The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-07-05
EXPECT FILIPINO ATTACK.
The American Troops Look for an
Aggressive Movement Very
Soon at San Fernando
THE INSURGENTS ARE VERY ACTIVE.
strong Force Working Night and Day
In the Trenches-United states Sol
diers on the Alert-Gen. Otis 10
Have All the Men He Needs for
the War.


the War.
Manila, July IA collision between
the two armies at San Fernando seems
inevitable soon. The insurgents are
active all around the town and can be
seen working in the trenches to
strengthen their position. Day and
night forces are at work. 1t is esti-
mated that 5000 men were seen march
ing in the road north of the town Fri
day morning. The Americans turned
out and manned the defenses, expecting
an attack. The soldiers sleep in their
clothes and breakfast at four o'clock in
the morning so as to be ready for an
other daybreak assault. Gen. Oven
shine is in the hospital suffering with
fever. Gen. Grant is commanding his
troops on the south line.
Ready to Aid Otis.
Washington, July lone of the
members of the cabinet, speaking in
connection with the campaign in the
Philippines, said: THE president has
given Gen. Otis to understand that he
y
conduct of the operations against the
insurgents. Gen. Otis has been told this
in so many words, the president having
said to him in effect that if he (Ots)
did not have enough men it was his
own fault. The president also realizes
that the better the men are cared for
and their health preserved, the more
capable they will be of doing effective
work, and before the rainy season be-
gan Gen. Otis was instructed to prepare
for it, and in various ways was given
to understand the presidents desire
that the soldiers should be well cared
for and well fed"
Nine Regiments Wanted.
There will be nine regiments raised
at once for service in the Philippines.
The president discussed the matter Fri
day morning at the cabinet meeting.
Over a week ago ii was suggested to the
secretary of war that nine regiments,
or about $4,000 men, would furnish the
additional force required by Gen. Otis
in the prosecution of the campaign
against the insurgents. There were
counter propositions, and it was sug-
gested among other things that the
maximum strength of the $1,000 volun-
teers be utilized. There is difference
of opinion among the army officers
as TO the force which Gen. Otis should
have by the end of the wet season.
Recruiting Order Issued.
Washington, July 1.-The first or
ders were issued Friday for recruiting
the troops under the clause authoriz.
ing the enlistment of $4,000 men. The
order contemplates enlisting men for
the three skeleton regiments in the
Philippines. Recruiting officers have
been instructed to enlist men with this
understanding.
Attack I'm the Dark.
Manila, July 3. - The rebels made
demonstration at San Fernando Friday
evening. They took advantage of the
darkness and rain to make a sally
against the north line, seemingly only
for the purpose of annoying the Ameri-
cans, as they failed to push their at
tack. The American loss was a private
of the Seventeenth regiment killed and
four men wounded.
Gives His Impressions.
Manila, July 3.-Prof. j. G.. Schur.
man, of the United States advisory COM
mission for the Philippines, returned
TO Manila Sunday from three-weeks
tour of the southern islands. He takes
an entirely hopeful view of the gen
eral conditions there. The intelligent
and substantial citizens desire an
American protectorate. The masses are
awaiting the settlement of the war in
the island of Luzon before declaring
themselves. They are chiefly anxious
to be undisturbed.
Public schools Open.
The public schools in Manila have
been opened and fully 5000 pupils be.
gan a course of instruction under Amer
lean auspices. For the first time in the
history of the Philippines primary edu-
cation is free to all children. The teach
ers include Americans, Spaniards and
Filipinos. English will be taught in the
schools one hour each day. The pre-
scribed holidays include the 20 church
days observed in Manila, Washington's
birthday and the Fourth of July
Peace i'm Pana.
Pana, ILL.,, June 30.-The departure of
state troops and the closing of the
mines has resulted in a complete resto-
ration of peace in Pana. Thursday
night was without doubt the quietest
that Pana citizens have experienced
since the strike began April /, 1898, and
evidences indicate an early return of
the prosperous times which predomi-
mated in Pana prior to the miners
lockout.
Death of Mrs. Peck.
Milwaukee, July IA Sentinel spe-
cial from Fort Atkinson, Wis. saws
Mrs. David b. Peck. mother of former
Gov. George w. Peck. died Sunday
night, aged 90 years. Old age was the
cause.