The sun., 1898-09-20
FILIPINOS ARE DRILLING.
THEY WILL FTsHr II WE TURN THEN
OYER TO SPAIN

Hundreds OF Men Are Enlisting in Their
Ranks Every Day-1Iany Recruits from
RIanilA-Thsy Are Copying Our military
Tnctics-HGOnsy PourS In for Their Needs.
Special cast Dssps,eA 10 TIE sUz.
LONDON. Sept 2o.-A despatch to the Times
from Manila says that the insurgents. urged By
constant rumors OF the intention Of the Ameri-
cans to reestablish Spanish rule. continue ac-
lively recruiting their army. Hundreds Of men
in Manila are enlistine daily and troops are
drilling everywhere. :.
Great diligence is exhibited in Initiating the
American formation and manual particularly
as regards voiley firing. The eintrenehnents In
certain positions are being strengthened
A vigilant line Of pickets is kept outside the
suburbs.
At the same time the attitude Of the insur-
gents 10 much moro friendly than before the
evacuation Of their positions near the city.
Several thousand rifles and four new Maxim
guns were recently landed
The provincial leaders are paying into the
funds captured from the converts. protesting
to reserve the remainder for the payment Of
their troops.
This means that they keep practically inde-
pendent OF the central authority. preserving
the integrity Of their own commands.
General occupying one rich province sent
AEuinaldo $35, 900 in cash last week.
Agitation among the insurgents is stimulated
by the Clerical party. which uses every effort to
Influence the natives against the American oc-
cupation.
Evidence to this effect 10 absolutely trust
worthy although the Archbishop and other
prominent ecclesiastics strenuously deny any
knowledge Of such action and solemnly dis
claim personal participation therein.
Strikes In all industries are becoming more
extensive daily. The labor question is fast
growing serious.
The Americans unwisely continue to pay
nearly three times the usual wages. thus caus-
ing discomfort to spread rapidly in every class
of workmen.
All the manufacturers are much hampered.
The tramways are frequently stopped and
railway operations are seriously crippled. and
discontinuance of the service is threatened.
The strikers naturally drift into the insurgent
ranks, and consequently labor disturbances
are not discouraged by the insurkeht leaders
The news from Washington that the Oregon
and Iowa had been ordered to Manila. and that
10000 tons OF coal would be shipped immedi-
ately. is interpreted by the Americans as proof
OF tho intention OF the Government to hold
Luzon.
Nothing important is reported from the In
surReut Congress. Sessions are daily held at
Malolos. The chief element Of cohesion is con-
fessedly the fear OF the return of Spanish
domination.
II the insurgents received reasonable assur-
0nce Of . permanent foreign occupation it is
believed that the dsintegration Of the revolu-
tionary Government would be speedy and COM
plete.
Referring to the confinement OF Spanish pris-
oners in the walled city. mentioned in THE
SUS's dispatches OF Sept II. the correspond
ent Of the Times says that the place is much
overcrowded.
1t Is impossible in the absence Of proper ap-
piances to improve the present unsatisfactory
sanitary conditions.
The urgent necessity OF removing the prison.
ers Is fully recognized by the authorities, but
there is no remedy in sight.
The health OF the American troops and the
prisoners is seriously threatened. Nearly 10
per cent, OF the Americans are already on the
sick list.