The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-29

ciared heartily that they were SICK or
0chtlng adding that food was very short
in their camps. They ate the army rations
given 20 them with an eagerness that
teg.Ged 10 the truh of the latter state
nenf one who had been severely wound
ea dragged himself after his comrades,
showing remarkable nerve.
COLONEL EXHAUSTED.
FIFTY Americans were overcome by the
boot and Colonel Funston dropped ut
terlv exhausted after the battle.
The men OF the Kansas regiment cheer
"a him orally when ne went among
them. Last night the flames Of burning
villages and scattered huts gave the
horizon a glow as Of sunset and the
cracking of the bamboos as they caught
FIRE sounded like musketry In battle
II the American troops were not fight
ing the heat as we'll as the rebels, they
might pursue the natives until they COM
ncilod them 10 scatter into the mountains;
but the soldiers are so wilted that they
must rest while the insurgents have time
10 reorganize digging new trenches ana
fortifving san Fernandino, where is Is
said they will attempt another battle.
The matter of the transportation OF
srnnlies also hampers General MacAr-
thurs movement, since with the raii,oau
cut NJ the bridge over the Bagbag, 1t Is
difficult 20 supply so large an army IN
such a rough country.
CALUMPlT TAKEN.
v-AeTtrNGTON, April 2s.-To-day was
,,orl,od bv developments Of the greatest
inheritance In connection with the cam
,oion in the Philippines. The receipt or
,be following cabegram from General
o+is m the beginning of the day gave
tt,. l,oenest pleasure 70 all of the Off
'''''' Manila. April 2Sth.
"Adiutant General. Washington:
"After taking Calumpit, MacArthur's
dlvision crossed the Rio Grande river
in the face Of great obstacles, driving
tbe concentrated forces Of the enemy
hack on the railroad two miles.
Macarthur reports that passage of the
river remarkable military achievement
tbo euccoss of which due to daring skill
and determination Of Colonel Funston
under discriminating control Of General
Wheaton. Casualties slight; number not
yet ascortaucd.
"'rhis morning chief of staff from COM
handing general Of insurgent forces en-
tered our lines TO express admiration OF
the wonderful feat OF the American army
I'm forcing passage of the river whicn
was thought impossible. stan officer re-
ports that insurgent commanding general
has received from insurgent government
directions 20 suspend hostilities pehulhs
negotiations for the termination Of the
war.
.,staf officer. with party, is now en-
route TO Manila and will arrive soon.
"Iawton's forces we'll in hand in Vicin-
9 Ca1 where
is waiting supplies 10 be sent tomorrow
Yesterday morning force or hiteeh nun
dred insurgents attacked troops at Ia
enig. driven back by washington regi-
ment. our loss, two killed, twelve
wounded oll9'
BEIGHT PROSPECTS.
Secretary Alger said, as he Depart
ment closed. that while it could not be
said that reace was assured, he resarue9
the nrospects as Of the brightest anu
f0it confident that the end of the insur-
rectiou was now in sight. TO MS hiii,u II
,,o,,id he n repetition Of the negotiations
u.bich were had before Santiago.
VOLUNTEERS HEROES.
c.,oral Corbin said that every Nolun-
tee~ who participated In the Hsiiuii -,
me Phil.ppines since peace was ecIatso t,,l
ehould have a medal Of honor 10y inc
f..fHrm II
t,,tal to withdraw from the service, out
,,l,. bol remained voluntarily perform
~, ,,,or. tnan was required OF theh'
-, nos more than the ordinary uuty
Of a soldier. .,.-o mill he
:. &c said that tomorrow there WIZ oe
e.-'.,,or negotiations with the insursen.
ronresentatives The hope Is eNpi 20
NJ our commission will not noid ou.
&c ca severe as TO lead to rehe"ai
es ,bo 6ebting. or the Withdrawal oil the
,,-.,,,oerts 10 another stronghold further
..h ~ is realized that Gus must
80 eure that they do not, in bad lallh'
80 advantage of the suspension OF nos
.iiitios ia secure whatever beneht 10
themselves may come from the Iapluis
annroaching rainy season. 'dhlpais'i"s
On the part Of the Americans VIII De I'M
possible at that time. However u is pc
iieved that Aguinaldo is now leally III
earnest. and that his sole effort IS to shiit
p, -nonsibrity FOR the surrender to the
F.4pino Congress. ,s
A5f,,ta,t General Corbin says the Fill
,iro peace overtures will not bring about
srv change in this country'as to for
warding ships supplies and troops to the
pbuinpines Transports are about 10 sal
from San Francisco and considerable
number of troops are unders orders 10
proceed 20 Manila.
II is said az the Navy Department
that the developments of the day make
II improbable that the Iowa will be sent
10 Manila according to the original pro
gramme.
In view of the state Of affairs in China,
however. the American fleet on the Asia
tic station will be kept al a high stand