Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-10-08


ments to their blOckhouse. about two miles
north of Manila. from which point re-
treat was ordered. the line fell back about
1000 yards in an orderly manner. but re-
took the position without opposition the
following morning.
On the eth inst. the regimental COM
mander asked and obtained permission to,
attack the insurgent forces in our front
and moved against them with four COM
panies, C., |, B, and f. driving them from
their position with heavy loss after a
sharp lgnt of about forty-tive minutes.
AL go p. m, February 10. orders We're
received to take the town Of Caloocan in
conjunction with the First Montana voiun-
teers and the Third United States artil-
lery: the left flank was protected by two
companies of the First Idaho volunteers.
and the line reinforced by two guns each
Gl the tan light artillery. and the Sixth
United States artillery. After half hours
smelling OF the town by the fleet. the ad-
vance began gradually swinging to the
right, and drove the enemy with heavy loss
through and beyond the town, where the
line was halted and formed for the night.
The following day position was taken
about half a mile beyond Caloocan church.
where the command still lies intrenched in
lace OF a continuous fire from the enemj'
IN front and on the left, the latter from
the town of Malab0n.
In all of these engagements, the troops
OF TINS command, most of whom Were I'M
der IRE for the first time, behaved in
the most excellent manner. advancing in
the race OF heavy fire steadily and with
snip OF the insurgents is attributed the
comparatively small percentage of casual
tles' major portion of which are slight.
March.
March-'Tne command remained in the
trenches of Caloocan until evening of
March "A, 1859, when it was moved to La
Iona church, about one mile southeast.
AT $50 a m, March %. 1859. the advance
began. this regiment in center of brigade
line. the entire division gradually swing
ing to the left until stopped at the Tulia-
han river. where the enemy were strong
~ intrenched on the north bank. Cross
ing under the enemy's fire was finally ac-
mand of Captain Watson, driving the en-
envy from their position, and the entire
command passed to the opposite bank about
noon. No further opposition was met with
and position was taken for the night. AT
200 a. m. the following day, the advance
was continued with little resistance from
the insurgents, until the Manila-Dagupan
railway was crossed near Polo station.
Later in the day line was formed for the
night about one mile north of station. the
Third battalion in rear. On the 9th the
command moved forward at 200 a. M,
passing through the town of Meycauayan
and hating just beyond for dinner. Short
ly after noon Companies II and ! were
called into action on left of road. engag-
ing the enemy across the Marilao river. 1t
was found impossible to dislodge them, and
the regimental command with one platoon
of Company G crossed river on LETT ana
attacked in rear, taking twenty-eight pris-
oners and rifles, besides killed and wound
ed. This platoon returned and command
moved down river. and crossed at the town
Of Mdrilao in time to participate in en-
gagement with the insurgents. who at
tempted to advance. but we're driven back
and position taken for the night, just north
of river. No move was made on the 2tsh.
March %. the line moved forward at
500 q. m. this regiment on right of brigade
line and to left of railroad track. the Third
battalion In support. The enemy were en-
gagged within a mile, and quickly driven
back across the Santa Marva, Bigaa ana
Guiguinto riI ers. hating for about two
hours just south Of the town of Bigaa.
Just north of the Guiguinta river the adj
vance was checked by spirited fire from
the enemy. Line was quickly formed. and
the fire silenced after hard fight of about
twenty minutes. The line remained in this
position until 80 p m. March 30, when
the advance was continued with the First
battalion in support. to the main road into
Malolos where, some resistance being met
with. the line was halted for the night.
and preparations made TO advance on the
town the following DAY
In all of these engagements the men
of this command continued to exhibit the
soldicrly qualities heretofore characteristic
of their services. sncourtcring the numer-
Gus difficulties Of the campaign with pa
tience, fOrtitude and endurance
April.
April-"On the 3lst of March the regi-
| ment on the right of the brigade line,
and west of the acknowledgement railway,
advanced upon the city of Maloios The
regimental commander. with a small party
from Company +. moved in front Of the
command and was the first to enter the
public square Of the city, meeting with lit
tie resistance. Line was formed about 4
mile north of MalOlOS. and no further move
was made until April %, when active oper-
atoms were again resumed. and the COM
mand moved in conjunction with the First
Montana. against the Filipino intrench-
rnen;s on the north bank of the Bagbag
! river. Line was halted about half mile
from same. and after a spirited Smelling
of the works by the armored train. Com
| pany advanced to the river and drove
the enemy from their position after few
! minutes fire. Position was taken for the
night on south bank of river. and on the
10Th the advance was resumed until OPP
| poSite the town of Calumpit.
After n continuous fire, maintained for
| the balance of the day. portion of the
| 9th, it was found impossible TO force the
| passage at the railroad, and the regiment
al commander. with forty-tive men from
| various companies crossed the river about
quarter Of mile below the bridge. and
attacked the enemy in rear. quickly driv-
the balance of the regiment. together with
the Montana regiment, crossed the river
on the railroad bridge. and the enemy were
| rapidly pressed northward through the
ment is now located.
THE enemy's loss in these engagements
was very heavy in killed and wounded
| while the total casualties in this comman nd
We're one killed and fourteen wounded
| three of whom have since died"
May.
May-"The regiment in conjunction with
| the First Montana. left Apalit early or
| the morning of May l. marching north
! I'll oil hn
crossing several streams by means of rail
way bridges until at about 900 a m, the
| Third battalion, which was leading the
| advance, encountered the enemy. who were
| intrenched on the north side of the Santa
| Tomas river, and engaged them. Company
| II. supporting a battery consisting of one
| Hotchkiss and one Calling gun. deployeG
| on the right of the railroad, and later Com.
pany c deployed on the right of Company
| H. After considerable firing. Company
was ordered to relieve Company Fl, whose
supply of ammunition was short. Com
pany D advanced along the railroad. firing
| on the enemy 10 the left. After abou,
! an hours engagement, the enemy retreat.
| ed to their trenches north of the Santa
| Tomas railroad station, where they made
a stronger stand. Companies G, d and /
| having crossed the bridge of which ont
| span had been cut and dropped into the
river. advanced. and being reinforced by
Companies G and e. of the second bat.
| TALON, charge was made. dislodging the
| enemy and driving them from the field
| That night and the following day the regl-
ment rested at Santa Tomas, and on May
| 6 entered San Fernando
"On the evening of May s. outposts were
| attacked. the engagement lasting about
one hour in which Companies 3. c. D.
| II. and VI took part
The regiment left quarters at $50 a. m,
| May "a. under command of Major Whit
man, TO engage the enemy west OF San
! Fernando. the Third battalion being left
| in reserve. The First and Second battaI-
| ions made a detour to The right. moving