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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
DEMORALIZED REBELS.
Gen. Otis Says the Insurgents Have
Made a Mistake.


New York, April pa dispatch from
Manila says: In an interview with Gen.
Otis at the former Spanish governors
palace in Nal canang, the American
commander said: The insurgents
thought that their position on the river
bank of the Calumpit was impregnabe
There they made a successful stand
against the Spanish in 1896.
Our success in storming their strong
intrenchmentS has demoralized them and
the people are ready to give up the fight.
AS to emissaries who have been sent by
Gen Luna, my opinion is that they de-
sire to gain time. They say that they
wish to submit the question of continu-
ing the war or not to their Congress,
meeting in May. These leaders think
that they represent the Filipino people
4 answered that | would be glad to
receive emissaries from the insurgent
chiefs, provided they came with propo-
sition for absolute surrender. These
were the only terms that ! could consid
err.
The cmissares would not agree to
this. They thought it contrary to the
dictates of honor. The emissaries added
that if peace were forced upon them it
The Filipino refugees are all gathered
at San Fernando The insurgent sol
diers are said to be in mutiny.
The peasants in large numbers are re-
turning to their homes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02

the American flag to fly over the CAPT
tolls OF the islands and in the most pronli-
nent positions along with the Filipino
nag, except at Manila, where only the
Amerlcan flag shall fly; all vessels to fly
the American flag with that of the Eli
plnos; the Roman Catholic clergy to be
under the same administration as in tho
united States; Spanish clerical direction
ana intervention to be abolished. The
statu quo of rural property belonging to
the rehglous orders to be maintained,
without return TO the ante-bellum state
OF aialrs; hospitals and schools formerly
administered by the orders, to be handed
over 10 the government, the orders to re-
tam only their present town property;
the secular clergy to retain their prop
erty.
Inc Junta asserts that Aguinaldo. in
view OF these proposals, withdraw from
Malolos, but that Gen. Otis proclama-
ton after the occupation of Malolos
failed to grant government on the
proposed lines. This, it is further assert
ed, caused the hostilities following the
capture of Malolos
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
UNOFFICIAL NEGOTIATIONS.
Junta at London Says Gen. Luna
Doesn't Represent Aguina1do.

London, April 29.-Members of the
Filipino junta here made the statement
to the Associated press correspondent to-
day that the peace negotiations between
the United States authorities at Manila
and Gen. Luna were Of unofficial char
acter.
Gen. Luna, the jl1nta asserts, does not
represent Aguinaldo's government. 1t is
further asserted by the junta that secret
negotiations between Dean c. Worcester
of the United States Filipino commits
sion and Il representative of Aguinaldo,
have been in progress since before the
attack on Malolos. The following con-
ditions were proposed after the capture
of Malolos: The Americans to issue a
proclamation granting the Filipinos self
government and political, civil and relig
ious rights, similar to those enjoyed by
the people of Canada; the F'ilipinos to
control internal mercantile relations:
Americans and Filipinos to enjoy equal
rights in the islands; Manila to
remain in the possession of the United
States until Congress decides otherwise;
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
MUST ACCEPT OUR TERMS |
Gen. Luna Wanted Three Weeks
to Communicate with Congress.
FILIPINOS go HOME. "
Little Doubt that the Americans Hold
the Key to the Whole
Situation.

Manila, April 29.-3 p. m.-The confer.
ence today between Gen. Otis and Col
Manuel Arguelese and Lieut.. Jose Ber-
nal, who came from Gen. Luna under Il
flag Of truce yesterday to ask for cessa-
ton of hostilities, was fruitleSs.
1t is understood that the Filipino COM
missioners were given the terms on
which the Americans will consent to ne
gotiate.
The Filipinos admit that they have
been defeated and it is expected that
they will return with fresh proposals
from Gen. Luna.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02

