Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-06

which two proved serious. The distance
marched was eight miles.
The following day, the 2sth, the regiment
rested in this position to enable the men
to recuperate after two days hard tramping
in the hot sun and also to await the arrival
Of rations which had been delayed by the
insurgents destroying bridges.
Regiment Moves Again.
At $50 a. m. on the Goth the regiment
moved out with orders to clear the hills
over which we had advanced on the night
OF the 27th. After tramping through flooded
rice fields we encountered the enemy be-
yond the hills and had a severe engage
ment, they being in a strong position in a
sunken road. We drove them out and ad-
vancing across the Rio De Sta Marie river
the regiment reconnoitered around the VIII
lages OF sta Marie and sta Clara. The
right flank passed through the villages and
executed a turn to the northwest, toward
the village OF Guiguinto. During the latter
part Of this movement the retreating insur-
gents fired into our rear guard They were
driven off after about one-half hours hard
fighting, retreating from strong position.
The regiment then moved to the left un
til we again connected with the brigade.
The line was reformed and after a short rest
| again moved along the Bigaa river toward
the railroad. Here the track was found
torn up and an attempt had been made to
burn the bridge. All the troops engaged in
the Maloos campaign crossed the bridge
at this point and moved up the track past
the village of Guiguinto and proceeded to
crcss the Guiguinto river
A part Of our forces had scarcely de-
ployed across the bridge, which was also
partly destroyed, when they were attacked
by the insurgents, neceseitating the rush
ing Of renforcements across the bridge
under heavy fire. Lieutenant Moore, in
command of the Nebraska Hotchklss gun,
had his detachment over the bridge among
the first troops and was soon throwing
shells into the enemy with such vigor that
II commanded the attention OF General Mac
Arthur, who inquired as to where that gun
belonged. On being informed that 1t was
Nebraska's he remarked that they were al
ways sure to be represented on the firing
line In some manner, the regiment being
In the reserve since crossing the Bigaa
river.
The regiment went into camp in grove
east Of Guiguinto station, after fatiguing
march of twenty-three miles through
swnmps, sloughs and rivers, with continual
fighting the entire distance. Casualties Of
| the Nebraskans for the day were one killed
and fifteen wounded.
In Line of Battle.
Next morning the regiment crossed the
river at Guiguinto and camped in line of
battle on the right OF the line, where 1t
remained until about 2:3O p. M, when a
general advance was ordered. We had not
marched to the outpost, which was 200 yards
to the front, before we encountered a very
heavy fire from the front and tlanks. To
make the situation more unpleasant heavy
WI fnh fha W..
forced the enemy to retire after hard fight
Ing for distance Of about six miles
through the brush and bamboo, halting
about three miles east Of Malolos
We lost three men killed and seven
wounded In the advance. The insurgent
loss was very heavy, eleven being found
almost in one heap. During the evening a
rev sharpshooters took occasional shots at
our men, doing no damage.
Almost before daylight on the eventfu
morning Of March 81 the American troops
were under arms and ready for the advance.
The Third artillery, acting as infantry, was
on the extreme left of the line; then came
the Montanans and Kansans. These three
regiments composed the First brigade, under
the command of Brigadier General Otis. On
the right side of the track were the Penn
sylvanians, South Dakotans and Nebraskans.
composing the Second brigade, under Briga-
dier General Hale, whllest there were two
guns of the Sixth United States artillery and
Two guns OF the Utah battery, together with
the COLTS and Maxim rapid fire guns. In
the reserve were General Wheaton's brigade,
consisting Of the Twenty second and Third
United States infantry, and the Oregon and
Minnesota volunteers. General Halls brigade
was also following up, coming from the d.
rectlon OF Maraquina. An armored car had
also been fitted up with a six-pouod siege
gun and two rapidfire guns, which were
used to good advantage.
The artillery opened the fray with a heavy
bombardment of the enemy's fortiications,
around Malolos, which continued for about
thirty minutes. At 1880 a. M the line
steadily advanced, the right flank executing
a turning movement with the intention Of
partly surrounding Maolos.
Heavy Resistance.
The heaviest resistance was met on Ne
braska's front and tanks. The insurgents
had erected most formidable intrenchments.
we'll protected in front by deep bitches ar
ranged in strategic positions. The trenches
we're works of art, protected In the rear as
well as on the top, which had bullet proof
cover leaving no opening except the neces-
sary loopholes. Much labor must have been
sPohI III tueir coHStTuctlOn, tney having ar
ranged them in lines with tunnels connect
Ing.
The Nebraska Hotchkiss gun opened the
way and the Nebraskans charged through
the brush and captured the first line of
breastworks. The Filipinos could not stand
the terrific fire and We're gradually forced
further back into the brush. The line coz
tinued to advance under many difficulties
through the rough country, owing to the
dense thickets. horrible holes and sloughs
The Nebraskans swung around on the right
and crossed an open field, again entering
the timber. which bordered the creek in
front of Malolos. Here again the insurgents
opened up on our forces with a heavy fire
from the timber. The regiment plunged
through the timber. crossed the muddy
creek under the heavy FIRE and came out
on the plain in front of Malolos.
The regiment Immediately deployed In
line of skirm!shers and poured volley after
volley from their old long toms into the
enemyC fast fleeing lines They again took
stand behind the embankment of the rail-
road.