The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-27
TERMS FOR REBELS.
United States Commissioners Sub
NIT a Proposition to Filipi nos.
The Plan Is Similar to T hat Adopted IL
Cuba and Has the Presidents Indorse-
msnt-Otis Gables the Latest
Situation.

Manila, May 23.-Prof. Schurman,
head of the United States Philippine
commission, has submitted the follow
ing written proposition to the Hlipinos:
While the final decision as TO the form OF gov
ernment Is In the hands OF the congress- the |
president under his military powers, pending |
the action Of congress, stands ready 70 offer the |
Following form OF government: A governor TO |
be appointed by the president; cabinet To be |
appointed by the governor general; all the |
Judges to be appointed by the president; the |
heads OF departments and Judges to be either |
Americans or Fllipinos or both, and also gem
eral advisory council, its members TO be chosen
by the people by form Of suffrage to be here
after carefully determined upon. The president
earnestly desires that bloodshed cease and that
the people OF the Philippines at an early date
enjoy the largest measure OF self-government
compatible with peace and order.
The United States commission pre-
pared the scheme and the president
cabled his approval of the form of the
document. The Filipinos have made
no definite proposition except for ces-
sation of hostilities until they can pre-
sent the question of peace to the peo-
pie. Prof. Schurman told the Filipinos
they had no means of gathering the
people together, as the Americans con-
troll most of the ports. He also re-
minded them that liberal form of
government was offered them and
pointed out that it was better than the
conditions existing under Spanish rule.
Washington Approves the Plan.
Washington, May 23.-The report
from Manila that form of government
has been proposed to the Filipinos, in
cluding governor general, cabinet
and advisory council, is confirmed at
the state department, where II is said
this is the general line Of action on
which the authorities here at Manila
are proceeding. The plan is the out
growth of numerous cables and mail
exchanges between President Schur-
man, of the Philippine commission,
and Secretary Hay, as well as advices
from Gen. Otis and Admiral Dewey. The
| proposition to have governor general
and cabinet appointed by the president
is substantially the same as the system
now in operation in Cuba. Like the
Cuban system, the administration
would be military in character for the
time being, at least while conditions
are unsettled. The authorities here
are acting on the theory that, as in the
case Of Porto Rico II will be for con-
gress TO establish the permanent form
of government for the islands.
Otis Cables Regarding the Situation.
Washington, May 2S.-The war de-
partment has received the following
cablegram from Gen. Otis.
Manila, May 2e.-Adiutant General, Washing
ton: Conditions are as follows: In Bulucau
province troops maintained at Cuinga, Balinag,
San Miguel Lawton proceeding down Rio
Grande river from San Isidro; has driven enemy
westward from San Antonio, Cariao and Arayat
where he was Joined yesterday by Kobbe's col
umn; will reach Santa Ana and Candaba to-day
,sSeArthur still at San Fernando and will oc
cupJ oitios south and Westward insur
| gen. forces disinteRrating daily. Luna's forct
| at Tarlac much diminished; has destroyed
several miles railway In his 'front.' number oil
officers OF rank have deserted Luna and few
have entered Manila for protection; in Pam
panda and Bulucan inhabitants returning Il
homes only fear insurgent troops south of Ma
nila insurgent disintegration progressing
, though large force still maintained; conditions
improving daily; send battalion OF troops ant
gunboat to NeCros tomorrow to allay excite
ment in southern portion OF island and ives
coast OF Cebuo. Have denied request Of Agui
naldos commissioners for armistice.-Otis.
Rebels Are Anxious to Give Up.
Manila, May 23.-In an interview
with Gregorio del Pillar, in the presenc,
of DR.. Robair, close friend of Agui
t naldo, and another peace commissioner
Zialcita, who approved the sentiments
= expressed, Gen. del Pillar said;
The insurgents are anxious to surrender, bu
want the assurance first that there will be N
putting to death Of the leaders In the rebellion
. and some proof that the Americans will carr
out the generous statements In their proclama
tion. We realize the hopelessness OF Filipin
republic, for the people are now impoverished
and continuance OF hostilities would only In
crease the suffering
Otis Again Refused.
Manila, May 20.-Two military AM
two civil Filipino commissioners, ap
pointed to cooperate with three citi
zens Of Manila in negotiating terms o
peace, arrived here at s:l5 a. m. to
day. They have submitted no nev
q proposition, but want an arinistic
pending the session of the Filipino
congress. Maj. Gen. Otis has refuse,
to entertain the proposal.