Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-09-14
Secretary Roots Ideas for the Gov.
eminent Of the Philippines
Meet Approval.
they SUIT MEMBERS OF Tue CABINET.
The system Will he Pat In Force
Encouraging Feature Of the Coa-
ing Campaign-It Will Commence
~ Soon ~ Conditions Permit.

tirely to discussion of the local gov
ernments which will be established in
the Philippines on the cessation of hos
tilities. Secretary Root has given the
matter much thought and his views as
expressed at the meeting Friday were
received with approval by all of the
members present. He pointed out that
q system of government which would
be suited to the people of Luzon would
hardly do for some of the other is
lands, where the inha bitants were far
less advanced. A member Of the cabi-
net in speaking of the matter said that
Secretary Root displayed broad
craftsmanship and knowledge of the
social and economic conditions of the
islands. Postmaster General Smith
spoke briefly to the effect that there
was an increasing demand in Cuba and
Porto Rico for money order facilities
and surprising growth in the receipts
of the postal departments, which was
interpreted to mean rapid improve
ment in business throughout the is
lands.
More Power for Generals.
An encouraging feature of the COM
ing campaign against Aguinaldo is the
assurance now given at the war de-
partment that increased responsibility
and authority have been given to the
commanding generalsin the field, there
by to great extent enabling Gen. Otis
to devote more time to administrative
affairs.
Gen. Otis hereafter is expected to rely
more upon Lawton, Macarthur, Wheat
ton, Young, Schwan and perhaps
Wheeler, and devote his energies to
sending forward to them men and sup
plies at such rate as speedily to &C.
cupy the entire country, at the same
time providing for the prompt estab-
lishment of competent civil govern
ment and garrisons in captured dis
tricts.
Captured Towns to BE Held.
Upon this scheme it is not purposed
that any town shall be abandoned after
it is once captured, and with the Is
volunteer regiments to depend upon,
in addition to the regular forces, the
coming campaign, it is hoped, will prove
brief and thoroughly effective. The
date of beginning this general cam
paign does not depend on the volunteer
regiments, but altogether on the ter
mination of the rainy season, which is
already due.
Will BE No Delay.
Under the energetic instructions that
Secretary Root has given the general
advance must begin as soon as the con-
dition of the country, and especially of
the roads, will permit the transporta-
ton of supplies and field pieces.
The volunteer reenforcements will
begin to arrive at Manila in about a
month and from that time ON they will
continue to land in steady stream
through the months of October and No
vember until the available armed force
exceeds 10000 men.
Hand of scouts.
Manila, Sept. 6.-Lieut. Batson, of the
Fourth cavalry, has organized band
of 100 Macabebe scouts, who will oper-
ate under the direction of Mai. Gen.
Lawton. All of them were former
Spanish volunteers.
Still Make Denominations.
Manila, Sept. THE insurgents con-
tinue to make demonstrations in the
vicinity of linus. The American out
posts were obliged to fire volleys the
last three nights.