<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains selected summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 1998, Consolidated Statement of Income
for the six months ended June 30, 1998 as well as other financial information
contained in the report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1998 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements and
accompanying disclosures in such Form 10-Q.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000019617
<NAME> THE CHASE MANHATTAN CORPORATION 
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000
<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS
       
                             
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<FN>
<F1>On May 19, 1998, stockholders of Chase approved a 2 for 1 common stock
split, effective June 15, 1998.  Prior Financial Data schedules have not been
restated for the stock split.
</FN>