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SUITS THE ENJOYS.
Filipino Commissioners Impressed
by the American Scheme.
UNABLE TO INDORSE OFFICIALLY.
schurman's Message Outlining the
situation Plenses the Admintstra-
tion-DiRerences Between Amer
leans of Little Moment.


I tion-DiRerences Between Amer
! leans of Little Moment.
Manila, May 24.-The Filipino COM
missioners spent the day at the resi-
dence of the American commissioners.
They discussed every point OF the
scheme of government and the peace
proclamation details, asking for in
formation as to what personal rights
would be guaranteed them.
Col Charles DENLY, of the American
commission, explained that they would
be the same as under the United States
constitution. The Filipinos also de-
sired information as to the school sys-
TEN to be established, and approved OF
the American policy of the separation
of church and state. They chiefly oo-
Iected to the scheme on the ground
that it gave them personal liberty,
which they knew they would have, but
did not give them political liberty
Finally the Filipinos said they were
personally pleased with the plan, but
could not indorse it officially.
Gen. Otis, from ante-bellum expert
ence, and owing to the FiliPinos' fond
ness for discussion, has maintained the
attitude he assumed with the first COM
mission. He has had no offer to make
the Filipinos save that they lay down
their arms without terms. The army
believes that if we intend to remain in
the Philippine islands, it will be cheap
er in the long run to whip the insur-
gents so thoroughly that they will be
glad of the opportunity to surrender,
rather than to parley with them and
make terms which they would construe
as a compromise. The army is also OF
the opinion that while the first course
may cost more men and more money IN
the beginning than the latter, it will
prove an effectual damper upon future
insurrection, whereas, if the war is
ended by compromise, the profession
al revolutionists among the Tagals may
be encouraged to try again in few
years.
Prof. schurmnn Optimistic.
Prof. Schurman, speaking of the COM
missions policy, said:
81 believe force was necessary, be-
cause they thought us weaklings and
towards; but believe, also, that con-
Citation should accompany force. My
endeavor has been ever since l came
here to exercise Cancellation"
The professor is most optimistic as to
the results of the negotiations, and be-
lieves the scheme of government pro-
posed by the United States commission
will ultimately be adopted.
surrenders Internationally.
Rosario, Filipino congressman,
wealthy resident of Manila, and for
merly Aguinaldo's commissary gen
eral, accompanied by an insurgent cap
tain, called upon Maj. Gen. Otis Tuesday
and announced that "We desire to sur
render our persons and property into
the hands of the Americans"
The surrender was arranged by Chap
lain Pierce, of the Fourteenth regi-
ment, who knew Rosario before the
war. Rosario correspondent in cipher
with Gen. Luna, so he has been closely
watched by the officials at Tarlac since
the instruction has been weakening.
Rosario only escaped by persuading
Gen. Luna to send him on secret mis-
sion to Manila for the purpose of col
lecting funds. With the captain, ten
men and their families, Rosario travelled
at night through the swamps and
mountains, passed the lines of both
armies, and entered Manila Monday
evening. He has been liberated on pa
role,
Agufnnldo Fears Luna.
According to the story told by Ro-
sario, Gen. Luna is absolute dictator
and Aguinaldo fears him. Every Fill
Pine leader, it is added, suspects the
others of treachery.
The recent meeting of the Filipino
congress was to secure new cabinet,
and the question of peace was not for
mally considered. as the members feared
Gen. Luna's displeasure. The Filipino
government was unable to secure Sec
rotary of the treasury. All those who
were offered the portfolio declined tc
accept it.
Maj. Bell, with two companies of the
Fourth cavalry, has been reconnoiter.
ing in the direction of Santa Arita. He
found 100 Filipinos there, and was
driving them away when large reen.
forcements of rebels arrived and he
was obliged to withdraw with fou,
men wounded.
Message from Schurman.
Washington, May 24.-Secretary Ha,
has received from President Schur
man, of the Philippine commission
long message giving the result.
of the meetings thus far held with til,
native Filipino commission sent b,
Aguinaldo to treat with the Americans
The message was laid before the presi
dent. He was very much gratified at it
contents, which were said to be very en-
couraging for the outlook that some
thing definite may be accomplished
President Schurman reports that TIL
native commissioners will take bacl
to their people the proposition for
form OF government, etc, suggested b,
the American commission. The text o
the dispatch was not made public, ant
will not be.
1t is stated on the authority of gen
tleman who spent some time witt
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