Manila, April 2S.-4:25 a. m.-The Fill
ipinos will seek peace.
Col Manuel Arguelese and Lieut. Jose
Bernal, chief Of Gen. Luna's staff, en-
tered Gen. MacArthur's lines bearing a
flag of truce
They are en- route for Manila by train
of surrender.
6:25 p. m.-The Filipino advances for
peace have been fruitiess
Col. Manuel Arguelese and Lieut.. Jose
Bernal. who came into Gen. MacArthur's
lines under a flag of truce, told Gen.
Otis that they were representatives of
Con. Luna, who had been requested by
Aguinaldo to ask Gen. Otis for a ceSsl-
ton of hOstiiities III order to allow time
for the summCning of the Filipino con-
gross, which body would decide whether
the people wanted peace.
Gen. Otis replied that he did not recog-
nlze the existence of u Filipino govern
ment.
There will be another conference to-
morrow.
Comforting with McArthur.
$50 p. m.-The Filipino. officers walked
down the railroad track to the Kansas
regiments outpost at 8 O'Clock this
morning. The Kansas captain in COM
mand there escorted them to Gen. Wheat
on's headquarters, where they were pro-
yided with horses and sent to the head
quarters Of Gen. Macarthur. The lat
ter invited the Filipinos to sit down at
lunch with him, and cOnyersed with them
for some time. He refused, however, to
speak authoritatively Oh the subject of
their errand, referring all inquiries to
Gen. Otis.
The Filipinos were then escorted by
Mai III n lODay of Cen Mor \ rthur'S ST n III
to Manila, reaching this place at :
o'clock D. III. Gen. Otis aide, Lieut..
Siaden, was awaiting their arrival at
the depot with a carriage, in which they
were driven to the palace entrance. The
Filipino officers attracted much atten-
ton. They were dressed in uniforms of
checked blue and white cloth. and wore
straw hats; they carried no side arms.
They were escorted directly TO the Of
fee of Gen. Otis. Jacob G.. Schurman,
president OF the Philippine commission.
and Charles DENLY, 4 member of the
commission, soon joined the party there.
The news Of the arrival of Filipino Of
ticers under flag of truce spread through
the city rapidly, and many officers gravi-
tated to the corridors Of the palace. while
Il crowd OF natives gathered in the square
opposite the palace. At O'Clock the two
Filipinos officers, escorted by Lieut..
Siaden and Maj. Maloney, left the pal
ace. They did not look at all elated as Il
result of their talk with Gen. Otis and
the members Of the Philippine commits
sion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
WAR COURTS REPORT.
1t will Not be Made Public Before
it Has Been Submitted to
the President

Washington, D. c., April 29.-The war
court of inquiry has completed it's report
and adjourned. The report will be sub
mitted to Acting Secretary of War
Meikeljohn this afternoon.
The report was delivered to Acting Sec
rotary Meikeljohn at 2:40 p. N. 1t will
not be made public until it has been
transmitted.
The acting secretary immediately
sealed and addressed the report and find
ings to the President and sent them to
the white house
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
AGUINALDO, THE DEFEATED
Filipino Chiain Who Has Made Up His Mind That He Enough

night the flames of burning villages and
scattered huts gave the horizon Il glow as
of sunset and the cracking Of the am
boos they caught fire sounded like
muskctry in battle.
If the American troops were not fight
ing the heat rs well as the rebels, they
might pursue the natives until they COM
PEELED them to scatter into the mountains
but the soldiers were SO Wilted that they
must rest. while the insurgents have time
to reorganize. digging new trenches and
fortify San Fernando. whore it is expect
ed they will attempt another battle. The
matter of transportation Of supplies also
hampers Gen. MacArtnurs movements
since. with the railroad cut at the bridge
over the Bagbag, it is difficult to supp:
so large an army in such rough coun-
try.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
FOR MINING INSPECTOR.
Editor James Russell of the Mar
Quette Mining Journal Offered
the Office.

Marquette, Mich, April Especial. I
james Russell, editor of the Mining
Journal, has been appointed commission
er of mineral statistics by Gov. Pingree,
in place of George A. Newett Mr. Rus
sell is out Of the city, but the Mining
Journal says editorially this morning that
while it does not know what he will do
it doubts if he will accept the office. as
to perform the duties in way to make
his annual reports of recognized value
among mining men would intrench too
much on the time he has to give the pa
per.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
LUNA is OBSTINATE.
Junta at London Fear He will Try TO
Hinder Peace Negotiate ons.

London, April 2S.-Members of the
Filipino junta here credit the reports
that peace negotiations are in progress ut
Manila and declare that they knew that
Il cessation of hostilities was imminent,
although temporary delay may be ex-
pected If Gen. Luna is in charge of the
Filipino overtures as Luna and .AguiDai-
do had split. The members Of the junta
are, however, convinced that Il direct
arrangement between Gen. Otis and
Aguinado will be accomplished.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
ARKANSAS DECISION.
Antitrust Law Upheid-Cannot Pun
ish Foreign Companies.

