The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-04
the islands. and perhaps nearly tina; num-

the islands. and perhaps nearly tha; num-
Der OF insurgents under arms.
II the insurgents had money and could
get arms, II would not be three months
before 1000 natives would be in open re-
volt. The rebels who are now in this
colony and who left the Philippines when
il became apparent that they were being
watched are strongly of the opinion that
the foreign officer AT Madrid is disgust
ed with the whole affair-;hat the minis
ter OF foreign affairs is satisfied that the
whole Philippine trouble has been bun
glingly handled. When the rebellion
broke out last August General Bianco
was governor-general and commander
in-chief. General Blanco was not aggres
sive enough 10 satisfy good many, par
ticula-ly the cIericals, and sentiment
was created against him. not only IN
Mania, but in Madrid. be was recalled
soon after the famous black hole nor
ror. early in the winter season. IL was
evident from Blanco's demeanor that ne
was convinced that the reoels had grie-
ances serious enough and numerous
enough TO call for respectful considera-
ton on the part Of the Spanish authorities
a Madrid. This rather conciliatory aiii-
tude very greatly dispieased the arcn-
bishop, and General Blanco was denounc-
ed as wholly incompetent he was sue
ceeded by General Poiavieja. whose rue
Of five or six months was characterized
by cruelties calculated 10 strengthen the
cause OF the insurgents. II was during
Polavieja's time that indiscrimlnate ar
rests were made, followed by drumhead
court -martial and summary execution.
Polavieja was received al Manila with
open arms. The day Of his arrival from
Barcelona was marked with a great dem
onstration. The Spaniards at Manila.
and particularly the friars, went wild
with delight The general entered upon
mis- duties with a great bare OF rum
pets. At his reception he declared that
he himself would go 70 the front, prose
cute the most vigorous kind OF war
fare and suppress the rebellion in less
than a month. The general did not rush
impetuously away 10 the front. as he had
promised 70 do. On second thought he
concluded 10 look around him lIttle and
see how things were worked in Manila
II IS said that the general conferred
with some very knowing and adro.t n
nanciers before he went out among the
troops. and that his ABILITY 70 pick Oh;
..s;Ispects' who bad money with which
20 buy freedom was due - mis- deiioer-
arion and consultation al the star II II
a matter OF common report that General
Polav.eja got very large sum for
causing the execution &C Dr.. RisaL The
sum usually NAMED Is $4,000. There was
not much OF case against ne young
and possibly indiscrset doctor. but there
were men OF political Influence and n
nancial ability who wanted the doctor
executed II IL reported here that the|
home authorities have started an inves-
tgaiion OF Poiavists's financial opera
tons IN the Philippines The foreign
Office became very greatly dissatisfied
with Polavieia's course and the sequel
l. found IN his recall II was given cut
tnat me generals health was bad. AMI
that his retirement was due % ina. fact
But that was Simply a blind" intend
ei 20 lei the general dgwn easy. 4 good
many o. he reoel leaders were pleased
" n the retirement q Poiavieja. for ne
vas thoroughly de;es;ed. ana these same
leaders were pleased wiih the appoint
Tnent OF General Prerno de