Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-16
THE FNIP|NOS SCATTERED
The American Troops Under Gen.
Otis Are Masters of the Sit
uation in the Philippines.
WAR DEPARTMENT RECEIVES GOOD NEWS
Quiet ReIgns I'm the CITY of Manila
United states Forces Capture the
City of CaIoocan After sharp
Battle, in which the Insurgents
Are Completely Routed.

Washington, Feb. 0.-The war de-
partment Wednesday received the fol-
lowing dispatch:
Manila, Feb. s-Sltuation rapidly inn
proving. Reconnaissance yesterday TO
south several miles 10 Lagunadebay, to
southeast eight miles. driving struggling
insurRent troops in various directions, en-
countering no decided opposition, army
disintegrated and natives returning to VIII
lagos displaying white nag Near Calico
can, six miles north the enemy made
stand behind entertainments charged by
Kansas troops led BY Col. Funston. Close
encounter resulting in rout of the enemy
with heavy loss. Loss to Kansas. Lieut.
Afford killed: six men wounded.
ION the 4th Aguinaido issued flying proc
iamation charging Americans with inttia-
tive and declared war. Sunday issued an
other calling all TO resist foreign inya-
sion: his influence throughout this section
destroyed: now applies for cessation OF
hostilties and conference; have declined TO
answer Insurgent expectation of rising In
city on night of 4th unrealized Provost
marshal general with admirable disposi-
ton OF troops defeated every attempt.
City quiet, business resumed, natives re-
spectful and cheerful. fighting qualities of
American troops a revelation to ali inhab-
(signed) Otis"
Applied the Torch.
Washington, Feb. i0.-The navy de
partment Thursday received the fol-
lowing dispatch:
Manila Feb 9--After continued inter
ference and intimidation OF our workmen.
/ ordered armed iusarge nts to leave san
Rogue by nine this morning. They left
during the night. a few remaining, who
burned the village this morning. 1, is now
occupied by our troops. All quiet
(signed) DEWEY"
otis Latest Report.
Washington, Feb. l0.-All that Gen
Otis had 10 report to the war depart
ment Thursday related TO the casual
ties that have occurred so far among
the American troops the result of the
actions since Saturday night Gen. Otis
reports: Total casualties resulting
from all engagements since the evening
Of February I. aggregate 26S, as fol
lows: Killed, 3 officers. Sc enlisted
men; wounded, 5 officers, 1919 enlisted
men; missing, enlisted men.
The Fall of UaIoocan.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE following
dispatch from Gen Otis was received
Friday night:
MANILA, Feb. 10-Adiutant General: In
surgents collected considerable force be-
tween Manila and Caioocan, where Agui-
naido reported TO be. and threatened at
tack and uprising in city. This afternoon
swung left of McArthur's division, which
is north OF Pasg river. into Caioocan. driv-
ing enemy easy. Our left now at Caloocan.
Our loss slight, that OF insurgents consid-
cradle. Particulars in morning, Attack
preceded by one hair hours firing from
two OF Admiral Dewey's vessels.
tSigned3 OTIS.
Secretary Alger reiterated that he
had not sent any instructions since the
beginning Of hostilities and would send
none. lie fully expects that Otis will
make no terms with Aguualdo while
the latter IS armed, aud that condition
precedent to dealing with him at all is
the return of the insurgents to their
homes and the surrender Of their arms.
story 81 the Battle
Manila. Feb H. The American
forcesat 3; 30 Yesterday afternoon made
Il combined attack upon Caloocau and
reduced II in short order. At signal
from the tower Of the De La LONE
church. the United States douhle-tur-
reted monitor Monadnoek opened fire
from the bay with the big guns Of her
fore tnrret. on the earthworks with
great effect. The rebels were moved
down like grass. but the American loss
was slight.
4 Significant Victory.
The driving Of the Fiiipinos from
Caloocan by the American troops is
regarded as a most significant victory
They still have one more stronghold.
They doubtless will make stand in
Malabon, and il is presumed thar Gen.
Otis Will not rest until This place has
also been seized. The Flipinos have no
other fortiieations iu this direction
near Manila
Driven Back Again.
Manila, Feb. I3.-MAlabou was taken :
Saturday by the American troops. the
insurgents setting tire TO the town as
they rejreated. Tie outpo.t- have been
advanced beyond Caloocau, and Mala- |
Don. north Of 6alopcau. was shellcd |
Saturday morning by the mentor |
Monadnock and the cruiser Charleston. |
In extending the left wing OF the Amer |
lean army much deSultorS firing from
the insurgents has been encountered. |
American Loss slight.
In This attack the American arms suf-
Tered loss 81 two killed and nine
wounded The insurgcnt loss was
heavy After the retreat OF the insur
gent forces plans showing meditated