ST. Louis, Mo-, April 2S.-A special to
the post-Dispatch from Little Rock,
Ark, says: Judge Joseph T. Martin Of
the circuit court has rendered decis-
ion upholding the constitutionality Of the
antitrust law. but limits its force to
offenses committed III the state of Ar
kansas.
The encouragement construed the law
to cover rate-making by insurance COM
Danies in Arkansas or elsewhere thus
excluding the old line companies from
the state.
Judge Martin holds that the state has
a right to exclude foreign corporations
and prohibit them from doing business in
the state, but cannot punish corporations
or individuals for violations of the penal
code committed in other states.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
Miss Marvin Made Director.

Madison Wis, April 29-The yyiscon-
sin Free Library commission has elect
cd Miss Cornelia Marvin of Oak Park,
H.. as director of its summer school of
library science and library instructor
When the summer school is not III SEES
sion Miss Marvin will aid in giving the
librarians of the state instructions in
their duties.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
kINLEY TO SOLDIERS.
Sends Message of Thanks to Gen.
Otis.

Philadelphia. Pa. April 2S.-Immedi-
ateiy upon receiving from Washington
the dispatch of Gen. Otis, President Nc
I\inley sent out the following message of
congratulations and thanks to the sol
diers in the Philippines:
Philadelphia, Pa, April 2S-To Otis.
Manila: Your message answering the
achievements Of Gen. MacArthur's .di-
vision and the proposal by the insurgents
Of suspension Of hostilities. most graft
fying.
Convey 70 officers and men heartfelt
congratulations and gratitude for their
signal gailantry and triumph.
William Mckinley"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
TWO BULLETHOLES.
Randolph Man Found on the Tracks
Unconscious.

Randolph, Wis, April Special j
Frank Bradley shot himself last night
at Il O'clock once in the temple and once
in the forehead breaking the skull. He
was found unconscious on the railroad
track He was still alive this morning
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
To Test Speed Of lipton's Yacht

London, April 29-The Evening Stand
ard today says that the Duke of Abruz-
zi's yacht Bona has been sold to ] IL.
Taylor of London, and will be used to try
the speed of Sir Thomas Liptons yacht
Shamrock, the challenger of the Ameri-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
He WANTS TO SURRENDER
Aguinaldo Sends a Flag of Truce
to Gen. Otis.
CONFERENCE ASKED
Otis Refuses TO Stop HostilitIes as
Requested by the Filipino
Chief.

Washington, D. c., April 2S.-Gen. Otis
telegraphs the war department this morn
ing that the commanding general of the
insurgents has received from the insurgent
government directions to suspend HOSTILE
ties pending negotiations for the termina=
ton of the war, and that insurgent staff
officers are now on the way to Manila for
that purpose.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
TRUCE, NOT SURRENDER

Filipinos Apparently Want to Bargain
for Peace.
New York, April 2S.-A special dis
patch to the Evening World from Manila
contradicts the report that Gen. Luna
has surrendered and confirms the regular
press adviceS that commissioners have
been sent to Gen. Otis to ask for 4 cessa-
ton OF hostilities
The World dispatch reads as follows:
"EilipinOs have not surrendered There
is no cessation of hOStilitieS.'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
DIES IN SAN ANTONIO.
DIR. d. H. Rowe1ls, Formerly of Wan
pun. Passes Away in Texas.

Word has just been received of the
death at San Antonio. Tex, from quick
consumption of DR.. Dennis Fl. Rowells
of this city. He was 81 years old and
leaves widow and one child. The re-
mains will be taken to WauDun, Wis
DR.. Rowells' former home, for burial
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02
Patents to Inventors

Messrs. Benedict & Morsell, solicitors
of patents, Old Insurance building, Mil
waukee, report patents issued to Wis
consin inventors on April Is as follows:
Israel Breshner, Waterloo, Ia, corn
planter; H. L. Buxton, Milwaukee, match;
J. r. Jones, Oshkosh. Wis, extension lad
der; NJ. w. Lynch Madison. Wis, buckle;
Simon Nefzgeri Lima, Ia. bicycle; B. Pei
sen, Eldora, Ia, bicycle support; o. e. Sim
applying stay wires to wire fences; ]. w.
and j. T. Skersck, Bertram, Ia, wrench;
J. Skimmin and J. Mcdonald, Bonner
Springs, Kas., combined wagon, stock and
hay rack; Lewis Pray, Noble, Ia, device
for watering livestock; H. G.. Swan Osh-
kosh, Wis, fifth wheel for vehicles; Her
mann Hayssen, Sheboygan, Wis. (2), one
piece lavatory designs; Albert Platz Jr
Racine, Wis! skirt binding design; o. w
Schubert Milwaukee, dinner plate design
Pfster & Vogel Leather company MilWau-
kee t2) ''VelOurs Calf (for leather and
Diamond Calf" Qabelsl.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02

