The provincial government was evacuated to Palo while General Mojica and his men prepared to fight the Americans. On January 31, 1900 General Kohe arrived with an American team to negotiate a cease-fire and surrender of the province.
Noong ika-31 ng Enero 1900, dumating si Heneral Kohe at ang grupo ng mga amerikano para makipag-negosasyon upang matigil na ang putukan at ang pagsuko ng probinsya.