. Die philippinischen Inseln . Hafen hat die Landwirtschaft im Visayas Bezirk stark gefördert. Manila ist weit weg. Der Iloilo-Bezirk umfasst die großen Inseln Panay, Xegros, Cebu und andere, und hat einen zweiten Hafen von risingvance, Cebii, auf der Insel dieses Namens. Cavite ist eine befestigte Stadt, auf einer kleinen Halbinsel, in der Bucht von Manila, etwa zehn Meilen von der Hauptstadt entfernt. Dazu :) Dampfschiff fährt 140 die philippinischen Inseln. Zweimal täglich. Das Regierungsarsenal und die einzige Werft in der Kolonie befinden sich hier, und es ist daher die Hauptnavalstation auf den Inseln. Cavite ist auch die

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. The Philippine Islands . port hasgreatly encouraged agriculture in the Visayas district. Manila istoo far away. The Iloilo district includes the large islands ofPanay, Xegros, Cebu, and others, and has a second port of risingimportance, Cebii, on the island of that name. Cavite is a fortified town, on a small peninsula, in the bay ofManila, about ten miles from the capital. To it :) steamboat runs 140 The Philippine Islands. twice daily. The Government arsenal and the only shipyard inthe colony are located here, and it is, therefore, the chief navalstation in the islands. Cavite is also the residence of most of theSpanish naval officers and of many foreigners : their handsome bun-galows are on the outskirts of the town. Some fine shops, a theatre, a few cafes, and the old Cathedral are the most noteworthy objectsof interest in the town itself. The Cathedral is large and imposing, and its architecture is characteristic of most of the churches of thecolony. The houses in Cavite were formerly of wood, but since a. INTERIOR OF A HOCSE DESTROYED BY AX EARTHQUAKE. fire, in 1754, which destroyed the town, most of them are built ofstone or brick. But even this did not save the town ; for theearthquake of 1880 again laid it waste. Cavite was taken by the British in 1763, and has always beendeemed the key to the capital. It was the seat of the rebellion of1872, when the rebels seized and plundered the arsenal. This Other Important Cities and Towns. 141 insurrection, however, was put down, and the leaders executed ordeported. Cavite, on account ot its strategic value, was the tirstplace taken by Admiral Dewey after the battle. As elsewheredescribed, it then became the headquarters for Aguinaldo and theinsurgents. Under a humane and an advanced government of theislands, Cavite should become a large city. ? Majajay is a picturesque mountain-town, in Luzon ; it containsseveral fine streets and many charming residences. The churchand the convent are striking; the sceneryin thevici

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