Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-11-24
CROWDING FORWARD.
Accounts of the Progress Made by
American Troops.
Znmbonngn Is occupied-Gen. M"cAr-
thur Finds Dagupnn Deserted
Gen. wheeler Decides to
Stay mt the Front.

Dartment from ben. JUS IHSy arc al
dated Monday, but received at different
times. The first, received at two a. M,
says:
"MacArthurs advance within five miles
of Dagupan, to which point railroad in
tact from Bamban, excepting Tarlac |
break. The northern five miles destroyed
by rails recovered Large quantity rolling
stock destroyed along line. Probably eth
er Lawtons or Wheaton's men in Dagu-
pan. No report from those officers since
nth: should hear to-day. Roads becoming
practicable for transportation, and troops
moving from San Jose to Lawton's front.
Leonha aeuser with three companies Twen-
ty-ffth infantry by night, much SURPRISED
and captured without casualties, insurg-
ent force at O'Donell, seven miles from
railroad station, Bambon or Capas. one
insurgent killed, force consisted OF TOUR
officers and 2O0 men, their rifles, lV'oOo
rounds of ammunition, transportation, four |
tons subsistence, official records and con-
siderable clothing secured. Insurgents |
south of Manila somewhat restless, again |
driven back from linus; six men slightly |
wounded"
zambonngn Occupied.
The second relates to affairs in the
southern islands and was received at
$3.50 a. m. 1t follows:
zone of the contendng insurgent fac
tions at Zamboanga secured the city ana
turned same over to Capt. Very, of the
United States war vessel in the harbor;
other insurgent faction made demonstra-
ton against city and Very called on Jolo
for troops. One company sent. The COM
manding officer asked permission to send
three additional, leaving two there two
companies will be dispatched from Jolo.
Both Jolo and Zamboanga must be reen-
forced as soon as practicable. 1t will re-
quire several days; it was not intended to
take possession of zamboanga until later;
no provisions made. Latter part Septem-
Der members of insurgent government in
Cottabato district, southern Mindanao be-
headed New government formed which
calls for United States troops Cities of
Cottabao, Duvao, Surigao, northwestern
point of Mindanao. of Importance troops
will be sent to these points when avail
able. Hughes moving in Panay with two
columns; insurgents have retreated from
southwestern portion of island"
Macarthur at Dngupan.
The following relates to movements
farther north:
"MacArthurs advance entered Dagupan
| to-day; ascertained that Wheaton's troops
| had been there yesterday and were with
| drawn last evening. Is believed that many
| insurgent detachments are west of rail-
| road in the province of Zambales, medi-
| tatirg concentration and future demon
strat tions: they will be looked after; nothing
yet received from either Lawton or
| Wheaton"
The navy department also received a
report of the acquisition of Zamboanga,
which differs in some respects from the
story of that event told in Gen. Otis
cablegram. The naval account is con-
tanned in the following cablegram from
Admiral Watson, dated at Manila Mon
day:
Commander Very, of the Castine. with
friendly natives and Moros, combined, cap
tured Zamboanga on the 18th inst. No cas-
ualties. Landing parties from Castine and
the Manila held the town with Fort Nazro,
commanding it, pending arrival of troops
from Joo There is a considerable force
of insurgents at Mercedes, four miles
of Great Importance.
The acquisition of Zamboanga ut this
time is of great Importance from mil
itary point of view. 1t is the principal
city of Mindanao, and dominates the
entire southern half of that island
which is second in Importance only tc
Luzon. 1t has population of nearly
$4,000 people and is well fortified, sc
, that small garrison of troops could
hold it indefinitely against native at
tacks. In addition, it is naval station
where the Spaniards used TO rendez
! vous their ships in the southern archi
: pelago.
! Found DnEupnn Deserted.
t Manila, Nov. 21.-Gen. Macarthur
t reconnaissance entered Dagupan Mon
day afternoon. The Americans fount
: that no insurgents had been there TO
e four days. The Thirty-third infantr.
: was probably in Dagupan Sunday, leav
e ing Sunday night. No insurgents hav
been seen anywhere near the railroad
: and it is believed that the only arme
n force of any size is in the mountain
: of the province of Zambles, to the west
: although there are reports of insurgent
e concentrating at San Miguel de Cam
f ilang, west of Panique, and at Manga
s tarom Tor Mangalaron), west of Bays
G bang. Gen. Macarthur is prepared TO
the attack, his forces being dispose
between Durham, province of Tarla'
and Dagupan. The Twelfth infantry,
y battalion of the Seventeenth infantr
and two troops of cavalry are with Gel
Macarthur below Dagupan.
wheeler VIII Stny.
e Gen. Wheeler has decided not to II
r, turn for congress. He is writing a lie
h ter to President Mckinley, with a II
r quest that it be forwarded to the hous
p of representatives.. In the course of n
: interview he said:
l. Congress. If II occupies the first day
ID the session in passing a resolution dec.a
n ing in unmistakable terms that the so
ereignty of the United States is to be mai
'r tained in the Philippines. thus dispelir
e. Aguinaldo's delusion that the anti-mpei
If aiists can assist him. will be performing
= sacred duty. SuSl u resolution would sa'
= the lives of many American soldiers and
H. thousands of deluded Fi!piros, won
ie avert famine, suffering and deso.aton fro
,r these islands, and would render unnece
;. sary the expenditure OF hundreds OF m
' lions of dollars"
The Insurgent Capital.
1. Manila, Nov. 21.-Thirty insurgent
NJ under a MAJ jor, departed from Bayar
x bang Sunday about ten minutes befo'
Al the Americans entered. Others, it