Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-21
GENERAL LAYTON.
HIS REMAINS BROUGHT TO MA
Mia FOR BURIAL.


Ills REMAINS BROUGHT TO MA
Mia FOR BURIAL.
(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)
Manila. Dec. POS p. m.-Major Cen
eral Lawton's body was brought from
San Mateo to Manila this afternoon. II s
staff and squadron Of cavalry acting
as escort. II was found necessary to
bridge the river.
Inc funeral will take place from his
late residence here, mansion former
~ occupied by n Spanish general. The
oody has ben placed temporarily in a
vault in Elpaco cemetery. where many
OF the American soldiers have been in
TERED. and q guard of honor will be
maintained. When Mrs. Lawton and
her TOUR children shall have completed
their arrangements for returning to the
United States, the remains will be
taken on transport with an escort of
officers, for final interment. as is
thought probable here, in Arlington
cemetery.
General Lawton's death has caused
universal sorrow in Manila. No Ameri.
can officer had greater popularity
among all ranks. and In his dealings
with the natives he commanded their
respect 10 a remarkable degree The
Mayors whom he Installed in the neigh
DorlnS towns are arranging to attend
the funeral in n body.
10 his executive ability and personal
leadership is chiefly due the brilliant
execution OF the plan of campaign in
North Luzon, which has scattered tbe
insurpctionary force from San Isidro
TO the Gulf of Lingayen. That section
or the island, which had to be trayers-
eo during the very worst season OF the
year. presented difficulties considered
oy all acquainted with 1t to be almost
insurmountable, but General Lnwton
t,iorougniy covered the program as
signed him.
When he reached Tayug and found
that the other division had not arrived
ne went through to Dagupan on his
own responsibility. Although he i'm
posed great hardshps on his men. he
invariably shared their lot cheerfrl,y.
thirteen Americans. including three
oincers, were wounded in the engage
Inent at San Mateo, where General
Lawton was Killed. Captain Brecken-
ridse's wound is not considered dam
gerous. although the bullet penetrated
his arm and side. :
1t is estimated that the insurgents
numbered 500 and that half of them
were armed with rifles. The Amer
leans numbered 1900. but the command
mad been much depleted by sickness.
me wagon train found the roads inn
passaole and was obliged to return.
The insurgents retrcated to the
northeast, leaving six dead
They have other forces near Taytay.
This region, although close TO Manila.
has proved the most difficult from
which to dislodge the enemy. 1t Is
now reported that the insurgents in
tend to concentrate at Santa Cruz.
LaGuna province, and in the district
east of LaGuna de Bay.
MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE
. Washington, D. c., Dec. 2o.-The
President to-day sent the following
cDblegram to General Otis:
Executive Mansion, Dec. goth.
Major General Otis, Manila:
Il have learned with inexnressifble
sorrow of the death of Major General
Lawton, and ask to share with the
officers and men of the Eighth Corps
in their grief. One Of the most gallant
officers of the army has fallen At
the time the sad news came to us his
nomination as brigader general of the
regular army was already made for
transmission to the Senate, but no
rank can enhance his fame. He rose
from the ranks of the Ninth Indiana
Volunteer Infantry. filling every grade
in the service to that of major general
Of volunteers, and in three wars was
COHSpiCuouS Luz UTdNeTy anu devotion
to duty The country mourns the
death OF this intrepid leader. Convey
to Mrs Lawton my heartfelt sympathy
in her overshadowing affl!ction.
"WILL1AM MKINbEY."
Secretary Root cabled as follows:
War Department. Dec. 20.
Otis. Manila:
join with the officers and men of the
Eighth Army Corps in deepest regret
over the death of their h:r ic comrude.
General Lawton. beg You to convey
to Mrs. Lawton expression OF my sin
cere sympathy. It was the Ideal death
OF soldier, as his splendid courage
and devot on to duty has met the ideal
OF Il sold er's life. The sad news will be
announced to the army and due cere-
monies of respect to his memory will
be directed in general orders.
ELIHU ROOT,
Secretary OF War.
A PENSION PROPOSED.
Senator Fairbanks to-day introduced
bill granting pension of $4,000 q
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