Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-24

Manila May 23.--1:20 p. m.-The con-
ference between the civil members of
the United States Philippine Commits
sion and representatives Of the Fil.pinos
continues. The military ana civil mem
bers OF the commission differ regarding
the wisdom of continuing the confer
ence. the former adhering to the origi-
nal demand for the unconditional sur
renGer of the insurgents
a DAYS CONFERENCE
Manila. May 23.-6:15 p. IN. The Fill
plno commission spent the day at the
residence of the American Commission
ers. They discussed every point of the
scheme OF government and tie peace
proclamation details, asking for infor
nation as to what personal rights
would be guaranteed them. Colonel
Chas. DENLY. of the American commits
sion, explained that they would be the
same as under the United States Con-
sttution.
The Flioinos also desired informa-
ton as TO the school system to be es-
tablshed, and approved of. the Ameri-
can policy of the separation of church
and State. They chiefly sobjected to the
scheme on the ground tina II gave them
personal liberty, which they knew they
would have. but did not give them po-
litical liberty. Finally, the Fllpinos said
they were personally pleased with the
plan, but could not endorse it officially.
During the day. the Filipino commits
sioners called upon General Otis. and
they will repeat their call tomorrow.
ENJOYING SOCIAL AMENITIES.
There rs much comment here on the
outing the Filipino ENJOYS are enjoying.
They are arrayed in blue coats, scarlet
trousers and gold lace, and drove about
the city. revealing in the attention be-
slowed upon them which is evidently
exceedingly gratifying to them. They
are the ccnters of continual levees n
Filipino houses. where they have been
entertained, and have had every OPP
pOrtun!ty to advance the interests of
the instruction. Military sentiment
dsapprovcs OF tho Fiipinos being lion
lied by the civilian element.
DANGER OF MISCONSTRUCTION
General Otis from Ante bellum cxpc-
rience. and owing TO the Filpinos fond
ness for discussion, has maintained the
attitude he assumed with the first COM
mission. He has had no offer Ia make
the i"iliplnos save TTTI they lay u0w II
their arms without terms. The army
believes that if we intend 10 remain in
the Philippine islands 1t will be cheaper
In the long run TO whip the insurgents
so thoroughly that they would be glad
OF the opportunity to surrender, rather
than TO parley with them and make
terms which they would construe as Il
compromise.
The army is also of the opinion that
While the first course may cost more
men and money in the beginning than
the latter it will prove an effectuai
IL
whereas, il the war is ended by n COM
promise. the professional revolutionists
among the tagals may be ENCOURAGED
to try again in a few years.
PROF. SCHURIAN's VIEW.
Prof Schurman. speaking of the com
missions policy. said
II believe force was necessary be-
cause they thought us weaklngs and
towards: but believe also that concil-
iation should accompany force. My
endeavor has been. ever since 1 came
here, to exercise concliation."
The Professor is most optimistic as
to the results of the negotiations and
believes the scheme of government pro-
posed by the United States commission
Will ultimately be adopted.
FILIPINO CONGRESSMAN SUR
RENDERS.
Rosario, a Filipino Congressman,
wealthy resident of Manila and for
meriy Aguinaldos commissary gene
raj. accompanied by an insurgent cap
tain. called upon Major General Otis
to-day. and announced that I'VE desire
to surrender our persons and property
into the hands of the Americans" The
surrender was arranged by Chaplain
Pierce, or the Fourteenth Regiment.
who knew Rosario before the war
Rosario corresponded in cipher with
General Luna, so he has been closely
watched by the officials at Tarlas since
the insurrection has been weakening
Rosario only escaped by persuading
General Luna to send him on a secret
mission to Manila for the purpose Of
collecting funds With the caDtain
ten men and their families. Rosario
travelled Mt night through the swamps
and mountains, passed the lines Of
both armies and entered Manila las
evening. He has been liberated on
parole.
AGUINALDO FEARS LUNA.
According to the story told by Rosa
rio. General Luna is absolute dictator
and Aguinoldo fears him. Every Fill