The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-29
SITUATION is SATISFACTORY
OFFICIALS LOOK FOR THE END OF
FILIPINO FIGHT.

remarkable Achievement of GEN.
MncArthur's DivisiOn--AccompliSh
ed What Was Considered ImpOssi-
ble-Gen. Otis Wires of the Coming
of Filipino Officers to Negotiate for
Peace-VOIunteers Commended for
Their Part in the Fighting.
Washington. April 2S-To-day was
marked by developments of the greatest
Importance and interest in connection with
the campaign in the Philippines.
The receipt of the following cablegram
from Gen. Otis at the beginning of the day
gave the keenest pleasure TO all the Of
ficials:
Manila, April 2S.-To the adjutant gem
eral Washington, D. c.: After taking
Calumpit, Gen. MacArthur's division cross
ed the Rio. Grande river in the face of
great obstacles, driving the concentrated
forces of the enemy back on the railroad
two miles.
Gen. Macarthur reports the passage of
the river a remarkable military achieve
ment, the success of which is due to the
daring skill and determination of Col.
Funston under the discriminating con-
troll of Gen. Wheaton.
THE casualties were slight, the number
not yet being ascertained
Visit of Filipino Officers.
his morning The chief of staff from the
commanding general of the insurgent
forces entered our lines to express admira-
ton for the wonderful feat of the Ameri-
can army in forcing the passage of the
river, which was thought impossible.
THE staff officer reports the insurgent
commanding general has received from the
iusurgent government directions to sus-
pend hostidtes pending the negotiations
for the termination of the war.
"A staff officer, with party, is now en-
route to Manila and will arrive soon.
Gen. Lawton's forces are we'll in hand
in the vicinity of Angat, east of Calumpt,
where he is waiting supplies, which are to
be sent tomorrow.
Yesterday morning a force of insurgents
attacked our troops at Taguig, but were
driven back by the Washington regiment.
"Our loss was two killed and twelve
wounded
AIger Sees the End.
Secretary AIger said as the department
closed that while 1t could not be said that
peace was assured, he regarded the pros
poets as of the brightest nature and felt
confident that the end of the insurrection
was now in sight. To his mind it would
be a repetition of the negotiations which
were had before Santiago. The-secretary
| left Washington tonight for a ten days
trip in the West and it gave him great
satisfaction to leave affairs in such prom
ising shape.
Everybody is praising the volunteers, a
marked change in the sentiment expressed
a few days ago. when ii was understood
that the same men were pleading to be
brought home.
Col. Funston came in for the most COM
mendaton.
Gen. Corbn said that every volunteer
who participated in the fighting in the
Philippines since peace was declared
should have a medal of honor BY the
terms of their enlstments they were en-
titled to withdraw from the service, but
they had remained voluntarily perform
ing more than was required of them, which
was more than the ordinary duty of a SOL
der.
Further Negotiations.
II is expected that tomorrow there will
be further negotiations with the insur-
gents representatives. While the hope is
expressed that our commission viii not
hold out terms so severe as to lead to a
renewal of the fighting, or the withdrawal
of the insurgents to another stronghold
further north, it is realized that Gen. Otis
must exercise care TO make sure that they
do not, in bad faith, take advantage of
the opportunity afforded by a suspension
of hostilites 10 secure whatever of benefit
to themselves may come from the rapidly
approaching rainy season. Campaigning
on the part of the Americans will be al
most impossible at that time, however.
1t is believed that Aguinaldo is now real
ly in earnest, and that his sole effort is to
shift responsibility for the surrender to
the Filipino congress.
No Change in Plans.
Adjutant General Corbin says the Fill
pino peace overtures will not bring about
any change of plans in this country as
to forwarding ships, supplies and troops
TO the Philippines. Transports are about
to sail from San Francisco, and a consid-
cradle number of troops are under orders
to proceed to Manila.
II Is said at the navy department that
the developments of the day make It inn
probable that the Iowa Regiment will be
sent to Manila according to the original
programme. In view of the state of affairs
in China, however, the American feet on
the Aslatic station will be kept at high
standard,