Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-01-02

and the secretary has discussed the ques-
ton with Major General Greene, who has
been in Washington several days. The adj
minfstration hesitates to take decisive ac-
ton until the result of General Miller's eX-
petition to Iloilo is at hand. and this cam
not be received until Monday. according to
General Otis. Should the insurgents re-
linquish control of Iloilo in response to the
demand of General Miller the latter will
be designated as military governor of
Panay. under the Of Major Gen.
eral Otis.
1t is generally understood that after the
occupation of Panay General Otis will take
steps to occupy the other islands of the
group. 1t is not believed that a large
force will be necessary for each island. A
few troops are expected to exercise a
wholesome effect upon the natives. and it
is not believed they will continue in re-
bellion against the United States when
they are assured Of the benefcent govern
ment which will be extended to them.
From news received to-day it Is evident
the authorities do not purpose to permit
Aguinaldo and his followers to have con-
troll of municipal affairs in Manila. though
the natives are to be allowed participa-
island and, eventually. home rule in its
fullest sense. Manila will. it Is understood.
be governed by an army officer to be Sc
lected by the president.
This decision probably will be distasteful
to Aguinaldo, but the authorities say this
government stands in a different relation
to the Philippines h it does to Cuba.
In the latter its occupation is simply tenn
porary, while in the Philippines the United
States are sovereign.
General Otis will be given authority upon
A. --&;Qa.S;1n ~ %ha tr1atr Of m
| appoint collectors of customs and Judges,
who shall be army officers.
1t is the general understanding that ad-
vertisements will be issued probably dur
ing the coming month for bids for the re-
patriation of the 1000 Spanish soldiers in
the Philippines. These soldiers will be
sent to Spain at the expense OF this gov
| eminent. An official estimated to-day that
the cost will aggregate Sl.5o.GN.
MANILA,Jan. 1.-The following dispatch,
dated Friday afternoon. December 30, at
ceived here by boat, Geographic communi-
cation with Iloilo not having been re-
sumed:
.The situation at Iloilo is grave. Fifteen
hundred natives. fully armed. are at Melo;
more. it is reported. are awaiting orders
to embark at several points on the island
of Negros. fifteen hours sail from 1loilo.
All It WOllC hdNo diiO
many families have taken refuge with the
Americans. The rebels. after 8. consulta;
ton, insist upon inaction until Genera
Aguinaldo shall have been heard from
General Miller. when this demand was first
made. declined to concede, them time. ant
insisted upon an answer being given hin
assurances that lives and property would
be protected.
The foreign residents then petitioneC
General Miller to grant the extension de
sired by the rebels, as a fight would cause
inevitable loss. This also General Miller re
fused.
al the designated time a native com.
mission again boarded the United States
transport Newport and asked for delay
the army. which commanded the city and
surrounding country. General Miller re.
fused and prepared to land forces, sendins
an emissary back to Manila for instruc'
tons.
sition and are preparing to resist. Tn
who are constantly entering in every oil
rection. There is great excitement. which
is increased by the appearance of the gun
public buildings, churches and boats along
the river are filled with rebels.
The Viewpoints boats. as the dispatch
boat which carries this message is about
leaving, are being lowered with four ma
chine guns mounted in their bows. The
lighters are alongside the United State:
transport Pennsylvania lies three miles t.
the south, with steam up"
WASHINGTON, JAN. 1.-The war depart
ment to-day received a dispatch from Gen
eraI Otis. commanding the United State
forces in the Philippines. 1t was not I'm
portant nor definite as to results. blu
asked for instructions on some question
in connection with the treatment of TIL
natives. 1t is supposed also that the dis
patch contained a full statement of III,
events at Iloilo, reported in the press dis
patches. but its text was not made public.
The officials are anxious that the NATIVES
of the Philippines should learn as soon a:
possible the true attitude of the United
States government with respect to them
that of friendship and consideration. en-
tirely with a view to the betterment Of tn
under Spanish rule. 1t is realized her.
that the islanders are naturally suspicion
regarding the entrance into their domain
and domision over them, of a foreign PEG
pie, and are anxious to know their inten
lions. .
They are to be given to understand. sal,
an official of the administration Tonight
that the authority of the United States i
to be asserted over them. but at the sam
time General Otis instructions are to trea
them with consideration and kindness