“(Received, Cebú, January 16, 1900, 11 A.M.)
“Owing to a new disaster of the Union Army, MacKinley has tendered his resignation as President, Mr. Bryan succeeding him.
“Peace promulgated in the Philippines. Basis of the protectorate is being discussed.
“Philippine independence will be proclaimed February the 4th.
“Remark.—The basis of a protectorate has been published in English.”
“Manila, January 20, 1900, 10 A.M.
“(Received at Cebú on the same day, at 11 A.M.)
“Otis’ successor, John Waterly, of the democratic party, has just arrived. He brings with him papers and instructions in regard to proclamation of the Philippine Republic.
“It is believed that Rev. Martin, Bishop of Cebú, will be transferred to the Archbishopric of Manila, and Rev. Nozaleda to Spain.”—P.I.R., Books B-10.
[26] P.I.R., 1193. 2.