Captain-General Augusti took refuge on board the German ship Kaiserin Augusta, and was conveyed to Hongkong.
The following official reports were made by cable:
“Manila, August 13, 1898.
“Secretary of Navy, Washington:—Manila surrendered to-day to the American land and naval forces, after a combined attack.
“A division of the squadron shelled the forts and entrenchments at Malate, on the south side of the city, driving back the enemy, our army advancing from that side at the same time.
“The city surrendered about five o’clock, the American flag being hoisted by Lieutenant Brumby.
“About seven thousand prisoners were taken.
“The squadron had no casualties, and none of the vessels were injured.
“August 7th, General Merritt and I formally demanded the surrender of the city, which the Spanish governor-general refused.
(Signed) “Dewey.”