Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-02
Pronosed Terms.


Proposed Terms.
I. Absolute free trade between the United
States and the Philippine islands, carrying
with it the fullest commercial favor be-
tween the two countries.
2. Perfect religious freedom, as now ex-
lists under the government OF Agutnaldo,
the same being concession made by him
to the wishes Of the United States.
g. Coaling stations for the United States
upon all important islands Of the archipel-
ago, to be selected by the United States
\ and ceded outright forever by the Fill
pinos This would include Manila.
4. Military reservations at Manila. 1loilo,
Panay, Mindoroa, Negroes, Masbate, Samar,
Mindonca and such. other islands as may
be determined upon by both governments
5. The employment Of United States off,
Gals in the customs and all other internal
branches Of the government, to be selected
by the United States and paid by the Fill
pino government.
g. The introduction Of the American po-
lice system.
z. The establishment of a judiciary as
now exists in the island Of Cuba.
la 8. The reconstruction of the entire Fill
pino government upon lines as nearly con-
sistent with those prescribed by the con-
stitution Of the United States and adapted
to the requirements Of the natives.
g. Recognition of the Filipino govern
ment as an Independent republic under a
protectorate of the United States.
Has Full Power.
Senior Regidor- will have plenipoten-
tiary powers to treat with the United
States government upon all of these
points, in order to reach an agreement
by which hostilities may cease.
The Filipino government has had no
representation here since the Danish
ment of Agoncillo. But the admins
tration has been fully informed of the
demands of Aguinaldo and his advisers
through the dispatches of Gen. Otis and
the secret service maintained by this
government in Europe.
Funeral of Maj. Howard.
Manila, Oct. 26.-The funeral of Maj.
Guy Howard, the assistant quartermas-
ter, son Of Maj. Gen. o. o. Howard, of
Burlington, VT, who was killed Oc-
tober % near Arayat, took place yes
terday, and was largely attended. A
procession of troops escorted the body
to the wharf and placed it on board the
transport Belgian King, to be taken to
the United States. ..=s.
Il.
San Isidro, via Manila, Oct. 27.---Al-
ipio Gonzales, mayor of San Isidro, who
fed when the Americans took posses
sion of the town, has returned. Gen.
Lawton has established civil govern
ment. One of loves scouts and two
privates of the signal corps are missing.
It is supposed they have been captured.
Washington, Oct. 2s.-The war de-
partment has received the following:
Manila, Oct. 2.-Adjutant General.
Washington-Insurgent government SUBJ
mitted application to send five commission
ers to Manila to arrange difficulties attend
ing release. Of Spanish sick prisoners and
discuss peace conditions. Declined. No
negotiations necessary, as we would glad
ly receive all Spanish prisoners at our
lines. welcome them from their cruel cap
tivity ana labor for their welfare. Core
spondence by mail. OTIS"
Rebels Repulsed Again.
Manila, Oct. 28.-Gen. Young's col
umn, which left San Isidro Friday
morning at daybreak, moving north
ward in the direction of Santa Rosa,
encountered the enemy strongly in
trenched just beyond the Tuboatin
river. A brisk fight ensued and the
rebels were repulsed. Two Americans
were killed and one wounded. Pursuit
was impossible on account of the
width and depth of the stream. 4
| Revolutlonist Arrested.
Manila, Oct. 2s.-Ruperto Santiago,
one of the wealthiest Visayans, who
had taken the oath Of allegiance to the
United States and who posed as a friend
of Americans, was arrested at Iloilo,
charged with organizing a revolution
ary junta.