New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-28
GEN. GREENE IN WASHINGTON
HE BRINGS OFFICIAL REPORTS FROM
MERRITT AND DEWEY
AGU1NALDO'S REPRESENTATIVE ACCOM-
PANY HIM-HIs VIEWS OF THE FUTURE
OF THE PHILIPPINES.


my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrRuNE.l
Washington. Sept 27.-Major- General Francis
V. Greene, who has received greater distinction
in the war with Spain than perhaps any other
NewYork soldier. having been promoted from
the cOonelcy OF the list Regiment successfully
10 the highest existing rank in the Army.
reached Washington this afternoon. having
travelled with all haste from Manila. a Journey
consuming exactly four weeks He was accom-
panied by his personal aids. Captain Bates. Of
the Regular Army, and Lieutenant Schuyler
Schieffelin, OF the 41th New-York. we'll as
Felipe Agoncillo and Lixto Lopez. representa-
tives Of Aguinaldo who are on the way TO Paris.
General Greene brought with him the official re-
ports Of General Merritt on the operations
around Manila and the conditions existing In
the Philippines. together with voluminous pack
ages Of charts and documents bearing on the
future Of the islands for the information Of the
President. and exhaustive report from Ad-
miral Dewey addressed to Secretary Long, Gov
ering his actions since the destruction OF the
Spanish fleet on May /
General Greene and his aids we're presented
to General Miles and afterward to President
Mckinley by Adjutant- General Corbin He will
remain here for several days in order that the
President may consult him. and will then re-
turn 10 New York to be discharged from the
military service at his request.
General Greene and the members NJ his staff
are enthusiastic regarding the Philippines. and
speak in glowing terms Of American prospects
there. While averse To being quoted as ex-
pliCtly favorng the immediate acquisition Of
the entire archipelago they intimate plainly
that in their opinion any disadvantages attend
ing SUCH action would he insignificant compared
with the great benefits which they believe would
result They were disposed to minimize the pos
siblty Of any considerable friction with the in
surgents. whose attitude ~ the American FORCES
Rad been wofully misunderstood
General Greene was surprised to find that the
inha bitants Of Luzon vino came under his OBJ
servation. while they were barely clothed at all.
were far from savages: that men who wore only
treechcloths could read and write. and that all
the natives were intelligent and remarkable for
their good personal habits. Their huts were
clean enough for the most fastidious American
officer To occupy. and the humbesi workman
invariably bathed after toll They were an in
telligent and superior race. much like the
japanese. and fully as anxious and determined
the latter "a enjoy the benefits ~ higher
civilization and self-governmcnt
The country was asionishingly sauhrious the
soldiers perfectly well and altogether de-
lighted with thsir experiences No dissatisfnc-
tion existed among the troops. and while many
% the men would prefer 10 return home n
needed in the Philippines only for garrison duty
they were anxious 10 stay where they were II
any further nghtinE was expected ~ them
The Philippine delegates desire 10 confer
with the President. and tho question OF their
reception was considered at the State Depart
ment this afternoon There is no doubt that
the President will grant an audience n them
In their personal capacity. He will. however.
avoid any action that would tend 20 commit
this Government to the recognition OF the In
surgents pending the conclusion Of a peace
treaty with Spain.