Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1898-08-06

people are Just awakening to its import
ance.
In the Ohio republican convention we
did not take any position on this ques-
ton, because it wac too new and the dee
larations OF that convention would ut
once have been credited to President Me
kinley and used as a preteNt to create
public sentiment. The president did not
wish to have such lever used. He want
ed the people of this country to formu-
late their views on this question without
regard to what might be put out as his
views. He wanted to be guided by pub
lie sentiment, and he will be.
lie is beginning to hear from the peo-
pie through the press, the mail and by
wires. He has hundreds of kilograms.
He will wait until he knows the condi-
tions in the Philippines and also as to
what is the public sentiment of this coun-
try before he undertakes to settle this
great question.
He will not give Spain a definite an
swer as to the Philippines now. He will
leave that as a question to be taken up
at the time of peace negotiations, when
he will have more light and the people
here have had time to take a position as
to what should be the American policy to-
ward the far eastern question"
Closing on Manila.
London, Aug. 2-The correspondent of
the Times at Cayite, under date of July
20, says:
The arrival of General Merritt has Civ
EN- a great stimulus TO military activity
in Camp Dewey, where Green's brigade
has been reinforced by troops from Mer-
ritts transport. The occupation Of the
country south OF Manila has Been com
pleted for about a mile east of the shore,
but the line does not extend to the river
Pasig. No territory is held by the Amer
leans north of the town.
General Green, who directs the active
field operations has established his head
quarters near the sea shore under the
guns of the warships, about 1000 yards
from the Spanish position and from 800
to 1000 yards distant from the insurgenU
lines, which approach at one point within
$50 yards of the enemy.
Here occur daily attacks, which are
usually begun by the insurgents. Often
these are apparently severe, but they
have little result and cause few losses,
The Americans have not yet returned ii
single shot, although they are constantly
under fire.
The situation at the front is most eX-
traordinary. Each force is guarding its
own lines, but the insurgents are little
better than an armed rabble, They pass
freely through the American camp and
mingle with the troops, but they render
no assistance and are, indeed, rather Il
hindrance to the operations.
Arrogance OF Insurgents.
I am reluctant to believe the report
that Il certain prominent official assured
Agunaldo that the Americans came SIM
ply to support the insurgent cause and
establish Il republic, yet the attitude OF
the insurgents, particularly since Aguin-
aldos recent act announcing his plans
for the future republic, seems ample con
tirmation. The insurgent leaders are az
gressively arrogant and make no move to-
wards recognizing American authority.
General Merritt has not thus far met
AguinaldO.
The condition of the Spanish prisoners
confined by the insurgents at Cayite is
most deplorable and has aroused the pity
and sympathy of General Merritt, who
begins to issue rations today without ad.
ysing Aguinaldo.
This is probably the first step towards
assuming proper authority over the III.
surgents, who had hitherto been treated
as masters of the situation. The attitude
Of the insurgents Is the only difficulty IN
the way Of an immediate settlement OF
the whole matter.
Manila Wants Protection.
1t is an open secret and have informa-
ton confirming the report from the best
possible sources that Manila is willing
TO surrender and may do so, provided as
surance is given that the inhabitants will
be protected from the insurgents, vino
openly declare their intention Of killing
every Spaniard
Personally, | am convinced the only
means of controlling Agunaldo's rabbIe
is to dsarm the whole population. This
step alone can make life and property
safe
The American troops are active and re,
are made daily in the coun-
try. which is being thoroughly studied
and carefully mapped. The arrival OF the
third expedition Is expected tomorrow.
The force will then be amply sufficient for
any emergency.
Shortly after midnight last night the
Americans occupied the insurgent lines