New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-30
REBELS LOYAL TO DEWE y
SPANISH OVERTURES TO AGUGNALDO
REJECTED
TIE AMERICAN COMMANDER EXPECTS
GOOD WORK FROM HIS NATIVE AL
LIES ~ TIE PHILIPPINES.

GOOD WORK FROM his NATIVE AL
LIES ~ TIE PHILIPPINES.
London. May 29.-The Hong Kong correspond
ent of THE Daily Mali says
limited states Consul o. +. williams. who
arrived here from Manila on board the United
states auxiliary guntoat Zanro. tells me he
does not think Admiral Montojo VIII be court
,nartlallcd. and adds that he does not think the
Admiral shoulI lie. for he fought brnveiy.
"Mr. williams says also that Agu,nalio. the
insurgcnt leader has hts men at Cavite In n
good state of discipline. They are provided with
plenty ~ rifles and ammunition and arc ex-
pectcd 70 do good service for the Americans IN
attacking Manila. The American troops from
san Francisco are expected 10 arrive there IN
June.
THE Spaniards trying to wean the Philip
pine rebels from their allegiance to the Amcri-
cans. Captain General August sent two priests
to Agunado. promising all kinds Of reforms
Including autonomy for the islands. but the In
surgcnt chief declined TO negotiate with them.
reminding them that the same promises had
been made before Aguinaldo made prisoners OF
two native dcputations from the Manila Govern
mcnt.
The Spanish are appointing natives governors
The Hong Kong correspondent OF The Daily
Telegraph" says.
that the insurgents. who are now rnassed ~
Cavitc. are being organized and drilled Ia an
ticipatiOn Of an early land and sea attack upon
Manila. The Americans believe the insurgents
VIII lend very substantial assistance when the
great night comes OF
"The first contingent OF United States troops
is expected on June II United States Consul
Williams does not discuss the matter. but he Is
here and II IS understood that his mission s to
secure supplies for the squadron and 10 confer
by telegraph with the Washington Govern
mcnt."
ACTIVELY PREPARING FOR MANILA.
GENERAL. MERRITT WANTS Ills MEN COMPLETE
LY READY
San Francisco. May 20.-There let-up
to-day I'm the preparations for the embarkation
OF the second expedition to the Philippines. 1t
will he about ten days before all the troops are
sufficiently equipped for the start and the YES
sells are I'm readiness General Merritt will not
give the order to start until his men are in good
shape He wants 10 land them at Manila In
proper order to begin fighting right away. and Is
taking no chances poor accommodations for
the soldiers.
This city's military population was increased
by the arrival Of two more regiments to-day
Twelve hundred Regulars comprising the 18th
and the 23d United States Infantry. arrived on
five special trains from New-Orleans and
marched through the city TO the camping
grounds. The Red Cross met the soldiers at the
ferry. and fensted them with good things to eat
and drink.
This was the first large body Of Regulars to
arrive and their welcome was as hearty as any
extended TO volunteer troops. The streets were
lined with crowds " people. who cheered the sol
diers and made admiring comments on their
appearance. At the camp religious services were
held by the chaplains Of the various regiments.
and the rest OF the day was devoted to the en-
tertainment OF the visitors.
The different regiments have been over
whelmed with gifts Of pie and cake and other
delicacies until the officers In command fear for
the health OF their men. and have begged the
hospitable people OF San Francisco 10 confne
their gifts to more wholesome articles or food.
such az fresh vegetables. eggs meat. etc.
Immense crowds visited Camp Richmond to-
day and fairly overran the tented city.
HOW THE MONTERREY WILL co.
UNDER HER owN STEAM TO HONOLULU. AND
THEN IN TOW.