supplement to the Filipino Herald.)
“Thursday, Feb. 23rd, 1899.—4 P.M.
“The Filipino Army occupies the suburbs of Manila.
“The three columns commanded by Generals Pío del Pilar and Licerio and Col. Hizon now occupy the suburbs of Sampaloc, San Miguel, San Sebastian, Binondo, San Nicholas and Tondo.
“The Cavite battalion has possession of the Cuartel de Meisic and our flag is now flying there.