The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-02-11
HE ADMITS FAILURE.
Aguinaldo Is Apparently Ready to
Cry Quits.
Asks for Cessation of Hostilities and
n Conference-Gen. Otis Declines
TO Answer-Advanceo ON Iioifo
Is Now begun.

L. Now Begun.
Washington. Feb. 9.-Gen. Otis sent
dispatch TO the war department
Wednesday, in which he reports that
Aguinaldo has applied for n cessation
Of hostilites and conference. The
American commander declined TO an
swer either proposition. II appears
that the insurgent leader has lost his
influence over the Filipinos inhabiting
the country around Manila. and they
have been taught a severe lesson. In
stead OF the residents Of Manila assum-
ing an attitude defiant aud warlike TO
the Americans. they seem TO have set
tied down TO a quiet. peaceful life and
are respectful and cheerful. Business
has also been resumed
The satisfaction which this informa-
ton brought 10 the president and cab
met was almost as great as that follow
ing the ratification OF the peace treaty.
They believe now the instruction in
the Philippines is practically arrested.
Wants AguinnIdo Captured.
The government has asked Gen. Otis
Il ii will be eossible TO capture Agunal-
do. This request was made Tuesday.
The reply was received Wednesday
morning and news OF the capture of the
chief insurgent is expected. IL he is
caught he will not be executed, but will
be held and kept from causing further
trouble. The forces under the differ
ent chieftains are being scattered rap
idly and the insurgents will be pursued
relentlessly. No military violence will
be spared TO prevent their feeling the
force and complete domination of the
white mans authority.
sLirmIshinE 10 Continue.
The department here thinks that
there will be skirmishing off and on for
several days and possibly for two or
three weeks, but il is hoped that the en-
ergy and activity Of the American arms
Will prevent the insurgents from or
ganizing in the mountains. Up TO the
hour OF the receipt Of Gen. Otis dis
patch everything indicated continue
ton indefinitely in the fighting, Now
! peace and order appear TO be in sight.
Praise is given Dewey and Otis for the
frmness with which they met and
i tbrottled the rebellion. The opinion is
expressed by men here who know Gen
Otis experience with the Indians that
he will make the laying down Of arms
the condition OF dealing with the in
surgents at all, and If that condition
is met Of course IL will mean a speedy
\ termination of the rebellion.
Gen. Otis Dispatch.
! Washington, Feb. 9.--Ihe war de-
partment Wednesday received the fol-
/ lowing dispatch:
Manila, Feb S-Simation rapidly i'm
proving. Reconnaissance yesterday to
E south several miles 10 Laguuadebay, TO
1 southeast eight miles, driving struggling
X insurgent troops IN various directions, en-
countering no decided opposition; army
z disintegrated and natives returning 60 VIII
\ lagos displaying white nag, Near Calico
4 can, six miles north, the enemy made a
T 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..
I Afford, killed six men wounded.
ION the 9Th Aguinaldo issued flying proc
lamation charging Americans with initia-
tive and declared war. Sunday issued m
other calling all 70 resist foreign inya-
sion. his influence throughout this section
destroyed now applies for cessation OF
+ hostlitlcs and conference; have declined TO
\ answer Insurgent expectation OF rising I'm
\ city on night OF 18th unrealzed. Provost
\ marshal general with admirable DISPOSE
4 tion OF troops defeated every attempt
\ City quiet business resumed. natives re-
spectful and cheerful, fighting qualities OF
American troops a revelation TO all inhab-
itants.
Csigned) otis"
Advance ON IIoiIo.
j Manila, Feb. 9.--rhe advance on
Y lloilo has begun I'm pursuance OF or
ders from Washington, Gen. Otis has
sent acknowledgements oGen. Miller. The
Tennesseans have just sailed for
lloilo on the transport st. Paul.
In Absolute Control.
Manila, Feb 0.--The situation is prac-
tically unchanged. The American line
has not been appreciably extended
and the troops generally are take
i ing much needed rest. Reconnois-
sances show that the Filipinos are
in force in the villages Of Pasig
and Paranaque, probably 1000 men
at the latter place, with strong
Notifications. The provost guard is in
\ absolute control OF Manila. All fears
OF native uprising in the city were dis
PEELED by the promptitude which
| quelled the outbreak on Monday even
ing The streets were deserted Tues
day evening by nine o'clock, and not a
/ light was 10 be seen In the native