Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-09

LONDON, June S.-Speclal dispatches
from Manila to-day say it is reported
this morning that Aguinaldo has dis
solved the Filipino Congress and has pro-
claimed himself Dictator.
WILL HE MAKE PEACE7
WASHINGTON, June S.-The officials
here are In doubt as TO whether Aguin-
aldo, in declaring his dictatorship, Is ami
mated by a desire to rid himself OF his
refractory generals, Pillar and Luna, or
whether he aims TO consolidate III MS
own hands the power to make terms OF
peace.
IL is known from the reports of Presi-
dent Schurman, of the American Philip
pine Commission, that these two gene
rails own only faint allegiance to Aguin-
aldo, and that 1t is their attitude towards
the peace negotiations that has made
these negotiations Intellectual, the civilian
members on the Filipino side of the Joint
Commission being completely overawed
and dominated by the military element
controlled by these generals.
1t is believed here that IL Aguinaldo
can bend these men TO his will and as
sumo supreme control, he will. at once
make negotiations for peace, being able
TO secure better terms for himself than
he would otherwise.
PHILIPPINE SITUATION.
WASHINGTON, June S.-The situation
in the Philippines is described by Gene
raj Otis in the following cablegram:
Manila, June S.-Adjutant General,
Washington: Result of movements Ill
Morong province was to drive insurgents
into mountains, capturing Antipolo ana
other towns in that section, with point
of land projecting into bay. They re-
treated and scattered before our ADVANCE
leaving twenty-five dead on the field. Our
loss four killed and few wounded, most
ly slightly. City of Morong on only land
route around bay; garrisoned; all other
troops Withdrawn. Inhabitants OF pro-
yinces profess friendship and ask pro
lection. Large numbers wish TO enter
Manila. Refused. as city population Is
increasing too rapidly. Lending natives
throughout island including active lnsur-
gent leaders seek permission 10 SEND
families TO Manila. Considered only place
of personal security. (Signed OTIS"
INSURGENTS BUT MARAUDING
BANDS.
The conclusions drawn by War De-
partment officials concerning the con-
dition in the Philippines given by the
dispatch of General Otis are that the In
surgents are little more than maraudlng
bands, which will continually decrease
when the men find that there are lie
and liberty under the American Govern
ment. These bands are regarded as some
ND lion rfsIn VII
and thirty years ago, and the people who
are coming into the American lines ask
ing protection are considered like those
who sought protection in the forts dur
ing the early stages of American deyel-
opment in the West.
Nothing is yet said as to the inten-
zion Of General Ois TO continue active
hostilities, but this is matter that VIII
be left wholly TO his discretion, and he
will no doubt fight or rest as the circum-
stances determine.
PHILIPPINE NOTES.
MANILA, June S--515 L. M.-The United
States cruiser Boston, Captain w. IL.
Whiting. has sailed for San Francisco,
By way of Nagasaki, Japan, with long
service officers and men from the various
warshps.
The gunboat Albany, one Of the vessels
purchased from the Spaniards and COM
handed by Ensign w. II. Stanley has cap
tured three sailing-Vessels and one steam
er off the Island of Negroes. Nine OF
these boats (of the Albany class are now
in commission, and are doing good SER
vice in the shallow waters of the south
ern islands.
Favorable reports are still being re-
ceiyed from the party of fifteen Ameri-
cans belonging TO the gunboat Yorktown,
headed by Lieutenant J. Z. Gilmore Of
that vessel. captured on April 18th by the
Fipinos not far from Baler. The priso-
ners are all well, and are receiving fair
treatment
NEGRITOS RISING.
WASHINGTON. June S.-The three sail
ing vessels and one steamer reported to
have been captured by the United States
gunbOat Albany off the Island OF Ncgros.
Philippine Islands, are supposed by the
naval officers here TO be blockade iun-
ners, carrying supplies of food and am
munition TO the islanders, who are threat
ening to rise in the interior. These is
landers have been powerfully influenced
by Tagal emissaries TO revolt, and
In some cases have done so, attack
ing the people in seaside towns who stood
for the United States. The army has al
ready taken steps. TO establish a Sarri-
son on the Islands. and the War Depart
ment is gratiiied TO learn that its efforts
are being ably seconded by the navy.