The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-07
Under Circumstances United States
Not Responsible.
CONDUCT or INLAND CAMPAIGN
Has Been Placed 10 the Hands OF
Aguinaldo.
The Rebel Chief HIS Already Cnp-
turcd Eighteen Hundred span
iards MS Prisoners Of War.
81 ecini Dispatch to The Post aud New Yorh
Herald. Copyrighted. 1895. BY Jnmes Cor
don pepnett.)

Herald. Copyrighted. 1906. BY Jnmes Cor
don pennett.)
Washington, June 6.-Without the assls-
lance of the American troops the Philippine
insurgents seem 80 be doing effective work
in Manila.
As a result OF the ample supplies OF
arms aud ammunition with which they have
been furnished the insurgents have been
vigorously attacking tie SPANISH troops,
md have been frequently victorious and
have taken many prisoners. The opera
lions OF the insurgents are simplifying the
task before United States troops.
1t is believed in naval circles that owing
to Admiral Dewey's victory the Spanards
are dcmoralized. The effect OF the insur-
gent victories will also result in withdraw
ing tha native soldiers from the Spanish
cause, and It Is said the insurgent ranks
are now being increased from this source.
1t Is not believed In naval circles that tho
American troops will have much difficulty
in defeating the Spanish at Manila. especi-
ally as their operations will be aided by
Admiral Deweys guns.
Washington. June 6.-After a long and
conflicting rumor Of naval engagements.
the landing of troops and such matters at
hr Dan. MI ,up har At ia
close Of the day one important bit Of news
Incorporated In report from Admiral
Dewey OF Important successes achieved by
the insurgents at Manila,
The navy department at p. M posted
he following. Admiral Dewey reports
Z hat the insurgents have been actively en-
jagged in the province OF Cavite during the
past week. They have won several vie
tories taken prisoners of about 1900 men
aud 80 officers OF the Spanish troops not
atiyes. The arsenal OF Cayite diaB been
prepared for occupation by the United
tatss troops on the arrival of the trans
arts,
The officials have been more anxious than
they cared to bctray as to Admiral Dewey
condition. They were not seriously appre-
hensivc of personal danger to the ilcet. but
an impression was gaining ground that III,
admiral had not maintained the same meas.
ures OF success in his operations In Manila
bay that accompanied his first effort Nov
the reports received so to show that his
plans are working out admirably, that h,
has succeeded In placing upon the insur.
gents the burden of conducting military
operations against the Spaniards while n,
himself is lying in enforced idleness await.
Ing the arrival OF troops and that he ha!
succeeded In preventing the corruption o
the insurgent leaders by the Spaniards
which at one time appeared 10 be threat
ening. is evident. There is some specula
tion here by anxious minds as to how tn,
insurgents Will treat tho prisoners the,
have taken. who are more numerous II /
said, than all tho captures made by III,
Cuban insurgents since tho war begun.
II was reported by cable soon after b,
had secured the cooperation of tho iusur
gent chief, Aguinaldo. that Dewey woul,
see that the insurgents observed the rule,
or civilized warfare This caution wal
madc necessary hy the terrible tales tina
have been circulated Ct the barbarous treat
ment OF prisoners captured by the lusur,
gents.
II Ia sincerely hoped that Aguinado vii
see to II that this agreement is observed /,
the case OF the 500 prisolsro ne 40 +. hold,
Tor IT ~ believed In official circles that tn
nations OF the civilized worlu wlll hold th,
United States materially responsible 10
any great excesses that may be COMMITTEE,
In tho Philippines as n resrlt u our action
there.
The navy department officials deelar,
Dewey is not responsible Tor the safe
keeping and maintenance OF there PRISON
ers, which is most fortunate considern,
the limited resources OF the admital 4,
the matter of provisions
The government rave orders today tina
the double turreted monitor Monadnook
now at Marc Island. California. should b.
made ready to sail for Manila within Ia,
Gays and the necessary orders wero hur
riedly telegraphed. The MONTEREY win NJ
wait Tor the company OF the Monadnock
put should be or In the course OF fsv
hours under ccnyov OF the Brutns IN,
navy department Will Immediately procnr,
anothcr merchant shin to accompany N,
Monadnock on her 60OO mile voyage. n,