The remains of Spain's great Colonial Empire seem a source
of infinite trouble to her. It appears that the revolt in the Philippines, reported last week, but then said to have proved abortive, is a reality. The insurgents number between two thousand and three thousand men, and though the Govern- ment troops are said to have defeated them, it was necessary to proclaim a state of siege in Manila. It is believed, says Reuter, that the insurrection is the work of half-breeds who have been in communication with filibusters in Hong-kung and secret societies in Japan. It is also stated that an insur- rection has broken out in Porto Rico, and that some of the troops destined for Cuba have been intercepted and sent there. If this is true, Spain has plenty on her hands. Meantime one cannot but admire the dogged courage with which the Spaniards of all parties meet their disasters. There must be a great deal still left in a nation which so resolutely refuses to be beaten.
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