Explained to the Filipinos

They Thought Bryan Would Succeed McKinley.

     Manila, September 15.—The profoundest grief is manifested by every class in the community over the death of President McKinley. Governor Taft has issued a proclamation which explains to the Filipinos that, while the death of Mr. McKinley is an irreparable individual loss, it does not alter the stability of the government or change the course of the administration. This was considered necessary because the Filipinos thought Mr. Bryan would succeed him, having received the next highest number of votes in the electoral college.
     Flags were ordered to be half masted for a month, while all employees of the civil government are to wear mourning bands on their arms.
     All the foreign consuls, wearing their uniforms, called at the residence of Governor Taft to tender their condolences.
     Memorial ceremonies will be held on the Luneta by the civil and military authorities upon the day of the funeral.