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supplies were shipped to Manila and other points. In the meantime some of our troops and war-ships had attacked other islands than Luzon, and many seaport towns were held by us.

As soon as the rainy season let up, General Lawton instituted another campaign in the vicinity of the Laguna de Bay, capturing many insurgents and supplies and several towns, some of which were garrisoned as well as the strength of his command permitted. Then Lawton turned northward again, and a second campaign ensued against Aguinaldo, with the object, if possible, of hemming in the rebel leader completely. This campaign resulted in the fall of Magalang, Bongabong, Tarlac, and Dagupan, the end of the railroad line. The rebels were chased into the mountains in all directions, many were captured, and large quantities of stores and ammunition taken. Among the prisoners made was Aguinaldo's private secretary and several of his staff officers, but, as before, the Dictator himself could not be found.

In the meantime General Wheaton had conducted an expedition which landed on