The National tribune., 1899-12-07

real leader of the revolution, by Midel
NJ tyor Of the town of Tetuan. MiGel
under a pretext, secured Calixto's pres
ence in Tetuan. and when the Mayors
z Ilrd5 were stationed the latter fired a
volley, killing Calixto instantly. Midel
at once repaired to the Castine and ar
ranged with Commander Very for the
occupation of Zanboanga. Commander
Very asked that Datto Mandi, with 500 Of
his followers, stationed on neighboring
island, come to Zamboanga. The follow
ing morning Midel raised the American
flag over Iamboanga, the insurgents Offer
ing no resistance and evacuating the town.
Matters generally have been adjusted and
no further trouble is anticipated.
1t IS reported from Central Panay that
Iloilo Province, one-third of the island, has
been cleared of insurgents. By forced
marches, with two battalionS from Lam
| buano, by way Of Calinog, Hughes Obliged
enemy to engage at PaSSi on 26th instant,
and drove him with loss to the mountains
in detached bodies. capturing 10 rifles and
several thousand rounds small ammuni-
ton. Capis, on the northern coast, is the
next point of the Americans occupation.
Minor operations in Luzon and else
where have been successful.
SAVED BY AGUINALDo.
A. L. Sonnenshein, an escaped prisoner,
with a note from Lieut.. J. G. Gilmore, who.
Nibal ObiiOto, NsiS
last April, while landing from the York
town, related last week to Lieut.-Com-
mander McCracken, Of the Oregon, at
Nigan, South IlocoS Province. that it was
a choice between surrender and being
slaughtered. Lieut.. Gilmore asked the
terms of release. The insurgents proposed
that he should procure the delivery to
them OF the arms and munitions of the
Spanish garrison, undertaking if this were
acco nplished, TO send the Spaniards and
the Americans to the Yorktown. A sailor
of Lieut.. GillmOre's carried this PROPOSE
tion to the garrison. The Spanish COM
mandant replied that it was an insult TO
Spanish arms, and expelled the sailor,
Spanish soldier firing upon him as he
went.
The Americans were then bound hand
and foot, and taken to San ISidro, where
Gen. Luna ordered their execution.
Lieut.. Gilmore said: "AS an American
officer and gentleman, protest against
being shot with my hands tied"
Aguinaldo interfered and prevented the
execution.
When Gen. Lawton approached San
lsldra last June the Americans were re-
moved 10 Abra, where they were kent
confined in cells for two months. Subse-
qucntly, they We're allowed greater liberty.
Aguinaldo has been located at Cervantes,
heading for Bolloc.
CONDITIONS IN CUBA.
Correspondents in Cuba declare that
though there has been much eXaggeration
with reference 10 riSings in different parts of
Cuba, there is no doubt that, despite the
tranquility of the country, some appre-
tensions exist lest within the next few
months trouble should occur, in the event
that the United States Congress does not
give definite assurances respecting the
future of Cuba. Money is being sub
scribed to fund intended for use in case of
outbreak against the United States Govern
ment. and other measures are being quickly
taken. Carlos Garcia, eldest son of Gen.
CaliXto Garcia, and brigade commander in |
the Spanish-Cuban war, represents the |
element in Cuba which desires to obtain |
civil Government for the island He said
that opposition to the proposed new Govern |
ment, which has suddenly manifested
itself in Cuba, grows out of a misconception |
Of the plan of the Americans. |