/ LABASTINE is the original
u and only durable wall coating,
entirely different from all kali
somines. Ready for use in
white or twelve beautiful tint9
"a by adding cold water.
AIDES naturally prefer ALA
BASTINE for walls and cell
ings, because 1t is pure, clean,
durable. Put up in dry pow
dered form, in f1ve-pound pack
ages, with full directions.
/ LII kalsomines are cheap, tenn
porary preparations made from
whiting, chalks, clays, ETC.,
and stuck on walls with de-
caytng animal glue. ALABAS-
"a TINE is not kalsomtne.
. EWARE of the dealer who
says he can sell you the same
thing" as ALABASTINE or
something just as good" He
Is either not posted or Is try
y ing to deceive you.
ND IN OFFERING something
\ he has bought cheap and tries
to sell on ALABASTINE'S de-
IA mands, he may not realize the
ElA damage you will suffer by a
hdISOItllIS O1l yOuI WcllAS'
n ENSIBLE dealers will not buy
lawsuit. Dealers risk one by
selling and consumers by using
infringement Ala bastine Co.
own right to make wall coat
~ ing to mix with cold water.
En HE INTERIOR WALLS of
every schoolhouse should be
coated only with pure. durable
ALARASTINE. It safeguards
health. Hundreds of tons are
used annually for this work.
n N BUYING ALABASTINE, see
that packages are properly Ia
beled. Beware Of large four
. pound package light kalso-
mine. offered to customers az
i g. five-pOund package.
N UISANCE Of wall paper is OBJ
Waited by ALABASTlNE. It
\ can be used on plastered walls.
wood ceilings, brick or cam
vas. A child can brush 1t on.
It does not rub or scale or.
- ESTABLISHED IN favor. Shun
- all limitations. Ask paint dealer
or druggist for tint card. Write
for 'sAlabastine Era" free, to
ALABASTINE CO., Grand
Rapids. Michigan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02

AT Sans Francisco the old sIoop-of-
war Thetis is being fitted out for yoy-
age in Siberia under the United States
revenue marine flag. She is going after
reindeer. The animals are to be taken
to Alaska and will be used for carrying
the mails
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02

There are seven admirals of the fleet
III the British navy on the active list, 10
admlrals, 20 viceadmirals and 35 rear
admlrals. There are also 100 captains
80 commanders and 933 lieutenants
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-05-02

Lanes Family Medicine.
Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys Cures
sick headache Price. % and Soc.
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AxorH,ixls v1or1,r.
Negro Preacher HrHg ~ . Mob In
S 49, Ge0rgia.

