. The Philippine Islands . of a visit, being picturesque andinteresting. The Cathedral was founded in 1570, and has severaltimes been destroyed by earthquakes. The new Cathedral, onthe site of the old, which wasdestroyed by the earthquake of1880, cost a half-million dollars. It is an immense structure ofbrick and stone and is the most imposing building in the is in old Manila, and is celebrated for the splendor of itsinterior decorations and its gorgeous altars. Here start and endmost of the great religious processions for which Manila is so 130 The Philippine Islands. noted. The cos
. The Philippine Islands . of a visit, being picturesque andinteresting. The Cathedral was founded in 1570, and has severaltimes been destroyed by earthquakes. The new Cathedral, onthe site of the old, which wasdestroyed by the earthquake of1880, cost a half-million dollars. It is an immense structure ofbrick and stone and is the most imposing building in the is in old Manila, and is celebrated for the splendor of itsinterior decorations and its gorgeous altars. Here start and endmost of the great religious processions for which Manila is so 130 The Philippine Islands. noted. The cost of maintaining the Cathedral, including the salariesof the oiliciating priests, is not far from $60,000 per annum. The Church of San Francisco—also in old Manila—is the oldestchurch in Manila. It is under the patronage of the Franciscans andis very wealthy. The magnificence of its interior is unrivalled. The Governor-Generals Palace is in Malacanan, a suburb ofnew Manila. It is a low massive structure and occupies an. CHURCH OF SAN FRANCISCO, AND THE OLD CITY WALLS. immense area. It is in the midst of a large garden—a veritableParadise. It is on the bank of the river Pasig, in a healthfullocalit), and commands a line view of the city and the garden is famed for its luxuriance. Here grow, in richprofusion, cocoanuts, bananas, lemons, mangoes, and a wealth offlowers: the white champaca, the yellow ilang-ilang with itsexquisite perfume, gigantic orchids, and a thousand other the trees and shrubbery of this gorgeous Eden, windbroad garden paths paved witli sea-shells. Manila. 131 Facing the river is a large balcony from which the Governorviews the yearly boat-race that takes place on the birthday of theKing. This boat-race is one of the great events of the year andis usually rowed by native champions. The interior of the Palace is of unusual splendor, and there isevidence on every hand of great pomp and ceremony. A hostof liveried servants and numerou
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