Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-29
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sistance; but Gen. Luna's brigade came
upon the field from Macabeles on the
double quick, the two regiments PRE-
serving a perfect formation.
The Americans from the south baak
of the river, which is higher than the
north bank. could see Gen. Luna,
mounted on a black horse, SallopinG
frantically along the lines and appar-
emily exhorting his followers to make
a stand. He finally succeeded III get
ting them spread in an extended line
of battle which would have done credit
to a civilized army. But when the
American bullets shoWered thiclsly
among them, stirring clouds uf dust
from the sandy soil, the Filipiros led
and no amount of drilling could fortify
them sufficiently to make them fac
the American rifles again. Their train
puffcd up the track. with its load OF
dead and wounded in plain sight Of the
Americans who were entering the
town so closely that the rebels barely
slipped out of their victors hands.
The Montana Regiment made Il rush
to capture the train, running up the
track. yelling shrilly and even drop
ping their guns in the pursuit; but the
engine backed off hastily leaving the
bodies of six warriors to their enemies.
Twenty Filipinos who came to meet
the conquerers, bearing a white flag,
declared heartily that they were SICK
of fighting, adding that food was very
short in their camps. They ate the
army rations given to them with an
eaSernesS that testified to the truth OF
the latter statement. one who had been |
severely wounded, dragged himself at |
ter his comrades. showing remarkable /
nerve.
Fifty Americans were overcome by |
the heat, and Col. Funston dropped, !
utterly exhausted after the battle. The |
men of the Kansas Regiment checred |
him crafty when he went among them |
Last night, the flames Of burning Vii |
lagos and scattered huts gave the hori- /
ION glow as Of sunset and the crack /
ling of bamboos as they caught fire /
sounded like musketry in a battle.
If the American troops were not |
fighting the heat as well as the rebels, ]
they might pursue the natives until 4
they compelled them to scatter into |
the mountains: but the soldiers are SO
wilted that they must rest while the .
insurgents have time to reOrganize, dig .
new trenches and fortify San Fernan
dino where it is expected they Will at /
tempt another battle.
The matter of transportation of sup /
plies also hampers Gen Macarthur : !
movements: since, with the railroad |
cut at the bridge over the Bagdag, il is
difficult to supply so large an army i'll
such rough country.
11.45 a. M.-The Washington ReGi-
ment which is holding Taguig with
three companies of the 18th Regulars,
engaged a large force Of Insurgents.
yesterday, in fight in the jungle. The
Americans lost two killed and -
wounded.
The Filipinos have been massins at
the mouth of the Pasig river. ana il is |
estimated that 10000 Of them are there. |
They have mounted two guns-onc 2 /
3-inch Krupp-and have thrown 4 mum /
Der of shells into the American lines. !
The gunboat Napidan. which is guard |
ing the entrance to the river. shcllel |
a launch which was carrying supplies. /
Yesterday. a large force of rebels APP !
preaching the town seemingly bent
upon Turing the Americans from Cal
umpit. Three companies Of the Wash
inEton troops sailed from the town
and attacked the natives and found /
that they had their hands full Two |
other companies Of the WashingtOns
and three of the 18th Regulars rein
forced them and drove back the enemy, |
who removed their dead and wounded |
as they retired, as usual.