Manila and the Philippines.

All of the churches and convents of Manila are open to tourists.
In many, the nuns and padres do not speak English, but practically
all of the guides can act as interpreters and the priests and nuns
gladly offer their assistance.
ENVIRONS OF MANILA
FORT WILLIAM McKINLEY.-Said to be the largest military
reservation of the U. S. Army, located about 7 miles from Manila.
The site is one of the most commanding near the city. The cemetery within its area is for the military and naval deed. Before
American occupation it was known as the Plaza de Armas (Military plaza) for the review of Spanish troops.
GUADALUPE.-On a bluff overlooking the Pasig River, to the
right of the Fort McKinley road and quite near the fort, are the
majestic ruins of Guadalupe, a medieval church and sanctuary of
the Augustinian friars dating from 1601. In former times it was
famous for its shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe; annual pilgrimages were made to it from Manila by the whole Chinese community,
both Christian and pagan at the fiesta for St. Nicholas, patron saint
of Chinese Christians. It was a sanitarium for aged and infirm
missionaries; its library and archives contained relics of ecclesiastical interest and a number of unpublished works of rare historical
value; it had an industrial school for native boys. Its architectural
splendor is still apparent and a ramble in and about its ruined
walls thoroughly worthwhile. As it had been taken and was being used
by troops of the Insurrection as a base of attack upon the Americans, the latter's gunboats and long forces destroyed it in 1900.
SAN PEDRO MACATI.-A center of military activity during
the Filipino insurrection. The old church shows the ravages of
shot and shell. Close by is the British Cemetery.
SIBUL SPRINGS.-A much frequented resort 56 miles from
Manila among the foothills of northern Bulacan, famous for its
mineral springs and sulphur baths. A bath house, built after Roman
models at an original cost of P60,000, has been erected by the Government. The private rooms, each containing a bathing tank, may be
rented for a nominal sum. Interesting side trips may be made on
foot, especially to the caves of El Renacimiento and Madlum. Six
kilometers away at Biac-na-bato is the former Filipino stronghold
where General Aguinaldo and other leaders made peace with the
Spaniards in December, 1897.
PAGSANJAN (pronounced Pax-an-hahn) Gorge and Rapids
cannot be equalled in the Far East. From Manila to Pagsanjan one
travels through the richest coconut growing section of the Philippines. On arrival at Pagsanjan the changes necessary for river
trip can be made at either of the two Hotels. One should wear a

64