Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1899-02-10

expected rupture between the Americans
and the Filipinos has come at last. The
former are now engaged in solving the
Philippine problem with the utmost expe-
dition possible The clash came at $40 p.
m. yesterday evening, when three daring
Filipinos darted past the Nebraska regi-
ment at Santa Mesa, but retired when
challenged They repeated the expert
ment without drawing the sentries' fire,
but the third time Corporal Greeley chal-
lenged the Flipinos and then fired, kill
ing one Of them and wounding another
Almost Immediately afterward the Fill
pinos' line from Coloacan to Santa Mesa
commenced fusilade, which was ineffec-
tual.
The Nebraska, Montana and North Da-
kota outposts replied vigorously, and held
their ground until reinforcements arrived.
The Filipinos in the meantime concentrat-
err at three points, Coloacan, Galgalangin
and Santa Mesa.
AT about o'clock the Filipinos opened
a hot fire from all three places simultane-
oualy. This was supplemented by the
fire Of two siege guns at Balik-Balik and
by advancing their skirmishers from Pa
Goa and Pandacan.
The Americans responded with terrific
fire, but owing to the darkness they were
unable to determine its effect. The Utah
light artillery finally succeeded in silenc-
ing the native battery. The Third artil-
lery also did good work on the extreme
left. The engagement lasted over an hour.
The United States cruiser Charleston
and the gunboat Concord, stationed off
Malabona, opened fire from their secondary
batteries on the Filipinos' position at Col
cacan and kept it up vigorously.
AT 2:45 there was another fuslade along
the entire line, and the United States sea.
going double-turreted monitor Monad-
mock opened fire on the enemy from of
Mahte.
Americans Advanced Mt Daylight.
With daylight the Americans advanced
The California and Washington regiments
made splendid charge and drove the Fill,
ipinoa from the works at Pacoa q NJ Js5tnta
6sssss The .GOf&4l<1 regiment also dis
itself, capturing several prison
ers and one Howitzer and a very strong
position at the reservoir, which ia eonnAot-
ed with the water vnrls. The Kansas and
Dakota regiments compelled the enemy's
right flank to retire to Coloacan. There
was intermittent firing at various points
all day long. The losses of the Filipinos
can not be estimated at present, but they
were known to be considerable. The
American losses are estimated at 20 men
killed and l25 wounded.
The Ygorates, armed with bows and ar
rows, made a very determined stand in
the face of a hot artillery fire and left
many dead on the field.
Several attempts were made in this city
yesterday evening to assassinate Ameri-
can officers.
Partial List of Dead and wounded.
From the best advices obtainable this
morning it appears that the following
members of Company "A, Washington vol
unteers, were wounded;
First Lieutenant Edward X. Erwin.
Private John G. Klein.
Private James +. Greek.
Private Richard H. Mclean.
Private William r. Fait.
Private Oscar Sowards.
All of Company A, of Spokane.
Company L Of Spokane was not engaged
in the charge. The Washington and Cali
fornia volunteers made splendid charge
and drove the Nipinos from the works al
Pacoa and Santa Mesa.
Reported Dead of Idaho.
Chicago, Feb. 5.-A special to tn,
Times Herald from Boise, Idaho, says:
The following Idaho men are reported kill
ed in Manila:
Major Edward McConville, who was IN
command Of the Second battalion, Idaho
volunteers.
Corporal Frank Caldwell, Company B, "a
years old, born in Chicago, enlisted al
Harrison, Idaho.
Private George Hall, Company B, aged
rs, Sweet, Idaho.
Private Ernest Scott, Company D, aged
81, born at Ashland, Wis.
Private james Hensen, Company II, As
years old, born at Overton, Tenn.
Dispatch From Gen. Otis.
Washington, Feb. 6.--l2:26 a. m.--
The following dispatch from General Otis
has been made public:
Manila, Feb. 5.--Adjutant General
Washington: The insurgents opened at
tack on our outer lines at S:45 and repeat.
ed the attack several times during the
night At o'clock this morning the en-.
tire army engaged and all attacks were re.
pulsed. AT daybreak we advanced against
the insurgents and have driven them be.
yond the lines that they formerly occupied
capturing several villages and their defense
works. The insurgent loss in dead and
wounded Is large; our own casualties thus
far estimated at IT'S, very few fatal The
troops are enthusiastic and fighting fear
lessiy. The navy did splendid execution
on the tanks of the enemy. The city is
held in check and absolute quiet prevails.
The insurgents have secured good many
Mauser rides, few field pieces and quick