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D|SPERSE RCBBER BANDS
Detachments of the Sixth Infantry
Have Lively Skirmishes in
Island of Negros.
GEN. Y0UNe HAS BATTLE WITH FILIPINOs
iiens. Lawton and Macarthur to be
Made BriEadier Generals in the
Regular Army-Secretary Root In
spects the Transport Thomas-Big-
gest Army Ship In World.

Manila, Oct. Establishments of the
Sixth infantry have recently been en-
gagged in dispensing bands of bandits
who have been operating in the island
of Negros. Capt. Simons struck a vii
lage of Tulisanes, near San Carlos, and
Capt. Evans defeated another band,
killing ten, wounding many and cap
turing 20. There were no American
losses.
Dispatch from Otis.
Washington, Oct. 3O.-The war de-
partment received the following dis
patch from Gen. Otis:
Manila, Oct. 2S.-Young struck insur-
gents Santa Rosa, north of San 1sidro yes
terday, driving them; captured some of
their property. Casualties two killed, one
wounded. Evans, Sixth infantry, struck
robber band Negros 9th instant, killed ten,
wounding many, capturing 20 prisoners.
Simons, Sixth infantry, struck small
band, dispersed them, killed three. No
casualties"
i Promotes Lawton and Macarthur.
Washington, Oct. 30.-By the death
Of Gen. Guy V. Henry the president
has the appointment of another brig
adler general in the regular army. He
will thus be able to reward Maj. Gems.
Lawton and Macarthur at the same
time.
1t is expected that the appointments
will be made in the order named, SO
that Gen. Lawton will have precedence
over Gen. Macarthur. 1t is said at the
war department, however, that no APP
pointments for either the regular or
volunteer army will be announced for
several days.
The command of the department of
the Missouri, left vacant by the death
of Gen. Henry, will fall to Gen. Mer-
riam. As matter of fact Gen. Mer-
riam is now in command of that de-
partment, as well as the department of
the Colorado. 1t is the intention to
keep him in this dual command indefn-
itely, for the reason that by the APP
pointments of Gems. Lawton and Mac
Arthur there will be no one available to
take command of the department of
Missouri.
Gen. Henry, although assigned to
that command, had not, owing to ILL
ness, been able to assume the duties.
Greatest Army Transport in World.
New York, Oct. 3O.-Secretary Root,
of the war department, accompanied.
by army officers, made visit of in
spection to the transport Thomas, ~
ing at the government dock in Brook
lyn, and which came here few days
ago from the Cramps, of Philadelphia
Accompanying Secretary Root were
Brig. Gen. Marshall 7. Ludington, Col.
Charles Bird, Gen. John G. Watkin,
Surgeon Gen. George M. Sternberg,
Commander Katsuro Marta, of the inn
perial Japanese navy, and Capt. Wig
nal, military attache of the French en-
bassy.
The vessel sails November 4 for Ma
Mia with the Forty-seventh regiment,
now at Camp Meade. There are 1906
men in the regiment, commanded by
Col. Walter Howe. Among the vessels
supplies are 200. collins. Secretary
Root was pleased with the vessels gen
eral equipment and makeup. He said
the vessel was undoubtedly the great
est army transport in the world.
To Pay Soldiers or Mt San Francisco.
San Francisco, Oct. 3O.-At confer
ence of Red Cross members, citizens
and army officers held to consider
means for the relief of destitute SOL
diers, Gen. Shafter stated that he would
recommend the discharge of all men in
San, Francisco hereafter instead of in
Manila. They would therefore receive
their pay here instead of elsewhere
and have chance to procure transpor-
tation before their money has all been
spent. Many of the soldiers who have
been discharged in Manila have been
in the habit of dropping whatever pay
they receive at the way ports before
reaching this city
i Sensational Reports Denied.
Washington, Oct. 3O.-Gen. Shafter.
at San Francisco, has telegraphed the
war department. as follows in regard
to the result of an examination which
was instituted by him into published
report that the Forty-sixth infantry
have not been properly supplied with
food and had been compelled to beg on
their trip to San Francisco:
Have had thorough investigation NV
Col Maus in reference to Complaints II
members Forty-sixth volunteers begging
at Ogden and complaining of food Com
manding officers of each section say this is
untrue; that men were not permitted to
straggle from train. Possible, of course
that some men may have escaped the vigil
ance of their officers and made Complaints
Colonel states that he started with ten
days travel rations complete with car for
hot coffee on each section; that he was
II days in reaching here, delay for which
troops were not responsible. In response
to his telegram sent him on the 25th two
days rations by express. Col. Schuyler de-
clares that sensational reports as to his
regiment are false, says they are remark
ably orderly and well behaved They mrs,
scented an Unusually fine appearance In
marching Saturday. observed them care,
marched past"
To Convert Paper Money Into Gold.
Buenos Ayres, Oct. 30.-The cham
Der of deputies has passed bill fix
ing the conversion of paper money at
the rate of A centavos, gold, per dollar,
as soon as there is sufficient specie on
hand to permit of such conversion.
Result of the Famine.
London, Oct. 3O.--The Exchange
Telegraph company has dispatch
from Allahabad saying that the famine
expenditure has compelled the Indian
government to suspend Geographic
transfers and restrict council bills.
Won by French Champion.