Negro Preacher AunG ~ o Mob In
.S,5 GeorEia.
III Palmetto. Ga, April 28.-The body
lof Lige Strickland, the negro preacher
who was implicated in the Crawford
murder BY Sam Hose, was found
swinging to the limbs Of a persim-
mon tree within mile and q quarter
Of this place early yesterday morning.
Before death was allowed to end the
sufferings Of the negro his ears were
cut on and the small finger Of his left
hand was severed at the second Joint.
These trophies were in Palmetto yes
terday. On the chest Of the negro was
scrap Of bloodstained note paper
attached with an ordinary pin. On
one side Of this paper was written:
New York Journal-We must protect
our ladies, $780," The other side Of
the paper contained warning to the
negroes Of the neighborhood. It read
as follows: Beware all darkies. You
will be treated the same way"
Before being finally lynched Strick.
land was given chance to confess to
the misdeeds Of which the mob sup
posed him to be guilty, but he pro-
tested his innocence until the end.
Three times the moose was placed
around his neck and the negro was
drawn up Off the ground. three times
he was let down with warnings that
death was In store for him should he
fail to confess his completely in the
Crawford murder. Three times Strick-
land proclaimed his innocence until
weary Of useless torturing the mob
sNl =
around the slender trunk Of the per-
slmmon tree. Not a shot was fired by
the mob. Strickland was strangled to
death. The lynching of Lige Strlck-
land was not accomplished without q
deeper effort ON the part Of his EN-.
ployer to save his life. The man who
pleaded for the negro 10 Maj. W. w.
Thomas. an ex-state senator, and one
OF the most prominent citizens Of
Coweta county. He did not discontinue
his efforts until he had been assured
by the leaders Of the mob that the ne
gro would be taken to Jail at Fairbury.
One mile from where this promise was
made Lige Strickland was hanged.
The negro was tenant on the planta-
ton Of Maj. Thomas. When Sam Hose,
the murderer Of Alfred Crawford and
the assaifant of his wife. made his con-
fession Immediately prior to his burn
ing, he implicated Lige Strickland,
Hose saying he had been offered money
by Strickland to kill Crawford. 1t was
known positively, however that Hose
had made false statements in his last
confession. and many Of those who
aided in his burning were disposed to
disregard his statement in regard to
Strickland
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Washington. April 3O.-The end Of
the Filipino instruction is in sight in
the opinion Of army and navy Of
ficials. A telegram received from
Gen. Otis announced that Aguinaldo
had taken what is regarded as the
first step toward neutrality-suspicious.
~, requesting a cessation of HOSTILE
ties. Secretary Alger said, as the de-
pNftmeEt closed, that while it could
not be said that peace was assured,
he regarded the prospects as the
brightest, and felt confident that the
end Of the instruction was near. To
his mind there would be q repetition
of the negotiations which were had
before Santiago. The secretary left
Washington last night for q ten days
trip in the West, and it gave him
great satisfaction to leave affairs in
such promising shape. Everybody is
praising the volunteers, a marked
change in the sentiment expressed l.
few days ago when it was under
stood that the same men were plead
ing to be brought home. Col Funston
came in for the most commentator.
even the regular officers taking note
with admiration of the fact that his
achievements were all strictly within
the line laid down for him by his SUI
perior officer, Gen. Wheaton.
Medals for Volunteers.
Gen. Corbin said that every volun-
teer who participated in the fighting
i'll the Philippines since peace was de.
clared should have a medal of honor.
BY the terms Of their enlistments they
We're entitled to withdraw from the
service. but they had remained vol
UNFAIRLY. performing more than was
required of them, which was more
than the ordinary duty Of Il soldier.
1t is expected that tomorrow there
will be further negotiations with the
iEsurSent representatives. While the
hope is expressed that our commission
will not hold out terms so severe as to
lead to renewal of the fighting or
the withdrawal of the insurgents to
another stronghold further north, it
is realized that Otis must exercise
care to make sure they do not in bad
faith take advantage of the Opportuni-
ty afforded by a suspension to secure
whatever of benefit may come to them
from the rapidly approaching rainy
season.
1t is said at the navy department
that the developments of the day
make it improbable that the Iowa will
be sent to Manila according to the
original programme. In view of the
state of affairs in China, however. the
American fleet on the Asiatic station
will be kept at a high standard.
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ARRIVE AT MANILA.
Filipino Officers Escorted to Gen,
Otis Office

OI1S' ounce.
Manila, April 30. = The Filipino Of
ficers walked down the railroad track
to the Kansas regiments outpost at
8 o'clock yesterday morning. The
Kansas captain in command there es-
corted them to Gen. Wheaton's head
quarters. where they We're provided
with horses and sent to Gen. MacAr-
thurs headquarters. The latter in
vited the Filipinos to sit down and
lunch with him, and conversed with
them for some time. He refused,
however, to speak authoritatively on
the subject OF their GRAND, referring
all inquiries to Gen. Otis. The Fill
ipinos We're then escorted by Maj Ma
loney. of Gen. MacArthur's staff, to
Manila. reaching this place at 3 D. IN.
Gen. Otis aide, Lieut.. Sladen. was
awaiting their arrival at the depot
with IL Carriage, in which they were
driven to the palace entrance. The
Filipino officers attracted much at
tention. They We're dressed in uni
forms of checked blue and white cloth
and wore straw hats. They carried
no side arms. They were escorted di-
rectly to the office of Gen. Otis. ia
cob Il. Schurmann, president of the
philippine commission. and Hon.
Charles DENLY. member of the COM
mission, soon joined the party there
The news of the arrival of Filipino Of
tfcers under flag of truce spread
through the city rapidly, and many Of
ficers gravitated to the corridors Of
the palace. while crowd of natives
gathered in the square opposite the
palace.