The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-09-07
EN KOUT HOME
From the Philippines is the
Kansas Regiment

London, Sept. .-Rt Hon. John Morley
addressing his constituents this evening
at Arbreath dwelt upon the necessity OF
50 shaping British policy in dealing with
the Transyaa; as 10 carry the friendly
Judgment OF the Dutch population in
South Africa and not 10 divide the white
races
There could not be-" said Mr. Morley.
'' a more insenate example Of human fol-
ly than a war that would bring added
burdens We do not wish to be a pirate
empire, and war with the Transvaal
would mean deep dishonor"
Manila Sept 5.-Late this afternoon
the Kansas regiment embarked on big
barges IN the river and We're towed to the
United States transport Tartar. the regi-
mental nag flying and the men cheering
and singing. The Tartar sailed for home
this evening u
Many Spanish prisoners are escaping
from the Fiipinos and bringing into the
American lines stories OF hard treatment
They agree that the Flip.nos are exceed
ingly short OF ratlons and that large
part O. their troops Is reduced TO the use
OF homemade black powder
The natives are trying every scheme to
get food and munitions from Manila
Daily arrests are made for attempts TO
smuggle contraband Of war through the
American line. In one case a casco with
a cargo of bamboo poles was oyerhauled
and the poles were found full OF rice.
The insurgents have a wholesome re-
spect for the British on account OF sew
eral threats OF British war ships to bonn
bard their towns unless the rights OF the
British subjects are respected Two Brit
ish vessels. the Lascon and the Nero,
were driven by stress of weather into tho
harbor OF Dagupan, the northern termi-
mus Of tAe Dagupan railway. The crews
were imprisoned but os their protesting
that they were British subjects the insur-
gents authorities permitted one man. Ed
wards, 10 come TO Manila, promising TO
release the crew Of the Lacson II Ed
wards secured from Great Britain's con-
sui at Manila a statement establishing
the nationality OF the crew. A similar
concession was made TO the crew Of the
Nero.
Edwards says he saw several American
prisoners, who were better fed than the
spaniards or the Fillplnos soldiers. More
over they were not compelled 10 work as
the Spanish prisoners are.
~ ANtNN NA AdliNe ponce mas Dckun 10
patrol the City Of Manila, cooperating
with the provost guard. whose lack OF
knowledge OF the language and the re-
sorts Of native criminals had given an cp-
portunity for burglary, an industry which
aas been hourishing OF late. This new
ioree includes many members OF the old
force and some insurgents who have
srowE tires of lighting. II has already
done much good wsrk In running down
hotve criminals.
The American secret service recently
found a Filipino spy in Calamb... He Is
supposed TO have been the man Who stole
four guns belonging 10 the Washington
regiment He offered desperate resistance
10 the soldier wAo was sent 10 capture
MIN, and tried 10 ran away with two
Tevolyer shots In his head. Finally he
was brought brought down by rife bul-
let In his hip. He died after jumping
from the stretcher and trying 70 r1a.
General Bates Il Is expected. VIII es-
tahlish posts at Xamboanga and IN the
Islands of Tamtani. Jolo and Bongao.