The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-05-05
HIVE ENOUGH OF VAR.
AgulnaIdo Takes the First Step
Toward Surendering,
APPLIES FOR AN ARMISTlCE.
Ia Believed This VIII Lead Speedily
to Peace-Funston to DO Brig
adier-His GaiIantry Fully Rec
ognized In Washington
High Praise for the
Volunteers

WASHINGTON, April 99.-The end of
the Filipino insurrection is in sight,
in the opinion of army and navy Off
Gals. A telegram received from GEN
eral Otis announced that Aguinaldo
had taken what is regarded as the
first step toward surrendering, name
ly, requesting cessation of. hostil-
tiles. Secretary Alger said that,
while it could not be said that peace
was assured, he regarded the pros
poets as of the brightest, and felt con.
fident that the end of the insurrection
was near. To his mind there would
be repetition of the negotiations
which were had before Santiago.
Everybody is praising the volun-
teers, a marked change in the senti-
ment expressed few days ago, when
it was understood that the same men
were pleading to be brought home.
Colonel Funston came in for the
most commentator, even the regular
officers taking note with admiration
of the fact that his achievements were
all strictly within the line of the
plans laid down for him by his supe-
rior officer, General Wheaton.
General Corbin said that every vol
unteer who participated in the fight
ing in the PHILIPPINES since peace was
declared should have a medal of honor.
BY the terms of their enlistments they
were entitled to withdraw from the
service, but they lad remained volun-
tarily, performing more than was re-
quired of them, which was more than
the ordinary duty of a soldier.
1t was stated at the War department
that Colonel Funston would secure
brigadier generals commission as
reward for his services in the various
engagements eliminating in his dar-
ing and heroic feats Thursday. 1t
was also stated that both Colonel
Funston and the two men who crossed
the river under the fire of the enemy
would secure medals of honor. High
praise is given all the volunteers, as
it appears that they were every place
where fighting was going on.
The text of General Otis dispatch
announcing the prospect of peace fol-
lows;
MANILA, April 90 -Adjutant Gen
eral, Washington: After taking CAL
umpit MacArthur's division crossed
the Rio Grandc river in the face of
great obstacles, driving the concen-
trated forces of the enemy back upon
the railroad two miles
Macarthur reports the passage of
the river remarkable military
achievements, the success of which is
due to the daring, skill and determi-
nation of Colonel Funston, under dis
eliminating control of General
Wheaton. Casualties slight, number
not yet ascertained.
"This morning chief of staff from
commanding general of insurgent
forces entered our lines to express adj
miration of the wonderful feat of the
American army in forcing passage of
the river, which was thought i1possi-
BILE. Staff officers report that insur-
gent commanding general has received
from insurgent government directions
to suspend hostilities pending negotia-
tions for the termination of war. Staff
officer with party is now en- route to
Manila and will soon arrive"
"Lawton's forco well in hand in
vicinity of Angat, east of Calumpt,
where he is waiting supplies to be
sent tomorrow. Yesterday morning
force of 1,5OO insurgents attacked
troops at Taguig, driven back by
Washington regiment. Our loss two
killed twelve wounded :"