Monuments 54 Life in Manila 55 Vexing Conventionalities Absent 55 Competition Less Severe 56 VII. The Environs of Manila 58 Malacañang Palace 58 Santa Mesa 59 San Juan Heights and Bridge 59 The Reservoir 60 Mariquina Valley and Town 60 The Payatas Estate 61 Montalban Dam 61 Fort William McKinley 62 VIII. Other Cities 63 Baguio 63 The Zig-Zag 63 Camp John Hay 64 Trinidad Valley 64 The City of Cebu 65 Places of Historical Interest 66 The City of Iloilo 66 Description and Attractions 67 Zamboanga 67 The San Ramon Penal Colony 68 IX. The Provinces--Beauty Spots 69